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Saltwater Intrusion In Delaware.  It's here. It's real. What will we do about it? An award-worthy three-part series in, where else, Spotlight Delaware.  Reported by Maddy Lauria: 'Coal Mine Canaries'…

A Christian Nation Smiting Those Who Would Kill Christians: The United States launched a number of strikes against the Islamic State in northwestern Nigeria, President Trump announced on Thursday, the…

Happy holidays, everybody!  And/or to the discerning few who read DL on what is traditionally our slowest day of the year. As always, My Christmas Gift To You, my 50…

Trooper Died A Hero In DMV Shooting: A 44-year-old man with a gun entered the facility off of Route 13 and Hessler Boulevard in Minquidale at around 2 p.m. Tuesday,…

Just because we're into the Holiday Doldrums Week on the blog doesn't mean that Trump's destruction of everything we hold dear is slowing down. Take yesterday, for example.  Please: Trump…

$2 Billion Buys You Quite A Lot--From Trump.  Here's why I keep my NYTimes subscription: Since President Trump was elected a second time, he and his allies have raised nearly…

The Best Wildlife Photos Of 2025--Be sure to check out the giant Japanese mantis. 10 Fave Books Of 2025:  I chose this list because 'The Antidote' by Karen Russell was…

Of Course They Didn't Release All The Epstein Docs.  Released a photo of Clinton in a bath, though: Lawmakers from both parties on Friday accused the Justice Department of failing…

Trump's Pardons Wiped Away Mandatory Restitution For Victims.  You just know that Trump was thinking of himself when he did this: At least 20 people who have received clemency from…

'They Pre-Empted Survivor For This?'  Trump delivered a campaign speech to the nation last night while in a race against time with the Teleprompter: Mr. Trump, always more comfortable with what…

Redding Consortium Proposes Merging Four NCC School Districts Into One Mega-District: The state task force charged with drawing plans to redistrict Wilmington schools recommended combining Delaware’s four northernmost school districts…

You've all seen Trump's response to the Reiner murders.  I will say that Trump is the only person in America with Trump Derangement Syndrome. As in Arch De Drumpf? With just…

BREAKING:  Rob Reiner and Wife Stabbed To Death: Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead Sunday afternoon inside their Brentwood mansion, according to officials. The Los…