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Art is everywhere we look, and Newark’s Main Street is no exception.If you pay attention as you stroll down the sidewalk, you can be drawn into one of these pieces of public art and the story it tells.But the story of how these pieces make their way to the public sphere and their purpose is often overlooked.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s University of Delaware summer intern Brenden Patterson takes some time to delve into public art and its place in Newark and beyond.

We often hear about the impact climate change, development, and other factors can have on the plants, birds and animals that live in the First State and the habitat that supports them.But the new edition of the Species of Greatest Conservation Need offers a much deeper dive into the risks faced and how serious they are – offering a picture of which species face the greatest threat. DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife is current taking public comment on the report before making any revisions and delivering the final report.This week, contributor Jon Hurdle digs into the report – examining what it tells us and what actions it could prompt

Summer is a busy time at Clear Space Theatre in Rehoboth Beach, with three big musical productions, a cabaret series, and weekly kids shows.In this edition of Arts Playlist, our Martin Matheny s sits down with Joe Gfaller, Clear Space Theatre Company’s managing director to learn more about their summer offerings.

Delaware is one of 12 states with a plastic bag ban, and while many places may not have a ban, some instead charge a fee to use them.Researchers from the University of Delaware and Columbia University conducted a study examining how effective these bans and fees are in reducing litter, especially along the shoreline.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry sits down with Kimberly Oremus, an associate professor in UD’s School of Marine Science and Policy, to discuss if the policies are making a difference.

Delaware Shakespeare takes the stage at Wilmington's Rockwood Park for its annual series of summer shows starting July 18, with a preview the night before.The show is "Twelfth Night, O Lo Que Quieras," a musical, bilingual reimagining of the Shakespeare classic.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Martin Matheny sat down with DelShakes' Producing Artistic Director Mariah Gantt to learn more.

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Earlier this year, the Delaware Symphony Orchestra began writing a new chapter in its long history, announcing the appointment of Argentinian/Italian conductor Michelle Di Russo as the orchestra's new music director, the first women to hold the role in the symphony's century-plus history.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Di Russo sits down with Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny as she prepares to take the podium as the orchestra's music director for the first time in October.

It's summertime in the First State, a time when many of us head to the beaches. But on your way to surf and sand, you'll likely pass through one of the state's most threatened habitats – its marshes and wetlands.DNREC recently released a map charting marsh migration - how wetlands are moving inland as sea levels rise - and how migrating marshes are bumping up against growing development.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny chats with DNREC environmental scientist Allison Rogerson about the map and what it tells us.

When Delaware’s General Assembly reconvenes next week for a special session on property reassessment issues, there will be a new member in the House chamber.Democrat Alonna defeated Republican Nikki Miller in the House District 20 special election to replace former State Rep. Stell Parker Selby. Berry’s victory in the Milton area district was a narrow one – a margin of just 121 votes. Tuesday night, Delaware Public Media state politics reporter Sarah Petrowich spoke with Berry about her win and what’s next.