Making sense of the air quality index and how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke in Delaware
Wildfires burning out west recently brought smoke and haze to the First State.
It’s the latest instance in what’s becoming a growing regional trend with prolonged poor air quality stemming from wildfires in the western part of the U.S. or wildfires in Canada.
This week, Delaware Public Media Kyle McKinnon talks with Angela Marconi – the Director of the Division of Air Quality for DNREC – about how to make sense of the Air Quality Index and ways to protect yourself from lingering wildfire smoke.
Arts Playlist: ‘Frank Stewart's Nexus’ at the Brandywine Museum of Art
Longtime New York-based photographer Frank Stewart – best known for photographing prominent Jazz musicians – has a new exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art.
“Frank Stewart's Nexus: An American Photographer's Journey, 1960s to the Present” features 100 black-and-white and color photographs that trace Stewart's travels across the globe and his approach to capturing Black life and a range of diverse cultures.
In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon explores “Frank Stewart's Nexus” with Brandywine Senior Curator Amanda Burdan.
A More Just Delaware podcast: Lenape Tribe recognition in the First State
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 sixth and final episode, Dennis Coker, Principal Chief of the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware, discusses legislation passed in 2016 formally recognizing the Lenape Tribe of Delaware, why state recognition was necessary, and its impact.