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Food banks urgently need help
Cathy Kanefsky
8 months ago
The Food Bank of Delaware, and other food banks across the country, are facing challenges. The U.S...
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Ronald K.L. Collins
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“It seems I have a Herculean task to perform in attempting to add to what has already been...
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9 months ago
Recently, Gov. Matt Meyer released his transition report, which presented bold ideas for...
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Charlie Vincent
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Philanthropy in Delaware is at a pivotal moment. Our state is home to hundreds of nonprofits...
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Christian Hudson
9 months ago
Businesses are fleeing Delaware, and if we don’t move fast, they’re gone for good. This isn’t a...
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As a newly elected representative for Delaware, I have the honor of serving a district located in...
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In the past two years, beginning as a high school freshman with a strong interest in nature, I have...
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Jill Hicks
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The Sussex Preservation Coalition has repeatedly argued that growth in Sussex County has been...
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11 months ago
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Homeschooling families deserve state funding
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