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Delaware

John Carney signing bill for Wilmington's 2027 budget
Community

‘Both arbitrary and cruel’: Critics blast Wilmington mayor for evicting people experiencing homelessness from area park

Mayor John Carney took issue with the tactics of protesters who have been demanding more aid to Wilmington’s rent-burdened renters and more shelter beds.

3 days ago

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Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (left) and Colm F. Connolly
Courts & Law

‘Naked racial profiling’: Bitter Delaware officials lose appeal over surrendering wage records in illegal immigration probe

“Anonymous tips” led ICE investigators to seek wage records for 15 businesses, the attorney general said. She suspects more subpoenas are coming.

3 days ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Roots Picnic, West Philly Porchfest, Bruce Springsteen and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

May 28–31: Wine, Food & Music Festival in Delaware, jazz and classical music in Philly and Soar and Shore Airshow in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

4 days ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Historic Delaware museum marks America’s 250th with contemporary art that challenges America’s past

The Rockwood Museum pairs works by five regional artists with its historic collection to explore race, identity and who is included in “We the People.”

4 days ago

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The Port of Wilmington in Delaware.
Urban Planning

Cost of Delaware port project rises, but officials won’t say where the additional money will come from

Phase-one costs of the Edgemoor container terminal construction have ballooned from $415 million to $669 million.

5 days ago

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Community

Una histórica iglesia de Wilmington resulta dañada en un incendio masivo

Líderes religiosos, residentes y funcionarios electos se congregaron en Wilmington después de que un incendio destruyera gran parte de la histórica iglesia.

5 days ago

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Arts & Entertainment

¿No puede esperar a la Copa del Mundo? La Delaware Super Cup trae el fútbol internacional al “Primer Estado”.

El torneo, que se extiende durante todo el fin de semana, atrae a cientos de equipos de fútbol de todo el mundo y genera un impulso económico estimado de $2 millones.

5 days ago

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Politics & Policy

‘Saturating our communities’: Delaware lawmakers debate intoxicating hemp restrictions as federal crackdown looms

Federal law redefining how THC levels are measured could make most intoxicating hemp products illegal starting in November.

6 days ago

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Politics & Policy

‘Time to pass the torch’: Delaware ACLU legal chief challenging Attorney General Kathy Jennings in Democratic primary

Dwayne Bensing says the office needs new leadership. If he won, Bensing would be the first gay man elected attorney general of any state.

1 week ago

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Science

Delaware lawmakers aim to make data centers pay higher rates

The legislation would require data centers to take financial responsibility for their impact on the grid.

1 week ago

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Kim Williams speaking to crowd at meeting
Community

‘Safe, supported and ready to learn’: Delaware advocates push rental voucher pilot for students experiencing homelessness

To receive vouchers, heads of families must meet income requirements and be working, looking for work or doing job training.

1 week ago

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Politics & Policy

Groups founded by billionaire Koch brothers sue Delaware over campaign finance law requiring donor disclosure

The federal lawsuit charges that the 2012 law serves to “chill free speech," but a state official says the plaintiffs are “trying to keep dark money dark.”

1 week ago

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Philadelphia Renaissance Faire attendees
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

The Philadelphia Renaissance Faire, ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ at the Arden, Don Toliver and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

May 21–25: Art Battle in Delaware, Asian Eats Restaurant Week in Philly and Journey’s final tour in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 weeks ago

Several rows of beverages on display in the store
Politics & Policy

Bill would cut out hemp shops, restrict sales of THC drinks in Delaware to liquor and cannabis stores, microbreweries

Stores that sell CBD products would not be permitted to offer the intoxicating beverages as lawmakers take a second crack at regulation.

2 weeks ago

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Courts & Law

“Absurdo”: Juez federal de Delaware fustiga el último intento del estado de retener registros de empleados en una investigación de ICE

El gobernador Matt Meyer ha prometido “combatir el exceso de autoridad federal”. Ahora quiere que el tribunal de apelaciones de Filadelfia suspenda la orden.

2 weeks ago

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