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The First State may get a better handle on any issues it has PFAS contamination in its drinking water over the next couple of years.Delaware and the federal government are both preparing to toughen up their approach to the so-called “forever chemicals” that have been linked to cancer and other health issues.This week, contributor Jon Hurdle takes a closer look at what their plans.

Delaware’s only Revolutionary War battleground is poised to get renewed attention and a new focus.The Sept. 1777 Newark-area battle was part of the Philadelphia campaign. Telling its story and preserving the site has largely been handled by the Cooch family and ‘friends’ groups.Now a more concerted effort is underway to not only bolster those efforts, but change the public’s view of Cooch’s Bridge.

STEM education receives a lot of attention, especially efforts to teach girls and minorities - two groups underrepresented in many STEM fields.Those efforts often center on high school and college students, but this week Chemours launched a new initiative focused on middle school at a pair of Wilmington schools serving those underrepresented groups. This week, contributor Larry Nagengast takes a closer look at this initiative and what it means for those schools.

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Dover Air Force Base recently welcomed new leadership when Col. Matthew Husemann took command of the 436th Airlift Wing.In this week’s Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry introduces us to the new commander

The University of Delaware Center for Political Communication’s annual National Agenda series returns for its 11th year, promoting civil discourse with the theme “Reflecting America”The final event this fall featured artist Nikkolas Smith joining the Center's associate director Lindsay Hoffman. Hoffman joins us this week to discuss their conversation.

The Delaware Division of the Arts has a new director.Jessica Ball recently replaced longtime director Paul Weagraff.And in this week’s Arts Playlist, Ball joins Delaware Public Media’s Kelli Steele to discuss her plans for the Division of the Arts.

Last week, we delved into Gov. John Carney’s new proposal to solve what ails Wilmington schools – the Wilmington Learning Collaborative - with contributor Larry Nagengast outlining how it would bring together the main districts serving city students to make changes and manage Wilmington schools.This week, he follows up with a look at how that plan is being received.

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Last year, state lawmakers unanimously passed a bill requiring the state to set health limits for at least two PFAS chemicals in drinking water.The so-called “forever chemicals” are linked to some cancers and other serious health issues – and have been found at sites across the state.As the new year begins, contributor Jon Hurdle reports there’s already progress being made toward settling on what these levels should be.