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Delaware politicos gather in Georgetown to ‘bury the hatchet’ after campaign season

Dozens of Delaware’s newly elected officials, along with some of their losing opponents in this week’s midterm elections, gathered together in Georgetown on Thursday to literally “bury the hatchet” as part of a centuries-old celebration. The post Delaware politicos gather in Georgetown to ‘bury the hatchet’ after campaign season appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Sussex County, DE · 1d

Spotlight Delaware

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Inside the modern Delaware classroom, teachers balance tech with traditional lessons

The third grade is an important year for students, as it comes one year before students participate in national tests, such as the National Assessment on Educational Progress. The post Inside the modern Delaware classroom, teachers balance tech with traditional lessons appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Delaware · 1d

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Democrat Kathy Jennings wins reelection in Delaware Attorney General race

Incumbent Democrat Kathy Jennings will return as state Attorney General for a third term. She has already filed dozens of lawsuits against the Trump Administration and despite wide Democratic victories she says she'll continue to hold the President accountable if his actions negatively impact Delawareans. "We do not lie down...

Delaware · 3d
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Rep. Mike Smith ‘reconsidering’ seeking reelection in 2028 after saying he wouldn’t

Rep. Mike Smith (R-Pike Creek), the only incumbent statehouse Republican in New Castle County, is reevaluating whether to run for a fifth term in 2028 after previously ruling out the possibility. The post Rep. Mike Smith ‘reconsidering’ seeking reelection in 2028 after saying he wouldn’t appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Delaware · 3d

WBOC

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Delaware seeks public comment on proposed wildlife regulation changes

DELAWARE -- The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is seeking public comment on two packages of proposed changes to the state's wildlife regulations. One package focuses on chronic wasting disease, or CWD, and would establish rules for managing areas where the disease is found. Proposed changes include...

Delaware · 14h

WHYY

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Historically red Sussex County, Delaware, votes Democratic for first time since 2012

🖥️ WHYY.org: Follow the latest election developments and track race results. 📱 WHYY App: Read midterm election updates and stream WHYY-FM. Races for several federal and statewide elections were called quickly during this week’s midterm elections. The major races yielded wins for Democrats in an unsurprising turn, maintaining the party’s control of the state. However, in an unexpected upset, conservative stronghold Sussex County found common ground with its northern neighbors in voting blue.

Sussex County, DE · 2d

gloucestercitynews.net

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Delaware Residents Invited to Share PFAS Concerns at Nov. 18 Virtual Listening Session

Delaware residents are invited to share their concerns, experiences and recommendations about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during a virtual public listening session at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18. PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals used since the 1940s in products such as nonstick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics and some...

Delaware · 2d

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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,...

Montgomery County, MD · 3h

NBC Philadelphia

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Woman says she's caught 42 mice as infestation persists at Delco apartment

A Delaware County woman says she's caught and killed 42 mice inside her apartment over the past eight months, and despite repeated complaints and extermination efforts, the problem continues. Linda Gipp lives at Bridgeview in Chester, a property managed by the Delaware County Housing Authority. She says the infestation has...

Delaware County, PA · 2d

WDEL 1150AM

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Delaware GEAR report identifies $117 million in estimated government savings

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer released the 2026 Government Efficiency and Accountability Review annual report on Nov. 5. The governor said the purpose of the GEAR report is to highlight results from state agencies and work to reduce costs, streamline services and strengthen accountability. As of July 2026, the report said GEAR tracked 164 State agency projects to represent about $117 million in estimated lifetime savings. That number includes projected savings and avoided costs, not money necessarily already saved.

Delaware · 1d

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DE-1 Near Dover AFB Seeing Delays Due to Military Exercise

Motorists traveling along Route 1 in both directions near Dover Air Force Base in Kent County are being warned to expect slowdowns as a military exercise is causing increased traffic in the area. DelDOT has issued a Special Travel Alert for the corridor, advising drivers to follow the instructions of...

Kent County, DE · 2d

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Hicks flips Sussex Council seat, as Democrats sweep Kent, NCC races

Sussex Council President Doug Hudson was lone Republican to buck the 'blue wave' trend at the local level. The post Hicks flips Sussex Council seat, as Democrats sweep Kent, NCC races appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

New Castle County, DE · 3d

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Delaware energy regulators to consider lowering Delmarva Power’s profit

Delaware energy regulators will hire a consultant to look into whether the state should lower the amount of profits that Delmarva Power, and other regulated private utilities, are allowed to earn. The post Delaware energy regulators to consider lowering Delmarva Power’s profit appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Delaware · 1d

delawarepublic.org

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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?

Delaware · 23h

tvdelmarva.com

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DART Offering Free Bus Rides Across Delaware for Veterans Day

DART First State is marking Veterans Day by giving a free ride to those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. On Wednesday, November 11, all veterans can board any DART bus service across Delaware without paying a fare. The transit agency says the gesture is meant to honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of the men and women who have served in the military.

Delaware · 1d

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Nemours names Michael Puchalski to lead pediatric cardiology in Delaware

Former Johns Hopkins All Children’s cardiology chief will oversee clinical care, research and training at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware WILMINGTON, Del. — Nemours Children’s Health has named Dr. Michael Puchalski chief of the Division of Cardiology at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, bringing a veteran pediatric cardiologist and nationally recognized cardiac imaging specialist to Wilmington. Puchalski will provide clinical and strategic ... Read More

Wilmington, DE · 1d

The Review

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College Republicans at the university host event with Senate candidate after cancellation of Delaware Debates

The Delaware Debates, general-election debates held biennially at the university, began in 2010 in collaboration between the university’s Center for Political Communication (CPC) and Delaware Public Media. They allowed voters, particularly students, to raise questions and hear from candidates prior to elections. For the first time since they began, they will not be held.

Delaware · 3d

WHYY

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‘We can have the lives that we deserve’: Delaware Democrats earn legislative supermajorities running on quality-of-life issues

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A political landslide swept several Delaware progressives into the state legislature, flipping three seats in the state House and giving Democrats a supermajority in both chambers. Democrats picked...

Delaware · 2d

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Democrats' new House supermajority includes a growing group of Working Families Party backed members

The national midterm blue wave that tipped the scale in governor's races helped Delaware’s Democratic Party gain a stronger foothold at Legislative Hall. Democrats have controlled the Delaware's House of Representatives since 2008. They won a 27-14 majority in 2024 that allowed them to pass money bills without Republican votes. Now, with a 30-11 advantage, they can pass constitutional amendments needing only Democratic votes.

Delaware · 2d