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The university rolls out Flock cameras across campus, is met with student response
Under the advice of the newly hired Executive Vice President for Finance & Administration and the University of Delaware Police Department (UDPD) artificial intelligence surveillance cameras are being installed on campus. Students have responded with petitions and organizations…

Delaware Invited to Shine a Light on Mental Health Champions
The Maternal Mental Health and Family Wellness Award will recognize work that advances maternal health for women and families throughout Delaware. By John Riddle, Contributing Journalist, Delaware LIVE Delawareans have an opportunity to recognize the people and organizations…

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…

A Taste of Coverdale connects farm dinner to Delaware Nature Society’s wider mission
Thursday’s gathering will show how food, conservation and education come together at Coverdale Farm Preserve. Online ticket registration is closed. GREENVILLE, Del. — The setting for Thursday’s dinner is also its purpose. At A Taste of Coverdale, guests will eat locally grown…

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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…

Delaware Art Museum exhibit reveals Howard Pyle’s British influences
New research connects two of the Wilmington museum’s most important collections and offers fresh insight into the development of American illustration WILMINGTON — A new Delaware Art Museum exhibition is challenging the long-held view that two of the institution’s most important…

Delaware State Police seek help to locate a Wilmington man in New Castle robbery
The Delaware State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with locating Jarvis Sturgis, of Wilmington, Delaware, who is wanted in connection with a strong-arm robbery that occurred Tuesday in New Castle. […]