Gov. Matt Meyer makes his first appointment to the Delaware Supreme Court
Gov. Matt Meyer nominates a replacement for retiring Delaware Supreme Court Justice Karen Valihura.
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New bill adds excellence in arts recognition option for high school diplomas
A seal for arts recognition is now available for high school diplomas in the First State.
Wilmington Councilmembers want to keep Christina Park open to unhoused residents
City Councilmember Shané Darby offered a resolution to create a transition plan for Christina Park’s unhoused residents.
A new indoor sports facility sparks enthusiasm among Seaford council members
NXT Level Sports plans to build a 15,000 square foot building in the city, which will include an indoor soccer field and pickleball courts.
Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote
After a marathon 18-hour vote, the Senate has funded immigration enforcement. The GOP bill funds ICE and the Border Patrol for three years.
How Senate Republicans in their final months in office could affect Trump's agenda?
NPR's Michel Martin asks former Republican National Committee communications director Doug Heye how votes by outgoing Senate Republicans are likely to affect President Trump's agenda.
New World screwworm found in calf in Texas
A case of New World screwworm has been found in a calf in Texas. The flesh-eating fly, which was eradicated from the U.S. in the 1960s, poses a major threat to the cattle industry.
Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill
The Senate passed legislation early Friday morning to fund President Trump's immigration enforcement agencies through the end of his term.
The World Cup vs. bugs, germs and heat: Here's the game plan
Despite a diminished federal presence, public health departments are preparing for common ailments that could afflict fans who gather for the event — and are keeping an eye on the Ebola outbreak, too.
Senate passes immigration bill. And, Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign
The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill after an overnight vote. And, former first lady Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign with NPR's Newsmakers.
Delaware's new automated system clears thousands of backlogged Clean Slate cases
Gov. Meyer said the state has improved coordination between record keeping departments and moved to an automated processing system. And this week, the state announced that it's cleared more than 64 thousand...
Wilmington Learning Collaborative preps budget after receiving an additional $3 million in state funding
Some WLC members interpreted the Department of Education's initial 80% funding cut as an effort to phase the group out.
Delaware is under a drought watch
Gov. Matt Meyer declared a statewide drought watch Wednesday because precipitation levels have seen a steep and steady decline for the second time in three years particularly in Kent and Sussex Counties.
Kent County considers data center regulations
Kent County Levy Court is considering new rules to facilitate -and regulate- data centers in central Delaware.
Hegseth urges Asian leaders to boost military spending against China
The U.S. defense secretary said there is "rightful alarm" of China's military build up. But he also struck a more moderate tone on U.S.-China relations – and notably sidestepped bringing up Taiwan.
Early Learning Advocacy Day seeks to marshall support for youngest students
Delaware Public Media works with aspiring high school journalists through our youth media program Generation Voice.This school year, we are featuring work produced by Polytech High School student Christian P...
Former ambassador Ivo Daalder on his critique of the U.S.' approach to military conflict
NPR's Scott Simon asks Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, about his recent criticism of America's approach to military conflict.
Saturday Sports: NBA Playoffs; men's French Open champion; remembering an NHL great
NPR'S Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss a big game 7 in the NBA playoffs and a very hot French Open.
Meet digital natives who collect vintage paper items at Allentown Paper Show
We have less need for paper than past generations, but paper ephemera is still very collectible. We meet some digital natives who collect old postcards and comics at a paper show in Pennsylvania.
Week in Politics: Bondi testifies in Epstein case; DOJ's inquiry into E. Jean Carroll
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified in the Epstein investigation this week, while the current DOJ opened an inquiry into E. Jean Carroll's successful civil cases against President Trump.
Arts Playlist: Delaware Music History Archive
Delaware sometimes seems to live in the cultural shadow cast by our neighbors - places like Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC. And, sometimes the state gets a certain reputation - small, boring, the...
Opinion: Pope Leo reminds us of the value of our shared humanity
Pope Leo's first encyclical voices his concerns about technology and AI. The pope cautions about the illusions AI bots can create, and how important actual human relationships are.
Former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki remembered for his work on the HOPE Commission
This week, Delawareans in the city of Wilmington and throughout the state bid farewell to former Wilmington mayor Mike Purzycki. Purzycki died last week at the age of 80 and in the days following his death a...
What if hurricane damage could be predicted before they make landfall?
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1st.NOAA’s National Hurricane Center predicts a below normal season with 8-14 named storms, of which 3-6 are hurricanes, including 1-3 major hur...