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N.J. towns to file their final affordable housing plans by today
11+ hour, 26+ min ago (1220+ words) Many plans that have been submitted call for redevelopment of vacant malls, office parks and blighted spaces. Homes in Bridgeton, N.J. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) New Jersey has some of the most expensive homes in the nation. A 2024 law that takes effect…...
Delaware lawmakers try again to cap the state’s excessive hospital costs
16+ hour, 44+ min ago (1182+ words) Some Delaware hospitals charge employee private plans more than 300% of Medicare for certain medical services. Christiana Hospital near Newark is Delaware's largest hospital and the flagship facility of ChristianaCare. (Cris Barrish/WHYY) Delawareans with private insurance pay some of the…...
UD students, researchers question academic freedom after anti-racism website restored
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1276+ words) University leaders say removing the anti-racism research for months was a mistake. Students and researchers say it eroded academic freedom and institutional trust. The University of Delaware in Newark, Del. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) The University of Delaware quietly removed years…...
Immigrant rights groups criticize New Jersey’s e-bike law, saying it’s discriminatory
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1028+ words) Cycling organizations, older adults and immigrant advocacy groups are calling on legislators to amend the new law. Amy Torres, executive director of the New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice, called the new law discriminatory. She said many people in immigrant…...
Proposed Delaware City data center hits major setback from environmental regulators
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (989+ words) Environmental regulators in Delaware say the proposed data center, known as Project Washington, would be one of the state's top polluters. A proposed 1.2-gigawatt data center in Delaware City hit a roadblock this week when environmental regulators in Delaware said…...
Delaware Gov. Meyer’s fiscal year 2027 budget proposes spending cuts, tax raises
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1020+ words) Meyer's recommended budget would "modernize' business formation fees and raise cigarette taxes to add state revenue. Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer is proposing slashing spending and raising revenue through taxes and fees for the next fiscal year state budget. Meyer promised…...
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons: Trump’s Greenland threats 'gained virtually nothing"
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (542+ words) President Donald Trump backtracked this week from leveling tariffs on European allies in a bid to coerce the acquisition of Greenland to the U.S. FILE - U.S. Sen. Chris Coons from Delaware talks with WHYY reporters in Studio 2. (Emma Lee/WHYY) Delaware Sen....
New Jersey public art series highlights Black women during the Revolutionary War
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (899+ words) Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports " from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives…...
Avelo ends ICE flights as Delaware lawmakers seek transparency on companies profiting from deportations
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1558+ words) Avelo denies it ever had a contract to help deport immigrants. But flight tracker data shows it operated deportation flights. Avelo Airlines is ending its deportation flights on Jan. 27 after months of harsh criticism and protests. The news comes after…...
Delaware bill would decriminalize smoking marijuana in public
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1180+ words) Smoking marijuana in public can lead to a criminal charge and up to five days in prison. The proposal would make it a civil violation subject to a fine. When Delaware legalized marijuana nearly two years ago, lawmakers didn't extend…...