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When it comes to offshore wind, the First State has largely been a spectator in recent years, watching surrounding states ramp up projects – including some off Delaware’s coast – and commit to purchasing wind power while Delaware sits on the sidelines.But there could be movement on the horizon. A pair of studies offering insight into offshore wind’s economic feasibility and potential environmental impact locally are on the way.This week, contributor Jon Hurdle examines these studies and what they could mean for getting Delaware into the offshore wind game.

The 2022 Thunder Over Dover Air Expo and Open House at Dover Air Force Base is May 21 and 22.And in this week’s Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Joe Irizarry sits down with Air Show Director Lt. Col. Dave Caswell, and Deputy Air Director Show Captain Henry Bacon for a preview from these C-5 pilots.

There are plenty of stories to tell up and down the First State. So many that no one news operation can get to them all.And that premise is the reason behind a new partnership between Delaware Public Media and Delaware Independent.Delaware Independent is a website and email newsletter offering a combination of in-depth and hyper-local coverage of southern Delaware. And going forward we’ll feature some of their stories in our newscasts and on The Green to get offer a fuller picture of what’s happening there.And this week, Delaware Independent’s Andrew Sharp stopped by to chat about some of their recent coverage.

The Delaware Theatre Company in Wilmington recently unveiled the schedule for its 2022/2023 Season.And in this week’s Arts Playlist, Delaware Theatre Company managing director Matt Silva joins with Delaware Public Media’s Kelli Steele to discuss what audiences can expect.

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Among the charter school applications approved by the state this spring is one for new Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence in Sussex CountyContributor Larry Nagengast reports on the opening of this school that's been years in the making.

Despite a variety of efforts to address the opioid crisis, overdose deaths in the First State rose sharply in 2021.And one group - atTAcK addiction – suggests its time to try some new approaches to combat this issue, specifically creating overdose prevention centers.Earlier this week – we sat down with atTAcK Addiction board member Dave Humes to discuss the sites and the group’s decision to advocate for them.

In April, a bill in Delaware’s General Assembly proposed a moratorium on new charter school applications and modifications to existing charters in New Castle County– while setting up advisory group to look at the application and modification process.That bill was amended to avoid torpedoing pending applications and still awaits action – leaving the state room to consider several modification requests this spring.Contributor Larry Nagengast reports on those requests and how they fared this week.

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