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Climate lawsuit could hamper state’s economy
Sen. Brian Pettyjohn
7 months ago
As concerns over climate change continue to grow, governments, businesses and individuals worldwide...
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U.S. Supreme Court decision undermines wetlands protection
Christophe A. G. Tulou
8 months ago
In a recent decision known as Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Supreme Court...
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SARG: Public involvement key to land-use review
Rich Borrasso
8 months ago
This September, Sussex County land-use statutes and regulations will be reviewed in a joint...
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When disaster strikes, SBA can help
Michelle Harris
8 months ago
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30 each year. In August, warm ocean...
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Beebe Healthcare honors legacy of Terry Megee
Beebe Healthcare
8 months ago
Editor’s note: An article about the community’s response to Terry Megee’s death can be found...
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Shawn M. Garvin
8 months ago
Water is everywhere, and almost everything we do comes back to it in some way. Clean water is...
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8 months ago
The Lewes Board of Public Works is excited to extend the opportunity to our community members to...
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8 months ago
An important aspect of what we do at the Children’s Beach House is our focus on engaging with...
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Mark Holodick
9 months ago
One of the greatest gifts of education is that it exposes students to new perspectives and ideas...
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Delaware senators urge Biden to maximize offshore wind
Sens. Chris Coons, Tom Carper and others
9 months ago
The following letter was sent to President Joe Biden.
We are grateful for your...
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Gov. Carney reflects on legislative session
John Carney
9 months ago
We’ve done a lot this legislative session to move the state forward. We’ve signed a sustainable...
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Rural road safety supports farmers
Steve Breeding
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Rural road safety: it’s a bit of a tongue twister, but it’s so important to understand. Every year...
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Rich N. Jester
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In the realm of education, few issues are as pressing as the persistent opportunity gap that exists...
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Cathy Kanefsky
10 months ago
In a recent letter to acting federal Secretary of Labor Julie Su, many national disability...
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Why and how we’re leaning into racial equity
Stuart Comstock-Gay
10 months ago
At the Delaware Community Foundation, we believe communities are strongest when all people have the...
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Sussex needs a medical school and workforce housing
Joe Conaway
10 months ago
How about a medical school in Delaware – especially in Sussex County – and housing projects for all...
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Standing up for the LGBTQ+ community
Rep. Eric Morrison
10 months ago
As we approach LGBTQ+ Pride Month, I think about how before November 2020, never before had an...
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May is Foster Care Month in Delaware
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10 months ago
Every day in Delaware, more than 600 children and teens need a place to live during a difficult...
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Physician-assisted suicide discriminates against persons with disabilities
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11 months ago
Assisted suicide is a dangerous public policy that threatens the most vulnerable in society,...
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Mental health bills need lawmaker support
Angela Kimball
11 months ago
Take one look at headlines around the country, and it is easy to see that our youth are in the...
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Dr. Dane Bluestone
11 months ago
Mental health has become a hot-button topic in media, politics, schools and everyday life. However...
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Simple acts of kindness at heart of nursing
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11 months ago
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11 months ago
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Reflection on ‘Love Your Mother’
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Public awareness of the need to care for and protect our planet typically increases in April with...
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Making Delaware’s roads safer
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1 year ago
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It’s time to strike death penalty from state code
Jack Young
1 year ago
On Jan. 25, House Bill 70 was introduced in the General Assembly to strike the death penalty from...
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SEDAC looks forward to strong year
Joe Conaway
1 year ago
The year 2022 was another successful year for the Sussex Economic Development Action Committee. And...
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Support Black-owned small businesses
Michelle Harris
1 year ago
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1 year ago
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Preserve Our Park continues efforts
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Homeless shelter for women needed in Lewes area
Rev. Brian S. Lewis
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Exciting possibilities as Beebe heads into 2023
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