Open Thread

We lead off today with an IMPORTANT CORRECTION to my story about Krista Griffith's job at that not-for-profit.  These key elements remain true: Yes, she got the job. Yes, the agency…

An Almost 'All-Clear' For Edgemoor Port: After more than a year in limbo, Delaware officials announced Wednesday that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has re-issued permits for their long-delayed…

Gov. Meyer Upgrades DEFAC With This Appointment: Governor Matt Meyer announced the appointment of Brenda Wise to the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council, adding a new voice to the…

Carney Uses Fiscal Notes To Kill Legislation.  I'm With Shané Darby On This: New corner convenience stores may soon be prohibited from opening in Delaware’s largest city. Last week, the…

Delaware Rethugs--Coal Power To The Rescue?: The Indian River Power Plant shut down the last coal-fired energy generators in Delaware a year ago, but the hulking industrial site near Millsboro…

The 'Braiding' Of Western Scientific Knowledge With Indigenous Culture.  My kind of synergyL “I’m a glorified clam counter.” So said Marco Hatch, a marine ecologist at Western Washington University and…

NCC Marcus Henry On NCC's Budget Deficit.  Read and/or listen: Henry says the county’s $42 million deficit stems from issues like using one-time federal relief funds to cover recurring operating…

Carney's New Tents Not 'Soak-Proof':  Suh-prize, suh-prize.  Hey, man, the City can't afford decent tents.  You know, 'budget-smoothing': The city of Wilmington is assessing its next steps after a heavy…

Guaranteed:  John Carney  Will Screw Up Policy For The Homeless Whether He Intends To Or Not: A chaotic scene unfolded during a sunny Wednesday afternoon at Christina Park as Wilmington…

ChristianaCare Aims To Expand Expand Expand: ChristianaCare announced Monday it is building a new $75 million inpatient rehabilitation facility for patients in need of physical, speech and occupational therapy near…

Rethugs Go After Delaware's Voter Info.  You know, b/c the 2020 election was stolen: Republican National Committee v. Anthony J. Albence, in his official capacity as State Election Commissioner of…

Trump Runs Out Of Options: It is hard to convey the gloom that has overtaken Washington. All the structures that are vital to crisis management have either been attenuated or…

Do Celebrity Chefs Use The Brigade System To Mistreat Their Staff?: In an early episode of “The Bear,” Carmy tries to bring order to his dysfunctional restaurant by imposing a…