Delaware
Delaware nonprofit calls for oversight hearings into theft of taxpayer funds by former state worker
WHYY News revealed the embezzlement of taxpayer money from the unemployment trust fund in 2023 after receiving a tip about the theft.
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Listen :54Pride March and Festival, Roots Picnic, Philly Beer Week and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
May 30–June 2: Roots Picnic in Philly, Snoop Dogg in N.J. and Ladybug Music Festival in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:22Delaware count finds ‘unsurprising’ 9% increase state’s homeless population
With homelessness rising, trends include an increase in homeless children, individuals aged 55 and older and Black communities accounting for 60% of the affected population.
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Listen 1:21Orlando ‘Lonnie’ George, former Delaware speaker and Del. Tech president, dies at 78
George was president of Delaware Technical Community College for 19 years before retiring in 2014.
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Delaware marks 70th anniversary of its role in landmark Brown v. Board decision
The First State still struggles with creating a quality education for all students despite its consequential role in the Brown v. Board decision.
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Listen 4:42‘Game changer’ for Wilmington port: New $635M terminal to bring mammoth ships, thousands of jobs
The existing port has been operational for a century, but it can’t handle the 1,000-foot ships like the one that destroyed Baltimore’s Key Bridge.
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Listen 1:57Delaware’s new Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost growth for Latino businesses
The Delaware Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is now offering Latino-owned businesses support and community connections to grow their impact.
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Memorial Day weekend, Philadelphia Tango Festival and Africa Day in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
May 23–26: Memorial Day in Philly, Hozier in New Jersey and George Clinton in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:30Leveling up: University of Delaware graduates its first class of gaming majors
Game studies program students chose from three different concentrations: game design and development; game industry and sport management; and games, culture and society.
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Listen 1:50Delaware, Tennessee to become first states to offer free diapers for Medicaid families
A Delaware pilot program that provides free diapers and wipes to postpartum parents for the first three months after giving birth will be extended.
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Delaware lawmakers OK bill enabling board of political appointees to oversee hospital budgets
The legislation passed the House on a 24-16 vote Tuesday after the medical community dropped its opposition when the bill was amended.
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One caller reported an active shooter inside a Delaware high school, where another said he was going to kill a teacher and students, the FBI charges.
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Listen 2:03What to do about ATVs in the city
Many city residents complain that ATVs and dirt bikes are loud and dangerous. Riding enthusiasts say they're thrilling and provide community. How to solve the ATV problem.
Air Date: May 21, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:49Some opponents say the license fees are not substantial enough and the proposal could hurt the current supply of medical cannabis.
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Listen 1:01Delaware lawmakers support new inspector general’s office to increase transparency
A bill sponsored by State Sen. Laura Sturgeon would create an inspector general’s office, which has been discussed as far back as 2007.
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