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James Spadola wins a lawsuit against Wilmington City Council, allowing him to stay in Council after changing parties from Republican to Democrat.
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Ciara Gustin/Delaware Public MediaArminio referred to McBride using the term “his” while speaking at a forum hosted by the Jewish Federation of Delaware. -
Quinn Kirkpatrick/Delaware Public MediaOne race in Tuesday’s primary was so close the Delaware Department of Elections needed to conduct a recount.
This Week on "The Green"
A new study from the University of Delaware found that shingles vaccination could be linked to lower dementia risk in adults 50 or older.Nearly all adults in that age group were exposed to chickenpox as children. Scientists say the virus can lie dormant in the nervous system for decades before reactivating as shingles, causing a painful rash.The study — led by the Director of UD’s Epidemiology PhD Program Daniel Harris, PhD — found that older adults who received at least one dose of the shingles vaccine had a 24% lower risk of developing dementia over four years.This week, Delaware Public Media's Isreal Hale chatted with Harris to learn more about the study and potential impacts.
NPR National and World Headlines
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The U.N. expanded the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's mandate 20 years ago to include monitoring adherence to a ceasefire in fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah — the militant group created in 1982 to counter a second Israeli invasion. -
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Hernan Diaz and panelists Adam Burke, Shantira Jackson , and Sam Rocha -
Three reporters were blocked from the White House grounds Saturday morning, a day after President Trump said CNN, Politico, and MS NOW would be banned for reporting "FICTION and LIES." -
With her 1974 book, "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek," Annie Dillard became the youngest woman to win the Pulitzer Prize. We take a moment to remember her and her work. -
The Trump administration was frustrated both home and abroad this week.
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The leaders of France, Poland, and other leading European nations are alarmed over what they describe as Russian "hybrid" attacks.
Student Spotlight
- Early Learning Advocacy Day seeks to marshall support for youngest students
- DNREC gives kids a chance to develop fishing skills
- Annual event offers those with special needs a 'Night to Shine'
- Biggs Museum puts a spotlight on DSU's marching band
- Turkey Brawl brings local lacrosse community together
- Stuff the Bus food drive continues efforts to combat food insecurity