It’s been over two years since the First State legalized recreational marijuana, and Delaware has yet to open any dispensaries.Rob Coupe, the first leader of the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner, stepped down in January, and the governor did not tap a replacement until last month.That new commissioner - cannabis attorney Josh Sanderlin - says despite Delaware’s challenges, he is confident in seeing a successful rollout.Delaware Public Media’s Sarah Petrowich spoke with Sanderlin about the trials and tribulations marijuana business owners have faced - and what consumers can expect moving forward.

Delaware’s fire companies operate as individual entities with limited oversight outside of criminal cases. Some in the service say that’s working well, and others want to see a standardized code of regulations and a certification process put in place statewide.Delaware Public Media’s Abigail Lee looks into new efforts to add stronger oversight for fire companies in the First State.

First State Ballet Theatre recently announced the line-up for its 2025-2026 season, including something scary for Halloween, a mixture of traditional favorites and innovative new choreography, and a classic Romantic masterpiece.In this edition of Arts Playlist , Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny spoke to the ballet's marketing director Claire McGregor about the upcoming season, as well as a trio of summer performances around the state.

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The latest iteration of a bill to allow wine shipments direct to consumers enters the General Assembly and clears its first legislative hurdle.

The city charter requires council members receive their salaries. Several council members say they would rather those funds go toward the community.

Hillel at the University of Delaware is in the home stretch of a major fundraising campaign to build a new center for Jewish students and the community.

This year marks the 160th anniversary of the nation’s oldest African-American holiday. Saturday’s event in Dover will feature food trucks, entertainment, and more.

Kenya Sloan comes to DSU from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT.

A last ditch effort to adjust personal income tax brackets dies in committee just days before lawmakers wrap up in Dover for the year.