Gov. Markell offers support for slavery apology resolution
Governor Jack Markell is backing a resolution that would officially condemn and apologize for Delaware’s role in slavery. Markell announced his support for the apology when he visited Wilmington’s...
View ArticleUD officially dedicates laboratory to former President Harker
The University of Delaware honored former President Patrick Harker Tuesday - formally dedicating the Patrick T. Harker Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Laboratory.
View ArticleFirst State nears 4,000 DUI arrests for the year
The state’s Office of Highway Safety says there have now been almost 4,000 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year. Last week, 98 people in the First State were pulled over for Driving Under the...
View ArticleAudit reveals money mismanagement at Family Foundation Charter
Family Foundations Charter School almost lost its charter last January when it was discovered that two school leaders had used $94,000 on school credit cards for personal use. State Auditor Thomas...
View ArticleGOP lawmaker calls for criminal probe into misuse of funds at Family Foundations
State Senator Greg Lavelle is calling for an investigation into Family Foundations Charter School in the wake of yesterday’s State Auditor’s report on past financial misconduct at the school.
View ArticleNew Castle County offers library fine amnesty
As a holiday gift, New Castle County is offering amnesty for library patrons who owe up to $25 in fines. The opportunity is limited, starting Monday and and ending Sunday, December 20th.
View ArticleGov. Markell recognizes T.E.A.C.H. participants
Gov. Jack Markell (D-Delaware) recognized participants of the T.E.A.C.H. program Tuesday at a joint meeting of the Delaware Early Childhood Council and Wilmington Early Care and Education Council.
View ArticleFirst State Police Foundation established in Wilmington
A new effort to get the community more involved to improving public safety in Wilmington is underway. Mayor Dennis Williams and others announced Tuesday the creation of the First State Police Foundation.
View ArticleAll indicted in "Operation Son Sun" pled guilty or convicted
A year after local police, FBI and DEA agents arrested 46 high level members of a violent Wilmington drug organization -Attorney General Matt Denn announced Thursday that all indicted have pled guilty...
View ArticleMayor Williams at odds with Wilm. City Council over foot patrol funding
Wilmington Mayor Dennis Williams says he's not comfortable taking the $1.5 million for extra foot patrols from The General Assembly in light of current stipulations - stipulations that would require...
View ArticleEnlighten Me: More Generation Voice projects
Once again this week, we’re dedicating our Enlighten Me segment to pieces produced this fall by Generation Voice - our youth media program. It’s an ongoing collaboration between Delaware Public Media...
View ArticleHistory Matters: Voices of the Elders
This month’s History Matters - produced in collaboration with the Delaware Historical Society - examines a series of short documentaries about prominent African Americans called Voices of the Elders...
View ArticleFentanyl overdose deaths increased threefold in 2015
Overdose deaths from a synthetic opioid called Fentanyl are on the rise in the First State.
View ArticleAARP and University of Delaware launch tuition discount for seniors
Delaware’s chapter of the AARP is partnering with the University of Delaware to offer a 15% discount to members and guests pursuing a Master’s of Liberal Arts degree. Kimberly Iapalucci, a spokeswoman...
View ArticleAG Denn renews plan to use settlement fund for inequity, justice, public...
Attorney General Matt Denn has renewed and revised his proposal to use $29 million in financial crisis settlement money to help some of the state’s most vulnerable communities.
View ArticleFor Cantor Elisa Abrams, Sephardic music connects tradition and faith
As the holidays come to a close, many people find themselves reflecting on faith and tradition. Cantor Elisa Abrams, of Congregation Beth Shalom in Wilmington, is deeply connected to her Judaism and...
View ArticleHistory Matters: The evolution of gay rights legislation in Delaware
When the Supreme Court ruled in June that same sex couples have a constitutional right to marry, the decision effectively ended the country’s patchwork system regarding gay marriage. Although legal in...
View ArticleHistory Matters: Delaware's Gay Beach
In the first part of a two part History Matters, produced in conjunction with the Delaware Historical Society and other history organizations in the First State, we offer you an oral history of the...
View ArticleKaren Hartley-Nagle launches run for President of New Castle County Council
Karen Hartley-Nagle is in the race for President of New Castle County Council President, officially announcing her bid to unseat incumbent and fellow Democrat Chris Bullock.
View ArticleSlam Dunk to the Beach enjoys increase in turnout
Attendance was up at this year’s Slam Dunk to the Beach at Cape Henlopen High School. A total of 12,017 people came to check out the 18 game, three day tourney in Lewes - a slight jump from 10,000...
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