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DSHA awards nearly $3.5 million for eight large Downtown Development Districts projects

Eight large projects are awarded Downtown Development Districts funding reservations.

Trump says U.S. has struck a deal for control of Venezuelan oil reserves

President Trump says a new deal with Venezuela would give the U.S. control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves.

Getting help to Nepal's flood survivors is proving difficult

Blocked roads and monsoon weather are complicating efforts to get food, shelter and emergency hygeine to survivors of Nepal's catastrophic flood…

Coons decries federal immigration policies, celebrates work of Jewish Family Services to support refugees

Delaware immigration advocates and Sen. Chris Coons held a round table to hear from refugees and immigrants about their situations and needs, as…

The state acts to make sure insurance companies in Delaware cover accelerated MMR vaccinations for infants

Delaware’s Insurance Commissioner issues a bulletin to insurers to cover accelerated measles, mumps and rubella vaccinations for infants.

Seaford School District will seek $11 million from the state for upgrades to its high school

If the certificate of necessity is approved, the district would need to pay some $3.5 million of the project’s cost, and to do that, they would…

Opioid settlement funding beneficiaries head to Dover City Council for approval

Dover City Council is ready to approve a new slate of beneficiaries of opioid settlement money.

Georgetown committee recommends repeal of cottage home ordinance

Late last year, Georgetown Town Council approved a zoning change that opened the door for applications for “cottage community” developers.

Voters in Rehoboth Beach are set to decide on hotly-contested mayor and commission races

Voters in Rehoboth Beach head to the polls Saturday for one of the biggest municipal elections in years.

Two property tax bills from State Rep. Williams head to State Senate

Lawmakers in New Castle County are still grappling with challenges that resulted from a once in decades property reassessment, that left a subst…

Sussex County fire community pushing for fire tax implementation

Sussex County firefighters are asking County Council to contribute more to the local fire companies.

Trial starts for man accused of starting what became the Palisades Fire

Attorneys gave opening statements in the trial of the man accused of sparking the Palisades Fire. The January 2025 fire was among the most destr…

Ebola testing has improved in DRC, but still isn't enough

The Democratic Republic of Congo has improved its capacity for PCR testing. But it may not be enough to keep up with a rapidly expanding outbrea…

A fifth GOP State Representative will not run for re-election this year

Another Republican State Representative announces he will not seek re-election in November.

Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen gives state of the city address

While striking an optimistic tone, Christiansen also noted many issues the city is facing, namely homelessness, crime, and housing costs.

Georgetown elects Townsend, Briggs

Angela Townsend wins Georgetown’s Mayoral Election, and Michael Briggs takes the Third Ward Council seat.

Lewes officials seek compromise on home-based business rules

It’s back to the drawing board for an ordinance regulating home-based businesses in Lewes.

President Biden kicks off his trip abroad with a long day of diplomacy in Rome

President Biden is in Rome, where he began the first day of his foreign trip with a deeply personal meeting, a visit with Pope Francis –- and en…