Song of the Day 6/18: Ace, “How Long”
Guest post by Nathan Arizona Ace the band was a one-hit wonder. The hit itself became a classic-rock staple. The lead singer became an important longtime figure in British rock,…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, June 18, 2026
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The Big News: Senate To Consider FY '27 Budget. Here it is, read and comment. I have one comment--check out the 'best and brightest' that Speaker Mimi assigned the task…
DL Open Thread: Thursday, June 18, 2026
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I encourage you to read the entire story that Chris Barrish wrote about the PAL investigation. There's so much more than what I excerpted yesterday. Of particular note: Longhurst told WHYY News…
Song of the Day 6/17: The New Christy Minstrels, “Green, Green”
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Post By Alby: Donald Trump has always been a fuck-up at everything except getting attention, so it's always fun to see him botch projects in his supposed area of expertise,…
Our PAL Val’s PAL Under Investigation By The Feds
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From Cris Barrish's story on WHYY: A year ago, the Police Athletic League of Delaware appeared to be in great shape. The gymnasiums with multiple basketball courts at its Hockessin…
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Weds., June 17, 2026
Scorecard on Constitutional Amendments considered in the House yesterday: 2 passed, 1 failed. These two passed: HB 180 (Harris); HB 430 (Harris). This one failed: HS 1/HB 88 (Bush). This…
DL Open Thread: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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WHYY With Much More On The Ortega Story: The woman appears from court records to have dated Ortega on and off during the past few years. WHYY News is not…
Song of the Day 6/16: Paul Simon and Joseph Shabalala, “Homeless”
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We're not supposed to call people "homeless" anymore. Advocates prefer the term "unhoused," because "homeless" supposedly casts blame on the victims themselves. Others disagree. They think "unhoused" comes across as…
BREAKING: Rep. Ortega Investigated In Domestic Violence Incident
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According to the police report (I'm not linking in order to keep the victim's name confidential), the incident took place on May 21 of this year. The alleged victim was…
DL Open Thread: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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Irredeemable John Carney Boots Homeless From The Park. Perhaps he should reread his Catholic faith's depictions of Hell: Residents being evicted from a homeless encampment in Wilmington on Monday woke…
Delaware General Assembly Pre-Game Show: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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Welcome To Bill-A-Palooza! That time of year when several dozen bills are passed on any given day. Counting up those scheduled on today's House and Senate Agendas, we're looking at 47…
DL Open Thread: Monday, June 15, 2026
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Delaware Creates Puerto Rico Day: “Yo soy boricua, pa que tu lo sepas,” echoed through Legislative Hall as Puerto Ricans from across Delaware gathered to witness Gov. Matt Meyer sign…
Song of the Day 6/14: Eric Clapton, “Let It Rain”
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The weather forecast is iffy – scattered thunderstorms – but a lot of people would like to see Donald Trump's tacky UFC Brawn on the Lawn extravaganza tonight suffer the…