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GA will not override Carney’s veto of assisted suicide

Delaware House Speaker Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear, announced  Friday that she will not convene a special session to try to override…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 12:07 pm

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Wilmington eyes foreclosure on Congo center that got opioid funds

This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware.  By Jacob Owens and Nick Stonesifer The city of Wilmington intends to foreclose on a…

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Jacob Owens posted at 1:29 pm

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Plans underway to raise tolls on Delaware Memorial Bridge

The Delaware River and Bay Authority today announced hearings to discuss a proposed toll increase for the Delaware Memorial Bridge.…

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Ken Mammarella posted at 4:48 pm

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Pedestrian/bicyclist pathway sought under Concord Pike

A pathway under Concord Pike for pedestrians and bicyclists is being considered as a way to break through the barrier…

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Ken Mammarella posted at 1:43 pm

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Carney vetoes assisted suicide bill, Dems could try override

A bill that passed through the Delaware General Assembly and was set to become law and allow physician-assisted suicide has…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 6:00 am

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New NCCo app lets users report problems at parks

Users of New Castle County’s 250 or so parks now have a free app for reporting non-emergency maintenance concerns about…

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Ken Mammarella posted at 10:19 am

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Delaware marijuana czar details fast-moving license plans

When Delaware starts allowing the legal sale of marijuana April 1, 2025, the state should get between $28.8 million and…

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Betsy Price posted at 3:53 pm

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3 Del. airports split $9 million for expansion, renovations

Three airports in Delaware will receive a cumulative $9 million in federal funding. The Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 12:35 pm

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County sues former Hope Center operator Hersha Hospitality

New Castle County is suing Hersha Hospitality Management for damages in the high hundreds of thousands of dollars, claiming they…

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Betsy Price posted at 1:47 pm

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Coastal dunes to get some love from state after breaches

Coastal dunes just north of the Indian River inlet will be getting additional metal sheets embedded in the sand as…

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Betsy Price posted at 4:31 pm

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Meyer, Gay, McBride, Carney win Dem nominations; Ramone wins GOP

Matt Meyer handily won the three-way race for the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday, besting Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long 47%…

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Betsy Price posted at 11:12 pm

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Delaware primary voting: eyes on governor, mayor races

  Michael Rodriguez of Newark thought Delaware’s two leading gubernatorial candidates – Matt Meyer and Bethany Hall-Long – led campaigns…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 8:49 am

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Del. primary is Tuesday, with early voting until Sunday

Delaware’s primary is Tuesday, Sept. 10, featuring dozens of races pitting Republicans against Republicans and Democrats against Democrats. Some people…

Ken Mammarella posted at 1:22 pm

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Elections error changed registration for 750 Delaware voters

This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware.  The Delaware Department of Elections said Wednesday that state officials placed 750 voters…

Karl Baker posted at 10:50 am

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What gov, lt gov candidates want to say in campaign signs

  Campaign signs are all about name recognition. Even when they’re placed to catch the attention of drivers waiting at…

Ken Mammarella posted at 8:13 am

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Round 1 of early voting for Sept. 10 primary opens Wednesday

Delawareans have their first chance to skip the long lines and submit their early vote for the Sept. 10 primary…

Jarek Rutz posted at 9:59 am

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Wilmington councilman, AG to host civic association training

Wilmingtonians will have a chance to tune up their understanding of legal rights, responsibilities and processes essential for a healthy…

Jarek Rutz posted at 7:36 pm

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Sussex Veterans Treatment Court to graduate 100th participant

The Sussex County Veterans Treatment Court will celebrate a milestone Thursday as its 100th participant graduates. Veterans Treatment Court is…

Jarek Rutz posted at 4:48 pm

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Could Marsh Road get a roundabout?

“Heard from an impacted neighbor there is a roundabout going in at Baynard Blvd and Marsh Rd,” a post on…

Ken Mammarella posted at 3:55 pm

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Cabela’s must answer subpoena in ammo lawsuit

A Delaware judge says Cabela’s Inc. must answer a state subpoena related to the massive theft of ammunition at the…

Betsy Price posted at 4:10 pm

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Maryland woman tries to pose as nurse in Delaware

A Maryland woman has been arrested and charged with stealing the identity of a registered nurse and then trying to…

Betsy Price posted at 12:28 pm

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Funeral Thursday for Sussex firefighter Thomas Berry

The funeral Thursday, Aug. 22, for a Sussex County volunteer firefighter who died in the line of duty is expected…

Betsy Price posted at 4:07 pm

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Sussex County mourns death of firefighter at crash site

A Georgetown man who was a firefighter and Sussex County employee was killed Tuesday afternoon after he stopped on his…

Betsy Price posted at 11:55 am

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Some voters can choose a primary on election day

On primary election day, Sept. 10, a small number of new Delaware voters will be able to choose a political…

Betsy Price posted at 5:06 pm

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    Detectives Arrest Smyrna Man for Townsend Business Burglary

    Delaware State Police have arrested 31-year-old Steven Mauthe Jr of Smyrna, Delaware, following a burglary at a business in Townsend that
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    State Police Detectives Arrest Milton Man for Home Improvement Fraud

    Delaware State Police have arrested 46-year-old Christopher Russell of Milton, Delaware for home improvement fraud following multiple investigations. Beginning in
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    Nominees for Week 7 Premier PT Player of the Week

      Voting ends Wednesday at 3 p.m. Please send questions or comments to Nick Halliday at [email protected].
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    New Housing Vouchers for Delaware Families

    The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is proud to announce the addition of 210 new Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) to Delaware’s
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    Piping Plover Population in Delaware Experiences Slight Decline, Offset by Higher Nesting Success

    Beach-nesting piping plovers – a federally-listed threatened species and Delaware state-listed endangered species – experienced a decrease in adult pair numbers
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    DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – October 20, 2024

    This Week’s Top Stories Include Meet Shelby Borst: William Penn social studies teacher and the DE Teacher of the Year
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    Hayes by land and Banks by air lead Woodbridge to 29-0 win over Wilmington Friends

    GREENWOOD – The Woodbridge Blue Raiders used a punishing ground game with only a handful of passes en route to
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    Troopers Arrest Lewes Man for Felony Drug Charges

    Delaware State Police have arrested 39-year-old Byard Widdoes of Lewes, Delaware for felony drug charges Thursday morning. On October 17, 2024,
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    No. 7 Howard goes Ducks hunting, bags 49-0 win over Odessa for 4th straight win

    ODESSA- Amir Maddrey was all over the field on Friday night at The Pond, scoring two touchdowns and making multiple
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    *Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Newark

    Delaware State Police have identified 82-year-old Frank Wolf of Newark, Delaware, as the man who died in the two-vehicle fatal
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