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Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

Plan to balance development, flooding on the 7th Street Peninsula nears completion

The Wilmington Area Planning Council’s study of the East 7th Street Peninsula in Wilmington is seeking its final public comment.

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ES&S (Elections Systems & Software)

First State's new voting machines pass first test

Hotel planned for area near Delaware Park, Christiana Hospital

This week on "The Green"

Delaware Public Media

UD’s Horn Program finds multiple avenues to guide aspiring entrepreneurs

Over the past seven years, the University of Delaware’s Horn Program in Entrepreneurship has seen good early results in its effort to serve as a springboard for promising start-up ventures. Contributor Larry Nagengast recently spent some looking at the program, how it works and where it’s heading.

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Larry Nagengast / Delaware Public Media

Competitions help fuel Horn program's quest to nurture entrepreneurs

Beau Biden Foundation

Beau Biden Foundation responds to Pope's rule on sexual abuse reporting

Tom Byrne / Delaware Public Media

General Assembly to consider bringing back death penalty

Some Delaware lawmakers want to reinstate capital punishment in the First State.

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Corey Marshall-Steele (Submitted Photo)

Delaware Public Archives helps mark Delaware State Fair's centennial

Delaware Office of Highway Safety

Border 2 Border National Seat Belt Initiative set for Monday

Highmark puts $1 million towards opioid crisis fight in Delaware

By • May 17, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware is putting up some money to help fund the First State’s fight against the opioid crisis.

The insurance company announced a $1 million request for proposal Friday meant for organizations addressing addiction in Delaware communities.

Allegations prompt state review of Odyssey Charter School

By • May 17, 2019
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

The Delaware Department of Education is investigating Odyssey Charter School after allegations of potential violations.

Delaware unemployment at lowest rate in 30 years

By • May 17, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Delaware’s unemployment rate has fallen to the lowest point in 30 years, according to the Delaware Department of Labor.

 

The rate dropped from 3.3 to 3.2 percent last month with 15,800 Delawareans claiming unemployment compared with 16,100 in March.

Wilmington capital budget passes, operating budget fails in council vote

By • May 16, 2019
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

Wilmington City Council overwhelmingly approved a 3.8 percent sewer fee increase for City residents starting July 1. And Mayor Mike Purzycki’s proposed capital budget passed by a slim margin— with seven votes in favor.

 


 

Opioid impact fee legislation heads to Gov. Carney

By • May 16, 2019

A bill creating an opioid impact fee on drug manufacturers cleared its final legislative hurdle Thursday.

Researchers find more "ghost" crab pots in Delaware Inland Bays than expected

By • May 16, 2019
Pamela D'Angelo

A recent research voyage revealed there could be thousands more abandoned crab pots in Delaware’s Inland Bays than previously believed.


Lawmakers to hash out legalizing pot again

By • May 16, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Legalizing recreational marijuana is back before members of the Delaware House.


Legislation decriminalizing underage drinking advances to state Senate floor

By • May 15, 2019
Delaware Public Media

A bill released from a state Senate committee Wednesday would make underage drinking a civil offense.


Expansion of low income dental services takes first legislative step

By • May 15, 2019
Katie Peikes / Delaware Public Media

A bill expanding access to dental services for low-income adults on Medicaid sailed through a Senate committee Wednesday.

Delaware has the best hospitals, according to U.S. News and World Report

By • May 15, 2019

The U.S. News and World Report ranked Delaware first in the nation for the quality of its hospitals this year.

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