
Kelly Powers
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covering equity issues, education w/ @USATODAY Network & @delawareonline • former @MyDelmarvaNow, EIC has-been @DailyCollegian • @Penn_State • MI
Philadelphia/Wilmington
Joined August 2012
My and @eparra3's reporting found more than 450 Delaware educators were working on expired or missing licenses in March. Now, it has triggered a state audit and statewide probe into Delaware teacher licensing, certification and compliance with federal law:
delawareonline.com
Following reporting from Delaware Online/The News Journal, a state audit found "potential for persistent gaps" in licensing process in public schools.
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Delaware's newly appointed federal prosecutor hopes a judge will force state labor officials to hand over local businesses' payroll information to ICE. More from @Ber_Xerxes, ICYMI:
delawareonline.com
Delaware's new U.S. attorney is asking a court to force state officials' compliance with an ICE subpoena for local business payroll data.
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“It’s time to rebuild.”. My colleague connected with Delawareans on Maui two years after the deadliest U.S. wildfire over a century. They hope people can both honor tragedy—and forget about it.
delawareonline.com
August marks the second anniversary of Maui wildfires. Some Delawareans on the island reflected on tragedy – as well as how visitors can help recovery.
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"We were misled.". Property tax bills are being sent out across New Castle County, now reflecting Delaware's first property reassessment in decades. As @shanebrennan36 reports, many residents are shocked at bill spikes:
delawareonline.com
Property owners in and around Wilmington are experiencing more than sticker shock on their new tax bills.
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RT @yyanyanli1: Before his 100 back race, Tommy Janton remembered advice that Caeleb Dressel gave him a year ago: to have the mind of a gol….
delawareonline.com
Tommy Janton, the Salesianium School alum previously on few radars, had the race of his life to qualify for the 2025 World Aquatic Championships.
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To add to the pain: This statewide reassessment has also shifted a heavier tax burden onto New Castle County residents. So, some businesses got a break. From @shanebrennan36:
delawareonline.com
Residential property taxes will be the main sources of revenue from the new tax reassessment.
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New Castle County school districts didn't have a chance to avoid increases in individual tax burden after the first reassessment in some 40 years. But, several school tax adjustments will add weight to Delaware residents already holding the bag:.
delawareonline.com
Last week, Delaware school districts owed adjusted tax rates to their county post-reassessment. Come next year, some stand to make millions.
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"It’s possible to live authentically — even in the middle of chaos."
delawareonline.com
Several trans Delawareans share how they are packing up dreams, finding joy or building community despite political challenges to their identity.
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“This place is a cacophony of feedback and noise – Delaware is what grounds me.”. @SarahEMcBride may be making history and fulfilling a dream at one of the worst moments possible for a transgender woman. And 100+ days in, there's so much more on her mind:
delawareonline.com
Rep. Sarah McBride may be stepping into national politics at one of the worst moments for a transgender woman. But her work is just getting started.
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"She says she doesn't like to go to school because they grab her.". A 6-year-old was restrained at least nine times at school, with some 23 discipline referrals. Then, her mom complained to the state education department. More from @MarvelMcnaught:
delawareonline.com
Tammy Johnson believes the restraint incidents have traumatized her child.
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New: @DelStateUniv President Tony Allen joins large amicus brief in case challenging Trump admin's tactics to revoke hundreds of student visas "based on their political views.". It comes as at least 8 Delaware students have faced such revocations, so far:
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At least 8 students studying in Delaware have had visas revoked by the Trump administration, so far. UD confirmed the number but had not been given reasons. @ACLUDelaware hopes students reach out: "They are part of the fabric of University of Delaware."
delawareonline.com
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security terminated the records and/or visas of eight U.S. students. Reasons were not given to UD.
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“People from back in the day realized what an impact Kingswood had on them. To see Kingswood continue to elevate, continue to be that impact on other people—that's full circle.”. Historic Delaware community center supporting generations gets a new chapter:
delawareonline.com
Kingswood Community Center has been a cornerstone for generations in Wilmington. Today, the center steps into a new chapter.
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"If you were told that renewable energy is to blame for soaring electric bills this winter, you've been lied to.". Reviewing individual power bills, interviewing lawmakers, advocates, regulators—@mandy_fries and @MollyMcvety break down this sticker shock:
delawareonline.com
If you were told that renewable energy is to blame for soaring electric bills this winter, you’ve been lied to.
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RT @ZachSchermele: The Education Department is out this morning with an FAQ document, which is quite the read, on its anti-DEI Dear Colleag….
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@Eagles @philamuseum Watch your step — some (unofficial?) Concrete Cowboys are making their way up the parkway. #EaglesParade continues in Philly🦅
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@Eagles @philamuseum Parade is making its way up, with players reportedly getting off the bus to shake fans’ hands on Broad Street. Here on the parkway, the crowd continues to grow in density, and anticipation.
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