Sussex County Council votes to continue litigation against US Wind connected to its proposed wind farm off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland.

The state of Delaware is taking its next step to regulate and mitigate so-called ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. Late last month, the state’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Public Health, and Department of Agriculture delivered an implementation plan – outlining how they plan to cut the presence of PFAS chemicals in drinking water, soil and air.This week, contributor Jon Hurdle digs into that plan and offers a look at where Delaware is heading in its battle against PFAS.

Black Maternal Health Week is held each April, raising awareness of inequities in health care and campaigning for collective action supporting Black families.In 2005, Delaware had the sixth highest infant mortality rate in the nation, with a disproportionate number affecting Black and brown children. Those rates declined in 2009 after several statewide and grassroots efforts to care for marginalized families.That decline continues, but Black Delawareans are still more at risk during pregnancy and postpartum than white Delawareans.Delaware Public Media’s Abigail Lee sat down with Family Health Systems Section Chief Leah Jones and Black Mothers in Power Founder Shané Darby to talk about Black maternal health in Delaware and grassroots efforts to protect First State families.

April is AARP Fraud Prevention Month.As part of the organization’s efforts to address the issue, AARP conducted a survey to understand the public’s concerns regarding fraud, and will host free events in Delaware this month to help residents protect themselves from fraud.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry is joined AARP Delaware’s Communications Manager Kimberly Wharton to discuss what AARP’s research found, what types of fraud and scams people should be aware of and best practices to avoid becoming a fraud victim.

ChristianaCare President and CEO Dr. Janice Nevin announces her retirement after 12 years in the position.

This is the 20th year of the walk, and its second at Dover Motor Speedway. Proceeds from the event go to help Autism Delaware fulfill its statewide mission

The University of Delaware’s UDance fundraiser raised just over $1.7 million dollars during the annual dance marathon Sunday.

DNREC’s Division of Water is beginning its statewide survey of wastewater infrastructure in Manufactured Home Communities.

It’s that time of the year again. The Earth is waking up. The first flowers and shoots are blooming, and plant-enthusiasts across the region are preparing for the growing season.But with climate change and extreme weather events, the techniques of the past may not be the best for the present.On this edition of Enlighten Me, our Jay Shah joined by Concetta Gibson, Co-Founder and President of the Wild Ones Delmarva Chapter to dig into what you can do with your land in this Spring.

UDance, University of Delaware’s largest philanthropic organization, holds this 2026 dance marathon fundraising this Sunday.