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Brandywine Zoo closed for construction

The Brandywine Zoo is closed through the end of February for construction. The work marks the start of the Wilmington zoo’s $13 million master plan.

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Bayhealth Sussex Campus to expand capacity for aging population

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Arts Playlist: Smyrna author featured in Golden Globe gift bags

This week on "The Green"

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New collaboration seeks to bring fresh approach to assisting Sussex’s Hispanic community

Delaware’s Hispanic population continues to grow – especially in Sussex County But addressing the needs of this population and challenges it faces has proven difficult. Contributor Larry Nagengast reports that could be changing.

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Arsht-Cannon: Funding Latino causes

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Enlighten Me: UD student runs for mayor of Newark

First Fridays in Downtown Dover are back for 2019

By • Jan 18, 2019
Downtown Dover Partnership

In an attempt to spotlight what Downtown Dover has to offer, First Fridays are back for 2019.

Families of Delaware women lawmakers who ratified the federal ERA Amendment share memories

By • Jan 18, 2019
House Democratic Caucus

Delaware is the 25th state to add an state Equal Rights Amendment to its Constitution.


Rain and snow mix followed by winds and low temps this weekend

By • Jan 18, 2019
Delaware Public Media

A storm is expected to bring a mix of snow and rain this weekend before hitting the first state with a blast of cold.


Newark mayor will not seek re-election in April

By • Jan 18, 2019
Courtesy of Polly for Newark

Newark Mayor Polly Sierer emailed City Council members Friday morning that she had decided not to seek a third term as mayor.

 


Delaware unemployment falls for a third straight month

By • Jan 18, 2019

Unemployment in the First State dipped again in December.

The State Department of Labor says Delaware’s jobless rate slipped another tenth of a point last month, falling from 3.8 to 3.7%.

Third annual Women’s March planned for Newark

By • Jan 17, 2019
Courtesy of Delaware Women March - photographer unknown

Delawareans will march to celebrate women’s empowerment in Newark on Saturday.

 


Gov. Carney calls State of the State "strong, and getting stronger"

By • Jan 17, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Gov. John Carney gave his 2019 State of the State speech to lawmakers Thursday.


Lawmakers find both common ground and battlegrounds in Gov. Carney's State of the State

By • Jan 17, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle found things to like in Gov. Carney’s State of the State address, but some issues raised by the governor created potential legislative battlegrounds.

Furloughed federal workers file unemployment through the state.

By • Jan 17, 2019
Delaware Public Media

During a shutdown of the federal government, furloughed federal employees who qualify for Unemployment Compensation receive their benefits through state agencies.


Hagley Museum to host Invention Convention this weekend

By • Jan 16, 2019
Photo credit: Ashley Schroeder

Hagley Museum is taking a deeper dive into all things space this weekend, including why some astronauts say space smells like car exhaust.


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