Delaware
New funding for Delaware’s collaborative initiative to boost homeless services
Delaware takes a step to further address homelessness with more than $1 million through a collaboration initiative aiding 10 organizations.
12 months ago
Listen 1:13Severe wind, rain and flooding expected in Philly region; ‘Hunker down,’ officials say
Several rivers are expected to see moderate to major flooding, and wind speeds could reach 65 miles per hour along the Jersey and Delaware coasts.
1 year ago
Listen 0:56Expansion for major Delaware state park to add 275 acres for recreation and preservation
A $26 million project is set to add 275 acres to White Clay Creek State Park in a strategic three-phase expansion.
1 year ago
Listen 1:15Philadelphia measles outbreak reaches 8 confirmed cases as city offers walk-in vaccine clinics
The list of potential exposure locations has grown to include health care sites in Delaware and Montgomery County, Pa.
1 year ago
Weather and El Nino, Radon Protection, Cursive Comeback
Cursive is disappearing from schools nationwide, and with an increased demand for digital literacy and keyboard skills, is it time to say farewell?
Air Date: January 9, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30New Dover health resource center aims to tackle Delaware’s high Black maternal mortality rate
The state’s Black maternal mortality rate is more than double what it is for white or Hispanic residents. The Do Care Doula Foundation aims to change that.
1 year ago
Tracking snow and rain as winter storm moves toward Philadelphia
A change to rain is expected for most of the region, with the peak of the storm between 4 p.m. and midnight.
1 year ago
Delaware report encourages the state to approach offshore wind with “flexibility” in an uncertain market.
1 year ago
Southern Delaware town embraces change as Georgetown population continues to grow
Georgetown’s growth is leading to big changes from new businesses and plans for a new highway overpass.
1 year ago
Listen 1:15Dewey Dunk rings in new year with a splash of tradition and community spirit
Over 100 dunkers screamed their way into the new year, plunging into the Atlantic Ocean at Dewey Beach's 13th annual dunk.
1 year ago
Editor’s note: WHYY News team welcomes journalists, celebrates noteworthy storytelling in 2023
WHYY journalism was recognized with numerous national and local awards this year.
1 year ago
University of Delaware researching how methane leaks from landfills
University of Delaware is one of five institutions across the U.S. that received funding from the EPA to study how to measure methane in landfills more accurately.
1 year ago
The Delaware Children’s Museum is gearing up to host 1,500 guests at its annual "Confetti Countdown" celebration, featuring a live band and three rounds of confetti cannons.
1 year ago
Delaware officials are making efforts to address youth homelessness. But for many experiencing housing insecurity, the efforts fall short.
1 year ago
Listen 4:11The report comes after the settlement of a lawsuit that accused the state of being complicit in the disparities experienced by low-income students and others.
1 year ago
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