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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'Don't let a lot of panic set in': local experts weigh in as novel coronavirus spreads

By • 13 hours ago
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Delaware’s Division of Public Health says it is actively taking steps to prepare for community spread of the novel coronavirus.

Delaware joins coalition of states investigating Juul Labs over marketing

By • Feb 25, 2020
James Dawson / Delaware Public Media

Delaware’s Department of Justice has joined a multi-state investigation of Juul Labs, Inc., makers of e-cigarettes popular among teens. 

Firefighters' suit against Wilmington, former officials over deadly 2016 fire dismissed

By • Feb 25, 2020
Sophia Schmidt / Delaware Public Media

A federal judge has dismissed the suit filed against the City of Wilmington and several former officials related to the 2016 Canby Park fire. 

Amazon to receive $4.5 million in Delaware taxpayer money for new distribution center

By • Feb 24, 2020
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

Amazon could receive millions in taxpayer dollars from the state after a vote by economic development officials Monday.  


Fifth board member resigns from Odyssey Charter School board

By • Feb 24, 2020
Delaware Public Media

Another board member resigned from a troubled charter school just outside of Wilmington late last week. 

First State sees two new flu deaths

By • Feb 21, 2020
Delaware Public Media

State public health officials announced two more flu-related deaths, bringing the total this season to nine. 

The most recent deaths were an 83-year-old and a 59-year old. Both women were from New Castle County and diagnosed with influenza A.

Wilmington City Council approves police grant application after delay

By • Feb 21, 2020
Delaware Public Media

Wilmington City Council okayed a police department equipment grant application, weeks after delaying it amid discussion of body-worn cameras.


   

Historic fire station to go to private citizen despite firefighters' union bid

By • Feb 21, 2020
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

Wilmington City Council narrowly approved a private citizen’s bid to purchase a historic fire station from the City Thursday. 

Wilmington's Theatre N seeks to compete with streaming in latest transformation

By • Feb 21, 2020
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

Wilmington’s only arthouse cinema is undergoing changes. 


LeVar Burton visits Wilmington Public Library

By • Feb 20, 2020
Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

A well known actor and education advocate appeared at the Wilmington Public Library Thursday.


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