Open Thread

Wilmington Doesn't Even Consider Community Policing.  It could go a long way to addressing these community concerns: Weeks after a late-summer spike in violence, many Wilmington residents are saying they want to…

The Tide Has Turned Against Data Centers In NCC.  Here's proof: The New Castle County Council on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed its second ordinance regulating data centers — with little debate.…

Plaintiffs Request Information From State Auditor In Ongoing Suit Against the Diamond State Port Corporation: The legal representation in the taxpayer suit against the Diamond State Port Corporation is demanding…

Firefighting Foam Finally Finished In Delaware.  With one notable exception...: Thousands of residents living near military bases in Delaware drank contaminated tap water for years, unaware they were ingesting toxic…

Progressives Poised To Gain Seats In Delaware.  While most of this is not new, it's a nice pick-me-up for a Monday morning: Progressive candidates are poised to win big in…

OK, raise your hands.  Were you at Joe Connor's 75th Birthday Bash at Kelly's Logan House last night?  It was inspiring.  First, of course, for Joe's dual missions of helping the homeless…

I Believe Him. Don't You?: Donald Trump has said he will stop using taxpayer funds for television advertisements glorifying himself, which sparked a major backlash, and instead tap his super…

Rearranging The Deck Chairs On The Titanic?  Yes, we're talking about the latest Delaware school accountability program: The Delaware Department of Education’s plan to improve low-performing schools is drawing scrutiny…

Don't need a theme to lead off with a 'new' Stevie Wonder song that has been sitting in the vault for 50 years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mxfk7YAPvk There's clickbait and there's good clickbait. …

Legislators 'Shocked, Shocked' Over Vetoes By Governor.  One, in particular, deserved to be vetoed: The legislation, sponsored by Rich Collins, R-Millsboro, would have allowed the General Assembly to void a…

Gov. Meyer Vetoes Four Bills.  Deb Heffernan cries crocodile tears over one of them: Governor Matt Meyer has vetoed a bill that was passed unanimously in the General Assembly regarding…

Rep. Mike Smith Plans To Brazen It Out. Says he won't seek reelection--in 2028: State Rep. Mike Smith (R-Pike Creek), who was announced Wednesday morning as the next president of…