The district holds tax rates flat, while adding in an offsetting state matching program to cover minor capital improvements.
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A Wilmington police officer shot and killed 19-year-old Kadir Skinner last week. Community members want accountability.
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The Delaware Office of Highway Safety brings back the Sober Rides program for the July 4 holiday.
This Week on "The Green"
This weekend marks the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. While many fire up their grills and set off fireworks this weekend to mark the occasion, many others have been hosting or attending events across the state throughout May and June.Delaware Public Media reporters attended several of these events to give you a flavor for these events - and find out what this anniversary means to different people and groups.
NPR National and World Headlines
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Ukraine says it can now hit military and energy targets deep inside Russia. Former ambassador Daniel Fried explains why he thinks Russia is starting to lose its strategic advantage.
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Pope Leo XIV will spend July 4th in Lampedusa, Italy, one of Europe's busiest migrant landing points. He will pray with migrants and honor those who died trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe.
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After a day of extreme heat and canceled events, President Trump closes out America's 250th birthday with a long speech and a fireworks display.
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The Supreme Court ended its term with major rulings on immigration, transgender rights and birthright citizenship. LMU Loyola Law School professor Jessica Levinson recaps the biggest cases.
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Foreign dignitaries are gathering in Iran for a week of funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, more than four months after he was killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes.
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A 1978 protest by wheelchair users won a right many now take for granted: boarding a city bus. NPR's Joe Shapiro and Colorado Public Radio's Stephanie Wolf explain.
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
