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Increased access to lifesaving meds needed
Peggy Geisler
2 years ago
Obesity is one of America’s most pressing health epidemics, yet it has been consistently overlooked...
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Kings Highway plan: Not perfect but best plan yet devised
Gail Van Gilder, Joseph A. Pika and Jay Tomlinson
2 years ago
DelDOT’s plan for Kings Highway has unleashed a vibrant exchange of views on the pages of the Cape...
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Volunteering is good for the soul
Connie Benko
2 years ago
Thousands of Delawareans engage in formal or informal volunteer activities every day, providing...
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Current healthcare costs unsustainable
Rep. Valerie M. Longhurst
2 years ago
Healthcare in Delaware is expensive; there’s no getting around it. In a 2024 study, Delaware ranked...
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New strategies needed to improve schools
Sen. Brian Pettyjohn and Rep. Lyndon Yearick
2 years ago
Delaware’s public education system is in dire need of reform and new approaches. According to the...
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New intrusive state bureaucracy is not answer to rising healthcare costs
Rep. Danny Short
2 years ago
A contentious bill that would require Delaware hospitals to get state approval for their spending...
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A plan to protect the inlet and our coastal communities
Collin O’Mara
2 years ago
The last time the dune system along the northside of the Indian River Inlet collapsed and covered...
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The future of real estate starts now
Dustin Parker
2 years ago
In a groundbreaking turn of events, the National Association of Realtors has reached a proposed...
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We the Veterans Day set at Leg Hall
Rep. Jeff Hilovsky
2 years ago
Duty, honor, country. These are not just words, but a credo from the lifestyle military service...
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Thinking back on racial justice in Delaware
Ronald K.L. Collins
2 years ago
Where race is in the mix, real justice is more often assumed rather than attained. This explains...
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Internet should be accessible and affordable
Wendell Alfred
2 years ago
Delaware has a historic opportunity to expand access to reliable, high-speed internet to everyone...
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Honoring women in medicine
Dr. Lindsay Albanese
2 years ago
March is Women’s History Month. It’s a time when we reflect and honor the progress women have made...
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Three good government bills introduced
Rep. Eric Morrison
2 years ago
Recently, I introduced three bills not just because they are important on their own but also...
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Expressing climate concerns through essays
Lisa Locke
2 years ago
To quote Michael Grunwald, “The human race does a lot stupid things, but we’ve got a powerful...
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Carney’s budget is same old song
Ruth Briggs King
2 years ago
Gov. John Carney’s presentation on his proposed budget reminds me of the old song, “Here We Go...
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Quality education requires school referenda
Mark Holodick
2 years ago
As Delaware secretary of education, I am entrusted with overseeing and improving educational...
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2024 marks 70th anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education
Ronald K.L. Collins
2 years ago
This May 17 marks the 70th anniversary of the landmark ruling in Brown v. Board of Education. In...
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VSA taxes Sussex County’s homebuyers
Mark Schaeffer
2 years ago
I have spoken out against establishing the Voluntary School Assessment now being imposed on the...
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Let’s bridge the gap in breast cancer outcomes
Mackenzie Blithe
2 years ago
This February, the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition joins hands with the nation to celebrate Black...
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In unified basketball, the winner is sportsmanship
Dr. James H. VanSciver
2 years ago
If you have never been to a unified basketball contest, strap on your sneakers and run a fast break...
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OHS director reminds drivers to buckle up, stay focused on the road
Sharon Bryson
2 years ago
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is reminding drivers and passengers to wear their seatbelts...
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Delawareans deserve a second chance at earning a high school diploma
Sen. Darius Brown
2 years ago
Gov. John Carney and his administration deserve credit for eliminating some of the biggest hurdles...
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Milton mayor makes pitch for water referendum
John Collier
2 years ago
On Saturday, Jan. 27, the Town of Milton and its residents face pivotal decisions regarding our...
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State retiree healthcare benefits saga continues
Karen Peterson and Mary Graham
2 years ago
Trust is like an eraser. It gets smaller and smaller after every mistake. There was a time when...
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Financial literacy bill must be passed
William Mailander
2 years ago
House Bill 203, sponsored by Rep. Jeff Hilovsky, R-Millsboro, would require high school students,...
