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In July 2025, we explored how a piece of history - the historic Steam Locomotive No. 60 - was coming to Delaware for restoration and display.Almost a year later, the engine is almost ready to debut at its new home in Lewes. And to help drive the golden spike on this effort in time for National Train Day in May, the Lewes Junction Railroad and Bridge Association is holding a fundraising campaign, “Bring No. 60 for 250.”In this edition of History Matters, producer Jay Shah chats with two members of the association’s board of directors - Cathy Tatman and David Ludlow about the campaign and their effort to honor Lewes’ railroad heritage.
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DNREC announced statewide deer harvest totals for the 2025-2026 season.
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The Dewey Planning and Zoning Commission backs rule changes that would ban pools in front lawns.
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Seaford is tearing down a community-favorite Jay’s Nest Playground amid safety issues.
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Delaware’s Office of Highway Safety will conduct its Sober Rides initiative on two different nights for those celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.
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As America gears up to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the Archives highlights the stories of Black, Latino, and Indigenous Delawareans in a new virtual exhibit.
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Milton Theatre is raising funds to purchase the land for their concert venue, Quayside.
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Cape Henlopen State Park announces temporary closures on two of its trails.
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The Sussex Family YMCA is partnering with the Indian River School District to provide summer camp services this summer.
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Sports can be a unifier even in the most divisive of times.As we just saw with the recently completed Olympics – there are some instances sports can still bring people together.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Joe Irizarry sits down with Univ. of Delaware Sports Management professor Matthew Robinson to discuss how the Olympics and even your favorite professional sports team can bridge divides and unify people.