Delaware Public Media

Sophia Schmidt

Reporter/Youth Media Producer

Sophia Schmidt grew up in New Castle County. She comes to Delaware Public Media from NPR’s Weekend Edition in Washington, DC, where she produced politics, science and culture interviews, and contributed to Gracie Award-winning coverage of the #MeToo Movement. She previously wrote about education and environment for The Berkshire Eagle in Pittsfield, MA. She graduated from Williams College, where she studied environmental policy and biology, and wrote for the college paper.  Sophia enjoys throwing pottery, hiking and cooking for family and friends.

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8th annual MLK peace march aims to 'empower communities'

By • 15 hours ago
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

Residents, advocates and officials took to the streets in Wilmington Monday for the 8th annual peace march. 


Sen. Carper 'trying very hard' to be impartial as impeachment trial gears up

By • Jan 19, 2020
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

Delaware’s senior Senator is calling for witnesses to be heard in the Senate’s impeachment trial of President Trump. 

 


Ten more start-ups receive state EDGE grants

By • Jan 17, 2020
David Carter

Ten young businesses are receiving state funds to improve their chances of long-term success. 

 


Former U.S. Congressman and Mayor of Wilmington dies

By • Jan 17, 2020
Courtesy of the City of Wilmington

The City of Wilmington has announced the death of a former U.S. Congressman and Wilmington mayor. 

Meyer seeks a second term as New Castle County executive

By & • Jan 17, 2020
Brian Cunningham / New Castle County executive's office

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer launched his re-election campaign Friday, offically filing to run for a second term.

Wilmington City Council votes to repeal panhandling restrictions

By • Jan 16, 2020
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

A majority of Wilmington City Council voted to strike portions of city code that prohibit panhandling when the sun is down, at bus stops, to people in vehicles, and in other situations and manners.


Two Delaware men among alleged extremists arrested ahead of Richmond gun rights rally

By • Jan 16, 2020

Three alleged members of a violent extremist group — including two living in Delaware— have been arrested by the FBI on gun and immigration charges. 

Large developments on septic systems to be blocked in New Castle County until August 2021

By • Jan 15, 2020
Delaware Public Media

A temporary version of the controversial plan to limit development using septic systems in New Castle County has passed. 

 


Changes coming to New Castle County flood insurance rate maps

By • Jan 14, 2020

Some homeowners in New Castle County may be subject to different flood insurance requirements starting next week, when an updated floodplain map that could impact insurance rates and development potential goes into effect. 


GOP leader in Sussex County removed over social media posts

By • Jan 14, 2020
Delaware Public Media

A Sussex County Republican Party official has been removed from her position after comments she made online were criticized as anti-Semitic.

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