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Wilmington's Riverside neighborhood chosen as "Purpose Built Community"

Wilmington’s Riverside neighborhood could see a transformation of its housing stock—and education and community resources.

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Flu not very active in Delaware; officials warn that could change

Lt. Governnor's Challenge

New "Lt. Gov.'s Challenge" seeks to promote healthier living

Delaware Tech submits budget 2020 wish list

First State colleges and universities are submitting budget requests as the Carney Administration starts work on next year’s recommended budget.

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Delaware lawmakers may try passing early voting legislation again next year

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DNREC files petition in federal court against EPA clean air decision

New Castle County, Wilmington nonprofit receive support to reduce youth unemployment

By • Nov 12, 2018
New Castle County

Wilmington nonprofit West End Neighborhood House and New Castle County are expanding their career programs for area youth.


Delaware lawmakers may try passing early voting legislation again next year

By • Nov 12, 2018

Some state lawmakers say they may try again to pass early voting legislation in Delaware.


Delmarva Power stresses natural gas safety as cold weather arrives

By • Nov 12, 2018
Delaware Public Media

Colder temperatures have arrived across the region. And one local utility is trying to make sure its customers stay warm safely.

 


UD professor mapping Delaware's opioid crisis

By • Nov 12, 2018
Delaware Public Media

The University of Delaware has a new resource for tracking data related to the state’s opioid crisis. The Delaware Opioid Metric Intelligence Project, or DOMIP, is an interactive online map displaying overdose rates throughout the state.

Local chef turned author pens new book "When It's Done: The Making of A Chef"

By • Nov 11, 2018
Gretchen Hanson

Not just a cookbook, but also a chef’s memoir and short stories wrapped around recipes.

That’s how award-winning chef and former owner of Hobos Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, Gretchen Hanson, describes her new book titled, “When It’s Done: The Making of A Chef.”


Rep. Blunt Rochester optimistic on Farm Bill after Democrats flip U.S. House

By • Nov 11, 2018
Delaware Public Media

Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester is paying close attention to negotiations between the House and the Senate on this year’s Farm Bill.


Delaware organization has ties to federal DACA ruling

By • Nov 9, 2018

A federal appeals court placed another roadblock in front of President Trump’s efforts to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy.

One Delaware organization was among those that filed a brief supporting the policy.

 


Auburn Heights Preserve becomes newest state park

By • Nov 9, 2018
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

The Auburn Heights Preserve in Yorklyn became Delaware’s 17th state park Friday.

The new Auburn Valley State Park totals 366 acres, and includes portions of the former National Vulcanized Fiber facility.

 


Chinese aquisition of domestic insurance company requires Delaware's approval

By • Nov 9, 2018
Delaware Department of Insurance

Delaware’s Department of Insurance is set to hold a public hearing this month regarding an international business acquisition.

 

The Chinese company China Oceanwide Holdings Group announced in 2016 it would acquire the Virginia-based S&P 400 insurance company Genworth Holdings in a $2.7 billion transaction.

 

The deal was green-lighted back in June by the inter-agency federal oversight Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States after it examined possible national security concerns.

Sen. Coons pushes again for vote on his bill protecting special counsel

By • Nov 9, 2018
Delaware Public Media

Sen. Chris Coons is voicing his concerns about the new acting U.S. Attorney General.


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