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UD men's hoop team ends NCAA tourney drought
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It’s been quite some time since the University of Delaware men’s hoop team found its way into college basketball’s Big Dance – the NCAA Tournament.
But earlier this week, the Blue Hens did it - ending a 15 year drought that dated back to 1999 by winning the Colonial Athletic Association title for the first time with a dramatic 75-74 win over William & Mary n the league title game Monday.
Earlier this week – The Green spend some time with head coach Monte Ross and some of his players in Newark to reflect on the win and the tourney berth that goes with it as they wait to find out who and where they’ll play next week this Sunday when the tourney brackets are released. (More)
(Photo courtesy: Mark Campbell, UD Photo Services)
Delaware Greenways: From protest group to open space advocate
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25 years ago – a group was formed to thwart a proposal to build a regional shopping mall on the Rock Manor Golf Course, just north of Wilmington, between Interstate 95 and Concord Pike.
That mall was never built, but the organization that rose up to help stop its construction remains – now known as Delaware Greenways. But it has grown quite a bit in the intervening years.
We sat down with the organization’s the organization’s managing director David Hunt and its transportation planner Jeff Greene learn about its growth and how its mission has evolved. (More)
Delaware lawmakers join the ranks considering "revenge porn" legislation
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Advances in technology are often a boon to law enforcement, but they can also assist those looking to skirt the law – leaving law enforcement and the judiciary behind the curve, and in some cases unable to prosecute certain acts the law doesn’t yet address.
That’s the argument made by advocates hoping to outlaw the internet phenomenon known as “revenge porn,” which involves sharing sexually explicit material of someone – usually an ex - without their consent.
The fight is making its way to Delaware, with legislation waiting for action when lawmakers resume work March 18th.
Delaware Public Media’s political reporter James Dawson brings us more. (More)
Baking, brining and stirring up business: Delaware entrepreneurs seek to satisfy appetites
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Last week , with the help of contributor Pam George of Small Wonder, Big Bites, we introduced you to some Delawareans attempting to break into the restaurant business and some of they challenges they face.
But they’re not the only ones trying to get into the food business – others locally have developed products, ranging from potato chips and pickles to jams and dog bone, hoping to find success
We surveyed some of those entrepreneurs about how they got started and how they’re making it work. Among them, Butch Feeser, owner of Lewes-based Cape Seasonings, which produces not only seasonings but spice-dusted chips and pretzels. Feeser visited with us on The Green this week. (More)
Enlighten Me: Delmarva tractor pull
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In this week’s Enlighten Me, we learn about a first of its kind racing event in Delaware. But it didn’t involves horses, bikes or cars.
Delaware Public Media contributor Michael Short checked it out last weekend at the Delaware State Fairgrounds and with the help of Delaware Public Media’s Sean Carlson, we give you a taste of what he found. (More)
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