Delaware
EPA approves long-awaited protections for endangered fish in the Delaware River
Environmentalists have called for protections for the federally endangered Atlantic sturgeon for decades.
3 months ago
Listen 1:13Uncertainty looms over New Castle County property tax bills, pending outcome of lawsuit over rates
New Castle County landlords claim a new law allowing school districts to raise tax rates on commercial properties will cause them irreparable harm.
3 months ago
Listen 1:00WHYY debuts ‘Ask Gov. Meyer’ radio show featuring questions from Delaware residents
Delaware residents can submit questions online ahead of time or call in during the program.
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The new law creates a statewide process that school boards and communities must follow when someone wants books taken off library shelves.
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Listen 2:10Universal 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.
3 months ago
‘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.
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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.
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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.
3 months ago
Listen 5:15Wilmington community activists and state officials discussed various causes of gun violence, including poverty and lack of positive male influences.
3 months ago
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.
4 months 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.
4 months 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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