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Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats, shuns negotiations as shutdown drags on WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he “won’t be extorted” by Democrats to reopen the government, making clear that he has no plans to negotiate as...

University of Delaware launches new tool for Ag and Aquaculture Communities

The University of Delaware’s Cooperative Extension has launched a new online Fact Sheet designed to support the agriculture and aquaculture communities across the state. The resource is developed with input from the Delaware Department of...

Pa. Department of Environmental Protection eliminates historic permit backlog

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has eliminated the historic permit backlog and reviewed and acted on 30,430 permit applications since the beginning of the year. All 2,402 permits that were overdue and on the clock on...

Delaware Registered Agent (2025): Northwest Registered Agent Named Leading Service for New Entity Formation by Better Business Advice

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Better Business Advice has recognized Northwest Registered Agent as a leading service for new entity formation in Delaware. The recognition underscores the company’s emphasis on privacy, data protection, and...

Delaware Healthcare Association hires population health director, expands team

The Delaware Healthcare Association recently announced key team updates. A leading voice in healthcare advocacy, DHA works collaboratively with federal, state, and local policymakers and partners to champion solutions that strengthen healthcare in...

At barns, breweries and bookstores, Philly’s ‘working cats’ get a second chance through non-traditional adoption

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Suki paces around her office before selecting a spot to sit — between two chairs, in front of the desk. Then she hisses. Most cats...

Conditions not ideal for Delaware Mobile Surf-Fishermen tournament

These are the results of the 19th annual Delaware Mobile Surf-Fishermen’s Tournament held the weekend of Oct. 11-12; however, the Sunday session had to be canceled due to the nasty nor’easter. Conditions were not exactly ideal Saturday, but fish...

Putting Down Roots

Sea Matías grew up in the Bronx and was raised by a nature-loving grandmother who made her own compost and sang to her plants. Matías didn’t know it as a child, but their grandmother’s influence would propel them toward an unlikely path. “We would...

New Jersey and Delaware report significant beach erosion following nor’easter

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us...

Nor’easter Causes Severe Erosion Along Delaware’s Coastline

BETHANY BEACH, Del. — A powerful nor’easter battered Delaware’s coastline over the weekend, causing significant beach erosion in Bethany Beach and other parts of Sussex County. Strong winds and relentless waves flattened dunes, carved out parts of...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 2:12 p.m. EST

Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats, shuns negotiations as shutdown drags on WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he “won’t be extorted” by Democrats to reopen the government, making clear that he has no plans to negotiate as...

Delaware County Adopts Zero Waste Plan

In Sept. 2025, the Delaware County Council unanimously adopted a Zero Waste Plan after four years of development, a milestone for local communities and environmental groups working to shut down the ReWorld (formerly Covanta) incinerator in the...

Delaware governor establishes transit funding task force

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer established the Delaware Task Force on Sustainable Transportation Funding via an executive order. The order addresses long-term challenges the state’s Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) faces and works to ensure Delaware’s...

A New Study Indicates Forest Regeneration Provides Climate Benefits, but Won’t Offset Fossil Fuels

Regenerating forests typically absorb small amounts of methane but release enough nitrous oxide to create a net warming effect from these two gases combined Carbon dioxide absorbed by growing trees far outweighs this warming effect in most...

Tire particles chemical harmful to fish is prevalent in Delaware River Basin but largely at low levels, researcher says

A chemical added to rubber tires to make them safer for drivers but that pose a hazard to certain fish has surfaced widely in the Delaware River watershed, according to a researcher. The findings, presented by Jeremy Conkle, a senior chemist and...

The Next AI Race Will Be Physical 

(And Armenia Is Already on the Map) In 2018, when my firm began investing in artificial intelligence, it was still the future. Models were clever but narrow, training cycles were slow, and “generative” was a term more common in art school than in...

The Musk case is a defining test for Delaware. What will it mean? 

On Dec. 2, 2024, Delaware’s Court of Chancery once again found itself at the center of global attention. Judge Kathaleen McCormick rejected Tesla’s attempt to reinstate Elon Musk’s $56 billion compensation package — even after shareholders had...

Delaware Sets New Daily Limit on Spot Fish to Meet Conservation Rules

DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has set a new daily recreational possession limit of 50 spot fish per angler to comply with regional conservation guidelines. The change, established by a DNREC...

Delaware Department of Labor opposes ICE’s demands for wage records

The Delaware Department of Labor is pushing back against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), after ICE requested the employment records of suspected undocumented workers at certain, undisclosed businesses. Since February, Department of...

Solenis opens Global Research Center in Delaware, uniting scientists, engineers under one innovation hub

State-of-the-art facility houses advanced laboratories, collaborative workspaces and pilot-scale testing capabilities to help accelerate product development and technical support WILMINGTON, Del. (U.S.A.) — Solenis, a global leader in water and...