The high cost of climate change

As global temperatures climb, weather systems are changing swiftly and extensively, making events such as droughts, hurricanes, floods, and heat waves more intense and unpredictable. Extreme weather events that may have hit just once in our...

Delaware Wild Lands, DNREC celebrate American kestrel success story

There are many hidden engines on the Delmarva Peninsula that work to keep the balance. One standout organization, Delaware Wild Lands, recently had a great success story of restoration, management and a wonderful result with the American kestrel....

Tesla chair pleads with investors: Back Musk's $1T pay plan

Once again, Tesla (TSLA) chair Robyn Denholm pleaded with shareholders to approve CEO Elon Musk's unprecedented compensation package, one that could cost the company $1 trillion, with the threat of Musk leaving the company. In a letter sent to...

Delaware football vs. Western Kentucky updates. WKU takes first lead 

Two turnovers have suddenly marred Delaware's bid for a huge Conference USA win at Delaware Stadium, where the Blue Hens trail 27-17 entering the final period. They went down 20-17 with 7:20 left in the third quarter after Koron Hayward's 25-yard...

Late field-goal try misses; Blue Hens fall 27-24 to Western Kentucky

FBS-level football is especially unforgiving, which was the disappointing reality that Delaware experienced the night of Oct. 3. The Blue Hens proved to at least be Western Kentucky’s equal in their first home Conference USA game. But the...

Looking to relax? Here's the most peaceful spot in Delaware

Sometimes you just need to get away from the world. In Delaware, you have a plethora of beautiful beaches, but with "The Nation's Summer Capitol" in Rehoboth Beach, it's hard to find the peaceful part. Starbucks menu alert: Eggnog latte and Red...

Delaware Homeowners Pay Some of the Lowest Insurance Costs In The Country

Getty Images Delaware homeowners benefit from some of the lowest average insurance costs in the nation, even as premiums soar in coastal and climate-vulnerable markets elsewhere. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Realtor.com® 2025 Climate...

Experts issue warning on looming threat that could wipe out 24% of global economy: 'Poorer than it would have been'

Researchers examined both worst- and best-case scenarios. by Daysia TolentinoOctober 26, 2025 Researchers at the University of Cambridge's climaTRACES Lab found that global gross domestic product could shrink by up to 24% by 2100. This estimation...

Supporting Delaware’s LGBT+ Youth

Article by Jessica Henderson Illustration by Jeffrey C. Chase. October 10, 2025 National Coming Out Day continues to be a reminder that LGBTQ+ individuals make a brave decision to disclose their identities to family, friends and community members....

Future Leader: Meisha Oleksiak, Market Leader, East Region & Delaware, Help at Home

The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with Homecare Homebase. Meisha Oleksiak, Market Leader for the East Region & Delaware at Help at Home, has been named a 2025 Future Leader by Home Health Care News. To become a...

Delaware State University, End Community Violence Now Announce Inaugural Community Violence Intervention Summit

Set for Tuesday, Oct. 14, the summit will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to explore actionable strategies for building safer communities across Delaware and beyond End Community Violence Now (ECVN) and Delaware State University...

University of Delaware Student Network Honors ‘Charlie Kirk’s Killer’ in Bizarre Broadcast

In early October, a student television show at the University of Delaware released a “special thanks” to “Charlie Kirk’s killer” at the end of a comedy program—but quickly removed the bit after public outrage. The Biweekly Show is a student run...

Maryland needs real climate solutions, not courtroom battles | GUEST COMMENTARY

When I served in the General Assembly, I learned to measure every big idea against two questions. Is it the right tool for the job? Will it make Marylanders safer? The climate lawsuits brought by Baltimore, Annapolis and Anne Arundel County fail...

A photo tour of Delaware County politics

Muncie City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Muncie, Indiana.Mykal McEldowney/IndyStarMayor Dan Ridenour speaks Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, with IndyStar about the current state of politics in Muncie. “We are purposely, here in the city and...

Meet the candidates seeking three seats on Delaware City Council

Five candidates, including three defending incumbents, are running for three Delaware City Council at-large seats this November. Mayor Carolyn Kay Riggle, Vice Mayor Kent Shafer and Council Member Catlin Frazier are seeking reelection in the...

State Of Delaware And ChristianaCare Reach Agreement To Pause And Potentially Settle HB350 Lawsuit

The State of Delaware and ChristianaCare have reached an agreement to pause and potentially settle their lawsuit over HB 350, focusing instead on strengthening healthcare transparency and investment. The deal includes commitments from...

LandBridge to Acquire Over 37,000 Acres in Delaware Basin

LandBridge Co LLC said Tuesday it had signed a deal to buy about 37,500 acres on Texas' side of the Delaware Basin from 1918 Ranch & Royalty LLC. "The acreage to be acquired consists of approximately 22,000 fee surface acres, approximately 3,500...

Pennsylvania River of the Year 2026: Nominations open until Nov. 21

Nominations are open for the 2026 Pennsylvania River of the Year, an annual award that highlights the state’s waterways and conservation efforts. Organizations across the state can nominate their favorite river or stream until 5 p.m. on Friday,...

Delaware state chamber launches nonprofit research arm

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce has renamed and repositioned its 501(c)(3) affiliate, formerly known as The Partnership Inc., to the Delaware State Chamber Foundation. The change reflects the affiliate’s broadened mission to support...

Are Eagles more likely to trade A.J. Brown after Saquon Barkley's big game?

The Philadelphia Eagles achieved a season-best offensive performance in a 38-20 win over the Giants without star receiver A.J. Brown. Speculation about a potential trade for Brown arose after his cryptic social media posts, though reports suggest...