Why the Town of Camden’s short-lived immigration enforcement agreement with ICE is raising concerns
The role of local law enforcement in federal immigration enforcement was center stage in Delaware after the Town of Camden quietly entered into – and then quickly ended – an immigration enforcement agreement with ICE known as a 287(g) agreement.
These agreements allow local police to collaborate with ICE, but critics argue they can erode trust within immigrant communities. One of those critics is the executive director of the Latin American Community Center Maria Matos, who recently penned an op-ed calling for a statewide ban on these agreements.
This week, Delaware Public Media’s Tom Byrne sat down with Matos to discuss her concerns and the impact these agreements have on local communities.
Nemours study offers new hope for infants diagnosed with brittle bone disease
A prenatal diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare genetic disorder also known as brittle bone disease, can be devastating for expecting parents. The most severe cases are often labeled ‘lethal,’ leading some families to believe there are no options for treatment.
However, new research from Nemours Children’s Health challenges that belief and finds that many of these infants not only survive but can significantly benefit from timely medical treatment.
Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon caught up this week with Dr. Ricki Carroll – a Physician on the Skeletal Dysplasia and Palliative Care teams at Nemours – to learn more about the study’s findings and how doctors are rethinking this rare condition.
Arts Playlist: Delaware Symphony Orchestra's 'Explorer Concerts' introduce young students to orchestral music
The Delaware Symphony Orchestra is introducing local students to the world of classical music through its upcoming “Explorer Concerts.”
These performances give young audiences a chance to experience live orchestral music in an engaging setting, with educators receiving lesson plans and materials to help prepare students ahead of time.
In this week’s edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny talks with Delaware Symphony Orchestra CEO J.C. Barker about these “Explorer Concerts” and the benefits for students and schools.
Enlighten Me: UD student journalist explores the story behind Newark’s first tattoo shop
For years, tattoo shops were kept out of Newark, essentially blocked by city code.
But that changed recently, thanks to the efforts of one determined tattoo artist who led the push to rewrite the rules.
In this edition of Enlighten Me, University of Delaware senior and Delaware Public Media intern Jack Silverberg reports on the story behind Newark’s first legal tattoo parlor and the woman who made it happen.