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Delaware

outside the Plummer Community Corrections Center
Community

‘A beacon for Wilmington’: Former prisoners, politicians urge state to reconsider plan to shutter Plummer work-release center

Community advocates say the facility is critical in the transition from incarceration to freedom for Wilmington residents and their families.

2 months ago

Listen 2:07
A sign with SNAP EBT information is posted on a store window
Politics & Policy

Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP from Democrat-led states if they don’t provide data

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the action is in the works because those states are refusing to provide information the department requested on recipients.

2 months ago

The University of Delaware campus in Newark.
Courts & Law

‘Kill all’: University of Delaware student arrested with machine gun, manifesto and plans to attack the school’s campus

The 25-year-old was found with handwritten notes targeting a member of the University of Delaware Police Department and a drawing of a school building.

2 months ago

a woman in a crowd holds a sign reading SAVE MEDICAID
Health

‘Stretched thin’: Medicaid cuts threaten Delawareans’ access to health care in rural areas

Delaware has a plan to transform health care in the state’s rural areas, but is dealing with billions in federal funding cuts.

2 months ago

Listen 1:00
Matt Kinservik, profesor de inglés de la Universidad de Delaware
Education

Un profesor de Delaware transforma la clase de escritura al enseñar a los estudiantes a usar IA mientras la tecnología transforma la fuerza laboral.

En la Universidad de Delaware, un profesor de escritura enseña a los estudiantes a utilizar la IA de manera responsable, explorando sus capacidades.

2 months ago

outside West End Neighborhood House in Wilmington
Community

With 470 children in Delaware’s foster care system, teens wait the longest for homes and many age out without stability

Older kids face the steepest challenges in Delaware’s foster care system to find housing, jobs and transportation as they age out.

2 months ago

Listen 3:41
Matt Kinservik teaching students
Education

Delaware professor transforms writing class by teaching students to use AI as the technology reshapes the workforce

At the University of Delaware, a writing professor teaches students to use AI responsibly, exploring its capabilities and fact-checking tools.

2 months ago

Listen 1:45
PECO electric meters
Money

How can I prevent a utility shutoff during the winter months?

As more Americans struggle to pay their utility bills, here’s how Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are protecting ratepayers during the winter months.

2 months ago

Listen 1:12
Red knot birds walk on the beach
Politics & Policy

Which Philadelphia-area species could be impacted by the proposed weakening of the Endangered Species Act?

Proposed changes include allowing the government to consider the economic impact before deciding whether a species should be considered endangered.

2 months ago

Listen 1:17
Matt Meyer and legislators signing the Delaware inspector general bill
Politics & Policy

Delaware seeks applicants for the new statewide Office of Inspector General

The application period runs through Dec. 15. Ideal candidates would have investigative experience.

2 months ago

Listen 0:50
wetlands
Politics & Policy

Delaware’s wetlands at risk as Trump administration seeks to remove protections

Delaware is the only state in the mid-Atlantic that does not have a nontidal wetland protection program that exceeds federal baseline standards.

2 months ago

A happy turkey makes a balloon appearance at the 103rd Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Thanksgiving Day Parade, Eagles game, holiday shows and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 27-30: A holiday book fair in Del., Thanksgiving in Philly and the Home for the Holidays concert in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 months ago

Listen 5:15
Jenaya Vann at her computer
Education

‘Making their dreams come true’: Tuition waiver program helps dozens of former Delaware foster kids attend college

Young adults who have been in the state’s custody can attend three in-state colleges with no worries about the formidable cost of higher education.

2 months ago

Listen 2:05
Casas en New Castle, Delaware
Politics & Policy

La Corte Suprema de Delaware allana el camino para que los propietarios de viviendas del condado de New Castle paguen impuestos más bajos

Los propietarios de Delaware perdieron su apuesta de obtener una ley que otorgase alivio en el impuesto de propiedad a los propietarios de viviendas.

2 months ago

Julianne Murray smiles
Courts & Law

Sen. Coons calls appointment of Delaware’s acting U.S. attorney ‘probably illegal’

Julianne Murray was state GOP chair when the Trump administration installed her without a presidential nomination that requires Senate approval.

2 months ago

Listen 1:49
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