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ChristianaCare is the first health care provider in Delaware to offer an FDA-approved focused ultrasound treatment for people suffering from essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease.A better alternative for patients who aren’t responding well to traditional methods, this new treatment, called MR-guided focused ultrasound, uses sound wave energy to remove areas of brain tissue that are the source of the tremor.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry sat down with Dr. Justin Martello – Director of the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Programs, and Focused Ultrasound Program at ChristianaCare – to learn more about the ultrasound treatment.

The Atlantic hurricane season officially began this month.Although Delaware has historically avoided direct hits, record-breaking warmth in the Atlantic Ocean and higher surface temperatures are increasing the likelihood of hurricanes or other major storms impacting the state.Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon recently spoke with Mike Lee – a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey – about the First State’s hurricane forecast this year and how Delaweareans can prepare.

New Castle County appears poised to halt the demolition by neglect of another historic building in one of its parks.Recently, the Jester Farmhouse in Brandywine Hundred saw its transformation into a home for a community art program completed. Now, it appears the historic Ivyside Farmhouse could get a makeover following a similar model.Contributor Larry Nagengast reports this week on Ivyside’s history and the plans for its new lease on life.

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Delaware, like most places across the nation, faces a serious affordable housing crisis. It’s a complex issue that takes on many forms, including the lack of affordable workforce housing.Contributor Jon Hurdle traveled to Laurel this week to take a closer look at a project there that hopes to offer one possible model to address the need for affordable housing.

The Delaware Art Museum recently unveiled its latest exhibition ‘Paintings from the Collection,’ showcasing diverse abstract works, landscapes, and eclectic styles.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Karl Lengel is joined by the Delaware Art Museum’s Head Curator Margaret Winslow for more on ‘Paintings from the Collection.’

This week, The Green visits the University of Delaware to highlight work from student journalists.On this edition of Enlighten Me, 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 Journalism Program, and one of the founders of Delaware Public Media.

This week, The Green brings you the latest episode of Delaware Humanities’ podcast A More Just Delaware. The podcast examines pivotal moments and legislation related to hate, prejudice, and the fight for equal rights in Delaware.In this fifth episode, State Senator Sarah McBride discusses paid family and medical leave legislation passed and signed in Delaware in 2022, the work to pass it, and its anticipated impact.

The Delaware Historical Society has a new head of the Read House & Gardens in New Castle.Laura Earls – a longtime museum professional and historian of early American gender and material culture – took over guiding the Read House roughly three months ago. She’s already helped put together the one-night-only 'Read House Dozen' exhibit and has plans for a large revitalization of the garden.For this edition of History Matters, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon sits down with Earls to learn more about her role and what she hopes to bring to the Read House.

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