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A new exhibit at the Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington puts a spotlight on a Pre-Raphaelite power couple from Victorian England.“A Marriage of Arts & Crafts: Evelyn and William De Morgan” features 77 paintings, drawings, and pots by the De Morgans. It’s co-curated by Sarah Hardy – the director of the De Morgan Collection – and Sophie Lynford – the Pre-Raphaelite curator at the Delaware Art Museum.In this week’s Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Kelli Steele talks with Hardy and Lynford about the De Morgans and their work.

Ten years ago, Hurricane Sandy swept across the East Coast, devastating places like Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Sussex County.But out of the devastation came an opportunity to repair a refuge that was already fighting Mother Nature.In this week's Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Rachel Sawicki visits the refuge to see the results of that restoration work.

A husband-and-wife team from central Delaware’s second book is out.“Secret Delaware: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure” is intended to serve as an armchair explorer guide to the First State. Rachel Kipp and Dan Shortridge leaned on their four decades of combined experience in journalism and public relations to produce this look into some of the stories that make Delaware unique.In this week’s Arts Playlist, the couple joins Delaware Public Media’s Kelli Steele to take us inside the book and how they pulled it together.

World-class chefs are bringing a so-called “game-changer” to the Wilmington culinary scene.The Chancery Market Food Hall and Bar is set to open this month in downtown Wilmington – the 12,000-square-foot collective marries sophisticated fast-casual dining with a vibrant indoor-outdoor space catered to all kinds of food lovers.On this week’s Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon sits down with Scott Johnson, who represents ownership of the Chancery’s location, and award-winning chef Akhtar Nawab to learn more about the Chancery and what patrons can expect.

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For the third consecutive year, the American Lung Association released its “State of Lung Cancer” report exploring the burden of lung cancer at both national and state levels.The report found – among other things – that Delaware ranks near the top in the country for lung cancer early diagnosis, screening, and treatment.But medical experts say there’s still more work to be done.Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry spoke this week with Deborah Brown, the Chief Mission Officer for the American Lung Association, about the report and the biggest takeaways for Delawareans.

Retailers’ full attention is now on the holiday shopping season.They’re hoping shoppers will spend big money this year, but there are factors that could dash those hopes.This week, contributor Eileen Dallabrida previews what retailers and shoppers can expect from the holiday shopping frenzy.

A decision on the fate of a Wilmington charter school under ‘formal review’ by Delaware’s Department of Education comes later this month.In its eighth year, Great Oaks Charter School’s enrollment is falling short of its authorized minimum number of students as it phases out its middle school program and becomes a high school only.Contributor Larry Nagengast examines what to expect as the state wraps up its review of Great Oaks.

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Over the past few years, there’s been a spike in what some call “employee activism.”We saw some of it when employees pressured their various companies to take a stand on social justice and racial inequity. Or when employees picketed employers who weren’t requiring vaccinations for COVID – and vice-versa.Now, according to a recent study, more than 80 percent of employers expect a rise in activism among their employees by 2024.In this week’s Enlighten Me, our Rachel Sawicki speaks with Kyle Emich, associate professor of management at the University of Delaware, about the study and how employers are responding to increased activism among their employees.