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Delaware Public Media
Delaware joins a movement to implement state-level voting rights protections. Voting rights advocates, Delaware residents, and lawmakers rallied at the statehouse to support the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act’s introduction on Friday.
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Emir Lake Photography/Zip Code WilmingtonZip Code Wilmington has a new location in downtown Wilmington. -
Quinn Kirkpatrick/Delaware Public MediaCity Councilmember Shané Darby offered a resolution to create a transition plan for Christina Park’s unhoused residents.
This Week on "The Green"
Abigail Lee
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Delaware Public Media
Delaware had recently seen a Department of Correction shakeup with the closure of Wilmington’s Plummer Community Corrections Center in March.Plummer housed men in a work release program that allowed them to stay close to family in northern New Castle County and find work in their community.Now, those who would have gone to Plummer are sent to a facility in Smyrna, a move that’s faced some backlash.Delaware Public Media’s Abigail Lee met with work release participants, advocates and the Department of Correction Commissioner to see what work release programs look like now that Plummer is gone.
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NPR National and World Headlines
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Hundreds of tickets are still available for the U.S. and Canada opening matches for the World Cup on Friday. Even more are available in resale platforms — many at below face value. -
There's been a sharp turn away from screen use in classrooms across the U.S. in recent months. Some students with learning differences who use assistive technology worry they could be left behind.
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Qween Jean won Best Costume Design for "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," becoming the first openly transgender person to win a Tony. -
For the first time since 1999, the New York Knicks are hosting their first NBA Finals home game at Madison Square Garden.
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Increased empathy and resilience are traits often associated with new mothers. But a survey finds that after returning to work, moms feel the biggest jump in critical leadership skills: conflict management, scheduling, and communication. -
Each ingredient plays a key scientific role. in your cookie’s softness, chewiness, taste and height.
Student Spotlight
- Early Learning Advocacy Day seeks to marshall support for youngest students
- DNREC gives kids a chance to develop fishing skills
- Annual event offers those with special needs a 'Night to Shine'
- Biggs Museum puts a spotlight on DSU's marching band
- Turkey Brawl brings local lacrosse community together
- Stuff the Bus food drive continues efforts to combat food insecurity