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DL Open Thread Sunday Magazine: March 29, 2026
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 traditional work structure called the brigade system. “This is what real kitchens do,” he tells the staff, explaining that every cook will have a defined […]
DL Open Thread: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Meyer Addresses Houghton Firing. While I’m all in on the Governor’s move to replace Houghton, who pushed all his chips in for BHL and went bust, I have to emphasize the functionally toxic nature of Meyer’s relationship with the General Assembly. I cannot recall a single worse such relationship. The closest was Carper, as many […]
‘No Kings’ Open Thread–March 28, 2026
Where did you go? What did you see? I can’t make this one, so details, pipples, I want details.
BREAKING: Will Imbrie-Moore To Challenge Kim Williams
Here is his announcement: WILL IMBRIE-MOORE LAUNCHES PRIMARY CAMPAIGN IN RD19 STANTON, DE – Former Biden/Harris campaign staffer, lifelong organizer, and teacher Will Imbrie-Moore has launched a primary campaign in the 19th House District, covering parts of Newport, Stanton, Marshallton, Price’s Corner, and Brandywine Springs. Democrat Imbrie-Moore is running on a platform of fully funding […]
Song of the Day 8/27: Seals & Crofts, “Hummingbird”
Darrell “Dash” Crofts, half of the ’70s soft rock hitmakers Seals & Crofts, died Wednesday at 87 in a hospital in Texas. Crofts and fellow Texan Jim Seals met as teenagers when they played together in a rockabilly band there before moving to California and joining the Champs in 1958, after that group had scored […]
DL Open Thread: Friday, March 27, 2026
Personal To Mike Houghton: You’re Embarrassing Yourself: Delaware state lawmakers and others are voicing concern about Gov. Matt Meyer’s sudden firing of former Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council chair Michael Houghton just two days after WHYY News reported his concerns about the lack of tax revenue data provided by the administration. State Senate President […]
Delaware Political Weekly: Week Ending March 26, 2026
1. Check Out This Prospective D Candidate In RD 23! This is the Newark-area district currently represented by Mara Gorman, who is running for SD 8, where President Pro-Tem Dave Sokola is retiring. Another D has filed a committee for this race, and I’m very intrigued. His name is David Redlawsk. He is the Chair Of the […]
New Poll: Who’s Next?
As Trump’s polling numbers keep dropping, it’s only a matter of time until somebody gets the blame. Who do you think will be the next sacrificial bootlicker to walk the plank? Cast your vote at right, and feel free to explain your vote below.
General Assembly Post-Game Wrap-Up/Pre-Game Show: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Here’s yesterday’s Session Activity Report. The Senate passed some non-controversial bills and approved several gubernatorial nominations. Here is today’s Senate Agenda. Highlight(s): SS1/SB 181(Seigfried): …prohibits certain actions regarding the sale and exchange of tickets for events in this state by primary ticket sellers, ticket issuers, and ticket resellers. It requires a clear and conspicuous disclosure […]
Song of the Day 3/26: Daryl Hall & John Oates, “Out of Touch”
Want to know why Donald Trump thinks the U.S. is winning its war of choice in Iran? Look no further. Each day since the start of the war in Iran, U.S. military officials compile a video update for President Donald Trump that shows video of the biggest, most successful strikes on Iranian targets over the […]
DL Open Thread: Thursday, March 26, 2026
What’s Wrong With This Article?: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer’s administration has been touting the growth of corporate incorporations in the state of Delaware, particularly since last year’s tax law overhaul. The corporate franchise tax accounts for nearly a third of Delaware’s budget and is the state’s second-largest source of revenue, after personal income tax. State […]
Song of the Day 3/25: Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez, “Red Dog Tracks”
Songwriter Chip Taylor, the younger brother of actor Jon Voight, died Monday, two days after his 86th birthday. All the obituaries lead with “Wild Thing,” the most iconic song in his voluminous catalog. He wrote hundreds of songs and released almost three dozen albums, the most recent earlier this year, in a career that began […]
DL Open Thread Wednesday, March 25, 2026
New Castle County residents should brace for a tax increase. County Executive Marcus Henry proposed a 17.2% hike of the property tax rate to the county council last night. The median annual payment on the new rate in unincorporated New Castle County is $102 more per year, according to finance chief Del Grande. The 25th […]
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