To kick off Pride Month, Gov. Matt Meyer announced the individuals who will comprise nine-member LGBTQ+ Commission to further the state’s equity and inclusion efforts.Delaware Public Media’s Sarah Petrowich sat down with newly appointed Chair Cora Castle to discuss her vision for the commission and what gaps need to be filled when it comes to resources for LGBTQ+ Delawareans.

For decades, the Delaware Division of the Arts has been helping artists of all kinds practice their craft with yearly fellowships that provide some financial support.This year marks the 25th annual showing of some of this year’s fellows’ work.And in this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny chats with Delaware Division of the Arts program officer for artist programs and services Roxanne Stanulis about the fellowship and its impact.

This week – we bring you the latest episode of the Delaware Humanities’ podcast – ‘People and Planet.’In this episode, we focus on Delaware and oysters, exploring the history, science, and economic and cultural of oysters in First State with Ed Hale, Assistant Professor in the School of Marine Science and Policy and the Delaware Sea Grant Program at the University of Delaware and Morgan Krell, Science Technician at the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays.

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Tick season may be ramping up, but in Delaware, the risk never really goes away.That’s according to Ashley Kennedy – tick biologist for the state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control – who says Delaware’s mild winters, diverse habitat, and year-round activity are changing how we think about tick exposure.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry sits down with Kennedy to discuss tick season and how to protect yourself.

Saying goodbye to a beloved pet isn’t easy.Most people turn to traditional cremation through their veterinarian, but there’s a gentler, greener alternative called aquamation – a process that uses water, mild heat, and alkali instead of fire.Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon speaks this week with Chris Philippou – owner of Delaware Pet Aquamation, the state’s first standalone pet aquamation practice – about aquamation and the benefits of this alternative process.

A new exhibition at the Rehoboth Art League asks a simple but powerful question: What about the women?That’s the title of Rehoboth-based artist Kim Klabe’s latest show, which features a deeply personal collection of mixed media works exploring the stories, struggles, and strength of women across generations.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny catches up with Klabe for a closer look at the themes behind her work and the emotions she hopes to evoke through her art.

The University of Delaware was founded, built, and attended – at least for its first 140 years – by men.But it was Marian Coffin, one of the country’s first female landscape architects, who designed the entire look and feel of UD’s campus.Coffin left a lasting impression on both the university and the rest of Delaware. Her landscape designs and works include the Mount Cuba Center, the gardens at Winterthur Museum, and the grounds at Gibraltar mansion.In this edition of History Matters, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon is joined by Anna Wik – associate professor of landscape architecture and board member of the nonprofit Preservation Delaware – for more on Coffin and her indelible impact on the First State.

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As state officials and lawmakers look for ways to help Delawareans facing rising utility prices, one long-term answer could be solar – specifically something known as net-metering for homes and businesses that install solar panels.A recent report produced for the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility, also known as Energize Delaware, suggests investment in net-metering produces significant benefits.This week, contributor Jon Hurdle takes a closer look at the report and what it could mean for the First State.