Spotlight Delaware

Up to 8,400 gallons of oil were spilled into the Christina River at the Port of Wilmington early Thursday morning while crews were pumping liquid fuel from the facility’s docking berth to a barge, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. https://lnkd.in/eApfx-Hf

In August, MILLSUMMIT attendees were able to provide Spotlight Delaware journalists with story ideas, and then vote on the 5 finalists. This story had the top vote! More than 120,000 people in Delaware are estimated to face food insecurity, and food prices continue to rise due to various factors like war and climate change. While the state government works to address the issue through the Delaware Grocery Initiative, Delawareans are taking it upon themselves to counteract the rising burden. https://lnkd.in/eZ8Qfh7a

We are pleased to announce Patricia V. Rivera, founder and CEO of Hook PR & Marketing , as the new chair of the Local Journalism Initiative board of directors. Patricia, a Lewes resident and longtime leader in Delaware’s Latino communities, will lead LJI’s board as the organization strives to increase its service to Spanish speakers. LJI’s Delaware Journalism Collaborative recently published the first bilingual Voters Guide: https://bit.ly/3z5itWx. Meanwhile, Spotlight Delaware – LJI’s community-powered, collaborative, nonprofit newsroom – will begin providing bilingual local news and information by the end of this year. A founding member of the LJI board, Patricia rejoined earlier this year following a two-year hiatus. “Stepping into this role feels like a natural progression in my journey with LJI,” Rivera said. “The goal is for our bilingual content to reflect and elevate the voices and experiences of Delaware’s Latino communities. I’m eager to guide LJI into this next chapter of growth and innovation.” Patricia succeeds Amy Cherry, who led LJI’s board with distinction for the past two years. Under Amy’s leadership, LJI made significant strides in fulfilling its mission. Learn more about Patricia and this exciting new initiative: https://bit.ly/3Xpm9dH #NetDE #SpotlightDE #DelawareNews

The Rodney Reservoir, the second highest point in Wilmington, has been preserved as a community green space thanks to local efforts. Instead of using taxpayer money to demolish the almost 4-acre land to be sold off for privatization, the space is now being transformed into a community park that will serve Wilmington residents for generations to come. https://lnkd.in/eAtqhfSh

Tens of thousands of voters headed to the polls on a perfect, fall-like day Tuesday to cast ballots in the primaries – and one opinion seemed to be a consensus from dozens of conversations with voters statewide: they were glad it’s over. https://lnkd.in/eDgxuHBV

In Delaware, Democrats outnumber registered Republicans by a nearly 2-1 ratio, making their elections to statewide office virtually assured and the Democratic Party Primary Election a vital measure for leaders. https://lnkd.in/e_CK9YBf

Stay informed! Follow our live blog for real-time updates on Delaware's Primary Election. Spotlight Delaware reporters are canvassing polling precincts across the state today to track voting trends and issues. 🗳️ Don’t miss key moments and results as they happen 👉 https://bit.ly/3B7eMQC #DelawarePrimaries #PrimaryElection #Election2024 #VoteDelaware #Vote2024

Voters are heading to the polls now for early voting ahead of a consequential election. But one local race in Wilmington will no longer be decided in the primary after one of the two candidates withdrew from the election following a state investigation. https://lnkd.in/ezWPxq5y

Reminder: Delaware’s primary election is happening tomorrow. Polls will be open from 7 AM-8 PM. Unsure where to cast your ballot? Head to ivote.de.gov to find your polling place. Happy voting, #Delaware! #DelawarePrimaries #PrimaryElection2024 #VoteDelaware #Vote2024

Confused by terms like charter, feeder, magnet and vo-tech? We get it! The Delaware public school system is complex, but Spotlight Delaware is here to help. Join our editorial team as we guide you through school registration, the choice program and charter school applications. 📅 October 1 at 5:30 PM 📍 Kingswood Community Center 👉 https://bit.ly/3XmPfe2 #GetSchooledDE #DelawareSchools #DelawareEducation #CharterSchools #SchoolChoice #WilmingtonDE #NetDE