Church, Hospital, and Road Troubles

Six thousand cheered as St. Anthony de Padua Church opened its doors, funded largely by Wilmington’s Italian community, with bishops, bands, and neighbors celebrating inside and out. Meanwhile, a major hospital project in Stanton got the go-ahead—800 beds, $73.5 million, starting in October—despite fierce public opposition and critics calling it a costly misstep. And in state government, a damning audit reveals DelDOT’s $807 million road backlog, fueled by skyrocketing consultant fees and poor planning, with lawmakers blindsided by the financial strain. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/00f4d49223edcf7f