Delaware releases results from rent reporting pilot program

DOVER, DE- Delaware leaders and housing advocates gathered Tuesday to review the results of a statewide rent reporting pilot program aimed at helping low-income renters build credit. The program records on-time rent payments with credit bureaus to...

Westerville voters oppose analog utility meters, early results show

Early results show Westerville residents oppose a citizen-initiated charter amendment that could force the city to offer analog utility meters over claims from some residents about microwave radiation health impacts and data protection that the...

New Castle County tax bills could be further delayed as landlords appeal

Why Should Delaware Care? New Castle County property owners – who have been waiting for months to receive their tax bills – could be waiting even longer. As a coalition of landlords and hotel owners continue their legal battle to step the county...

Week of October 13, 2025

Week of October 13, 2025 MERIT DECISIONS WITHOUT OPINIONS 2025-1098. State ex rel. Hunt v. Fisher. In Habeas Corpus. On petitioner’s motion to seal exhibit. Motion granted. Sua sponte, cause dismissed. Kennedy, C.J., and Fischer, DeWine, Deters,...

Government shutdown becomes the longest on record as fallout spreads nationwide

By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever and disrupting the lives of millions of Americans with federal program cuts,...

Norfolk State vs. Delaware State FREE LIVE STREAM (10/30/25): Watch Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson coach online | Time, TV channel for college football game

The Norfolk State face the Delaware State on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in a college football game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for FREE via a trial of DirecTV, fuboTV or via a...

The 2025 government shutdown now is officially the longest on record. Here’s why.

That so-called bipartisan gang shepherded a bill that opened the government mere days after it shut down. Nearly half of the senators who struck that deal — six Republicans and five Democrats — are no longer serving. Several were replaced by more...

Freeburg Country Mart holding benefit for food, clothing bank

FREEBURG, Ill. (First Alert 4) - The Freeburg Country Mart has partnered with Ace Hardware for a benefit. On Saturday night, the two businesses will host a Supermarket Sweep-style event for the Freeburg Food and Clothing Bank. CHAIFETZ ARENA, OAK...

US shutdown: SNAP set to expire, troops unpaid, food banks overrun — what happens if the shutdown continues?

Nearly a month into the shutdown, food banks across the country were straining to meet rising demand from hundreds of thousands of federal workers who were furloughed or working without pay and were bracing for an even bigger surge as benefits...

Where to get food assistance near you in Delaware

With the federal government shutdown ongoing and no Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding coming to the states for November, the 119,000 Delawareans on food stamps are wondering where they'll get their meals. Gov. Matt Meyer declared a...

Norfolk State vs Delaware State: Michael Vick to face DeSean Jackson in epic Philly HBCU showdown

Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson, two NFL legends turned coaches, are set to face off at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field for the first time. Former Eagles stars lead their teams in a thrilling Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) showdown....

Food banks brace for surge with SNAP benefits set to expire

Carlos Gomez, a federal employee based in San Antonio, Texas, has been relying on a local food bank to feed his family during the government shutdown. "I have a very large family, so it's getting kind of hard. Whether the government is shut down...

Delaware home sales rise in September as prices fall from a year ago 

In Delaware, sales of existing homes, not new construction, rose in September compared with a year ago, while the median sold price fell from September 2024 Prices have retreated since the record high median sold price in June. Inventory of new...

Solenis completes acquisition of NCH Corporation

Solenis, a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions, completed its previously announced acquisition of NCH Corporation (NCH). NCH is the quality leader and trusted on-site expert in middle-market water treatment and industrial...

As SNAP funding stalls, $18M will be funneled to NC food banks

The Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC’s Wilmington branch recently moved into a larger facility, increasing its capacity to feed hungry families in its five-county region.(Port City Daily/File) NORTH CAROLINA — The governor announced Thursday...

Malala’s message should echo to the White House

There are a few people in the world who are instantly recognizable with just one name: Madonna, Beyonce and Rihanna come to mind, as do fellow performers Cher, Elvis, Prince, Bono, and Sting. The same is true for Malala. I have known about this...

Casscells: Will shutdown alter health insurance rates?

By Dr. C.D. Casscells Dr. C.D. Casscells is the director of the Center for Health Policy at the Caesar Rodney Institute. As the federal shutdown continues, Delaware residents may wonder whether their health insurance premiums will rise. The short...

Elon Musk’s future at Tesla in balance as shareholders consider $1 trillion pay package

Elon Musk’s future at Tesla could hang in the balance on Thursday when shareholders vote on whether to approve his record-shattering $1 trillion pay package. The controversial proposal, which is scheduled to be considered at Tesla’s annual meeting...

Most Secure Presale: Safe Audit by Certik and Hashex — MAGACOIN FINANCE Completes KYC Verification

The Most Secure Presale of 2025: Full Audits and Verified KYC Lewes, Delaware (PinionNewswire) — In a landscape crowded with unverified crypto launches, MAGACOIN FINANCE has emerged as the benchmark for transparency and investor safety. The...

What to know about the SNAP halt in Delaware, resources for food help

The United States government officially shut down at midnight on Oct. 1. The pause of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, a federal program that provides monthly benefits to low-income families to help them afford healthy food, is...