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State of Delaware
The Diamond State Port Corporation Board approved its operation budget for fiscal year 2027, as the group repeats that the start of phase one construction on its Ports of Wilmington Edgemoor expansion is imminent.
Quinn Kirkpatrick
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Delaware Public Media
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Delaware Public MediaThe possibility of a commuter rail station in Newport is under consideration once again, and public information sessions are underway. -
Town of GeorgetownIn recent months Georgetown residents have rallied in opposition, submitting petitions and speaking at town council meetings.
This Week on "The Green"
Stephanie Hansen
One of the most notable bills to pass in the General Assembly this year was Senate Bill 9 — the Wetlands Stewardship Act. Once signed by Gov. Matt Meyer, this law will protect half of Delaware’s freshwater wetlands that were previously shielded from development by the federal governmentThis week, Delaware Public Media contributor Jon Hurdle took a closer look at the bill, how it got to the finish line and its expected impact. He joined Tom Byrne this week to discuss his reporting.
Jay Shah
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Delaware Public Media
NPR National and World Headlines
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The announcement effectively canceled Nicaragua's next elections, originally scheduled for November 2027. -
A new study finds that consumers who are paying a premium for foods advertised as made with avocado oil are probably not getting what they think they're buying. -
The White House insists that gas prices will fall to pre-conflict levels, but just this week, the average price per gallon hit $4.
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Some automakers are starting to produce cheaper electric vehicles. Bringing down the price might expand the market for EVs in the United States. -
As chair of the Democratic Association of Secretaries of State, Cisco Aguilar warns that Trump and his allies may even attempt to interfere with the results in some states. -
Climate journalist and author Nathaniel Rich's new book "Cloudthief" is about an off-the-grid hacker and a struggling climate journalist who team up to rob a data center in Oklahoma.
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