Delaware

Delaware Wind Power Farm Gains Viability Through Major Investor

29 June 2008 - 1:00pm
The News Journal

A Delaware energy company has agreed to buy power from a proposed offshore wind power farm that could now be built by 2012. The agreement gives more clout to the proposed power farm, which has been debated in the state for years.

'Subway Reef' Adaptive Reuse Project Brings Population Boom

12 April 2008 - 9:00am
The New York Times

Old subway cars are being dumped off the coast of Delaware, creating a manmade reef. Life is flourishing in this new underwater subway cemetery, but officials worry the reef may be too successful.

Delaware Residents Rally Behind Wind Power Plan

4 May 2007 - 1:00pm
NPR

Delaware is considering three proposals for new environmentally-friendly power plants, and many residents are supporting a plan to build a large offshore wind farm. A recent survey showed that more than 80% of residents favored the wind farm option.

Experimenting With Discounted Trucker Tolls

14 October 2005 - 11:00am
USA Today

Delaware transit officials try reducing toll prices for trucks during off-peak hours on one of the nation's busiest highways in an effort to ease congestion.

Sprawl Could Worsen Impact Of Hurricane Isabel

18 September 2003 - 8:00am
Delaware News Journal

Scientists say sprawl makes regions vulnerable to flooding.

Housing Code Ruled Illegal

19 June 2003 - 1:00pm
Denver Business Journal

A ruling overturns a provision designed to curb the conversion of single-family homes into rental units in Newark for University of Delaware students.

Banking On The Riverfront

30 July 2001 - 5:00am
The New York Times

Banking establishments rejuvenate an industrial riverfront in Wilmington, DE.

Delaware Creates Land Use Panel To Help Curb Sprawl

1 July 2001 - 8:00am
Baltimore Sun

Gov. Ruth Ann Minner has signed a bill creating a panel that will search for ways to corral the state's growing population.

Urban Runoff Top Cause Of Coastal Pollution

20 May 2001 - 12:00pm
Cape Gazette

Experts discuss urban runoff pollution at a University of Connecticut land use seminar.

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