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State senators set to vote on new version of bill giving Del Tech bonding authority

State senators are expected to consider a new version of legislation helping Delaware Tech address deferred maintenance needs Tuesday.

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Minor flooding, above-average temperature and rain predicted for Delaware this spring

Dept. of Correction adds new security cameras at Vaughn

Sarah Mueller

Lack of dental coverage for low-income adults in Delaware can have serious costs

Thanks to Delaware’s 2014 Medicaid expansion, tens of thousands of low-income adults in Delaware were able to access preventive medical services. But one piece was missing: dental coverage.

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Cape May-Lewes Ferry joins Green WATERS Program

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Shad project among grantees from new Delaware River conservation fund

Delaware's medical society renews opposition to legal weed in joint statement

By • Mar 24, 2019
Delaware Public Media

The Medical Society of Delaware is doubling down on its stance against recreational marijuana.

Junior Achievement receives grant from Delmarva Power

By • Mar 23, 2019
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Junior Achievement of Delaware recently got a helping hand from Delmarva Power.


Controlled burn in Middletown aims to create pollinator meadow

By • Mar 22, 2019
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State officials burned a field in Middletown this week to create habitat for pollinators.

 


Vote giving Del Tech bonding authority postponed amid state liability concerns

By • Mar 22, 2019

An attempt by some lawmakers to give Delaware Tech bonding authority hit another roadblock this week.


Another big Powerball payday possible this weekend

By • Mar 22, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Lottery players get another shot at a mega-jackpot this weekend.

The top prize for Saturday night’s Powerball drawing is over $600 million.

First State unemployment falls further in February

By • Mar 22, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Unemployment in Delaware is now at its lowest level since before the Great Recession.

Reorganization of Wilmington schools progressing, but possible pitfalls remain

By • Mar 22, 2019
Delaware Public Media

The Christina School District continues make progress toward implementing a Memorandum of Understanding with the state to reorganize its Wilmington schools.  But the path to the finish line is not without obstacles.

Contributor Larry Nagengast looks at issues still on the horizon in this latest effort to improve schools in the state’s largest city.


Lack of dental coverage for low-income adults in Delaware can have serious costs

By • Mar 22, 2019
Sarah Mueller

Thanks to Delaware’s 2014 Medicaid expansion, tens of thousands of low-income adults in Delaware were able to access preventive medical services. But one piece was missing: dental coverage.

A Matter of Facts: Dr. Susan Schneider and Artificial Intelligence

By • Mar 22, 2019

Artificial intelligence is a term we’re all pretty familiar with, but how much do we really know about it beyond the way its portrayed in pop culture and science fiction.

What is the state of A.I. right now and where is it headed? And does A.I mean to you and me – both now and in the future?

These questions have both practical and philosophical implications – and the latest "A Matter of Facts" podcast from Delaware Humanities tries to sort through some them with Dr. Susan Schneider. 


Deadline approaches for annual DART Poster Contest

By • Mar 22, 2019

The deadline is fast approaching for the 19th Annual DART Poster Contest.


 

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