The trust would focus on constructing, purchasing and maintaining permanently affordable homes, prioritizing rental and homeownership units, along with homeless shelters and supportive housing units.
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Sarah Petrowich/Delaware Public MediaLawmakers in New Castle County are still grappling with challenges that resulted from a once in decades property reassessment, that left a substantial gap between assessment of commercial and residential properties in the northern county.
This Week on "The Green"
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Earlier this year, the state of Delaware offered an updated plan to address so-called ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water, soil and air.But mitigating the presence of PFAS chemicals is complicated and costly effort. And under the Trump Administration, the federal government’s support for that effort is something of a mixed bag. While the EPA recently announced it will spend $1 billion nationwide and $10 million in Delaware to help, the agency is at the same time its rolling back Biden-era regulations to manage PFAS.This week, contributor Jon Hurdle takes a closer look at how the EPA’s actions affect the First State.
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Tens of millions of voters have had their data run through the Trump administration's revamped SAVE tool. A judge just found it unlawful. -
Several new soccer rules are being premiered during this World Cup. One of them is causing a lot of controversy: hydration breaks. Are they a good measure or a money-grabbing scheme?
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While in his first year at college, Stephen Parker turned to his housemate while in the throws of a panic attack. The care he received stuck with him for years.
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For the Bicentennial in 1976, the Environmental Protection Agency buried a time capsule with the promise to open it this year. It's a promise the agency may not fulfill.
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Longtime Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan died Monday at age 100. He's remembered as a master of monetary policy, but his light touch on regulation also set the stage for a financial crisis.
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Andy Burnham, a newly elected member of Parliament, plans to run for prime minister, replacing Keir Starmer, who resigned Monday.
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