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Task force adds to its list of police reform recommendations

The Law Enforcement Accountability Task Force approves another four recommendations for lawmakers to consider.

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State House votes to repeal youth and training wage

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ChristianaCare says it may be the first to add primary care at a cancer center

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Schools grapple with helping students bounce back from COVID compromised learning

The COVID-19 pandemic meant students in Delaware spent less time in their classrooms this year. And the consensus is that's resulted in many learning less than they would in a normal year. How best to catch-up is a question schools and the state are grappling with as summer break looms next month. This week, contributor Larry Nagengast looks at some of the issues they face and approaches they'll take.

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Wilmington City Council puts money toward grassroots solutions to gun violence

Wilmington City Council is renewing its commitment to fighting gun violence.

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Delaware avoids gas panic, but rising prices remain

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Two bills expanding excused school absences clear House committee

Dover's Historic Christ Church prepares for restoration project

By • May 5, 2021
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A Dover church on the National Register of Historic places is closing  temporarily for restoration work.


Dept. of Correction asks for funds to address needed prison repairs

By • May 5, 2021
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Lawmakers on the Bond Bill Committee heard from the Department of Correction about its growing maintenance backlog.


First State works to address vaccine equity

By • May 5, 2021
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

Delaware is trying to make progress on vaccine equity, and state officials believe their effort are paying off.

 

Wilmington police to start wearing body cameras

By • May 5, 2021
Delaware Public Media

Residents and advocates have long pushed for Wilmington police to wear body cameras. That call will soon become a reality.

Lewes property owners push back against effort to account for sea level rise in building elevation

By • May 4, 2021
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

Stakeholders in Lewes spoke out Monday night on a local building code proposal that would account for sea level rise. 

Former police chief blocked from serving on Newport Town Council

By • May 4, 2021
Delaware Public Media

A former Newport police chief will not serve on town council, after a dispute about his eligibility. 

New exhibitions open this week at the Rehoboth Art League

By • May 4, 2021
The Swamp Joker (Figure of Consumption), David Smith, stoneware

The Rehoboth Art League (RAL) hosts a series of five new exhibitions, debuting at its galleries Friday.


DHSS, Judicial branch outline capital requests for lawmakers

By • May 4, 2021
Delaware Public Media

The Bond Bill committee heard from the Department of Health and Social Services about its role in Gov. John Carney’s efforts to improve access to clean water.

Delaware plans to lift COVID capacity restrictions later this month

By • May 4, 2021
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The First State will take a significant step forward in reopening from the COVID-19 pandemic later this month, lifting capacity restrictions on most indoor venues.

Winterthur CEO to step down

By • May 3, 2021
Delaware Tourism Office

Winterthur’s CEO is stepping down.

The Charles F. Montgomery Director and CEO of Winterthur Museum, Garden, & Library Carol Cadou  announced her last day in that role will be June 1st.


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