The city’s Planning Commission intends to have the final draft, which acts as a blueprint for the city, adopted by early 2027.
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State Sen. Stephanie Hansen (D-Middletown) is sponsoring a bill that adds significant regulations to Delaware utilities. And two other bills she sponsored clear in house committee.
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Two 19-year-old men suffered gunshot wounds as a result of the attack, with one dying as a result of his injuries.
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$1 million in federal funding is helping the University of Delaware pay for mid-life maintenance on its flagship oceanographic research vessel.
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The district’s finances are looking better for the coming year, thanks to an operating referendum which passed handily in February.
This Week on "The Green"
A Superior Court judge recently ruled the town of Fenwick Island’s policy allowing artificial entities like LLCs to vote in its municipal elections is legal, rejecting an ACLU lawsuit against the small coastal town challenging the practice.Although it was a lower court ruling that didn't set policy or precedent for the state, the decision attracted attention from national media outlets.And a leading House Democrat is seeking to amend Delaware’s constitution, to end the practice of these entities voting in Delaware elections.This week, Delaware Public Media state politics reporter Bente Bouthier delved into this issue with Lawrence Cunningham, Director of University of Delaware’s John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance.
NPR National and World Headlines
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The U.S.-Iran talks that were set to happen in Switzerland have been canceled. And, the Department of Homeland Security has plans to give some local police access to ICE facial recognition technology.
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A planned U.S.-Iran meeting was abruptly postponed, leaving the initial agreement to end the war on shaky ground.
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A look at the hardliner leading Iran's negotiating team wit the U.S. to end the war.
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Who are the winners and losers of the war with Iran? NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Richard Haass, President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations for his assessment.
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Here's a look at the preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Iran, and the challenges that remain to find lasting peace.
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Kids' screen use goes way up in the summertime. And just as the movie Toy Story 5 portrays, that can be problematic for children. Here are tips for parents to help their kids manage screens and have fun IRL this summer.
Student Spotlight
- Early Learning Advocacy Day seeks to marshall support for youngest students
- DNREC gives kids a chance to develop fishing skills
- Annual event offers those with special needs a 'Night to Shine'
- Biggs Museum puts a spotlight on DSU's marching band
- Turkey Brawl brings local lacrosse community together
- Stuff the Bus food drive continues efforts to combat food insecurity
