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Delaware’s guide to July Fourth holiday 

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

The Fourth of July – a day of fireworks, beach trips, backyard BBQs and games – is right around the corner.  With 70.9 million travelers predicted to travel 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday week, here’s some tips to remember and plenty of events in Delaware to celebrate. Best and worst times to travel  AAA …

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Stressed? Throw a pot, Kennett clay studio owner says

Rich SchwartzmanBusiness, Headlines

KENNETT SQUARE — Creating pottery is an ancient and functional art, sometimes referred to as throwing clay, throwing pots and throwing on the wheel. It’s also a great way to de-stress, said Debby Wyatt, owner of Centered Clay Studio in Kennett Square. “Throwing pots or working with clay are proven methods of relaxation, especially the wheel, its rotation and the …

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Affordable housing discrimination bill debated, but passes

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

Most of the bills flew through the House on the final day of Delaware’s 2024 legislative session, but one dealing with affordable housing was met with resistance before passing.  Senate Bill 293, sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, D-Wilmington, revises both the Delaware Fair Housing Act and Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to repeal the exemption to discrimination based on …

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2025 grants budget that benefits nonprofits rises 27% over ’24

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines

The record-busting $98.5 million grants-in-aid budget bill for fiscal year 2025 sailed unanimously  through the Delaware Senate Sunday, even though it is nearly 27% higher than the last one. The 2024 budget, which ends today, June 30,  was $98.5 million. Senate Bill 327 was one of hundreds before the Delaware House and Senate on the final day of the 2024 …