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'A needle in a haystack': archeologists find 11 graves at Frankford site

Officials believe a historic African American cemetery has been discovered in Sussex County.

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Delaware joins state AGs suing Trump over border emergency declaration

Delaware Division of the Arts

Three Delaware organizations to receive $54K in federal arts grants

AG's new guidance looks to shorter sentences, alternatives to prison

By • Feb 18, 2019
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

The state’s new Attorney General has announced her first criminal justice reform initiative.

 


Southern Delaware Tourism looking for 2019 Photo Contest entries

By • Feb 18, 2019
Southern Delaware Tourism

Southern Delaware Tourism’s 2019 Photo Contest is underway.

 

 


Delaware River Basin gets 6 million in FY 19 for conservation projects

By • Feb 18, 2019
destateparks.com

The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed is cheering an increase in federal funding for this fiscal year.


No guilty verdicts in second Vaughn prison trial

By • Feb 18, 2019
James Morrison, Delaware Public Media

A verdict in the second trial of inmates allegedly involved in the Vaughn prison riot is in.

 

A jury made up of 11 women and one man did not deliver a single guilty verdict Monday.

Sportsmen Caucus works to save deer meat program for the hungry

By • Feb 17, 2019
Delaware Public Media

State lawmakers in the Sportsmen Caucus are trying to save a program that feeds low-income families.


Forest Service seeks Arbor Day Poster Contest entries

By • Feb 16, 2019
Delaware Forest Service

Arbor Day 2019 is fast approaching, and with it the Delaware Forest Service’s annual Arbor Day Poster Contest.

 


Punkin Chunkin looking for land to launch comeback

By • Feb 16, 2019
James Dawson / Delaware Public Media

The organizers of Punkin Chunkin are preparing to return from a two-year hiatus. And they would like to keep the event in Delaware.

 

 


Wilmington City Council recommends candidate advance in vacancy process

By • Feb 15, 2019
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

A Council committee of the whole interviewed seven candidates for the seat Friday. They recommended Linda Gray advance to a full vote by Council.

State keeps Delaware Autism Program at Christina School District

By • Feb 15, 2019
Delaware Public Media

The Christina School District is keeping administration of statewide services for children with autism.


WSFS clears hurdle on the way to acquiring Beneficial Bank

By • Feb 15, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Wilmington-based WSFS Bank is one step closer to acquiring Philadelphia’s Beneficial Bank.

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