News across New Castle County

Katz calls for televised debate with Coons after campaign says UD debates canceled
Republican Senate nominee urges Delaware party leaders and news organizations to organize a face-to-face forum WILMINGTON, Del. — Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Katz is calling for a televised debate with Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Coons after Katz’s campaign said it learned…

The 2026 Delaware primaries: Candidates and results
Primary season has come and gone, and Delaware has cast their vote. The 2026 Delaware primaries: Candidates and results was first posted on September 24, 2026 at 4:00 pm. ©2022 " The Review ". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this…

Delaware wins SNAP deadline case while facing high payment error rate
Judge rejects USDA’s timetable and clarifies immigrant eligibility, but federal rules aimed at improving state payment accuracy remain in place DOVER, Del. — Delaware has won a court ruling that prevents the Trump administration from counting certain food assistance errors…

Delaware Supreme Court upholds permanent absentee voting
Justices say voters must qualify for each election; challengers question how the state checks whether they still do DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Supreme Court upheld the state’s permanent absentee voting law Monday, clearing the way for qualified voters on the permanent absentee…
Wilmington councilman James Spadola keeps seat after court rules in his favor
A Wilmington city councilman has won a court battle to keep his seat. From the Delaware desk, WHYY's Sarah Mueller.

Eight proposed changes to Delaware Constitution await new General Assembly
Four amendments involve voting rules, while others address marriage, the death penalty and vacancies in the lieutenant governor’s office DOVER, Del. — Delaware’s next General Assembly will inherit eight proposed amendments to the state Constitution, including four that could…
Veolia sues nine companies, alleging they polluted the environment with “forever chemicals”
Nine companies have been brought to the Delaware Superior Court due to their alleged contamination of White Clay and Red Clay Creeks; these bodies of water are used by more than 100,000 residents across New Castle County. Veolia sues nine companies, alleging they polluted the…

WFP Victories Shift Delaware Democrats Toward More Progressive Agenda
Republican candidates warn new mandates could increase costs for working families and jeopardize revenue supporting state services WILMINGTON — The Working Families Party’s sweeping success in Delaware’s Democratic primaries has given the progressive organization unprecedented…
Education controversies surround District 8 & 9 State House races
Education controversies are playing a major role in Middletown and Odessa state representative races. Education controversies surround District 8 & 9 State House races was first posted on September 15, 2026 at 12:19 am. ©2022 " The Review ". Use of this feed is for personal…