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Kent County Courthouse ops to be limited on Meyer’s Inauguration Day

Operations at the Kent County Courthouse will be limited on Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to ceremonies related to the inauguration


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Peter Osborne posted at 10:31 am

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Del. leads national ‘Internet for All’ funding initiative

Delaware is leading the charge in the federal government’s mission to provide internet for all. Tuesday, the Department of Commerce’s


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Jarek Rutz posted at 3:56 pm

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Josiah Marvel Cup winner Tom Carper is obvious choice after 50 years of public service

WILMINGTON — Former U.S. Senator — not to mention former state treasurer, Congressman, and governor — Thomas R. Carper has


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Peter Osborne posted at 6:49 pm

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Del. Republicans condemn McBride over “no” vote on Laken Riley Act

On Tuesday,  the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 29, dubbed the Laken Riley Act, to honor the 22-year-old


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Jarek Rutz posted at 4:26 pm

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Barclays satisfies $1.66M city assessment over wage taxes that led to lawsuits

WILMINGTON — Barclays US Consumer Bank has satisfied the city of Wilmington’s three lawsuits demanding nearly $1.7M in unpaid wage


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Peter Osborne posted at 1:19 pm

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DHR report: Dropping bachelor’s degree requirement boosts recruitment for state jobs

A new report from the Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) suggests recruitment surged for numerous state-government occupations after college-degree


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Jarek Rutz posted at 1:38 pm

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Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medal to Kaufman, Redding, and Seitz

WILMINGTON – President Biden has included three Delawareans — Ted Kaufman and the late Louis Lorenzo Redding and Collins J.


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Peter Osborne posted at 10:02 am

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New Castle County raises impact fees for new construction

The impact fees New Castle County charges developers to partly pay for the resulting increased costs of public services are


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Ken Mammarella posted at 2:15 pm

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NCCo Council votes to pay board members $100 per meeting

New Castle County Council has voted 7-3 with one abstention to expand payments to the board members who serve on


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Ken Mammarella posted at 1:56 pm

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Experts: Wind-power substation’s rejection an “early Christmas present” for Sussex County

  By Bradley Vasoli While a proposed Sussex County wind-power substation generated some fanfare among politicians, some energy and environmental


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Bradley Vasoli posted at 5:45 pm

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Delaware lawmakers uncorking renewed efforts to pass direct-to-home wine sales

With people scrambling for holiday gifts, Delaware legislators are again pushing for direct-to-home wine sales, something 98% of Americans have


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Jarek Rutz posted at 4:12 pm

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UD to pay $715K to U.S. for NASA grant violations, professor’s ties to China

The University of Delaware has reached a settlement to pay the federal government $715,580 after withholding information about a professor’s


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Jarek Rutz posted at 11:17 am

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State OMB Director Cerron Cade charged with shoplifting at Home Depot

WILMINGTON — Delaware OMB Director Cerron Cade was arrested Dec. 13, 2024, on six counts of Class A misdemeanor shoplifting…

Peter Osborne posted at 8:01 am

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Delaware Roundup: Don’t miss these news briefs from Dec. 9-13

The Delaware Roundup is published every weekend. Send submissions for News Briefs and Calendar items to [email protected]. If possible, please forward…

Peter Osborne posted at 5:38 pm

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NCCo. gets $12M federal loan for Christina River Sewer Main project

New Castle County officials believe a new $12 million loan will help address one of civilization’s most crucial infrastructure systems. …

Jarek Rutz posted at 4:08 pm

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Tom Carper bids farewell to U.S. Senate; met with respect from both sides of aisle

Although a lifelong Democrat, longtime United States Senator and Delaware politician Tom Carper garnered praise from the opposition following his…

Jarek Rutz posted at 5:36 pm

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Breaking: Republicans nominate Steve Washington and Brent Burdge

Updated 12/13 with an interview with Steve Washington. Both major parties have candidates set to run for upcoming special state…

Bradley Vasoli posted at 4:04 pm

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Democrats pick Seigfried, Cruce for state Senate special elections

BELLEFONTE — Democratic Party precinct leaders packed the Brandywine Hundred Fire Hall on Dec. 9 to consider state Senate special-election…

Bradley Vasoli posted at 1:42 pm

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CDF doles out $4.5M in taxpayer-backed grants to five companies, including Pepsi

The Council on Development Finance (CDF) has approved nearly $4.5 million in taxpayer-backed grants, including nearly $2.9 million to Pepsi…

Peter Osborne posted at 2:10 pm

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Delaware Roundup: News briefs from the week of Dec. 2

The Delaware Roundup, a compilation of news briefs from across the state from the past week, is published every weekend.…

Peter Osborne posted at 4:31 pm

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Maligned Wilmington Landlord Adolph Jay Pokorny agrees to leave the business

WILMINGTON — Has Attorney General Kathy Jennings finally closed the books on Adolph Jay Pokorny, arguably one of the worst…

Peter Osborne posted at 5:23 pm

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Encompass Elements seeks CDF aid to move HQ to Delaware, add 53 jobs

  NEW CASTLE — Encompass Elements, a Pennsylvania-based marketing-fulfillment company, plans to consolidate operations in Delaware, bringing 22 jobs from…

Peter Osborne posted at 12:21 pm

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Claymont master plan thinks tall and welcoming

          CLAYMONT — Residents and other stakeholders in the future of the community prefer a wide-ranging…

Ken Mammarella posted at 1:59 pm

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Reformist nonprofit alarmed by Legislative Hall expansion

By Bradley Vasoli A government-reform nonprofit is urging Delaware lawmakers to reverse course on their plans for Legislative Hall expansion,…

Peter Osborne posted at 4:10 pm

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    March 7: Deadline to file to run in school board elections

    First Staters hoping to get involved and make an impact in their community schools have until 4:30 p.m. on Friday,
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    Brandywine, educators strike deal after teachers hit picket lines

    Brandywine School District and its educators struck a deal Monday night after a nearly year-long contract impasse. The district, which
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    Wilmington vet Colin Howard wins big with Help on the Homefront campaign

    Wilmington resident and veteran Colin Howard has pocketed $5,000 through a program aimed at helping military families. Howard won the
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    A Night in Paris: Lights of Life Gala Shines Bright for Breast Cancer Survivors

    DOVER, Del. – Imagine the romance of Paris, the elegance of a star-studded evening, and a powerful purpose uniting hundreds
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    Council Meeting Recap: Black History Month, Community Honors, and MORE

    WILMINGTON- The Wilmington City Council convened on February 6, 2025.  Ordinance No. 25-002 Agreement for on-site engineering services at WITN-TV
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    Delaware LIVE+ Weekly Review – Feb. 9, 2025

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    Immerse yourself in the arts with Wilmington Art Loop starting Friday

    WILMINGTON – The vibrant art scene of Wilmington is set to come alive once again as the city’s 38th Annual
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    Eagles fever continued as Delaware River renamed for the team

    While there won’t be tons of dye pumped into the Delaware River that mimics Chicago’s green river during St. Patrick’s
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    DOE hopes new website will calm nerves of immigrant families

    The Delaware Department of Education released a resource to help ease the nerves of educators, parents, and families in regard
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    Meet the Artist: Jennifer Small’s ‘Walking in the City’ Exhibition Debuts at Mezzanine Gallery

    WILMINGTON-The Mezzanine Gallery of the Delaware Division of the Arts will feature “Walking in the City”, a painting exhibition by
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