Delaware Public Media
Sarah Mueller

Final report on Vaughn recommendations indicates progress made

The final progress report on implementing recommendations from the independent review of Vaughn Correctional Center was released Tuesday. Delaware’s Department of Corrections said it’s making measurable progress on 40 of the 41 recommendations laid out last September.

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Dept. of Justice and Delaware Police Chiefs Council offer model policy plans

Sophia Schmidt, Delaware Public Media

Delaware libraries host hip-hop literacy program

Officials planning medical van for UD Health Science students

A program is in the works to have students in the University of Delaware’s Health Sciences program ride around in a van, providing care in Wilmington.

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Wilmington mayor issues apology after Muslim kids asked to leave city pool

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Threatened loggerhead sea turtle lays eggs on Fenwick Island

2018 Delaware State Fair starts Thursday; Hunger Relief Day is Mon., July 23

By • Jul 16, 2018
Delaware Public Media

The 2018 Delaware State Fair kicks off in Harrington this Thursday. And you can get in for free during “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” Monday, July 23rd.

 


Site of riot at Vaughn prison scheduled for demolition

By • Jul 16, 2018
James Morrison / Delaware Public Media

The Delaware Department of Correction is planning to demolish the C building at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna.

Residents speak out against EPA's proposed denial of out-of-state pollution petitions

By • Jul 16, 2018
Delaware Public Media

DNREC gave residents the chance to comment Monday on a proposed EPA action to deny Delaware’s petitions for cleaner air.

 

 


Gas prices continue to push higher

By • Jul 15, 2018
Delaware Public Media

First State drivers could see gas prices hit the $3 per gallon mark very soon.

AAA Mid-Atlantic reports the average price for a gallon of regular in the First State spiked again this past week, climbing 8 cents to hit $2.85.

Threatened loggerhead sea turtle lays eggs on Fenwick Island

By • Jul 15, 2018
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A rare species of sea turtle laid its eggs on a public beach on Fenwick Island last week.

Sen. Coons says Delawareans are starting feel economic pinch of tariffs

By • Jul 15, 2018
Delaware Public Media

Sen. Chris Coons said President Donald Trump is misusing his national security authority to impose tariffs.


Maritime Exchange study examines business at Delaware River ports

By • Jul 15, 2018
Port of Wilmington

The Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay released  a study this week looking at the state of ports along the river, including in the First State.

 

 


Middle school boys graduate DSU's Verizon sponsored STEM camp

By • Jul 13, 2018
Delaware Public Media

An educational program for low-income boys is wrapping up its summer session at Delaware State University.

Delmarva Power trimming trees to keep the lights on during storms

By • Jul 13, 2018
Delmarva Power

Delmarva Power crews are trimming trees up and down the First State.


Advocates hope Delaware River Basin gets full FY19 federal funding

By • Jul 13, 2018
Sarah Mueller

The Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed is hoping for more federal funding in the fiscal year 2019 budget.


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