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Many of us are seeking support and a sense of community in what can seem like turbulent times.On March 6, the Center City Chorale offers a musical refuge with ‘Spirit Songs,’ a free concert at Wilmington's First & Central Presbyterian Church with a diverse lineup of music it says will ‘calm your soul and feed your spirit.’In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny is joined by local musician Jordan Barrett – Board President of Market Street Music, which Center City Chorale is a part of – to preview ‘Spirit Songs’ and how music can provide comfort and connection amid uncertainty.

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As we move into March, that early-year momentum and motivation to stick with New Year's resolutions often starts to fade.Roughly 80% of resolutions don’t make it past mid-February, so why is it so hard to turn goals into lasting habits? Some experts say it has to do with how our brains are wired to favor immediate rewards over long-term benefits, making change a challenge.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon spoke with University of Delaware associate professor of psychological and brain sciences Naomi Sadeh about why resolutions are tough to stick with and what can help us keep them.

Recent warmer temperatures may offer some hope that winter is on its way out – perhaps enough to start dreaming of summer vacation.If that dream includes getting away to the beach later this year, you may need to budget a little more. A new state tax on short-term rentals means the price for fun in the sun is a bit higher this year.Contributor Eileen Dallabrida takes a closer look at the beach rental market and the impact of this new tax.

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An old family photo album can be a window into the past, but for local artist Virginia Lockman, it became something more.In her latest exhibition ‘Figments,’ Lockman reimagines vintage family photographs through digital collages, blending them with birds, animals, and celestial elements to create dreamlike images. The exhibit is on view in the Mezzanine Gallery at the Carvel State Building in Wilmington through March 28.In this week’s edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny is joined by Lockman for a closer look at ‘Figments.’

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The flowers are starting to bloom, the birds are singing, and your closets are overflowing – that means spring is here and so is the time to clean, declutter, and finally tackle that junk drawer.But where do you start? According to Delaware’s only certified professional organizer Kim Mazewski, it’s best to begin with small, manageable tasks and build from there so you can create lasting habits that make a real difference in your home.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon spoke with Mazewski about spring cleaning and why it’s more than just tidying up your space; it’s a way to find peace of mind.

Millions of students are suspended from public schools every year. Last school year, about 14% of Delaware students received suspensions with students of color facing out-of-school suspensions at higher rates, according to the state’s Annual Report on School Discipline Improvement.In his book ‘Suspended Education: School Punishment and the Legacy of Racial Injustice,’ University of Delaware sociology and criminal justice professor Aaron Kupchik explores how this long-standing disciplinary practice is tied to racial inequality, fails to improve behavior, and can have long-lasting consequences for students.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon sat down with Kupchik for more on ‘Suspended Education’ and why school suspensions may do more harm than good.

Every year, Monarch Butterflies migrate to warmer forested areas in Central Mexico and Coastal California to overwinter, so they can survive the colder inclement conditions.But over the past few decades, the number of monarchs overwintering in Mexico has declined by as much as 80%, and monarchs overwintering in California has dropped by nearly 100%. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently recommended listing monarchs as a threatened species under the federal Endangered Species Act in response, although advocates say that could make the situation worse.Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry caught up this week with Michael Crossley – an Assistant Professor and Agricultural Entomologist at the University of Delaware who wrote about the issue – for more on why fewer Monarch Butterflies are overwintering and if federal protections could help or harm this iconic species.