Delaware pilot coordinates inspections for unopened businesses
Eligible new businesses can opt into a state process to identify applications and coordinate agency reviews and pre-opening inspections.
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Delaware delays two school accountability releases to October
The state moved two school-accountability releases to Oct. 20 and Oct. 27, citing additional time for data validation.
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Federal Circuit revives Texas A&M-linked patent case against Broadcom
The Federal Circuit revived TexasLDPC’s case against Broadcom, ruling its Texas A&M license remained valid and let it sue without the university.
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FTA awards $166 million to replace aging railcars
Federal grants will support future railcar replacements in Pittsburgh, Dallas and the Philadelphia region, but riders should not expect immediate service changes.
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Twenty States Sue Over Trump Rules Narrowing Species Protections
Twenty states and D.C. sued over Endangered Species Act changes affecting habitat harm, threatened-species protections and critical-habitat decisions.
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Delaware voters face a tight 2026 primary-election timeline
Delaware’s 2026 primary is Sept. 15. Here are the early-voting hours, party rules and absentee deadlines voters need before Election Day.
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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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Tonawanda adopts one-year pause on large data-center applications
The Town of Tonawanda has adopted a one-year moratorium on data centers requiring at least 20 megawatts, giving officials time to develop zoning rules for the industry.
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Sam Dong Ohio announces $13 million Delaware expansion and 30 new jobs
Sam Dong Ohio announced a $13 million expansion in Delaware projected to create 30 new jobs, while the city’s Point Improvement Project moves toward an anticipated August 2026 completion.
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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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Ostrander begins comprehensive land-use planning process
Ostrander has begun creating a comprehensive land-use plan with assistance from the Delaware County Regional Planning Commission.
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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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Stoney Creek restoration project wins state award, bringing potential downstream benefits to Woodlyn
A vegetation-planting project along Stoney Creek in Prospect Park and Ridley Township received Pennsylvania’s 2026 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. Officials said downstream communities, including Woodlyn, will benefit.
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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 County says June cyberattack disrupted services for Glenolden-area residents
Delaware County officials disclosed that a sophisticated cybercriminal attack in late June disrupted county services and gave attackers limited access to data on county network systems.
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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.