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Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience.

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Delaware

una mamografía
Health

Un estudio en Delaware encuentra focos de cáncer de mama, vinculando las bajas tasas de pruebas de detección y los tumores agresivos con diagnósticos en etapa avanzada

Utilizando datos de 3,492 pacientes, un estudio de ChristianaCare encontró focos críticos de cáncer de mama en Wilmington y Middletown.

6 months ago

Composted remains of Jacqueline Reis Messina
Community

‘Back to the earth’: Human composting offers families an eco-friendly death care option for loved ones

New Jersey could be the 14th state to allow human composting. Advocates say the option is more eco-friendly than burial or cremation.

6 months ago

Listen 3:43
A police officer working at his desk
Community

‘I’ll be with you for the rest of my life’: Daily automated calls a lifeline for older Delaware adults who live alone

About 200 people belong to New Castle County’s Senior Roll Call Lifeline program. Several have been rescued after falling while home alone.

6 months ago

Listen 3:31
Wilmington’s Market Street
Community

Take a 15-minute walk through history: Wilmington’s Market Street comes alive with new self-guided audio tour

A self-guided audio tour brings architecture to life, from the ornate Grand Opera House to I.M. Pei’s modern design.

6 months ago

People relax at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Health

Taking a dip Labor Day weekend? Swimmers face fecal contamination at beaches along U.S. coastline

Beaches from Crystal River, Florida, to Ogunquit, Maine, were under water quality advisories this week because of elevated levels of bacteria associated with fecal waste.

6 months ago

Matt Meyer signing a paper on his desk, surrounded by people
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer vetoes bill relaxing marijuana retail store restrictions, drawing outrage from fellow Democrats

Delaware Senate Democrats say the governor agreed to allow a pot zoning bill to become law. Gov. Meyer denies existence of a deal.

6 months ago

homes on a street
Politics & Policy

‘Window dressing’: Delaware Republicans question bipartisan nature of hearings into property tax hikes

Republican state lawmakers complain they were not consulted before Democrats announced bipartisan committee hearings.

6 months ago

Listen 0:52
Frankie Beverly singing
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

A salute to Frankie Beverly, a drone light show and Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 29–31: Andy Grammer in Delaware, a camping-themed event at Philly’s Cherry Street Pier and a car show in South Jersey are among the highlights.

6 months ago

Listen 5:20
A sign for the disability services organization Easterseals Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore
Health

‘These aren’t minimum wage jobs’: Workers who help Delawareans with disabilities struggle amid low pay

Delaware professionals who care for adults with disabilities earn around $15 an hour, making it difficult for many to make ends meet.

6 months ago

Listen 1:48
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer talks with two men at a winery with barrels in the background
Politics & Policy

‘A little more than ridiculous’: 3-decade effort to let wineries ship directly to Delaware homes comes to fruition

Starting next August, a household can receive up to 36 bottles of wine by mail. Delaware is the 49th state to legalize shipments to some degree.

6 months ago

Listen 1:39
James Brobyn conversa con Josh Sanderlin
Community

El comercio minorista de marihuana en Delaware sumaron $625,000 el primer fin de semana de ventas

El comisionado estatal de marihuana afirmó que las cifras de ventas, que incluían un impuesto del 15% superaron las expectativas. Los ingresos estatales ascendieron a $93,750.

6 months ago

Trackchairs
Community

‘Se sentía como estar en libertad’: Delaware amplía el acceso a la naturaleza con sillas de ruedas todoterreno en los parques estatales

El estado amplía su programa de sillas de ruedas todoterreno a 5 parques, brindando más acceso a senderos para personas con problemas de movilidad.

6 months ago

several old lead pipes in a wall
Education

‘Kicking the can’: Advocates say Delaware isn’t doing enough to prevent childhood lead poisoning in schools

Advocates say the state lacks transparency on school drinking water quality and attempts to remove lead contamination.

7 months ago

Listen 0:56
Hurricane Erin
Weather

New Jersey under state of emergency as Erin brings flood warnings to Jersey Shore and Delaware coast

The storm is heading away from the Mid-Atlantic coast, but is bringing high winds, big waves and coastal flooding.

7 months ago

Musical artist Jessie Murph performs on stage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Naked Bike Ride, Jessie Murph, Vegandale Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 21-24: Art & Jazz Festival in Del., a free music festival in FDR Park and the Glenn Miller Orchestra in South Jersey are among the highlights.

7 months ago

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