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Wilmington Council president threatens only elected Republican after party switch
19+ hour, 21+ min ago (1018+ words) James Spadola has been in office since 2020, courtesy of a provision that guarantees election victory to one member of a minority party. Councilman James Spadola (left) switched parties, and now Council President Trippi Congo says he should rejoin the GOP....
UD students, researchers question academic freedom after anti-racism website restored
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1276+ words) University leaders say removing the anti-racism research for months was a mistake. Students and researchers say it eroded academic freedom and institutional trust. The University of Delaware in Newark, Del. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) The University of Delaware quietly removed years…...
Proposed Delaware City data center hits major setback from environmental regulators
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (989+ words) Environmental regulators in Delaware say the proposed data center, known as Project Washington, would be one of the state's top polluters. A proposed 1.2-gigawatt data center in Delaware City hit a roadblock this week when environmental regulators in Delaware said…...
Delaware Gov. Meyer’s fiscal year 2027 budget proposes spending cuts, tax raises
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1020+ words) Meyer's recommended budget would "modernize' business formation fees and raise cigarette taxes to add state revenue. Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer is proposing slashing spending and raising revenue through taxes and fees for the next fiscal year state budget. Meyer promised…...
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons: Trump’s Greenland threats 'gained virtually nothing"
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (542+ words) President Donald Trump backtracked this week from leveling tariffs on European allies in a bid to coerce the acquisition of Greenland to the U.S. FILE - U.S. Sen. Chris Coons from Delaware talks with WHYY reporters in Studio 2. (Emma Lee/WHYY) Delaware Sen....
Avelo ends ICE flights as Delaware lawmakers seek transparency on companies profiting from deportations
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (1558+ words) Avelo denies it ever had a contract to help deport immigrants. But flight tracker data shows it operated deportation flights. Avelo Airlines is ending its deportation flights on Jan. 27 after months of harsh criticism and protests. The news comes after…...
Delaware bill would decriminalize smoking marijuana in public
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1180+ words) Smoking marijuana in public can lead to a criminal charge and up to five days in prison. The proposal would make it a civil violation subject to a fine. When Delaware legalized marijuana nearly two years ago, lawmakers didn't extend…...
Delaware residents encouraged to recycle Christmas trees at TreeCycle event
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (383+ words) Delaware law does not allow residents to dispose of real trees or yard waste in landfills. As the holidays wrap up, environmental regulators in Delaware are encouraging people to recycle their Christmas trees. On Jan. 10, people can bring their real…...
Wilmington’s Kwanzaa tradition highlights unity and the power of community
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (628+ words) Special programming from WHYY. Kwanzaa returns to WIlmington with free community events rooted in culture, unity, and the seven principles of Nguzo Saba. Last year's Kwanzaa Soko drew around 300 attendees who celebrated with delicious cultural foods, vibrant arts and crafts,…...
Delaware state police trooper killed in DMV shooting identified as Cpl. Matthew T. Snook
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (683+ words) Corporal Grade One Matthew T. "Ty" Snook of Hockessin, Delaware, was "a dedicated 10-year veteran of the Delaware State Police," officials said Wednesday afternoon. This story originally appeared on 6abc Delaware State Police have identified the trooper who was killed in a…...