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The Green - November 6, 2026

What does the midterms' "blue wave" mean in Delaware?. The 2026 Midterm Election is over, and the headline is Democratic success across the board locally and nationally. What issues prompted this “blue wave?” What does it mean for politics here in the First State, and across the country between now and the next election in 2028?

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Navy hydrographer discusses work with Lewes chamber members

The Lewes Chamber of Commerce recently participated in Sussex Navy Week by hosting Matt Borbash, deputy hydrographer of the U.S. Navy, as the speaker at its Oct. 22 membership breakfast meeting. He was accompanied by LCDR Jill Brown and Cayce Carmody, Navy Week national security manager. The presentation by Borbash...

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Sussex County making progress on comprehensive plan update

Sussex County Council offers updates for its upcoming comprehensive plan revision. Sussex County began the process of revising for its comp plan early- near the end of 2025. Comprehensive plan updates are required at least once every ten years by state statute. The county is working with Philadelphia based consultant...

Sussex County, DE · 1d
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Milton council to pursue moratorium on data centers

Milton Town Council has decided to pursue a moratorium on data centers in lieu of an outright ban. At its Nov. 2 meeting, council discussed a resolution that would ban data centers in all town zoning districts. Vice Mayor Lee Revis-Plank proposed the resolution, which would have set a public hearing for Monday, Jan. 4. She said it was an effort to hear what the public thinks on the issue of data centers.

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Cape Region voters show up at polls

Delaware voters sent a message in Tuesday’s general election. Democrats flipped three seats in the state House, giving the party 30 of the chamber’s 41 seats and a supermajority. The result allows Democrats greater scope to advance their priorities, but it also puts more responsibility on them to govern thoughtfully, listen to opposing viewpoints and deliver results for residents.

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Mr Wash to Offer Free Car Washes to Veterans and Military Families for Veterans Day

Mr Wash Car Wash will offer free car washes to veterans, active-duty military members and military spouses on Tuesday, November 10, and Wednesday, November 11, in recognition of Veterans Day. The promotion includes a complimentary Extra Shine exterior car wash at 10 participating locations across Maryland, Northern Virginia and Delaware,...

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Revived Opportunity Zones program offers new hope for rural development in Delaware

Recently Gov. Matt Meyer’s administration announced a new set of census tracts are being nominated to become Opportunity Zones, eligible for federal funding to spur private investment in underserved areas. And just this week, the U.S. Treasury approved the tracts here in Delaware and across the country. This is...

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Workers’ compensation insurance rates decrease in Delaware again

Delaware’s workers’ compensation insurance rates will decrease for a tenth year in a row. The rates effective on December 1 for the voluntary market – companies with no claims history or issue obtaining coverage – will see an expected decrease in average loss of costs by 3.99%.

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Rehoboth Beach Clarifies Downtown Building Height Proposals

There has been a lot of conversation lately about building heights in Rehoboth Beach, with some references circulating to 70-foot structures along the Boardwalk. City officials want to clear up what current zoning rules allow, what the first draft of the proposed code would change, and why those changes are being considered.

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Rehoboth Beach Opens Master Plan Comments to All Residents

Rehoboth Beach Mayor Susan Stewart is urging every resident and business owner to take part in shaping the city’s future by participating in the ongoing master plan and zoning code revision process. In a letter addressed to neighbors, Mayor Stewart acknowledged that public comments on both the master plan...

Rehoboth Beach, DE · 1d

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Seaford Council approves new subdivision, amphitheater funding request

The city of Seaford held a public hearing last week on the new subdivision, South Dolby LLC, which includes 169 lots. The 51 acres of farmland off Old Furnace Road and north of Seaford is owned by Dolby South, Inc. Hearns Crossing. The request was to rezone to R-2 with...

Seaford, DE · 2d

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‘For the better of mankind,’ time-honored Return Day tradition coincides with American 250th

Georgetown, Del. – The centuries-old, time honored Delawarean tradition of Return Day coincided with the two hundred and fiftieth year of American independence. Dating back to the 1790s, the unique, biennial tradition marks the end of the political campaign year. A parade featuring local officials, state leaders, schools, businesses and organizations is capped off by the official town crier reading the results two days after Election Day. The event is meant to lead voters and political candidates alike let bygones be bygones.

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Bridge connecting Southwest Philadelphia and Center City to open next Friday

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Philadelphia is back to being the poorest big city in America

Philadelphia is once again America's poorest big city, reversing the progress that briefly knocked it out of the top spot last year. The city's poverty rate has climbed to 20.4%, up from 19.7%. This marks Philadelphia's first increase in poverty since 2011. At 20.4%, Philadelphia sits noticeably higher than the...

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Owner behind 'Freedom Fuel' faces lawsuit

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Philadelphia officials announce fall edition of cleaning program

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced the fall edition of the recurring citywide cleaning program on Friday.

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Jet fuel pipeline leak in Montgomery County: What we know

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Philadelphia woman arrives at her registered polling place to vote. Then a poll worker allegedly tries to turn her away

They reported the incident

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Toys“R”Us Plans Store Openings in Philadelphia Area

You might think Toys“R”Us is only a distant memory after the popular children's toy retailer filed for bankruptcy in 2018 and closed or sold all 735 locations across the country. Just in time for the holiday season, Toys“R”Us is opening 120 new standalone shops across the country, including...

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Tiny NJ suburb boots 138-year booze ban in historic vote

Let’s drink to that! A New Jersey suburb voted Tuesday to ditch its 138-year-old prohibition on liquor licenses, paving the way for booze sales. Located in Camden County — roughly six miles outside Philadelphia — the borough of Collingswood had been famously dry for generations before residents backed the binding referendum , according to NJ.com. A view shows the Collingswood Commercial Historic District looking north from near 923 Haddon Ave. Saucemaster, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons “The outcome represents an important change for Collingswood, and the governing body is committed to approaching the next steps thoughtfully, transparently and in a manner that reflects the interests of the community,” town officials said in a statement after the vote. Runner knocks back an alcoholic drink at every mile during Chicago Marathon Nearly half the town turned out to cast votes, with around 3,500 checking the box to lift the ban — and roughly 2,300 voting to keep the town dry. Collingswood has a population of about 14,000, according to census data . Town authorities plan to starting dishing out liquor licenses after establishing official guidelines for operating hours and permit fees, the outlet reported. Drunk flyer exposes himself at gate —

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