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7 named to state Women’s Hall of Fame

Seven women, ranging from a Black early 1900s suffragette and political activist to the doctor who oversaw Delaware’s reaction

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115 art groups granted $3 million in state funding

The Delaware Division of Arts has announced a $3 million distribution of grants to 115 July 20, 2022

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Property near Brandywine Creek trail turns public

Rockland property that served as an entryway to the northern Delaware trail system along July 20, 2022

Catalyst deposits trove of women’s records at Hagley

Catalyst, a nonprofit focused on helping women work outside the home, on Tuesday celebrated adding its archives to Hagley Museum
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Wilmington Library snares another national award

Wilmington Library’s programming, which has included bringing Dennis Rodman and Angela Davis in as speakers, helped it win the highest
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Delaware Humanities unveils new brand logo, website

Delaware Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, has revealed a new brand identity, including an
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Learn some Delaware history at these 5 events in August

The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will sponsor five events focused on Delaware history during the month of
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Butter sculpting among new fun at 2022 state fair

More than 2,000 pounds of butter that will become art, a Wild West show and a BMX stunt show are
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Black storytellers from across nation gather in Wilmington

Ask Serena Joy — a Wilmington poet, rapper and storyteller — to tell you a story, and she starts with
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Milford’s Ladybug Music Festival returns July 30

After being squashed by COVID-19 the last two summers, the Ladybug Music Festival returns to Milford July 30. It’s the
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Winterthur’s Artisan Market: Where to find the goods

Two days weren’t enough last summer to make it through all the booths at Winterthur Museum’s inaugural Artisan
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Firefly releases daily lineup, one-day passes available Friday

Not everyone wants to trudge through the mud and muck for all four days of Dover’s Firefly Music Festival. For
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Trolley Square project turns utility boxes into art

Sungmin Bobyak expected that painting a ladybug mural on a utility box near the Trolley Square fountain plaza would be
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Lawmakers praise formal application process for state grants

A change to the way non-profits apply for state community development funds has lawmakers and advocates on both sides of
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Foulk Road reconfiguration draws intense interest

An open house that was billed the “absolute beginning of the process” to reconfigure Foulk Road generated intense interest from
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Delaware wants to put Foulk Road on a diet

State officials want to increase safety by reducing the number of lanes on Foulk Road. The idea is drawing
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Delaware allots millions to ensure affordable housing

Millions in American Rescue Plan Act money will fund a wide variety of programs designed to help Delawareans stay in
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$200,000 drive to pressure Carney to appoint Black judge

A nonprofit formed in the bitter aftermath of a Delaware court decision is launching a $200,000-plus campaign to push Gov.
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Calls mount for McGuiness to resign, be impeached

Calls continued to mount Tuesday for Delaware’s auditor, who was convicted Friday of three misdemeanors, including official misconduct, to
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Delaware bans 37 invasive plants (with more to come)

Delaware has banned 37 invasive plants, and the number will grow. The hit list in a law that became effective
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McGuiness found guilty on 3 of 5 charges

State auditor Kathleen McGuiness was found guilty Friday on charges of official misconduct, structuring and conflict of interest in
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$69.4 million grant-in-aid bill signed by Carney

The Delaware Senate passed a $69.4 million grant-in-aid bill about 6 p.m. Thursday, just hours before it was set to
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State auditor Kathy McGuiness’ corruption trial heads to jury

State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness has placed her fate in the hands of twelve Kent County residents following closing arguments from
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