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Delaware's wetlands at risk as Trump administration seeks to remove protections
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (936+ words) Delaware is the only state in the mid-Atlantic that does not have a nontidal wetland protection program that exceeds federal baseline standards. Nontidal wetlands in Delaware (Courtesy of DNREC) Delaware's "whale wallows," also known as Delmarva Bays, provide homes for…...
Delaware will save more than $300 M after federal tax decoupling takes effect
16+ hour, 48+ min ago (610+ words) Delaware's corporate tax revenue was at risk due to federal tax provisions passed in the "one big, beautiful bill." FILE - Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer delivers his first State of the State address, April 10, 2025. (Emma Lee/WHYY) The state of Delaware…...
Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" goes bilingual in Del. to spotlight immigrants
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (670+ words) A retelling of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" outdoors at Rockwood Park shows the reality of migration and family separation. During a protest scene, one cast member holds a sign reading "Liberation, not deportation," echoing real-life demonstrations and reflecting the ongoing fight…...
Proposal would direct some Delaware courts to text defendants about hearings
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (720+ words) Automatic text messages could reduce missed court appearances and the need for judges to issue bench warrants. Each year, tens of thousands of Delaware court hearings end with a no-show " often triggering arrest warrants. Lawmakers want to cut those numbers…...
Delaware appeals federal judge's order to give employee records to ICE investigators
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (1096+ words) Federal authorities say they have received tips that the businesses are illegally hiring undocumented immigrants. Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer's administration is appealing the order by Colm F. Connolly, the state's chief federal judge. (WHYY file) Gov. Matt Meyer's opposition to giving…...
Speed cameras proliferating along Delaware highways, neighborhood streets
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1288+ words) Del DOT is using the cameras along I-95 work zones, and now local governments have begun putting them in neighborhoods to slow down traffic. And if you're speeding, expect a ticket to be arriving in the mail. Instead of having police…...
New Jersey election 2026: These 4 Republicans hope to unseat U. S. Sen. Cory Booker
1+ week, 5+ day ago (889+ words) Booker is running unopposed in the Democratic primary. Republicans Alex Zdan, Richard Tabor, Robert Lebovics and Justin Murphy are vying for their party's nomination. New Jersey voters will cast their ballots in the June 2 primary election, to determine the Democratic…...
Pa. , N. J. and Del. families can now enroll in a new Medicare dementia program
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (877+ words) The GUIDE program pays local health and home care organizations to provide free dementia respite services, education, training and care coordination. FILE - A caregiver helps an older adult. (Rido81/Bigstock) When Chris Campbell meets families seeking home care services for a…...
A weekend of culture and connection, Delaware Together Day aims to unite communities
2+ week, 1+ day ago (713+ words) Eunity Delaware is hosting a three-day interfaith celebration bringing communities together through a parade and fair focused on unity and connection. Nearly 100 Delawareans gathered for Eunity Delaware's Empower HER Brunch & Tea, an inspiring event dedicated to uplifting and motivating a…...
Delaware implements early literacy plan to boost student learning outcomes
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1125+ words) Delaware is funding efforts to boost early literacy efforts, but income and racial disparities remain. Delaware Education Secretary of Education Cindy Marten welcomes Woodbridge School District students as they go back to school on Sept. 3, 2025. (Courtesy of the Delaware Department…...