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Del. primary is Tuesday, with early voting until Sunday

Ken MammarellaHeadlines, Government

Delawareā€™s primary is Tuesday, Sept. 10, featuring dozens of races pitting Republicans against Republicans and Democrats against Democrats. Some people have already voted via absentee ballots and in early voting. RELATED: Elections error changed registration for 750 Delaware votersĀ  The marquee vote is the Democratic primary for governor, which features two well-known figures ā€“ New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer …

Delaware candidates want their campaign signs to stand out. (Ken Mammarella photo)

What gov, lt gov candidates want to say in campaign signs

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

  Campaign signs are all about name recognition. Even when theyā€™re placed to catch the attention of drivers waiting at red lights or stop signs, thereā€™s not much time to absorb more than a few words. True, bigger signs may have a photo or more words. IN THE NEWS: Ursuline plans adjacent performing arts, community space DelawareLive reached out to …

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TownSquareLIVE Weekly Review ā€“ August 1, 2024

Sonja FreyTown Square Live, Weekly Review

This Weekā€™s Top Stories Include Dionne, Disney Jr., ā€˜Sopranosā€™ cast star in Grand seasonĀ  Creative economy makes $3.7B; group plans to raise thatĀ  No charges expected in Unemployment Insurance theft Deadline to register to vote in primaries is Aug. 17 2 districts, 2 charters share $185,478 for rural education MOT Majors All Stars advance to Mid Atlantic Regional Click on …

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Matt Meyer calls for federal investigation of Hall-Long finances

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines

This story has been updated to reflect that Meyer said an investigation is needed to see if any federal finance laws have been broken, not federal campaign laws. New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer on Monday called for a federal investigation of the finances of fellow gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long. He’s the latest to react to an independent …

New Castle County Chamber of Commerce State of the County

Music in sewers unexpected topic at State of the County

Betsy PriceBusiness, Headlines

The New Castle Chamber of Commerce‘s second annual State of the County included a number of revealing, and often unexpected, moments: The county plays classical music through its sewers to see how well the sound travels and uses that information to decide whether sewer work is needed, saving time, trouble and overall expense, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer told …

Delaware LIVE awards National Press

Delaware LIVE wins 4 awards in national contest

Staff WriterBusiness, Headlines

Delaware LIVE reporters won four awards, including a first place, in the 2024 National Federation of Press Women Professional Communications Contest. The national contest pits first-placeĀ  state winners against each other, in this case winners of the the 2024 Delaware Press Association 2024 Professional Communications Contest. Editor Betsy Price won first place in specialty articles/hobby for “They spend weeks lighting …

All five registered candidates for governor in November's election gave their thoughts on education issues in a public forum Wednesday night.

The 5 candidates for governor talk education in Delaware

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

The five candidates vying to replace Gov. John Carney in Novemberā€™s gubernatorial election took the stage Wednesday night to give their thoughts on the state of education in Delaware. The three Democrats and two Republicans agreed that the need for reform in First State schools transcends politics.Ā  The forum, hosted by Polytech High School, was organized by the Vision Coalition …

Delaware GOP Chair Julianne Murray will not run in this year's gubernatorial election.

GOP Chair Murray decides against bid for governor

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

The leader of Delaware’s Republican Party has decided against a run for governor. Julianne Murray, chair of the Delaware GOP announced Monday that she will forego the gubernatorial race to help strengthen her party. “I cannot sit idly by as our party faces the prospect of division and distraction,” Murray said in a statement. “Now, more than ever, unity is …

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Delaware Live wins 10 Delaware Press Association awards

Staff WriterBusiness, Headlines

Delaware LIVE reporters won 10 awards, including five first place ones, in the 2024 Delaware Press Association 2024 Professional Communications Contest. Editor Betsy Price won three first place awards, including feature story for online publications for “Delaware Wedding: Matt Meyer, Lauren Cooksey marry in Rehoboth;” arts and entertainment coverage for “Winterthur’s Ann Lowe exhibit: History, fashion on parade;” and hobby/crafts …

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New Castle County to manage Hope Center after audit

Jacob OwensGovernment, Headlines

This story was originally published by Spotlight Delaware.Ā  New Castle County is taking over the operations of the Hope Center homeless shelter from a hotel company that hadĀ held the contractĀ to manage the facility ever since it launched during the height of the COVID pandemic. The company, Hersha Hospitality Trust, is the same firm that sold the Hope Center building ā€“ …