Delaware measles outbreak reaches 22 confirmed cases, all in Kent County
Delaware reports 22 confirmed measles cases, all in Kent County. Residents should check MMR records and call ahead before seeking care.
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Delaware’s new state budget puts education and Medicaid at the center of $6.996 billion in spending
Delaware’s enacted FY2027 operating budget totals $6.996 billion, directing the largest shares to public education and health services while setting up changes to childcare, public-sector pay and other statewide programs.
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New Castle County adopts FY2027 budget, sets September Sunday return for Hockessin Library
New Castle County adopted a $387.6 million operating budget and $75.1 million capital budget, with Sunday service at Hockessin Library scheduled to resume Sept. 13, 2026.
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Lewes water and sewer extension remains under construction on Hoornkill Avenue
The Lewes Board of Public Works is continuing its Hoornkill Avenue water and sewer extension from Pilottown Road, with monthly progress meetings scheduled through completion.
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Officials release footage of Wilmington police shooting involving Kadir Skinner
Delaware and Wilmington officials released body-camera footage from the June 24 shooting near 24th and Carter streets as a state investigation continues.
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Georgetown pauses new cottage-housing reviews as council reconsiders tiny-home rules
A 4-1 Georgetown Town Council vote pauses review of new cottage-housing proposals and sends the town’s ordinance to a working group for possible changes.
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Delaware adopts final cleanup plan for Greenville Station site in Wilmington
DNREC’s final plan for the roughly 0.4-acre former gas-station property sets long-term requirements for contamination management, groundwater use, land use and vapor evaluation.
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Delaware holds hearing on renewed pollution permit for concentrated animal-feeding operations
Delaware agencies held an August 5 hearing on reissuing a general NPDES permit governing wastewater and runoff controls for concentrated animal-feeding operations. The permit has not been approved or reissued.
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Delaware launches statewide office to help small businesses navigate government
The Office of Small Business Access will give Delaware entrepreneurs a single point of contact for regulatory, licensing and permitting challenges, along with connections to state resources.
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Delaware election-transparency fight produces court victory for Attorney General Jennings
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced a victory defending Delaware’s disclosure requirements for third-party election spending, though the exact ruling and any appeal status remain unclear.
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Delaware’s 2026 primary voter-registration deadline is approaching
Delaware voters have until August 22 to register for the September 15 primary. Here are the party, early-voting and absentee deadlines to check now.
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Delaware’s 911 surcharge rises Oct. 1 as state funds Next Generation 911
A new Delaware law raises the 911 surcharge from 60 cents to 90 cents per covered communications connection on October 1. The money will fund the state’s transition to an IP-based Next Generation 911 system, but the full rollout timetable remains under development.
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Delaware’s new housing law is changing Sussex County subdivision hearings
Senate Bill 23 moves qualifying by-right residential applications into administrative review. Sussex County paused major-subdivision hearings while officials work out the process.
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Delaware launches office to help small businesses navigate permits and regulations
Delaware’s new Office of Small Business Access gives business owners a centralized route for reporting licensing, permitting and regulatory problems and seeking help from state agencies.
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Delaware declares statewide measles outbreak after second confirmed case
Delaware declared a statewide measles outbreak July 22, 2026, after confirming a second positive case. Health officials urged unvaccinated residents to seek vaccination.
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Wilmington launches rent escrow program for tenants disputing serious housing conditions
Wilmington announced a new rent escrow program on July 21, 2026, tied to qualifying disputes over rental-property conditions and housing-code enforcement.
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Dover City Council workshop set for Aug. 4 as August meeting schedule begins
Dover City Council is scheduled to begin its August meeting calendar with a workshop on Monday, Aug. 4, followed by regular and special meetings later in the month.
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Carney administration responds to Wilmington council resolution on Christina Park encampment
The Carney administration issued a July 27 statement responding to a Wilmington City Council resolution concerning the Christina Park encampment and the city’s approach to unsheltered homelessness.
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Delaware declares measles outbreak after two additional cases bring reported total to four
Delaware’s Division of Public Health reported two additional positive measles cases on July 22, bringing the statewide reported total to four and prompting renewed vaccination messaging.
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Wilmington VA Medical Center receives four-star CMS hospital quality rating
The Wilmington VA Medical Center has received four out of five stars in CMS’s annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating report, according to VA Wilmington Health Care.
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Delaware State Police investigate fatal single-vehicle crash in Dover
A 27-year-old Dover man died after a Lexus GX struck a center-median Jersey barrier and overturned on Bay Road on July 26, Delaware State Police said. Investigators are seeking witnesses.
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Delaware governor orders full investigation of Dover-area traffic stop and arrest
Gov. Matt Meyer said Delaware will conduct a full investigation into a July 7 traffic stop and arrest in the Dover area after video of the encounter circulated publicly.