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Delaware needs to consolidate state and federal primaries
Stephanie T. Bolden
8 hours ago
Over the last several years, the legislature has taken steps to make voting easier and more...
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Faster permitting can help Delaware
Jennifer Cohan
8 hours ago
Across Delaware, communities are feeling the pressure of rising housing costs, growing...
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Don’t undermine Delaware’s economic future
Marc Brown
1 week ago
Delaware is at a crossroads. Does it want to be a state that pursues economic growth, jobs and...
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Bunting respected all constituents
Joyce O'Neal
2 weeks ago
On behalf of the Delaware Manufactured Homeowners Association, we extend our deepest condolences on...
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Mike Groome
3 weeks ago
Healthy ecosystems rely on checks and balances among all species, plant and animal alike. Foxes...
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The Sacred Overlap: A Delaware season of shared sacrifice and unity
The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Kaeton, Irfan Patel, Ormand L. O’Neal Sr. and Rabbi Michael Beals
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As the winter chill begins to thaw into the first hints of a Delaware spring, four of the world’s...
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Sussex Housing Group, a membership of more than 80 organizations and more than 200 individuals,...
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Medical aid in dying and the story of Job
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There’s an old joke about an older boy who tricks his younger brother into trading his dime for a...
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Listening first: Staff voices, student success and our community
Dr. Jenny Nauman
1 month ago
One of the greatest gifts of stepping into the superintendent role this year has been the chance to...
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Term limits are anti-democratic
Claire Snyder-Hall
1 month ago
The Cape Gazette recently ran an editorial in favor of term limits. They quote my soundbite, “We...
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As we enter the 250th year since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, certain...
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Red tape is strangling rural healthcare
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Rural America is running out of doctors. According to a recent report from the Commonwealth Fund,...
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Planning for growth without fear
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In “It’s a Wonderful Life,” George Bailey believed deeply in his neighbors. He believed they should...
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Nothing is constant except change
Chris Rausch
1 month ago
Nothing is constant except change. The phrase, attributed to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus...
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Many development costs are overlooked
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A recent commentary in the Cape Gazette stressed the economic benefits of Cool Spring Crossing, its...
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Beebe ready to lead Sussex County’s rural health transformation
Dr. David Tam
1 month ago
As we begin a new year, the outlook for healthcare in Sussex County and across the nation is both...
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What to know about school choice options
Andrew Campanella
1 month ago
Editor’s note: Online school choice application for participating public school districts and...
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Flu cases are on the rise this holiday season
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2 months ago
Lately, you’re probably noticing the signs of flu everywhere: more people wearing masks, families...
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250th anniversary: Tom Paine’s ‘Common Sense’
Ron KL Collins and Amy Marasco
2 months ago
He took chances while others took time. He voiced the improbable while articulating the only...
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Clean water is under threat
Mark Nardone
2 months ago
Riding along on an annual count of juvenile fish in the Delaware River, a state biologist compared...
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Workforce can’t wait for affordable housing
Kelly Basile
2 months ago
One of the most-pressing concerns we hear from the business community, especially in Sussex County...
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Wheels of justice crushing Delaware cities
Fred Neil
2 months ago
Those of us who have been elected to create the best possible environment for the citizens to live...
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Improving rural healthcare through increased cancer screenings
Ruth Briggs King
3 months ago
Delaware’s population is continuously growing, but our hospitals and clinics are struggling to keep...
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It’s time to transform Delaware public education
Rep. Jeff Hilovsky
3 months ago
The world is changing nearly faster than we can react. Education in Delaware can lead the way by...
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Delaware has a spending problem
Rep. Danny Short
3 months ago
The state of Delaware has a monkey on its back, and I have a front-row seat to watch the troubling...
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Redding and Greenberg argue Brown companion case in high court
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3 months ago
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Freeman Foundation grateful for community, connection and growth
Patti A. Grimes
3 months ago
After wrapping up our 18th season of presenting live arts experiences at Freeman Arts Pavilion, I...
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Shaping Cape’s future together
Dr. Jenny Nauman
3 months ago
Since beginning the role of superintendent of the Cape Henlopen School District July 1, I have been...
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Meyer’s plan aligns with Beebe’s strategic initiatives
Dr. David Tam
3 months ago
Beebe Healthcare was honored to welcome Gov. Matt Meyer Nov. 12, as he presented Delaware’s...
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Real solutions to fix Delaware’s deficit
Rep. Bryan Shupe
3 months ago
In recent days, Delawareans have been asking a straightforward question: Where can the state cut...
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Rehoboth library needs public support
Patricia Welday
4 months ago
In an age of digital overload and shrinking public spaces, the local library remains one of the...
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New state office aims to save lives
Eric Morrison
4 months ago
Recently, in a packed room, Gov. Meyer publicly signed into law my House Bill 54, creating an...
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A plea for families amid rising DUI dangers
Rep. Jeff Hilovsky
4 months ago
Imagine a sudden phone call in the dead of night: a loved one, gone in an instant, stolen by a...
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Re-envisioning ethics in Delaware
Ron Chaney
4 months ago
Delaware is not immune from conditions that impact our government and our state as it strives to...
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Celebrating Hispanic heritage and community health in Sussex County
Dr. Fabricio Alarcon
5 months ago
With so much happening in the world today, it’s easy to lose sight of the deep connections that...
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Local journalism plays vital role in community
Chris Rausch
5 months ago
This week, Oct. 5-11, marks National Newspaper Week, a time to celebrate the vital role local...
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Village Volunteers does wonderful work for Cape Region’s seniors
Carol Stutts
5 months ago
Three years ago, I was seriously considering selling my house and moving to a senior-living...
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Hunting has benefits for participants and Delaware
Pat Emory
5 months ago
Since the state began tracking the number of hunting licenses sold in 1972, the total number of...
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Unknown sailors are buried near Lewes ferry terminal
Paul Kaminsky
5 months ago
Lewes is a historic town filled with many stories. One such story is that of the Unknown Sailors...
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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is worth funding
Dr. Destenie Nock
6 months ago
Last winter, more than 600,000 households in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and the...
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The battle against conflicts of interest
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6 months ago
During my time in the General Assembly, I have consistently been mindful of the potential for...
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Access to early education is essential
Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay
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De laware can’t afford to wait to build a stronger early education system. If we are serious about...
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Michael Short
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Financial literacy shapes a prosperous future
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Delaware has taken a decisive step toward securing the financial well-being of its citizens by...
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In the past few weeks, an exceptional number of jellyfish have been observed in and around Lewes...
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The Allen Harim Foods poultry processing plant in Harbeson discharged more nitrogen in January than...
