Delaware Public Media
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

Results of PFAS exposure study show New Castle residents' blood levels above national average

New Castle area residents exposed to a toxic group of chemicals are learning how much remains in their bodies.

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Delaware Public Media

Joint Finance Committee eliminates two percent pay increase

Christina School District

Shelton named new Christina School District superindendent

Delaware Public Media

Technical error delays unemployment benefits for some self-employed

A recent technical error is delaying unemployment checks for many Delawareans still waiting for relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Delaware sees 11 new COVID-19 deaths, new case numbers low again

Delaware Public Media

Economic hit anticipated from losing a NASCAR weekend

Dover police announce arrest, more details on Dover Mall looting

By • Jun 2, 2020
Tony Gorman / Delaware Public Media

Dover Police is offering more information on Sunday night’s looting at the Dover Mall. 

Police announced one arrest in connection to the looting, which they say started around 7:30 p.m. Sunday night when a large crowd reach the mall.

Gov. Carney declined to send Delaware National Guard to Washington, D.C.

By • Jun 2, 2020
Capt. Brendan Mackie

The Federal Government apparently requested the Delaware National Guard to assist with response to protests in Washington, D.C., Monday. Gov. John Carney declined, say his spokesperson, Jonathan Starkey.

First State sees 5 new deaths, 80 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

By • Jun 2, 2020
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Delaware’s COVID-19 saw small upticks in deaths and new cases Tuesday.

 

State health officials reported 5 new deaths, bringing the state’s death toll since the pandemic began to 373.

Public health officials concerned over potential virus spread at protests

By • Jun 2, 2020
Sophia Schmidt / Delaware Public Media

Public health officials are concerned this past weekend’s protests against police brutality and racial injustice could lead to increased spread of the virus locally. Meanwhile, some see the virus’ disparate impacts as one factor that led to the protests.


Delaware elected officials plan to listen, make change on police use of force

By • Jun 1, 2020
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

Elected officials in Delaware say they are listening to the pain and anger over racial injustice expressed through this past weekend’s protests. Some hope to change oversight on use of force by police. 


'Liberal' Dover curfew to remain in place as businesses reopen

By • Jun 1, 2020
Delaware Public Media

City officials and community leaders are condemning civil unrest in Dover that followed protests surrounding the death of George Floyd—an unarmed black man who died while in police custody in Minneapolis. 

Biden meets community leaders in Wilmington following weekend protests

By • Jun 1, 2020
from Biden campaign pool video

Former Vice President Joe Biden met with about a dozen community leaders in Wilmington Monday.

The meeting at Bethel AME Church came in the wake of protests in Wilmington and around the nation sparked by the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis.

Dover businesses clean up following Sunday protests

By • Jun 1, 2020
Tony Gorman / Delaware Public Media

Some Dover businesses are picking up the pieces after demonstrations took a turn for the worse Sunday night.  Several businesses were vandalized as protesters marched from downtown up Route 13 to the Dover Mall area.

COVID-19 cases rise by more than a hundred as state enters Phase 1 of reopening

By • Jun 1, 2020
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Delaware’s known cases of COVID-19 grew by more than a hundred Monday as the state enters Phase 1 of its formal reopening plan. 

Delaware Electric Cooperative members to see 4% rate decrease

By • Jun 1, 2020

Delaware Electric Cooperative (DEC) customers are about to get a break on their bills.

 


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