Delaware Public Media
Delaware Public Media

Progress report shows mixed results for Delaware's teacher prep programs

A recent progress report shows some of Delaware’s teacher preparation programs improved from two years ago while others did not.

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Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

Progress on Wilmington City Council vacancy stalls

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Last day for Delawareans to sign up for ACA plans nears

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Nonprofit challenge to state CAFO permitting clears another hurdle

An environmental advocacy group’s attempt to make DNREC change how it regulates animal feeding operations is moving forward.

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State mourns death of former Delaware Supreme Court Justice

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NCCo libraries offer "Food for Fines" amnesty through this weekend

Four Delaware farm families honored for 100 years of farm ownership

By • Dec 12, 2018

Delaware’s Department of Agriculture is honoring four First State families for their commitment to farming the same land for 100 years or more.


Pennsylvania mushroom farmer to head Delaware Farm Bureau

By • Dec 12, 2018
Delaware Farm Bureau

The Delaware Farm Bureau is tapping Pennsylvania mushroom farmer Joseph Poppiti to head the organization.


Environmental advocate responds to proposed slag grinding facility

By • Dec 12, 2018
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

An clean air advocate has some concerns about the slag grinding facility proposed for near the Port of Wilmington.

 


Farm Bill passes Congress with expanded safety net programs for Delaware farmers

By • Dec 12, 2018
Delaware Public Media

The 2018 Farm Bill is heading to the president for his signature after both chambers of Congress passed a compromise version this week.


Delaware State Police warn of Verizon phone scam

By • Dec 11, 2018
Delaware Public Media

Delaware State Police are warning First State residents about a scam involving phone calls from someone claiming to work for Verizon.

 


UD renames School of Public Policy and Admin. for Joe Biden

By • Dec 11, 2018
University of Delaware

The University of Delaware’s School of Public Policy and Administration now bares a very familiar name.

UD has renamed the school for one of its most prominent alumni, former Vice President Joe Biden.

State lawmaker to seek more state influence over poor performing schools

By • Dec 11, 2018
Delaware Public Media

Raising students’ academic performance in public schools is likely to be an issue state lawmakers take up again next year.


Christiana Care to raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour

By • Dec 11, 2018
Delaware Public Media

Christiana Care Health System is planning to start paying a $15 minimum wage.


Brandywine Valley SPCA Mega Adoption event breaks records

By • Dec 11, 2018
Courtesy of the Brandywine Valley SPCA

Nearly 1200 dogs and cats found homes through the Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Mega Adoption event this weekend in Harrington.

 


Residents seek community benefits agreement with slag grinding company

By • Dec 10, 2018
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

Some residents near a proposed slag grinding facility have taken a hard line against it. Others are hoping to work with the company planning to build it.

 


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