Culture, Lifestyle & Sports

The Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware has become more visible in recent years, especially after receiving official state recognition in 2016.But less visible has been the behind-the-scenes battle over leadership of the tribe, a battle that remains unresolved and is now becoming more public.Delaware Public Media’s Paul Kiefer examines how the tribe got to this point.

The arts industry in the U.S. – boards, staff, artists, and even the patrons – is a historically and overwhelmingly white space.In Delaware, equity in the arts is a glaring issue, but progress is quietly being made.In this week’s Arts Playlist, Delaware Division of the Arts director Jessica Ball joins Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon to discuss arts and equity in the First State.

Enlighten Me heads to the University of Delaware this week to highlight work from student journalists.We feature three pieces produced by UD Communications students for a class taught by Nancy Karibjanian, long-time First State journalist, Director of UD’s Center for Political Communication, and one of founders of Delaware Public Media.

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DSU's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event began in 1987, when Dover's City Council still opposed the recognition of the holiday.

Nearly 300 people took to the streets of Wilmington Monday morning and afternoon, first with garbage bags in hand picking up trash, and later as a group for a peace march.

Pickleball is exploding in popularity in Delaware and across the country, as some five million so-called ‘picklers’ turn the game into the fastest-growing sport in America.It’s a simple enough game. Pickleball is essentially a combination of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton, and it’s being hailed as a great equalizer – offering low-cost fun and exercise for all ages.This week, our Kyle McKinnon sat down with Gary Conway – President of the Diamond State Pickleball Club – to learn more about pickleball and its appeal.

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The Mega Millions jackpot is the second largest in Mega Millions history and fourth largest in U.S. history. Delaware is one of 23 states who has never claimed the game's grand prize.

The Wilmington Blue Rocks announced their lease of Frawley Stadium has been extended through 2030.The move ensures Delaware’s Minor League Baseball franchise stays put while other cities lose their minor league affiliates.