Mark Fowser

Races to Watch: Two Wilmington Democrats seek 1st State House District seat

Mark Fowser

Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch,” with races in the upcoming September primary as part of the station’s 2022 election coverage.In the 1st State House District, two Wilmington Democrats with similar resumes face off for the party’s nomination in the September 13th primary.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Mark Fowser breaks down the race and what you need to know about both candidates.

District 6 primary candidates Becca Cotto and Debra Heffernan

Politics & Government

Races to Watch: 12-Year incumbent challenged in 6th House District Democratic Primary

Mark Fowser

As part of our 2022 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch,” starting with races in the upcoming September primary.This week, we head to New Castle County – specifically in one North Wilmington House district where Democrats have a choice this year: go with an incumbent or make a change to carry the party forward to the November General Election.Delaware Public Media’s Mark Fowser breaks down the House District 6 primary race.

Museum returns with a new look and a new name

Mark Fowser

Delaware...dinosaurs... and a deep-sea dive.A wide range of experiences await visitors to the newly-reopened and newly-named Delaware Museum of Nature and Science.Delaware Public Media contributor Mark Fowser takes us on a visit.

A group from Norwich, CT made their way along the presumed route of escaped slave James L. Smith near the Maryland - Delaware border.

Culture, Lifestyle & Sports

Footprints of Freedom: Enslaved man's escape, journey through New Castle County commemorated

Mark Fowser

Five people from Connecticut recently completed a journey through part of DelMarVa to retrace - as accurately as possible - a once-enslaved man's escape to freedom and a better life.Delaware Public Media's Mark Fowser has more on their trip included a stretch through the First State.

Education

Delaware moves to reshape Black history education

Mark Fowser

Seven months ago, Gov. John Carney signed into law a bill requiring Delaware schools to teach Black History.It will transform the way African American history is taught - and learned.During this Black History Month, Contributor Mark Fowser looks at who is developing this curriculum, what may be taught, and how possible objections would be handled.

Culture, Lifestyle & Sports

Arts Playlist: 'It's magnificent!' Remodeled Playhouse on Rodney Square reopens to rave reviews

Mark Fowser

The curtain rises on a new season at The Playhouse on Rodney Square this weekend with performances there since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.The 108-year-old theatre has been dark for more than a year and a half.But in this week’s Arts Playlist Delaware Public Media's Mark Fowser tells out of adversity comes opportunity, and the Playhouse returns with a new look after getting some needed improvements and renovations.

Culture, Lifestyle & Sports

Minor League Baseball survives uncertainty and change in 2021 return

Mark Fowser

Minor League Baseball’s 2021 season comes to a close this weekend.Two teams that draw many Delaware fans did not earn post-season bids, but hope to come…