
Delaware
Universal breakfast law makes Delaware one of few states offering free school meals
Delaware will spend about $3.2 million to expand free breakfast to 83 schools, so every student has access without cost.
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‘A chain of dominos’: Philly luxury home sales remain on the rise amid affordability crisis
New research out of Drexel University is raising concerns about affordability and gentrification.
5 days ago
The Delaware native pleaded guilty to directing three schemes that stole $645,000 from the federal government as his NFL career was coming to an end.
5 days ago
Listen 1:52Delaware and 17 other states are pushing for extending the ACA health care subsidies. Those states include Maryland, New Jersey and New York.
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Fall festivals, musical performances and standup comedy in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Sept. 18–21: A funny weekend in Philly with comics Adam Sandler, Nikki Glaser and John Mulaney, plus a theater premiere in Delaware and XPoNential Music Fest in South Jersey.
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Listen 5:15Wilmington community activists and state officials discussed various causes of gun violence, including poverty and lack of positive male influences.
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Listen 1:37WHYY’s Delaware Desk to host a ‘pop-up’ newsroom in downtown Wilmington
The event is designed to give residents a chance to speak with WHYY News reporters and offer story suggestions.
1 week ago
Brandywine River Restoration Trust removes second dam as part of its restoration project
Crews are dismantling Brandywine River dams to restore fish migration, improve water quality and reconnect a waterway shaped by industry.
1 week ago
Listen 1:12The offshore wind farm’s construction plan was approved last year. But the federal government is pulling back on renewable energy projects.
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Listen 1:05The governor’s move aims to override the FDA’s action to restrict shots to people 65 or older and others with serious health issues.
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Listen 1:45Delaware report shows growing use of GLP-1 meds are driving increased spending, not drug price tags
Costs to Delaware patients and health insurers for GLP-1 drugs have remained flat while utilization has more than doubled in recent years.
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Listen 1:14The Delaware Department of Justice employee hurt at least two people at the St. George’s Technical High School lot, police say. He has since been fired.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:47‘Struggling to read’: Delaware implements early literacy plan to boost student learning outcomes
Delaware is funding efforts to boost early literacy efforts, but income and racial disparities remain.
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Listen 3:22Sept. 11–14: A medieval-themed science fair in Delaware, more fall fun in Philly and '80s star Sheena Easton in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.
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Listen 0:00‘Serious challenges’: National NAACP board takes action to revamp struggling Wilmington branch
Connecticut’s NAACP leader aims to stabilize operations, finances and community impact for the 110-year-old Wilmington branch.
2 weeks ago
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