State of Delaware
Former Delaware State Senate President Pro Tem Patricia “Patti” Blevins has died. She was 72-years-old.
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Roman Battaglia/Delaware Public MediaSolutions to safety issues on East Loockerman Street are in the works after a Dover committee meeting this week. -
Delaware Public MediaWith the Department of Education poised to invest millions of additional dollars into Delaware schools with a new school funding formula, State Education Secretary Cindy Marten said the state needs to track what that investment produces.
This Week on "The Green"
AAA’s “Your Driving Costs” analysis for 2026 is the first to include hybrid and electric vehicles in their examination of costs and possible cost savings. So how do they stack up against gas powered vehicles? It’s a mixed bag with AAA’s findings showing electric vehicles offer advantages and disadvantages to owners.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Isreal Hale sat down with AAA’s Public and Government Affairs Manager Jana Tidwell to learn more about what people should know if they’re buying a car.
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Trump is temporarily allowing this fuel to be used on highways, although it's typically just for off-road farm and construction vehicles. Could that lower the price of diesel? -
The New York Times reporter Greg Jaffe says Hegseth has disproportionately blocked promotions of Black and women senior officers, and he's also been purging the military of transgender people.
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As checks from President Trump for health costs hit millions of mailboxes, a poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare. Experts doubt it will move the needle and say it is likely illegal. -
The Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas has forced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fight for political survival ahead of elections later this month.
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In 2021, Frances Haugen released tens of thousands of internal Facebook documents showing the company knew its algorithms were promoting political extremism, exacerbating teen mental health issues, and prioritizing corporate profit over public safety. -
The Chicago White Sox play the Cleveland Guardians Wednesday night in Chicago.
