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Embracing the spirit of its name (The Green in Dover and the New Castle Green), The Green will provide an open-air meeting place for Delawareans to discuss events, consider issues and share ideas. This radio and online magazine will present the highest quality Delaware news and information. Through informed reporting, nuanced storytelling and in-depth interviews, The Green reaches past stereotypes and knee-jerk reactions to encourage a fuller, more robust discovery of Delaware, today.

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The Green - January 18, 2019

By • Jan 18, 2019

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2019 State of the State: Lawmaker reaction

By • Jan 18, 2019
Delaware Public Media

Gov. John Carney’s delivered his State of the State address Thursday.   In addition to touting the work his administration did over the past year, he emphasized his new weighted education funding proposal for disadvantaged students and creating a new Transportation Infrastructure Investment Fund.  He also backed debate on an assault weapons ban and raising the age to buy cigarettes from 18 to 21

After the speech at Legislative Hall,  Delaware chatted with lawmakers from each side of aisle to gauge their reaction.


Families of Delaware women lawmakers who ratified the federal ERA Amendment share memories

By • Jan 18, 2019
House Democratic Caucus

Delaware is the 25th state to add an state Equal Rights Amendment to its Constitution.


New collaboration seeks to bring fresh approach to assisting Sussex’s Hispanic community

By • Jan 18, 2019
Noah Friedman / La Colectiva

Delaware’s Hispanic population continues to grow – especially in Sussex County

But addressing the needs of this population and challenges it faces has proven difficult.

Contributor Larry Nagengast reports that could be changing.


Arsht-Cannon: Funding Latino causes

By • Jan 18, 2019

For more than a decade, the Arsht-Cannon Fund has been underwriting projects, primarily in Sussex County, to advance educational opportunities and access to social services to Hispanic immigrant families.

Arts Playlist: Smyrna author featured in Golden Globe gift bags

By • Jan 18, 2019
Submitted Photo

 

Smyrna author, freelance editor and writer Cindy Cavett is enjoying an unexpected boost for one of her stories.

That story, Rehoboth Beach Break, was featured in gift bags given to 2019 Golden Globe nominees and presenters earlier this month.

 


Enlighten Me: UD student runs for mayor of Newark

By • Jan 18, 2019
Linda Watson, courtesy of Kasai Guthrie

A 21-year-old is running for mayor of Newark.

In this week’s Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Sophia Schmidt talks with University of Delaware undergraduate student and mayoral candidate, Kasai Guthrie.

 

The Green - January 11, 2019

By • Jan 11, 2019

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New faces bring new perspectives to New Castle County Council

By • Jan 11, 2019

They grew up only a dozen miles apart, but in significantly different communities. Their career paths differed as well, yet Dave Carter and Dee Durham find themselves today in the same place. As the newest members of the New Castle County Council, this pair of environmental activists, both Democrats, hope to give the county’s legislative body a considerably greener look and feel.


New Exec. Director steps in at eBrightHealth hospital collaboration

By • Jan 11, 2019
eBrightHealth

eBrightHealth is a partnership between five of Delaware’s hospitals.

A month ago the group tapped Christiana Care Health System’s Corporate Director of Benefits and Wellness Chris Corbo to take on the role of executive director.

Corbo recently spoke with Delaware Public Media’s Nick Ciolino to discuss eBright’s strategy for addressing the opioid crisis and the rising cost of health care in the state of Delaware.


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