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Lawmaker revives call for Inspector General

By • Jan 15, 2020
Joe Irizarry / Delaware Public Media

A House Democrat wants the First State to have an independent Inspector General.

State Rep. John Kowalko (D-Newark South) plans to introduce legislation to creat that position .

 

 

First State lawmakers return to work with wide-ranging priorities

By • Jan 14, 2020
Joe Irizarry / Delaware Public Media

As lawmakers return to Dover, Democrats and Republicans have set their priorities for the legislative session.


Dover welcomes its new police chief

By & • Jan 14, 2020

Dover’s incoming police chief says he’s looking forward to tackling public safety in the First State’s capital city.

Mayor Robin Christiansen officially introduced Captain Tom Johnson as the city’s new top cop Tuesday afternoon.

Student group unveils gun violence reduction plan

By • Jan 13, 2020

As lawmakers return to work in Dover today, a student organization is offering its plan to reduce gun violence in Delaware.


ChristianaCare partnership seeks to improve patient access to social services

By • Jan 11, 2020
ChristianaCare

ChristianaCare is teaming up with a technology company to help connect health and social service providers with underserved populations in New Castle County.


Another harassment lawsuit filed against Insurance Commissioner

By • Jan 10, 2020
Nick Ciolino / Delaware Public Media

Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro is facing a second harassment lawsuit.

Months after Fleur McKendell filed a lawsuit claiming Navarro and his subordinates harassed and discriminated against her based on race and gender, a second woman has filed a harassment lawsuit.

Brandywine School District seeks to change state student testing

By • Jan 7, 2020
Delaware Public Media

One Delaware school district proposes changing the current state testing system.

The Brandywine School District’s Board unanimously passed a resolution last month saying the current Smarter Balanced test is not the correct assessment for students.

New president takes over at DSU

By • Jan 2, 2020
Milton Pratt / Delaware Public Media

The new year brings a new president at Delaware State University.

Tony Allen is the 12th president in Delaware State University’s 129-year history.


New Year's brings high hopes for 2020 from young and old alike

By • Dec 31, 2019
Joe Irizarry / Delaware Public Media

As many youngsters welcomed in 2020 at their own special event on New Year’s Eve in Wilmington, they shared what they are looking forward to in the coming year.


State officials remind Delawareans only some fireworks legal for New Year's

By • Dec 30, 2019
Delaware Public Media

It’s time not only to celebrate a new year - and in this case a new decade - but it’s also a time when certain types of fireworks can be legally bought and used.


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