Delaware Public Media

Nick Ciolino

Afternoon Anchor/Reporter

Nick Ciolino has lived in and around Detroit, Michigan for most of his life.

He graduated from Wayne State University with an English degree, and interned as a reporter at WDET, Detroit’s NPR affiliate station.

Nick has worked in the city as a truck driver delivering cupcakes, a tire tech in an auto shop and a beer vender at Comerica Park.

In 2014, he began spending his summers in Alaska working as a commercial fisherman, and later as a reporter at KDLG in Dillingham, covering the wild Alaskan salmon run. It is from there he came to Delaware to host All Things Considered.

When he isn’t behind the mic or on assignment, Nick is probably picking a guitar or banjo and singing a tune.

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First round of new coronavirus relief going out to small businesses

By • 1 hour ago
Delaware Public Media

Delaware small businesses are set to receive the first round of state loans offering additional pandemic relief.


Extended unemployment benefits program kicks in for Delawareans

By • Sep 30, 2020
Delaware Public Media

Delaware is among states with a high enough unemployment rate to qualify for extended benefits.

The “High Extended Benefits” program was written into the federal CARES Act. It kicks in when states average more than eight percent unemployment over a three-month period.

Third straight record breeding year for piping plovers in Delaware

By • Sep 29, 2020
Evangelin Von Boeckman, DNREC

State officials are reporting another record nesting year for one of Delaware’s endangered seabirds.


Startup incubator Delaware Innovation Space earns federal grant award

By • Sep 28, 2020
Delaware Innovation Space

A startup incubator in Delaware earns some federal support.

The Delaware Innovation Space was launched in 2017, partnering DuPont, the University of Delaware and the state to foster science-based startups in Delaware.


Delaware launching Accountable Care Organizations to serve Medicaid patients

By • Sep 27, 2020
[Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Delaware is launching four Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) to serve Medicaid patients.

Fencing company moving into shuttered Dover paint plant adding up to 130 jobs

By • Sep 24, 2020
Kent County Economic Partnership

A fencing company is moving into central Delaware to replace some lost manufacturing jobs.


Delaware on short list of states not using restrictive housing for prisoner discipline, survey says

By • Sep 23, 2020
Delaware Public Media

A recent survey lists Delaware as one of only four states no longer using restrictive housing as a disciplinary measure in its prison system.


State officials say Delaware is prepared to distribute a vaccine once one is approved

By • Sep 22, 2020
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

State health officials say Delaware is prepared to distribute a coronavirus vaccine once one gets federal approval.


Dept. of Correction suspends work release program over COVID cases

By • Sep 21, 2020
Delaware Public Media

Delaware’s Department of Correction (DOC) is reporting new COVID-19 cases at one of its work release programs and the state has temporarily suspended the program in response. 


DNREC translocating Delmarva fox squirrels from Maryland

By • Sep 20, 2020
DNREC

Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) plans to bring more squirrels to the First State.


Steady rise in average cases over the week

By • Sep 18, 2020
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The state reports a slow uptick in new coronavirus cases and seven additional related deaths this past week.

First State unemployment rate back below 10 percent

By • Sep 18, 2020
Delaware Public Media

Delaware’s unemployment rate continues to improve along with the rest of the country.

The First State’s rate dropped again in August from 10.5 percent to 8.9 percent.

McBride moves closer to making history

By • Sep 17, 2020

Sarah McBride easily made it through Tuesday’s Democratic primary. Another win in November would make her the first transgender elected to the state legislature.

U.S. News and World Report college rankings bump up DSU, UD drops slightly

By • Sep 16, 2020
Milton Pratt / Delaware Public Media

First State universities received mixed results from the annual U.S. News and World Report best colleges ranking.

The University of Delaware dropped slightly in the 2021 rankings, while Delaware State University improved in several categories.

Lauren Witzke defeats party-backed James DeMartino in GOP primary for U.S. Senate

By • Sep 16, 2020
Lauren Witzke campaign

Political newcomer Lauren Witzke will be the GOP’s candidate to try to unseat Sen. Chris Coons. 

State unveils new COVID-19 app as virus data ticks up

By • Sep 15, 2020

The state is leveraging technology to encourage social distancing.

The COVID Alert DE app is free to download and available to anyone 18 or older with Apple or Android phones who lives, works or attends college in Delaware.

Delaware Courts start issuing bench warrants again

By • Sep 14, 2020

The Delaware Courts are resuming issuing bench warrants for people who fail to show up for court. This comes as court officials navigate operating with COVID restrictions in place.  

Cape Henlopen teachers union votes no confidence in reopening plan

By • Sep 13, 2020
Delaware Public Media

Teachers in the Cape Henlopen School District say they doubt the district’s plan to reopen safely.

Bridgeville rodeo organizers face charges, fines for violating coronavirus orders

By & • Sep 11, 2020
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The organizers of last weekend’s outdoor rodeo event in Bridgeville now face charges and fines. The large event, reportedly attended by hundreds if not thousands, violated coronavirus State of Emergency gathering limits.

Races to Watch: District 1 Kent County Levy Court Democratic primary

By • Sep 11, 2020
Delaware Public Media

Kent County Levy Court District 1 need a new commissioner after Brooks Banta retired following nearly a quarter century in that seat

Delaware Public Media’s Nick Ciolino has more on the two Democrats vying to fill that spot.


Some Delawareans will see $300 a week increase in unemployment benefits

By • Sep 10, 2020
Delaware Public Media

Some unemployment recipients in Delaware are set to get an extra $300 per week.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved the First State’s application to tap into Lost Wages Assistance funding. 

Delaware Lottery cautiously hopeful football will provide the usual sports betting boost

By • Sep 9, 2020
Delaware Public Media

The Delaware Lottery is hopeful the start of the NFL season will mark the return of some normalcy to sports betting revenue. 


State officials note zip codes with slight COVID upticks, show concern for college campus spread

By • Sep 8, 2020
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Coronavirus metrics in Delaware remain largely flat, but state officials are noting a slight increase in cases in certain areas of the state. 


State Justice Dept, U.S. Treasury seek to combat corrupt LLCs

By • Sep 7, 2020
Delaware Public Media

The Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ) takes a step toward combating corrupt LLCs incorporated in the First State.

ACA consumers set to get rebates, slightly lower rates next year

By & • Sep 4, 2020
Department of Health and Human Services

Delawareans using the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace get two pieces of good news this week.

DelDOT cashes in on annual redistribution of federal grants

By • Sep 3, 2020
Delaware Public Media

Delaware’s Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is cashing in again on the annual redistribution of federal infrastructure dollars.

Delaware seeks federal aid for August storm damage

By • Sep 2, 2020
Kelli Steele / Delaware Public Media

Delaware is seeking federal aid for the storms it saw last month.

Report on drug seizures shows fentanyl more common in Delaware

By • Sep 1, 2020
Delaware Public Media

Recent data shows there are fewer prescription drugs being sold on the street in Delaware than in recent years, but it also shows an increase in illicit synthetic opioids.  


COVID-19 hospitalizations tick up

By • Aug 31, 2020
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Delaware health officials report another death related to COVID-19 and a few hundred new cases of the virus over the weekend.

Spotted lanternfly continues its spread in New Castle County

By • Aug 30, 2020
Delaware Department of Agriculture

Officials say sightings of the invasive spotted lanternfly are becoming more common in Delaware.

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