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After a ‘lawyer’ took her money, she now faces immigration hearings alone
Why Should Delaware Care? The U.S. Supreme Court decided on Tuesday to deny judges the power to temporarily postpone deportation cases.
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GovernmentWilmington City Council takes Spadola fight to Delaware Supreme Court as legal bill tops $200K
Why Should Delaware Care? After a Wilmington City Councilman switched his political affiliation from Republican to Democrat, the City Council debated whether that disenfranchised non-Democratic voters in the city.
GovernmentBeyond the Headlines: Getting the community answers surrounding violence in Wilmington
Wilmington reporter Brianna Hill joins “Beyond the Headlines” to discuss the community’s response to a recent increase in violence in Wilmington, though an increase that is happening in the midst of an overall decrease of violent crime in D…
GovernmentGet Involved: Georgetown tiny homes, state bonds for Lewes and Sussex land use
Why Should Delaware Care? Government works best when its citizens are knowledgeable and engaged. Delaware’s government has scores of commissions, working groups, agencies and legislative committees.
GovernmentHeavily watched Sussex County Council races become a referendum on development
Why Should Delaware Care? As development and population booms in Sussex County, residents must often look to the county government for key land use decisions.
GovernmentWilmington House candidate Fletcher-Dominguez faces residency complaint
Why Should Delaware Care? The race to represent Wilmington’s 3rd House District has been unusually turbulent, with the incumbent facing misdemeanor assault charges, and one challenger calling the police on another.
GovernmentEarly voting in Delaware begins Thursday. Here’s what to know
Why Should Delaware Care? Early voting locations will be open 10 days before Election Day, giving Delawareans a chance to make their voice heard in the 2026 midterm election.
GovernmentA divided Delaware GOP debates principles, electoral strategy
Why Should Delaware Care? Delaware has been controlled by Democrats at all levels of state government for more than a decade now, and Republicans have framed the November’s election as a chance to ensure they do not win a supermajority in t…
GovernmentFor Delaware immigrants, the path toward citizenship can take years
Why Should Delaware Care? Delaware is home to around 120,000 immigrants, and about half have been able to obtain U.S. citizenship. The process usually takes years, and experts say obtaining the permanent legal status in the U.S.
GovernmentAuditor: Delaware foster children sleep in government offices as placements lag
Why Should Delaware Care? Delaware’s foster children are among some of the most vulnerable in the state. A new report from the state auditor said a lack of services has led some children within the Department of Services for Children, Youth…
GovernmentWilmington residents frustrated with spike in violence, despite broader public safety improvements
Why Should Delaware Care? Crime in Wilmington has been front of mind for many residents for years, even as it has dropped since the Covid pandemic.
GovernmentDelaware police oversight board plans Flock camera guardrails
Why Should Delaware Care? Delaware police departments have been using Flock cameras — modern, artificial intelligence-backed automatic license plate readers — to fight crime. But the public has raised privacy concerns over the technology.