How Much Did YOUR County Councilperson Sell Out For?
This handy chart tells the story: Developers Donations to Council Chart I want to thank our DL Research Assistant for all their help on this. The assistant wishes to remain…
Will Valerie George And Brandon Toole Sell Their Offices To The Developers Before They Take Office?
We will know by Wednesday. That's when the developers' go-to law firm is scheduled to hold a fundraiser for both of the newcomers. Think about that: Having just been elected…
Albert Cummings’ Telepathic Trio Coming To The Arden Gild Hall Next Friday!
Why talk about him when I can just share some of his music with you?: Drummer Warren Grant may well be the best drummer I've ever brought to the Hall.…
Who Are DL’s MVP’s Of 2022?
The floor is officially open for nominations! Who were those who were the most valuable to the progressive cause in Delaware in 2022? They can be people, they can be…
Meet NCC’s #1 Collector Of Development $$’s
As you will find out at the reveal down below (no peeking!), this is all the more remarkable when one considers the short period of time it took to collect…
Ladeez And Gentlemen: The Lobbyists Who Have Bought YOUR New Castle County Council
There are absolutely no checks-and-balances on unfettered development--except perhaps for where the developers themselves live. Before we get into this legalized bribery, let's first define exactly who are those doing…
Have Developers Already Corrupted New NCC Council Members?
By 'developers', I mean Larry Tarabicos, who is to New Castle County what Bobby Byrd is to Dover. A lobbyist whose campaign $$'s buy legislators. To the detriment of constituents.…
Pet Pigs on the Loose Turning Delaware Into Hellscape
Is this pig yours? The News Journal missed this press release from the state Department of Agriculture, but the Philadelphia Inquirer picked it up: Delaware is being overrun by potbellied…
How Pete ‘N Val Snookered Their Caucus–And What It Means
The short answer? They lied. Pete told everyone he was running against Val. Val told everyone she was running against Pete. Then, suddenly, miraculously, on Saturday, they were a team…
Return Day Returns to Georgetown
Shrouded in controversy over Georgetown's embrace of the confederate flag, "Return Day" is back. For the first time since 2018, a post-Election Day parade of the victorious and vanquished will…
Some Post-Election Ruminations–And Rumors
I should have spent time in Frank Burns' district. I'm pissed off at myself. I should have made time. Word on the street is that Our PAL Val and her…
Delaware Election Results Open Thread: Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022
I may not be around when the Delaware results start coming in. I'm on a committee in Arden that will be counting votes in our annual Budget Referendum and Assessors'…
2022 Election Day Thread
Headed out early. Got sign duty for the D candidates in my district, then greeting at the polls until noon. Share your Election Day anecdotes with us.