Delaware
Delaware Nature Society receives federal dollars for Wilmington pollinator gardens
As the impacts from climate change loom, the Delaware Nature Society hopes community gardens can mitigate heat and stormwater.
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New bike trail in New Castle County funded with federal infrastructure dollars
The ADA-accessible path will connect Newport, Wilmington, and New Castle.
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Four years ago, the city honored David Mosley. Now it’s accusing him of “fraud” and “grave misrepresentation” in using pandemic relief money.
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Upgraded SAFE DE app designed to help Delaware students’ health and wellness
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency’s School Safety and Wellness Suite offers anonymous reporting, crisis messaging, and mental health education.
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New Castle County cuts vacant properties in half through new initiative
The northern Delaware county cut vacant properties 53% since 2017 through the Vacant Spaces to Livable Places initiative.
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Delaware Arts Alliance captures data to fuel creative growth and policy through statewide initiative
Delaware arts leaders introduced a groundbreaking creative growth plan to address challenges faced by artists across the state.
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Listen 1:15Wave of prohibition against recreational weed stores rolls across Delaware beach towns
The beach towns of Rehoboth, Bethany, and Dewey won’t allow marijuana establishments — and South Bethany, Lewes, and Ocean View could be next.
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Listen 1:59Singer-Songwriter Amos Lee, Rick Steves on Travel, Sharks at the Shore
This episode holds the best of the summer. Rick Steves joins us to talk about how to travel, a biologist tells us why we need to love sharks and Amos Lee plays live music.
Air Date: August 23, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:02New study to determine causes of flooding along Brandywine Creek
The remnants of Hurricane Ida caused the most intense flooding along the Brandywine Creek in 200 years.
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Through the Return to Learn initiative, the district will enhance support for students facing challenges and high-risk situations.
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Dismantling of Wilmington’s NorthPak gang continues with two more members convicted of murder
Two years ago, prosecutors announced charges against 15 alleged members. To date, 13 have been convicted of gang-related crimes.
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17-year-old killed after shooting erupts at unsanctioned car meet in Delaware
After the shooting, the crowd dispersed, and the unknown suspects fled the scene.
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Building bridges to security: Delaware’s HOSS program fights housing instability
The Housing Outreach and Stability Services program addresses housing instability by partnering with local organizations, offering case management and community outreach.
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Listen 1:35While Kathy McGuiness appeals her official misconduct and conflict of interest convictions, she’s suing over false statements made against her.
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‘The process is rolling’: Delaware takes 3rd look at procuring offshore wind power
A 2008 contract that would have made Delaware a pioneer in offshore wind evaporated. A 2018 study cited high costs, but a new law has the state pursuing the notion again.
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