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Sussex pharamacist on new national opioid crisis data

A newly released database from the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) maps the spread of prescription opioids across the country in recent years. A Sussex County pharmacist is offering his take on the data.

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Sens. Carper and Coons voice concerns over border humanitarian crisis

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New Castle County seeks to join settlement class on national opioid litigation

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DRPI landfill opposition continues after bill dies, comment period closes

Legislation that would have prevented a Minquadale-area landfill from expanding failed to pass the General Assembly last month, but some are still speaking out against the proposed expansion.

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Delaware Latino communities benefit from Arsht-Cannon Fund grants

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DNREC’s Coastal Zone regulations appear to please no one

Peninsula Regional Health System to aquire Nanticoke hospital

By • Jul 19, 2019
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Sussex County’s Nanticoke Health Services has agreed to affiliate itself with the Salisbury-based Peninsula Regional Health System.

 

The two nonprofit health systems signed a definitive agreement for Peninsula to assume ownership of Nanticoke early next year.

 

First State begins looking at sugary drink tax

By • Jul 19, 2019
Delaware Public Media

The State of Delaware is considering whether levying a soda tax is a good idea.


DeMatteis takes over Dept. of Correction

By • Jul 19, 2019
Sarah Mueller / Delaware Public Media

Claire DeMatteis was sworn in as Delaware Department of Correction Commissioner this week. She’s been working with DOC staff for the past two years, most recently coordinating reentry initiatives across six state agencies.

Before that, DeMatteis served as a Special Assistant at DOC, helping implement recommendations made by an independent review of the 2017 deadly prison uprising at Vaughn Correctional Center.

Delaware Public Media’s Sarah Mueller sat down with DeMatties this week to talk about her priorities and issues facing the department.


New book offers guide to 'Big Trees of Delaware'

By • Jul 19, 2019
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Delaware’s Forest Service (DFS) has published the newest edition of its popular “Big Trees of Delaware.”

 

 


Arts Playlist: Newark teen's award-winning writing explores family, identity

By • Jul 19, 2019
Courtesy of Sophia Zhao

A budding local writer has earned national recognition— and money for college— for prose and poetry exploring her Chinese-American identity. 

 


Enlighten Me: Back-to-school shopping trends

By • Jul 19, 2019
Delaware Public Media

This year, back-to-school shoppers are expected to spend more than ever before—and they will part with their dollars in multiple ways in a variety of retail spaces.


Retailers try to get a foot in the door with shoppers looking for shoes

By • Jul 19, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Shopping for shoes is a longtime back-to-school tradition. This year, there’s a shift in the market since Payless ShoeSource filed for bankruptcy after 63 years in business and started shuttering 2,500 stores.

Odyssey Charter School placed on probation

By • Jul 18, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Odyssey Charter School is now on probation and must comply with multiple conditions to keep its charter.


Delaware State Fair launches its centennial event

By • Jul 18, 2019
Delaware State Fair

The 100th annual Delaware State Fair kicked off Thursday. For its centennial year the fair has a few new attractions.


Use of school safety app expanding in First State

By • Jul 18, 2019
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Delaware’s Department of Safety and Homeland Security has contracted  a Massachusetts company - Rave Mobile Safety - to bring its safety app to First State schools.

 


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