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Ag Week crucial to Delaware farming industry
Michael T. Scuse
2 years ago
Delaware’s agricultural industry members look forward to attending the annual Delaware Ag Week at...
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Democrats are using bully tactics
Reps. Mike Ramone and Lyndon Yearick
2 years ago
A controversial bill seeking to require law-abiding Delawareans to get a government permit before...
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Banning marijuana business is short-sighted
Rep. Ed Osienski
2 years ago
After the General Assembly legalized adult recreational marijuana this spring, many Delawareans...
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Donor advised funds make a difference, maximize tax deductions
Mike DiPaolo and Joanne McGeoch
2 years ago
As we approach the end of the calendar year, last-minute giving can be a great opportunity to make...
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The transformative power of giving days
Charlie Vincent
2 years ago
As many already know, nonprofits are a critical part of Delaware’s economic infrastructure...
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Freeman’s mission is arts access for all
Darren Silvis
2 years ago
Autumn on Delmarva means more than enjoying the beauty in nature’s art, changing colors to create...
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Nourishing hope: A holiday reflection
Cathy Kanefsky
2 years ago
As the president and CEO of the Food Bank of Delaware, I find myself reflecting on the...
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November is National Family Caregivers Month
Kristen Clifford
2 years ago
November is National Family Caregivers Month. We gratefully honor those who tirelessly and...
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Delaware Community Foundation advances philanthropy
Mike DiPaolo
2 years ago
Philanthropy means more than writing a check or making a donation, it’s about wanting to see our...
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Dewey Goes Pink raises $333,000
Francesca Vogel
2 years ago
Dewey Goes Pink, held Oct. 8, raised a record-breaking $333,047 for the Delaware Breast Cancer...
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Freedom is not free, and its price is not cheap
Rep. Jeff Hilovsky
2 years ago
There is a chill and crispness in the air that fall brings as we head into the holiday season...
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Superbugs threaten us all
LaVarne A. Burton
2 years ago
Up to 37 million Americans have chronic kidney disease, but nine in 10 of them don't realize it...
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2024 elections could create political ruling class in Delaware
Rep. Bryan Shupe
2 years ago
As someone who reveres history, I do not use the term tyranny lightly. I believe the Delaware...
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Grocers compete, why can’t credit card companies?
Ryan Redner and Gary Redner
2 years ago
As third-generation grocers, our family works every day to deliver the best value and lowest prices...
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Teens reminded to buckle up
Stacey Inglis
2 years ago
National Teen Driver Safety Week kicked off Oct. 15, which unfortunately was the day a Delmar High...
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Private vs. public property rights – a reality check
Jeff Stone
2 years ago
At a recent public workshop between Sussex County Council and the Sussex County Planning &...
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Congress must act to address America’s obesity epidemic
Sen. Kyra Hoffner
2 years ago
There is no way around it: Obesity has grown into a national health crisis of alarming proportions...
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Prioritize health this school year
Mark Holodick and Josette D. Manning
2 years ago
Now that a new school year has begun, it is the time to remind local communities that continuing to...
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Government overreach or government excellence?
Joe Conaway
2 years ago
Sussex County Council members and planning and zoning commissioners met Sept. 21 for a workshop on...
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A case for smart traffic lights
Dave Hardin
2 years ago
The Delaware coastal cities of Rehoboth and Lewes stand at an infrastructure crossroads. They are...
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Bolster Delaware's small businesses by passing the Credit Card...
Eilliot MacGuire
2 years ago
Shopify ranked Delaware No. 1 on its latest entrepreneurship index, which aligns with our state’s...
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Endangered Species Act and the red knot
Steve Cottrell
2 years ago
Wildlife advocates from Delaware joined colleagues from Maine to Hawaii in the nation's capital...
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Time for Sussex County Council to make real change
Jane Gruenebaum
2 years ago
For anyone concerned about the pace and scope of residential development in Sussex County, a rare...
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POWER pushes for larger offshore wind lease areas
Peggy Schultz
2 years ago
Since the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced its almost- final lease areas for offshore...
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Reversing harm of climate change will take all of us
Sen. Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman
2 years ago
Extreme heat. Smoke-filled skies. Violent storms and deadly flash floods. Record-breaking ocean...
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