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Cooper Named Wilmington Fire Marshal Following Leadership Promotions

by Brandon ReedCommunity, RECENT POST April 11, 2025One Comment

Wilmington Fire Chief John Looney has announced the promotion of Andre Cooper to Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention and City Fire Marshal. Cooper, a 32-year veteran of the Wilmington Fire Department, most recently served as a Battalion Chief. Cooper’s advancement prompted a series of additional leadership changes within the department. Captain Michael Khairzada has been …

UD Confirms Student Visas Revoked Under Federal Crackdown

by Brandon ReedCommunity, DETV News, RECENT POST April 11, 2025No Comments

At least eight international students at the University of Delaware (UD) have had their visas revoked by the Trump administration, according to university officials. UD reports it was notified through a federal database but received no explanation for the terminations. The affected students are now required to leave the United States. This development is part …

Delaware Housing Advocates Push for $100 Million in State Funding

by Brandon ReedCommunity, DETV News, RECENT POST February 14, 2025No Comments

Despite ongoing new construction, Delaware continues to face an affordable housing crisis. A coalition of housing advocates is calling for 1% of the state budget—up to $100 million—to be allocated toward affordable housing initiatives. Groups leading the effort include the Delaware Association of Realtors, Home Builders Association of Delaware, Housing Alliance Delaware, and the Delaware …

Delaware School Workers Arrested in Special Needs Abuse Case

by BigIveCommunity, DETV News, RECENT POST January 18, 2025January 19, 2025No Comments

Three elementary school employees charged following Smyrna investigation SMYRNA, Del. — Three elementary school workers in Smyrna, Delaware, have been arrested on allegations of child abuse in a special needs classroom. The suspects are accused of physically and verbally mistreating students, including feeding spicy snacks to a child with a known digestive disability, according to …