Spotlight Delaware
UD seeks voluntary retirements amid financial turbulence
The University of Delaware has launched a voluntary retirement incentive program for staff who are eligible for retirement next year as it seeks to slim its bu…
Hilltop heroes serve the neighborhood at Dominican Cafe
The Gόmez family, who own Dominican Cafe in the Hilltop neighborhood, have become beloved for their efforts to serve others — and that doesn't just refer to se…
Delaware approves more than $12M in opioid settlement grants
The Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission approved $12.75 million in grants to more than 40 anti-addiction organizations last week. The post Delaware approves …
Jennings sues Glock gun manufacturer in first-of-its-kind automatic weapons case
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings is suing gun manufacturer Glock for allowing the handguns it sells to easily be converted into automatic weapons, an u…
Wilmington City Council takes Spadola fight to Delaware Supreme Court as legal bill tops $200K
The Wilmington City Council isn’t done trying to oust Councilman James Spadola, the Republican-turned-Democrat who kept his seat last month after a Chancery Co…
Treinta Y Tres Delaware Rueda fosters cross-cultural connection in kaleidoscopic Cuban dance
“I love the beauty of it. If you ever see it from an aerial perspective, the shapes that are formed almost look like a kaleidoscope, like flowers opening and c…
Milford elementary students out of school for at least a week following Sunday fire
A fire at a Milford elementary school has left parents searching for childcare, a food bank mobilizing to provide lunches, and district officials wondering wha…
Curious About School Board Service? Start With First State Educate’s Knowledge Hub
It’s one thing to consider running for your local school board. It’s another to understand the responsibilities that come with the position. School board membe…
Beyond 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. The post Beyo…
Get Involved: Georgetown tiny homes, state bonds for Lewes and Sussex land use
A discussion about repealing tiny home regulations in Georgetown leads off a week of interesting and important Delaware public meetings. The post Get Involved:…