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Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.
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Fresh Air Weekend

Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.

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Delaware

A woman with the phrase 'Free To Be Naked' written across her bare chest.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Naked Bike Ride, ‘National Treasure’ weekend and a citywide indie bookstore crawl in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Aug. 20–23: The sidewalk becomes a canvas during the Delco Chalk Fest and women’s equality is celebrated in South Jersey.

2 weeks ago

Listen 5:41
a silo on the Ard Na Gréine farm
Community

Sussex County Land Trust celebrates preserving 88-acre farm in Lewes

The Ard Na Gréine farm was owned by the same family in Lewes for decades. Now, it will be protected from development and, eventually, made open for public recreation.

2 weeks ago

Listen 0:59
Lisa Blunt Rochester speaks
Politics & Policy

U.S. Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester highlights bipartisan bills aimed at addressing the lack of affordable housing in Delaware

Congress passed the bipartisan package of bills in June. It became law last month without the president’s signature.

2 weeks ago

Listen 0:58
Matt Meyer speaks
Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers accuse governor of retaliation following endorsement of progressive challengers over incumbents

Senate President Dave Sokola said he was disappointed, but not shocked, that the governor was backing opponents to sitting senators.

2 weeks ago

Listen 0:42
Rehoboth Beach Mayor-elect Susan Stewart poses for a photo in a blue blazer and pink undershirt
Politics & Policy

Rehoboth Beach elects first openly gay mayor, the resort town’s first female leader in decades

Stewart was elected mayor of the coastal Delaware town last week. Her first priority is preserving the charm of Rehoboth Beach, while maintaining growth.

2 weeks ago

Listen 0:59
Delaware State Rep. Josué Ortega has been charged
Courts & Law

Delaware lawmaker charged with misdemeanor after allegedly punching woman in domestic violence incident

State Rep. Josué Ortega faces misdemeanor charges months after allegedly striking a woman, causing a black eye.

2 weeks ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Folk Festival, Foo Fighters, Newark Independent Film Festival and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Aug. 13–16: A kid-friendly science fair at the Franklin Institute, the music of Frankie Beverly and a free concert at Spruce Street Harbor Park are the highlights.

3 weeks ago

Listen 6:09
pills from a prescription bottle
Health

‘Bureaucratic inertia’: Delaware lawmaker says state board should pursue more aggressive reforms to drive down employee drug prices

A report from the State Employee Benefits Committee said market realities prevent more strident moves to address rising drug costs.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:03
A line of tanks at a PFAS treatment plant in Stanton, Delaware
Courts & Law

Delaware’s drinking water supplier Veolia files suit against 9 companies for PFAS contamination

The lawsuit alleges nine companies failed to prevent toxic forever chemicals from entering the waterways Veolia relies on to provide drinking water.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:23
A model cottage home
Politics & Policy

Sussex County’s Georgetown council votes in favor of starting repeal process to cottage housing zoning code

The zoning changes adopted back in December allowed for dense cottage communities to be built in town.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:07
A Wilmington police car
Community
6abc

4 wounded in shooting in Wilmington

City leaders say the home where this shooting happened has long been a problem.

3 weeks ago

Dancers showcasing traditional performances
Community

Baila Con Dover returns for 4th year to unite Latino communities in Delaware and kick off Hispanic Heritage Month

From Aztec dancers to Latin cuisine and live concerts, Baila Con Dover returns with a full day of free festivities celebrating community and culture.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:14
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer and lawmakers celebrate the signing of a state Voting Rights Act, with Meyer holding the bill up
Politics & Policy

‘Our voice is our vote’: Delaware enacts voting rights legislation banning race-based discrimination in elections

Supporters say it will allow voters to pick their representative, instead of elected officials picking their voters.

3 weeks ago

Listen 2:17
Seaford Middle School is one of the four campuses receiving a new school-based health center
Education

Delaware allocates funding to bring new health centers to 4 middle schools in rural Sussex County

The effort expands health care access for schools located in provider deserts and brings the model directly to middle schools, which have historically been ignored statewide.

3 weeks ago

Listen 0:53
Matt Meyer standing at a podium giving a speech in Legislative Hall
Politics & Policy

‘Should have been more transparency’: Top Delaware lawmakers to sign off on state job Gov. Matt Meyer created without their input

House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown said she has not had a single conversation with Meyer about his creation of a state surgeon general.

3 weeks ago

Listen 0:57
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