Government
Dover City Council divided over investigation into police chief, FOP
Why Should Delaware Care? Dover’s city government has become increasingly acrimonious and litigious over the past 18 months.
News
Editorial coverage from the Delaware USA Wire newsroom.
Real EstateNew housing developments could triple Milton-area population
Why Should Delaware Care? Sussex County residents continue to debate how and where to allow new development, particularly near Delaware’s popular beaches, where both traffic and housing affordability have become major concerns.
GovernmentBoots on the ground: Grassroots groups back Delaware families targeted by ICE
Why Should Delaware Care? The Department of Homeland Security has planned a surge of arrests of immigrants in certain “sanctuary cities.” Volunteer groups stationed in each of Delaware’s three counties are banding together to help the First…
CultureWeekend Spotlight: Egyptian food, fireworks, Porchfest and more
Weekend Spotlight is a round-up of the five best events to check out in Delaware over the coming weekend, curated by Arts + Culture Editor Cannon Taylor. This edition covers Oct. 2-4, 2026. What should be on our radar for future editions?
GovernmentRep. Mike Smith won’t seek reelection in 2028; to lead state chamber of commerce
Why Should Delaware Care? The state chamber of commerce is the most influential business advocacy organization in Delaware and, as its next leader, Rep. Mike Smith will shape its future work and impact.
EducationEducation Secretary Marten discusses school accountability, impending classroom changes
Why Should Delaware Care? As the leader of the Delaware Department of Education, it is the Delaware Secretary of Education’s role to set policy and funding initiatives for the state’s 19 school districts and 26 charter schools.
EnvironmentEzme offers complexity in simple Mediterranean ingredients
The Vibe Check Concept: Aegean Coast-inspired appetizers and plates perfect for pairs and group Average dish price: $24, ranging from $7 to $60 Kids’ Menu? No Alcohol? Yes Vegetarian-Friendly? Yes Gluten-Friendly? Yes Live music?
EnvironmentNor’easter flooding raises questions about how to protect Delaware coasts
Why Should Delaware Care? Delaware has the lowest-lying average elevation in the contiguous United States and is in a global hotspot for sea-level rise.
TechnologyHow Georgetown’s Guatemalan community comes together in times of need
Why Should Delaware Care? More than 2,600 Guatemalan residents have come to call Georgetown home, and have created their own unique, local communities.
HealthSeaford combines recreation, outreach in unique use of opioid settlement funds
Why Should Delaware Care? The allocation and spending of millions of dollars awarded to Delaware through a settlement with drug manufacturers has been rife with scandal.
CultureLewes poet priest and abstract artist find hope in hares
Lewes fiber artist Sarah Pavlik was whapping a huge piece of fabric with a stick when the hare revealed itself to her.
EducationDon’t let scammers crash back-to-school season
Today’s students and young adults are true digital natives, having grown up online, learning to navigate digital spaces as a normal part of daily life.