New Castle weighs fate of historic protections over growth
Our view warns that city leaders moved to remove the Historical Architecture Review Board and the Downtown Overlay District from the zoning code, signaling a preference for rapid development over preservation. The piece argues this could invite blight via absentee landlords, urges proactive preservation, and questions council commitment while noting past resistance.
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Trump intervention urged to curb tweets and guide presidency
Tribune News Service argues for an intervention to address President Donald Trump’s tweeting habit and leadership, proposing prominent figures and staffers urge him to quit the tweets and pursue steadier, dignity grounded governance for the country.
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Reality Check on July 5 Public Hearing Grows in Wilmington Township
Residents urge a vote to upend the weakened Revised Oil and Gas Ordinance at a 6 p m hearing July 5 at the township building. Supervisors held a May 18 special meeting limiting input and weakened the April 17 draft despite advisory work by the planning commission.
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