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A bill recently introduced in Delaware’s General Assembly is reigniting the debate over charter schools in the First State.The legislation proposes a moratorium on new charter applications and proposed modifications to existing charters – while setting up advisory group to look at the application and modification process.This week, contributor Larry Nagengast examines the bill, the firestorm it’s created and what’s next.

The COVID-19 pandemic paused having a social life as we know it. Now, after two years, things seem to be returning to some semblance of normal with restaurants, bars, gyms and malls, and more up and running again.But the pandemic’s lingering impact is still felt in some subtle ways, including an impact on dating life that may be more significant than people realize. Delaware Public Media intern Gabrielle Wuensch has the story.

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Delaware’s Div. of Public Health delivers its long-awaited proposals on enforceable limits for two kinds of the PFAS chemicals.It’s a significant step in the state’s move to regulate the so-called “forever chemicals” which are linked to a variety of illnesses including some cancers.Contributor Jon Hurdle takes a closer look at these proposed limits and initial reaction to them.

A new book published last month dives into the history of Wilmington’s East Side,In this week’s Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Kelli Steele talks to Hana Wright-Smith about African Americans of Wilmington’s East Side.

Last week, we brought you the first part of our interview with Delaware’s new Education Secretary Mark Holodick – a discussion about the continuing impact the pandemic is having on schools and studentsBut there are other issues Holodick faces as he settles into the job – and in part 2 of our conversation we cover a few of them, including the Wilmington Learning Collaborative.

The state’s Department of Education is considering a pair of new charter school applications.One - in Sussex County - has been in the works for a few years. The other is in New Castle County and faces some pushback from nearby traditional public schools. If approved, the schools would open in Fall 2023.Contributor Larry Nagengast takes a closer look at these proposed charter schools.

Seven months ago, Gov. John Carney signed into law a bill requiring Delaware schools to teach Black History.It will transform the way African American history is taught - and learned.During this Black History Month, Contributor Mark Fowser looks at who is developing this curriculum, what may be taught, and how possible objections would be handled.

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We are closing in on the second anniversary COVID-19’s arrival in Delaware and one of the industry’s hit hardest by pandemic is still reeling.While other areas of the economy bounce back, restaurants continue to struggle, navigating a myriad of challenges.Contributor Eileen Dallabrida offers an update on how they’re faring.