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One of the top New Year’s resolutions every year for many is to lose weight. Following through on such a resolution is especially important for those that are obese.One in four Americans now falls into the medical category of obese, which only worsened during the pandemic and affects everything from life expectancy to job prospects.This week, our Kyle McKinnon caught up with Jennifer Katz – registered dietitian and nutritionist – for more on why the rate of obesity is increasing and how it can be addressed.

Enlighten Me heads to the University of Delaware this week to highlight work from student journalists.We feature three pieces produced by UD Communications students for a class taught by Nancy Karibjanian, long-time First State journalist, Director of UD’s Center for Political Communication, and one of founders of Delaware Public Media.

LaShanda Korley – a Professor of Materials Science, Engineering, and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware – was recently appointed as a U.S. Science Envoy.Korley is among seven scientists who begin service as Science Envoys this month, working to strengthen collaborative efforts and relationships between other nations and the U.S.Our Rachel Sawicki sat down with Korley this week to learn more about her appointment and work as a Science Envoy.

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As part of our 2022 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch” in November’s general election.Republican State Senator Ernie Lopez is retiring in the 6th Senate District and three candidates – including a current State Representative – are vying to replace him.Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry breaks down this race to represent Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Milton, and nearby communities in the state Senate.

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The 2022 midterm election is just over two weeks away and the only significant public poll assessing the state of the top-of-the-ticket races is out this week.The University of Delaware Center for Political Communication released its survey of voters, highlighting two major statewide races and a host of key issues.We sat down with UD Professor Phil Jones, Research Director at the Center for Political Communication, to discuss the results and what they tell us.

A Wilmington charter school is under ‘formal review’ by the state’s Department of Education as enrollment numbers slip.In its eighth year, Great Oaks Charter School is falling short of its authorized minimum number of students as it seeks to phase out its middle school program and become a high school only.Contributor Larry Nagengast takes a closer look at the issues that are putting the school’s future in doubt and what it means for the Wilmington charter school scene.

Delaware Public Media is part of the recently launched Delaware Journalism Collaborative, a partnership of local news and community organizations working to bridge divides statewide.This week with Election Day looming Tuesday– the collaborative offers its first piece diving into polarization in the First State. And its start in a somewhat unexpected place.Delaware prides itself on a unique post-election tradition known as Return Day. The event - held 2 days after the election - brings together election foes in Georgetown and ends with a literal burying of the hatchet in a box of sand.But the tradition is in danger of being swept up – at least in part – in the polarization that has become commonplace in our nation’s discourse.Contributor Andrew Sharp delves into what’s threatening Return Day and what it may reveal about polarization in Delaware in this inaugural Delaware Journalism Collaborative story.