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Landlord Incentive Program to expand affordable housing choices in Delaware
When an individual or family holds a Section 8 housing choice voucher, the clock starts ticking to find a suitable residence. But, considering that half of the Kent and Sussex county residents who have vouchers apply for extensions due to a lack of units, the Delaware State Housing Authority knew it had to do more.
Delaware River advocate sues feds to protect endangered fish
A Delaware River advocate announced this week it sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in an effort to improve habitats for the endangered Atlantic sturgeon and other aquatic life. The Bucks County-based Delaware Riverkeeper Network announced the suit Thursday, alleging the EPA has failed to finalize standards for dissolved oxygen...
‘Life or death’: Delaware lawmakers highlight new abortion access laws in Delaware
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Delaware has expanded access to abortion after two pieces of legislation recently became...
Housing leaders gather in Delaware to confront market challenges and find solutions for the future
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. As Delaware faces mounting housing challenges, the state’s top real estate leaders, builders and housing advocates gathered Wednesday to talk about possible solutions at the Delaware Real Estate Summit. Conversations at the event dove into the evolving landscape of Delaware’s residential market — reflecting on the past, addressing present-day challenges and exploring future solutions.
Del. gets $38.8 million from feds to assist in opioid crisis
Nearly $40 million of federal funding is headed to the First State for substance use disorder and mental health services. There were 527 fatal overdoses in Delaware in 2023. “Brandywine is very excited that Delaware was able to secure $38.8 million from the Biden-Harris administration to continue to support the work the Behavioral Health providers are doing across the State ... Read More
Delaware Beer Fest, Blues & Brews, 'Head Over Heels'
Welcome to October, Small Wonder! We are not hoarding toilet paper, but we have been gathering heaps of fun things to do to make sure your month gets off to a great start. Be sure to check out our Fall Guide for more cool stuff to do as the season progresses. ...
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