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The possibility of a commuter rail station in Newport is under consideration once again, and public information sessions are underway.
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Treinta Y TresTreinta Y Tres Delaware Rueda was one of 56 organizations in the nation to receive a $50 thousand grant. -
Bente Bouthier/Delaware Public MediaMembers of Delaware’s House Democratic Caucus, Black Legislative Caucus, and Senate Majority all issued statements seeking a thorough investigation of the officer-involved shooting of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner on June 24.
This Week on "The Green"
Stephanie Hansen
One of the most notable bills to pass in the General Assembly this year was Senate Bill 9 — the Wetlands Stewardship Act. Once signed by Gov. Matt Meyer, this law will protect half of Delaware’s freshwater wetlands that were previously shielded from development by the federal governmentThis week, Delaware Public Media contributor Jon Hurdle took a closer look at the bill, how it got to the finish line and its expected impact. He joined Tom Byrne this week to discuss his reporting.
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NPR National and World Headlines
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Paramount's owners were hoping they'd be firmly in control of rival Warner Bros. Discovery by the end of this week. Monday's temporary restraining order puts that plan on hold. -
They call themselves the "cockroaches" and they're on the march — demanding action against corruption, amid a shortage of opportunities for young people in India. -
The visit by North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui comes without an obvious occasion, such as a multilateral diplomatic event or state anniversary, and has raised speculation that she may be coordinating a possible visit to Russia by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. -
Three U.S. service members have been killed since Friday amid rising tension between the U.S. and Iran. And, Hunter Biden talks to NPR's Newsmakers about addiction and public scrutiny. -
A collapsed peace effort gives way to an escalating cycle of U.S. and Iranian retaliation. The U.S. military has confirmed that three service members have been killed since Friday.
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to former President Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan about escalating attacks between the U.S. and Iran and the deaths of U.S. service members.
Student Spotlight
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- DNREC gives kids a chance to develop fishing skills
- Annual event offers those with special needs a 'Night to Shine'
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- Turkey Brawl brings local lacrosse community together
- Stuff the Bus food drive continues efforts to combat food insecurity