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Marine biologist explains Cape Region’s jellyfish boom
Gisele Muller-Parker
1 day ago
In the past few weeks, an exceptional number of jellyfish have been observed in and around Lewes...
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New law protects manufactured home owners
Erin Lee
4 days ago
Leased-land homeowners in Delaware will soon benefit from stronger protections with the passage of...
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J. Ray Teat
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The programs of Scouting America are more relevant today than ever before. About 84% of current...
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A bill sponsored by Sen. Laura Sturgeon, Senate Bill 165, titled “An act to amend Title 14 of the...
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Prioritizing men’s mental health saves lives
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As June comes to an end, so does Men’s Mental Health Month, but the importance of the message must...
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We’re done admiring the problem
Katie Dodge Gillis
1 month ago
Recently, I was listening to a fireside chat with Matthew Heckles, Delaware’s new director of...
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State Dems don’t trust local communities
Bryan Shupe
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House and Senate Democrats have made one thing clear: they don’t trust local communities to govern...
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Peggy Schultz
1 month ago
In December, Sussex County Council faced a momentous decision: approve a permit that would allow...
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Milton Theatre’s impact continues to grow
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It’s time to ban citizen’s arrests in Delaware
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In 2020, the world watched in horror as Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was chased down and...
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Oppose state legislation to take away local control of zoning
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Senate Bill 159 overturns Sussex County Council’s well-considered rejection of a permit for a power...
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Last December, Sussex County Council denied a conditional-use permit for construction of a...
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It’s time for elected officials, healthcare groups to step up
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I think almost everyone agrees that a process to control growth and support infrastructure and...
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Dr. David Tam
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Whether you’ve been stuck in more traffic, struggled to find a parking space on Rehoboth Avenue or...
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Proposed bills do not violate local control
Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall
1 month ago
Government of the people, by the people and for the people can be a messy business. Every bill the...
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A preventable tragedy for Delawareans
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You may see them at intersections asking for help or in downtown Wilmington talking to themselves...
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Delaware cannot follow failed model
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Delaware is facing millions of dollars in funding cuts to vital health programs and resources. This...
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
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Mental health can't wait. Break the silence. Ignite change. Today, about one out of every five...
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U.S. Supreme Court could unravel Delaware charter school law
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2 months ago
Editor’s note: The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic...
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Coalition demands action on inspector general bill
Keith Steck
2 months ago
For several years – and for unspoken reasons regarding creating an Office of Inspector General –...
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It’s time for elected officials to protect children from lead poisoning
Maria Matos
2 months ago
Sometimes, elected officials in Delaware are able to make everyone on both sides of an issue happy...
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Why Sussex County should reject Cool Spring Crossing
Joseph A. Pika
3 months ago
In November 2024, the public rendered a judgment on the county’s policy of unrestrained growth and...
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Volunteers’ worth is priceless
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Fred Rogers once said, “Always look for the helpers.” In times of adversity, the quote is a...
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A history of Earth Day in Delaware
Delaware DNREC
3 months ago
The following article appeared in the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and...
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Cuts highlight need for responsible financial stewardship
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DNREC secretary: Clean energy is the solution for high energy bills
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High energy bills in Delaware are a problem. But clean energy policies are not the cause, and...
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H. Albert Young’s ‘Herculean task’ in the Delaware companion case to...
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Sussex Preservation Coalition responds to call for moratorium
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