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Delaware is a state located on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic and Southern regions of the United States of America. Delaware is named for Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr. Population estimates by the Census Bureau for 2005 place the population of Delaware at 843,524, moving from the 45th most populous state at the 2000 Census to the 46th most populous. Despite this, it is the 7th most densely populated state with a population density of 320 more people per square mile than the national average, ranking ahead of states such as Florida, California, and Texas. Delaware was one of the original Thirteen Colonies and is known as the “First State”, officially referring to the fact that it was the first to ratify the United States Constitution. Even though the states were already known as such prior to the Constitution, the motto itself is still historically accurate, as Delaware was indeed the first state to ratify the Articles of Confederation, the first legal document establishing the new American political entities as “states” (although the Declaration of Independence refers to them as “States”). Commemorating Delaware’s ratification, Constitution Park (one block from where Dover’s Golden Fleece Tavern once stood) features a four-foot cube upon which is inscribed the entire document as it has evolved.

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Flash flood warning in effect for parts of New Castle County

Jun 18, 2013 7:35 pm

Downpours this afternoon may produce 1 to 2 inches of rain an hour, forecasters say

Phillies activate Carlos Ruiz

Jun 18, 2013 7:06 pm

The Phillies activated catcher Carlos Ruiz from the disabled list Tuesday, and sent catcher Steven Lerud back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to make room on the roster.

Prep begins at Firefly Festival site

Jun 18, 2013 6:22 pm

With the festival just days away, organizers have started setting up the grounds in Dover, where at least 60,000 people are expected this year

Ducklings rescued from storm drain

Jun 18, 2013 5:42 pm

Teacher who spotted problem along Del. 141 in Prices Corner says, 'That was awesome,' calls firefighters heroes.

Police: Man had sexual relationship with teen

Jun 18, 2013 5:24 pm

A seven-week investigation led to the arrest of 32-year-old man for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl over a two-year period, police said today.

Former soldier seeks custody of child born to 14-year-old

Jun 18, 2013 3:50 pm

A central Missouri couple is concerned that a former soldier will be granted visitation or custody of the child he conceived with their 14-year-old daughter.

New fireboat goes where you could walk

Jun 18, 2013 3:22 pm

The Ocean City (Md.) Fire Department has received its new fireboat, one that can travel across the coastal bays in water as shallow as 4 inches.

Man shot in leg in Dover

Jun 18, 2013 3:07 pm

Group of friends sent running when hooded man pulls out handgun at Water Street and New Castle Avenue

Amtrak expects NYC delays after commuter train derailment

Jun 18, 2013 12:25 pm

NEW YORK - Amtrak says there may be delays this morning on trains into and out of New York's Penn Station following a commuter train derailment Monday night.

Sussex County fire calls

Jun 18, 2013 12:07 pm

Dispatches from emergency operations center

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