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Kuumba Academy to launch new middle school in Community Education Building

One Delaware charter school is preparing for a major expansion. Wilmington’s Kuumba Academy will add middle school classes in Fall 2014 as part of a joint expansion with Christina Cultural Arts Center. ...More

Williams vetoes Wilmington budget plan

Wilmington Mayor Dennis Williams followed through on his threat to veto the 2014 city budget approved last week by City Council. Williams sent the 147 million dollar spending plan back to Council yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. ...More

DNREC stressing boating safety as summer season approaches

Memorial Day weekend means many boaters will be back on Delaware’s waterways and DNREC wants to make sure they stay safe. As part of National Safe Boating Week, DNREC is reminding those out heading on the water of some important rules. ...More

AG Biden touts effectiveness of nuisance abatement program

Attorney General Beau Biden used a property in one New Castle neighborhood Monday to highlight the impact of the state’s Nuisance Abatement Program. ...More

Wilmington City Council approves budget, Mayor Williams promises veto

Wilmington City Council passed its amended version of the city’s 2014 budget Thursday night, despite Mayor Dennis Williams’ protests. Council voted 10-2 to approve the approximately $145 million spending plan. ...More

Powerball fever builds as jackpot hits $270 million

The Powerball jackpot continues to swell. With no winning ticket picked Wednesday, the top prize for Saturday's drawing stands at $270 million. ...More

Appoquinimink residents vote on second chance referendum

Polls are open in the Appoquinimink school district today as residents decide the fate of a second referendum seeking more funds for operating costs. ...More

Parents of Sandy Hook shooting victims ask Delaware lawmakers to pass gun bills

Four parents of children murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School are in Dover this week, urging state lawmakers to pass stricter gun laws before the General Assembly. ...More

Same-sex marriage bill faces final legislative hurdle

The General Assembly takes up the issue of same sex marriage for what could be the final time Tuesday when State Senators debate House Bill 75. The proposal to legalize same-sex marriage has moved swiftly through the General Assembly since being introduced less than a month ago. ...More

Delaware recognized nationally for increasing bike friendliness

First State bicyclists have another reason to enjoy Delaware’s roads and trails. Delaware is now ranked fifth on the League of American Bicyclists’ list of Bicycle Friendly states – up from 10th a year ago and 18th in 2011. ...More