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During the shutdown, furloughed federal workers in Delaware have help with some payments

Joe Irizarry

Furloughed federal employees are reminded they have legal options in Delaware during the federal government shutdown.

Quinn Kirkpatrick

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Politics & Government

Bill to delay New Castle County property tax bills to Dec. 31 passes in Senates, moves on to House

Abigail Lee

The Seaford Inn is slowly deteriorating over time since it closed in 2020.

City of Seaford

Politics & Government

As the walls begin to crumble, the Seaford Inn will be torn down by the city

Martin Matheny

American Lung Association

Delaware fares well in the latest “State of Lung Cancer” report with some room for improvement

Joe Irizarry

The American Lung Association releases its 2025 “State of Lung Cancer” report.
Kelli Steele

Acelero Learning to take over lease in Milford for $1 per month

Isreal Hale

Children and Families First was given the one dollar per year lease on the building 518 N Church Street in 2020. They used it to house their Head Start program, offering early learning opportunities locally.

This Week on "The Green"

Retired Brigadier General Karen Berry at her Senate confirmation hearing on Monday in Legislative Hall in Dover, Del.

Sarah Petrowich

Delaware Public Media

Politics & Government

Retired Brigadier General Karen Berry starts building Delaware's Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Tom Byrne

Veterans Day is this Tuesday and this year, Delaware can point to an increased commitment to the 72,000 vets living in the First State.Earlier this year, state lawmakers passed and Gov. Matt Meyer signed legislation creating Delaware’s first state-level Department of Veterans Affairs with a cabinet-level secretary.Meyer then selected Retired Brigadier General Karen Berry as the first Veterans Affairs Secretary. She stepped into the role October 1.Brigadier General Berry retired from the Delaware National Guard in 2023 following more than three decades of service. She was the first female in the Delaware National Guard to hold a Brigade Command position and earn the rank of Brigadier General.This week, Retired Brigadier General Karen Berry to discuss the new Department of Veterans Affairs and how she plans to build it.

Delaware Public School

Education

Survey shows improving teacher satisfaction in Delaware, despite lingering concerns about working conditions

Tom Byrne

Delaware Art Museum

Arts

Arts Playlist: Delaware Art Museum's 'Imprinted: Illustrating Race'

Martin Matheny

NPR National and World Headlines

NPR Headlines

Full SNAP benefits start to go out even as the Trump administration appeals

Jennifer Ludden

A federal judge ordered the government to fully fund food aid by Friday. The Trump administration's appeal was denied, so it's asking appealed, saying it's up to Congress to fund SNAP.
Recruiting companies are starting to hold job interviews using AI

Wailin Wong

Companies have begun using AI to interview potential employees, and a new study shows a number of job candidates may prefer being interviewed by AI.
New licensing deal highlights the growing trend of media giants embracing AI

Chloe Veltman

The AI entertainment landscape is starting to shift, with deals springing up between formerly adversarial AI companies and entertainment corporations, especially in the music space.
NPR Headlines

James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA, has died at age 97

Nell Greenfieldboyce

James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist remarks that made him an outcast.
What to know about the FAA's air traffic reductions

Joel Rose

Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.
Flight cancellations begin at certain airports

Jeremy Siegel

There were long lines at Logan Airport this morning as passengers queued up for help. The airlines have begun canceling flights to comply with a federal order related to the government shutdown.

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