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A taste of what's to come at Wilmington Airport

2+ hour, 22+ min ago  (251+ words) Freshly-made food is coming in for a landing at Wilmington Airport, where until now hungry passengers had to choose from either vending machines or leaving the terminal for something to eat. Starting this summer, Aunt Vonda's Kitchen Table and Plated…...

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wdel.com > news > wilmington-dmv-plans-to-stay-appointment-only-for-the-foreseeable-future > article_49fb5c48-b121-47f0-bedc-f256dfe09432.html

Wilmington DMV plans to stay appointment-only for the foreseeable future

7+ hour, 42+ min ago  (132+ words) The Wilmington DMV prior to its reopening to the public in March 2026 The Wilmington DMV will continue to operate by appointment-only, as the agency says they've seen "success" with the new system. The DMV reopened in March after being closed…...

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wdel.com > news > delaware-releases-pfas-plan-to-protect-water-and-public-health > article_6848cbf6-bd60-4043-94d4-b080a2d29dc9.html

Delaware releases PFAS plan to protect water and public health

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (315+ words) Delaware environmental and health leaders have unveiled a new statewide strategy aimed at reducing exposure to PFAS and other emerging contaminants in drinking water, food supplies and the environment. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, along with…...

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wdel.com > news > delaware-paid-leave-deadline-hits-for-employer-reports > article_22f456a2-94e3-4109-97d6-b1d34fbb5dde.html

Delaware paid leave deadline hits for employer reports

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (1018+ words) Employers in Delaware with 10 or more eligible employees must submit required hours and wage reports to the Department of Labor by the end of a 90-day grace period on Tuesday, March 31, in order for workers to receive benefits through the…...

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wdel.com > news > the-coolest-thing-made-in-delaware-is > article_b7764b29-f07c-4cd2-a93a-ccba2a621000.html

The Coolest Thing Made in Delaware is...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (92+ words) The eleven year old business founded by owner Josh Miller is the winner of the third annual Coolest Thing Made in Delaware competition sponsored by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware Manufacturing Association. The winner was announced…...

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wdel.com > news > delaware-lawmakers-propose-removing-statute-of-limitations-for-child-sex-abuse-civil-suits > article_06f43bdf-3a53-4633-a1c0-5fbd4366cd49.html

Delaware lawmakers propose removing statute of limitations for child sex abuse civil suits

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1121+ words) Delaware lawmakers propose removing statute of limitations for child sex abuse civil suits'WDEL Delaware lawmakers are considering legislation that would eliminate the statute of limitations for lawsuits involving child sex abuse, allowing survivors to file claims regardless of how much…...

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wdel.com > news > where-are-saturdays-no-kings-rallies-in-delaware > article_a3aa6f2f-fcc0-4d52-ab4e-b19d6a6b61c6.html

Where are Saturday's "No Kings" rallies in Delaware?

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (232+ words) "No Kings" rallies and processions return Saturday March 28th. Several events are planned in Delaware to protest what organizers call "executive overreach" and to "reaffirm the principle that no one is above the law." One march in Wilmington begins at 9:30 a.m. at…...

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wdel.com > news > senate-advances-bill-to-expand-mental-health-workforce-in-delaware > article_a54620ea-cd00-4ca1-af8a-02c4bd2f67e0.html

Senate advances bill to expand mental health workforce in Delaware

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (204+ words) Legislation aimed at addressing Delaware's mental health provider shortage has cleared the state Senate and is now headed to the House of Representatives. Senate Substitute 1 to Senate Bill 208, sponsored by Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn of Georgetown, would modernize the…...

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wdel.com > news > delaware-bill-sets-limits-on-governor-emergency-orders > article_1d9ecf60-e513-448f-94d9-4f2232bf8766.html

Delaware bill sets limits on governor emergency orders

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (185+ words) Governor Matt Meyer State of the State Address 2026 Delaware lawmakers are considering legislation that would place new limits on how long a governor can keep emergency orders in place without approval from the General Assembly. House Bill 329 was introduced on…...

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wdel.com > news > update-wilmington-shooting-victims-identified > article_84cae1bc-73a1-4538-8a07-e403cee8c524.html

UPDATE: Wilmington shooting victims identified

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (113+ words) shooting scene on North Adams Street in Wilmington Tue. Mar. 24th Wilmington Police have released the identities of the two men who were shot and killed Tuesday afternoon, March 24, 2026, near 7th and Adams streets. 19-year old Ryan Evans and 21-year old Wahkee…...