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Delaware

Sarah McBride speaks
Politics & Policy

‘Worse than many imagined’: Sarah McBride, Delaware’s pioneer in Congress, toiling to thwart Trump

Her gender identity is central to her story but doesn’t define how the diligent, curious U.S. representative works to improve constituents’ lives.

4 months ago

Listen 6:26
Dave Lawson
Politics & Policy

‘Just tired of losing’: As Delaware GOP reels from irrelevance, a senator challenges incumbent attorney for party chair

Dave Lawson says he’s a proven winner who will attract more voters to the party. Julianne Murray cites “incremental progress” during her tenure.

4 months ago

Listen 1:47
Behind Mike Ingram’s home, a quiet forest leads to Folk Memorial Park, where seasonal changes bring stark contrasts — winter’s bare trees and fallen branches give way to a lush, thriving habitat in the warmer months. (Courtesy Mike Ingram)
Community

Newark denies proposal to build baseball field in Delaware park after opposition

City Council voted against a proposed baseball field at Folk Memorial Park after strong community opposition and environmental concerns.

4 months ago

City Hall in Kelly green
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Eagles Super Bowl Parade, last-minute Valentine’s Day plans and the 1st annual Gritty City Crawl in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 13-16: A Black history concert in Del. and a hometown birthday bash for Pink Sweat$ in Center City are among weekend event highlights.

4 months ago

Listen 5:20
Cindy Marten smiles
Community

Delaware emite nuevas directrices para proteger a sus estudiantes tras la eliminación de las protecciones en lugares sensibles

Un nuevo sitio web ofrece recursos sobre los derechos de los estudiantes inmigrantes, incluido un ejemplo de políticas que afirma el compromiso de proteger a todos los estudia

4 months ago

Cindy Marten speaks with a child
Education

‘Denial’: Delaware commissioners question need for added funding as governor seems to soften call for quick implementation

Some Education Funding Commission members appeared reluctant to add the money experts say is required to adequately fund schools.

4 months ago

The University of Delaware campus in Newark.
Education

As colleges struggle with housing crises, study reveals growing concerns over the University of Delaware’s approach

A new study highlights growing concerns as students face rising costs, limited on-campus options and increasing financial strain.

4 months ago

Listen 1:45
Donald Trump sitting while Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnick stand
Money

Judge warns Trump administration to comply as Del., other states win enforcement of stay blocking federal funding freeze

Delaware’s attorney general says the agency helping to protect children from lead paint is unable to access federal dollars.

4 months ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Education

Bill to add more school resource officers in Delaware stalls in House committee

The sponsor said he wants to revive the bill later this year to provide funding for officers in all Delaware schools.

4 months ago

Jennifer, on the left, and Midline, on the right, from La Esperanza presents findings from the Thriving Newcomers Project at Delaware Technical Community College. Their work focuses on addressing the unique challenges faced by Latino and Haitian communities in Sussex County. (Johnny Perez-González/WHYY)
Community

Haitian and Latino immigrants in rural Delaware confront housing, employment and child care challenges

A new report shows how Haitian and Latino immigrants in southern Delaware are often caught in an economic divide.

4 months ago

Listen 1:40
Matt Meyer teaching a class in a school room
Education

‘Students are waiting’: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer demands quick implementation of new education funding formula

Gov. Matt Meyer wants a solution to school funding inequities this year despite the task force pushing back its deadline to July 2026.

4 months ago

Listen 0:48
Justin Lee Smith
Education

Red flags surfaced in Louisiana about Delaware school leader now charged with dealing child porn

The school leader referenced a porn actor in an email and had an affair with a staffer, but his new Delaware school was never informed.

4 months ago

Listen 2:07
an Eagles fan with a Phillie Phanatic hat
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Super Bowl parties, ‘Fires in the Mirror’ and Shemekia Copeland in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 6–9: Dan + Claudia Zanes in Del., Hoop Jawn in Philly and the "Freaky Friday" musical in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

4 months ago

Listen 9:53
Cindy Marten smiles
Community

Delaware issues new guidance to protect students’ education after rollback of sensitive location protections

A new website provides resources on immigrant student rights, including a sample policy affirming a commitment to protecting all students.

5 months ago

Listen 1:26
Kathy Jennings speaks
Politics & Policy

‘David and Goliath’: Delaware officials fight to keep domestic federal funding flowing, attack freeze to foreign aid

Delaware’s attorney general is part of a coalition that has stopped a freeze of domestic federal spending. But foreign aid is still paused.

5 months ago

Listen 0:53
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