Embracing the spirit of its name (The Green in Dover and the New Castle Green), The Green will provide an open-air meeting place for Delawareans to discuss events, consider issues and share ideas. This radio and online magazine will present the highest quality Delaware news and information. Through informed reporting, nuanced storytelling and in-depth interviews, The Green reaches past stereotypes and knee-jerk reactions to encourage a fuller, more robust discovery of Delaware, today.
Seven candidates seek latest vacancy on Delaware Supreme Court
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Another spot on Delaware’s highest court is available after Justice Jack B. Jacobs announced he’ll retire this summer.
But unlike earlier this year when he the post of Supreme Court Chief Justice post was open and the list of candidates was just four with the eventual choice Leo Strine as the clear frontrunner, Delaware Law Weekly reports there are seven applying to take Jacobs seat. And it’s uncertain which way Gov. Jack Markell may go in choosing a nominee.
Delaware Public Media contributor Jeff Mordock of Delaware Law Weekly visited The Green this week to look at the field of candidates and who may be at the top of the list. (More)
Data center’s proposed power plant plan hit by court appeal, environmental report
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Controversial plans to build a power plant on the University of Delaware’s high-tech STAR campus as part of a proposed data center project faced two new obstacles this week when opponents said they would appeal the plant’s zoning approval to the Delaware Superior Court, and a consultant questioned the sponsor’s projections on the project’s environmental impact.
Contributor Jon Hurdle offers details on the legal challenge and the consultants report, as well as the response from the company behind the project, The Data Centers LLC. (More)
Delaware Office of Highway Safety and NASCAR team up to get people to buckle up
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NASACR’s first Dover weekend of 2014 is here, bringing tens of thousands of race fans to the state capital for action on the Monster Mile all weekend long.
And for the state’s Office of Highway Safety, it’s a unique opportunity to get a message our to a large audience. In this case, the message is to buckle up.
To do that OHS signed up to sponsor Saturday’s Nationwide Series race – the Buckle Up 200 presented by Click It or Ticket. They also teamed up with drivers and race teams in each of this weekend’s race – serving as the car's primary sponsor and having that car sport a special “Buckle Up – Arrive Alive” paint scheme.
That paint scheme will be seen in Sunday’s Sprint Cup series race on the #36 car driven by Reed Sorenson, who took time to talk to The Green this week.
History Matters: Wilmington's Little Italy
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With the annual St. Anthony’s Italian Festival just over a week away, this month’s History Matters, produced in conjunction with the Delaware Historical Society, heads to the festival’s home: Wilmington’s Little Italy.
Over the past century, Wilmington’s Italian residents have infused the area between Fourth Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, Union Street, and DuPont Street with their own unique culture, food, and events.
Producer Ben Szmidt talked to President of the Little Italy Neighborhood Association Luigi Vitrone and Trustee of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Anthony Albence to learn about Wilmington’s Little Italy past and present.(More)
Enlighten Me: Delaware's only lavender farm is purple haven for visitors
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This week’s Enlighten Me takes us to a unique venue in Sussex County
Lavender Fields is the only lavender farm in the First State. Last year about 20,000 people visited what one of the farm’s owners calls the adult version of a kids’ lemonade stand.
In addition to growing and selling lavender – the farm features award-winning dahlia gardens, bee hives and a shop which sells anything lavender.
Contributor Michael Short has more on the farm and its vibe in his piece and The Green visited the farm in Milton for a conversation with one of its owners, Marie Mayor. (More)
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