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Univ. of Delaware jumps into Esports with new campus arena

By • Feb 21, 2020
Joe Irizarry / Delaware Public Media

Playing video games as a sport is becoming big business around the country and world - and the University of Delaware is joining in.

UD President Dennis Assanis led the cheers as the university held a grand opening for its new Esports Arena Friday.

 


DNREC emergency order reduces striper sport fishing possession limit to one fish

By • Feb 19, 2020
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Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) decided to put tighter restrictions on recreational striped bass fishing than commercial this season. 

Lewes swing bridge to be moved; new permanent home sought

By • Feb 19, 2020
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A Sussex County non-profit dedicated to preserving railroad history seeks a permanent home for the Lewes railroad swing bridge.

 

The bridge is a historic Delaware landmark built in 1916 over the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal.

 

WNBA star Elena Delle Donne named Delaware's top athlete again

By • Feb 18, 2020

WNBA star Elena Delle Donne is Delaware’s Athlete of the Year for a fourth time.

 

The Delaware Sportswriters & Broadcasters Association (DSBA) gave the former Ursuline Academy and University of Delaware star the award at its 71st annual awards luncheon Monday.

Punkin' Chunkin looking to bring event back, closer to Delaware

By • Feb 17, 2020
James Dawson/Delaware Public Media

Punkin’ Chunkin organizers are looking at a possible return to the region after making a major move a year ago.

 


Gov. Carney signs Black History Month proclamation at exhibit honoring historic black sorority

By • Feb 17, 2020
Nick Ciolino / Delaware Public Media

Gov. John Carney signed a proclamation Monday formally recognizing February as Black History Month in the First State. 


Delaware Museum of Natural History set to begin major makeover

By • Feb 5, 2020

The Delaware Museum of Natural History in Greenville is undergoing major changes that will close the building for a year.


Comedian Jim Gaffigan among performers announced for 2020 Delaware State Fair

By • Feb 4, 2020
Delaware Public Media

The Delaware State Fair announced more performers for this year’s 10-day run starting July 23, 2020 in Harrington.

 

 

Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs hosts African American History Month events

By • Jan 31, 2020
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The Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is offering 14 special events across the First State during the month of February, and more than half of them commemorate African American History Month.

 

 


Delaware Public Archives to commemorate African American History Month with special program

By • Jan 28, 2020

The Delaware Public Archives kicks-off African American History Month this weekend with a special program called Building an Education Future: Delaware State College and its Relationship with Delaware’s Comprehensive High Schools in the 1950’s:

 


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