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Famed astronomer Carl Sagan once said 'You have to know the past to understand the present,’ but what if some of that past is lost to the passage of time?In their new book "Lost Delaware," former First State journalists Rachel Kipp and Dan Shortridge shine a light on dozens of long-forgotten pieces of Delaware history relegated to memories and lore until now.In this edition of History Matters, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon sits down with Kipp and Shortridge to talk about "Lost Delaware” and the parts of First State history that may not be getting their due.
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Spring officially arrived this week and with it the opportunity for people to get out in the yard to plant a garden.But many are not limiting themselves to that backyard garden; community gardens are growing in the First State, offering benefits you can’t get on your own.This week, contributor Eileen Dallalbrida takes a closer look at community gardens in Delaware.
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If you’re planning a garden this year, it’s important to note that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated its plant hardiness zone map.The map helps gardeners know what to plant and where to garden. Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry sits down this week with Olivia DiFilippo – Horticulture Manager at the Delaware Center for Horticulture – to learn more about how the updated plant hardiness zone map can guide gardening plans in the First State.
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St. Patrick’s Day was last weekend and if you went out to celebrate, you may have noticed more non-alcoholic drink options on the menu.That’s not a coincidence, it’s a growing movement, as more people are cutting back on their alcohol consumption in favor of a zero-proof lifestyle.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon is joined by spirits and hospitality writer Elva Ramirez – author of "Zero Proof: 90 Non-Alcoholic Recipes for Mindful Drinking” – for more on the growth of non-alcoholic drinks.
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Nominations are open for the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame and She’s on Her Way Award.
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Thanks to a major donation, Ursuline Academy’s gym and fitness center will be renovated.
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The meadow will be back and better than ever in April, but will have a charred look in March. That’s because DNREC plans a prescribed burn on the nearly 30 acres of meadowland to prevent it from becoming a forest.
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The decision comes after a year-long hiatus that organizers promised would end with a 2024 return.