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Delaware moves to block ICE courthouse arrests, limit detention ties
11+ hour, 11+ min ago (641+ words) The bills being considered are in addition to four immigration-related laws implemented last year. Delaware lawmakers could soon vote on legislation limiting private detention facilities in the state. Bill sponsor state Rep. Mara Gorman, D-Newark, is pushing two measures aimed…...
Unhoused Wilmington residents get soaked in new city-issued tents after heavy rain
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (1346+ words) Unhoused people living in a Wilmington park say their mattresses and clothes were drenched while using a city-bought tent. Jerry Alford, 67, was pleased with his new tent until he learned his table might violate new Wilmington rules for the homeless…...
Delaware urges immigrant communities to "Know Your Rights" in ICE encounters
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (638+ words) The effort includes multilingual resources outlining what to do if approached by federal agents, including the right to remain silent, refuse searches and ask for a lawyer. Gov. Matt Meyer delivers his State of the State address, outlining priorities on…...
Delaware Gov. Meyer has yet to release corporate franchise tax revenue data
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1187+ words) Music Documentarian Paul Ingles hosts a weekly mix of music from his multi-genre personal collection of Rock, folk, blues, Americana, classic soul, R+B, and jazz standards. Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer has touted a rise in business entities forming in…...
Advocates urge support for Wilmington renters during mayor's budget speech
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (835+ words) Wilmington housing advocates and the mayor's office are at odds over his opposition to rent assistance and stabilization programs. Wilmington Mayor John Carney gives his fiscal year 2027 budget address at the Old Town Hall in honor of America's 250th birthday. (Sarah…...
Delaware County completes $38 M upgrades of 911 radio system
2+ week, 6+ day ago (489+ words) In 2020, the County Council began investing to shift Delaware County to the newer Project 25 radio system. Delaware County recently completed a $38 million overhaul of its 911 radio system on time and under budget. The legacy radio system, known as the 500 megahertz…...
Delaware lawmakers try again to cap the state's excessive hospital costs
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1182+ words) Some Delaware hospitals charge employee private plans more than 300% of Medicare for certain medical services. Christiana Hospital near Newark is Delaware's largest hospital and the flagship facility of Christiana Care. (Cris Barrish/WHYY) Delawareans with private insurance pay some of…...
Wilmington Council president threatens only elected Republican after party switch
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1018+ words) James Spadola has been in office since 2020, courtesy of a provision that guarantees election victory to one member of a minority party. Councilman James Spadola (left) switched parties, and now Council President Trippi Congo says he should rejoin the GOP....
UD students, researchers question academic freedom after anti-racism website restored
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1276+ words) University leaders say removing the anti-racism research for months was a mistake. Students and researchers say it eroded academic freedom and institutional trust. The University of Delaware in Newark, Del. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) The University of Delaware quietly removed years…...
Proposed Delaware City data center hits major setback from environmental regulators
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (989+ words) Environmental regulators in Delaware say the proposed data center, known as Project Washington, would be one of the state's top polluters. A proposed 1. 2-gigawatt data center in Delaware City hit a roadblock this week when environmental regulators in Delaware said…...