School has been canceled this week for Lulu M. Ross Elementary School students after their Milford school caught fire Sunday, causing extensive damage to classrooms and the general building. Read the full story, free: ow.ly/hagX5101tl7

The Wilmington City Council isn’t done trying to oust Councilman James Spadola, the Republican-turned-Democrat who kept his seat last month after a Chancery Court judge sided with him in a dispute over his party switch. Get the full story, free: ow.ly/XUus5101rqX

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings is suing gun manufacturer Glock for allowing the handguns it sells to easily be converted into automatic weapons, an unprecedented move for the state. Get the full story: ow.ly/bACq5101nar

A Smyrna couple will share their curated collection, The Ossuary — a free “mom and pop museum” of human bones — with the public in a special event on Oct. 31. Meet the couple, and learn more ahead of Halloween: ow.ly/UkY95101989

As development and population booms in Sussex County, the results of two competitive county council races this November will determine who is voting on growth and development in the county for the next four years. ow.ly/mayN51015Hx

Wilmington reporter Brianna Hill joins “Beyond the Headlines” to give insight into her process covering the community’s response to a recent increase in violence in Wilmington, and other pressing local issues. Listen to the podcast or read a transcript: ow.ly/L9T951012xk

This week in Delaware: early voting continues, Georgetown reneges on tiny homes, and more. Get all of the info you need to get involved in local issues: ow.ly/Hc5j5100ZzB

Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Coons and Republican challenger Dr. Mike Katz laid out differing approaches to health care, Social Security and U.S. support for Israel during a candidate forum in Wilmington Thursday — the first day of early voting in Delaware. ow.ly/YvuK5100Bqx

Delaware, what are you doing this weekend? You may not know, but we do — get the scoop on five fun events across the First State, right here: ow.ly/hpph5100xKK

All New Castle County school districts have announced they will raise local taxes later this year. Some districts cited increased costs for special education services, while Red Clay said its increase comes from the final phase of a 2024 tax referendum. ow.ly/Gp605100xiA

New Castle County intends to reassess every property in northern Delaware a year earlier than previously planned after a recent audit of dozens of commercial properties found more errors. ow.ly/VfKe5100l1y

Downstate hospital systems lambasted two proposed ChristianaCare campuses in Georgetown and Camden on Tuesday, following what has been months of controversy that could derail the projects. Read the full story: ow.ly/CWvf5100iN6

The small beachside city of Lewes is considering a temporary ban on new large housing developments. Read the full story: ow.ly/zNLZ5100hWz Don't miss a Delaware housing update with our free newsletter: ow.ly/Iq6N5100hWy

The race to represent Wilmington’s 3rd House District has been unusually turbulent. A residency dispute involving Branden Fletcher-Dominguez now adds to the acrimony. Get the full story: ow.ly/nkN85100hR3

Spotlight Delaware's morning newsletter will be delayed today due to a global outage at our email provider. All Spotlight stories are available to read on the website now. We appreciate your patience. Read today's stories here: spotlightdelaware.org/latest…

Delaware is still 13 days from Nov. 3, 2026 midterm elections, but voters can cast a ballot as soon as Thursday. Early voting will be open 10 days before Election Day. Get all the information, free: ow.ly/f4gl50ZZTh9

When you think of a restaurant where “everybody knows your name,” a steakhouse likely won’t top the list. But at Rare Steak & Seafood in Lewes, the welcome is as much a part of dinner as the beef: ow.ly/Mu6r50ZZRnJ

The state board guiding charity care — how nonprofit hospitals will provide free and discounted care to eligible patients — recently met about long-term accountability for providers. Get news from inside the meeting: ow.ly/Mw9j50ZZOfE

A federal agent was seen at a Delaware middle school campus Tuesday before apprehending a man in front of the school. The action followed a surge of immigration arrests nationally over the summer. Get the full story, free: ow.ly/vozM50ZZHyH

The Delaware Symphony Orchestra’s 121st season will present centuries-old masterworks alongside contemporary compositions. In our latest story, learn what you need to know before you go, after the season's Oct. 25 kickoff: ow.ly/1fj250ZZvAm