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Delaware finds funds, smooths residents’ concerns about Grandview Ave

Delaware City could have enough funds to repave Grandview Avenue after all.

May 9 2012 | Posted in Current News,Local News | Read More »

New chicken ordinance still not official

New concerns about the proposed changes to the City of Delaware’s so-called chicken ordinance prompted city council to delay its vote until its next meeting on April 9.

Mar 28 2012 | Posted in Current News | Read More »

NYPD monitoring of Muslims enters mayoral race

NEW YORK — Potential candidates for Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s office are taking stands on the New York Police Department’s surveillance of Muslim students, ranging from cautious support to a warning about curtailing civil liberties.

Feb 26 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Planning commission puts chicken debate on chopping block

The Delaware City Planning Commission this week rejected arguments for owning urban chickens, despite arguments from several residents who expressed an interest in the trend.

Feb 4 2012 | Posted in Current News | Read More »

Hot dog restaurant, bar to enliven downtown vacancy

A longtime downtown vacancy is expected to transform this summer into a gourmet hot dog restaurant, which intends to serve food and alcohol until 2 a.m.

Nov 28 2011 | Posted in Current News | Read More »

Crackdowns reach epicenter of Wall Street protests

NEW YORK — Crackdowns against the Occupy Wall Street encampments across the country reached the epicenter of the movement Tuesday, when police rousted protesters from a Manhattan park and a judge ruled that their free speech rights do not extend to pitching a tent and setting up camp for months at a time.

Nov 15 2011 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

Powell might drop regional planning commission membership

Among the potential savings proposed in Powell’s 2012 budget are dropping membership in the Delaware County Regional Planning Commission, reducing a building department position to part-time hours and eliminating a part-time records clerk.

Nov 14 2011 | Posted in Current News,Local News | Read More »

Deaths at Occupy camps bring pressure for shutdown

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Leaders across the country felt increasing pressure Friday to shut down Occupy encampments after two men died in shootings and another was found dead from a suspected combination of drugs and carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a propane heater inside a tent.

Nov 11 2011 | Posted in AP News | Read More »