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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

Staff of Penn Medicine’s mobile mammography unit demonstrate how patients receive a mammogram on Oct. 22, 2021 in Philadelphia
Health

Delaware study finds breast cancer hotspots, linking low screenings and aggressive tumors to late-stage diagnoses

Using data from 3,492 patients, a ChristianaCare study found breast cancer hotspots in Wilmington and Middletown.

4 weeks ago

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Delaware State University President Tony Allen
Courts & Law

Delaware State University President Tony Allen charged with drunk driving

Tony Allen, who chaired a college advisory panel for former President Biden, was pulled over near Smyrna on July 21. He faces arraignment next month.

4 weeks ago

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Mike Castle smiles
Politics & Policy

Mike Castle, longtime Delaware congressman and governor, dies

Castle was one of the most successful elected officials in Delaware history, serving two terms as governor and nine terms in the U.S. House.

4 weeks ago

Matt Meyer and legislators signing the Delaware inspector general bill
Politics & Policy

‘Restore faith’: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signs legislation creating an independent Inspector General Office

Delaware got an “F” for government accountability and ethics a decade ago from the Center for Public Integrity.

4 weeks ago

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Medical bill of Mick Stanziale
Community

‘Immediate relief’: Delaware joins forces with nonprofit to erase $50M of residents’ medical debt

Gov. Meyer’s administration is partnering with Undue Medical Debt, which buys overdue accounts at a penny on the dollar, or less.

1 month ago

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Singer Billy Idol performs at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Billy Idol, Art Under the Stars, the Philadelphia Folk Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 14–17: Comedian Jim Gaffigan in Delaware, Jazz on the Ave. in North Philly and Collingswood Arts Fest in South Jersey are among the highlights.

1 month ago

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Offshore turbines operate at the Block Island Wind Farm
Politics & Policy

Controversial Delaware offshore wind project in jeopardy as Trump administration pulls back on clean energy plans

Democratic state lawmakers recently passed a controversial bill to move the Delmarva Peninsula project forward, overriding the denial of a local land use permit.

1 month ago

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A SEPTA train pulling up to a station
Urban Planning

‘Lifeline for thousands’: Delaware officials plead with SEPTA, Pennsylvania lawmakers to preserve rail service to Philadelphia

The current proposal would eliminate the rail line that runs from Newark to Philadelphia, with stops in Stanton, Wilmington and Claymont.

1 month ago

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Newark Democrat Madinah Wilson-Anton
Politics & Policy

‘Political theater’: Delaware lawmakers pass bills to help with massive residential property tax hike after fights and name-calling

The debate was sharpest in the state House, where members accused each other of grandstanding.

1 month ago

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The Beebe Healthcare hospital in Sussex County
Community

Delaware health care systems struggling to keep pace with a rapidly growing older population

With seniors expected to make up a third of Delaware’s population by 2040, hospitals and clinics are expanding but still struggle with provider shortages and care delays.

1 month ago

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Guadalupe Castañeda y Johnny Pérez-González
Community

Evento en Wilmington ayuda a familias latinas a replantear su nutrición, preservar tradiciones y abordar enfermedades crónicas

Una charla comunitaria en Wilmington enseñó a las familias latinas cómo preservar las tradiciones mientras toman decisiones alimentarias más saludables e informadas.

1 month ago

Un evento
Community

De Puerto Rico al condado de Sussex: cómo El Club Cultural móvil inspira a los jóvenes de Delaware a celebrar su herencia

Los niños del sur de Delaware están aprendiendo sobre el orgullo cultural, el espíritu emprendedor, la comida y la belleza de sus raíces latinas.

1 month ago

Children cooling off in a public fountain in LOVE Park
Weather

Feel sticky this summer? That’s because it’s been record muggy in the Eastern U.S.

In June and July, Philadelphia had 29 days where the highest dew point simmered to at least 75 degrees. Meteorologists say that's more than uncomfortable.

1 month ago

Madinah Wilson-Anton speaks behind a podium
Politics & Policy

Delaware progressives, Democratic leaders square off over plans to address high tax bills in upcoming session

House lawmakers have introduced their legislation for the special session. State senators plan to reveal their proposals Monday.

1 month ago

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Front of Rocket Income Tax
Courts & Law

‘Brazen lie after brazen lie’: Unraveling $9M pandemic relief scam masterminded by Delaware tax adviser

The 43-year-old man leased a flashy McLaren sports car while preparing bogus documents for 62 shell companies. He reaped $1.3 million himself.

1 month ago

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