Bente Bouthier
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Delaware Public Media
Delaware lawmakers pick up the issue of property taxes again, with the end of their 153rdlegislative session in sight.
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Delaware Public MediaSome WLC members interpreted the Department of Education's initial 80% funding cut as an effort to phase the group out. -
The new method upends many ways math classes traditionally operate.
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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The announcement was made by both countries Friday a day after North Korea unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear fuel. -
A new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection could transform South Africa's fight against the epidemic — but U.S. aid cuts and limited doses threaten to slow its impact. -
U.S. employers added jobs for the third month in a row in May, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. But wage gains softened and likely failed to keep pace with rising prices. -
A link to the highway that cuts travel times from hours to just minutes, and a symbol of a flow of investment that has provided unprecedented access to high-speed internet in this remote region. -
The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill after an overnight vote. And, former first lady Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign with NPR's Newsmakers. -
Despite a diminished federal presence, public health departments are preparing for common ailments that could afflict fans who gather for the event — and are keeping an eye on the Ebola outbreak, too.
Student Spotlight
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- Annual event offers those with special needs a 'Night to Shine'
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- Turkey Brawl brings local lacrosse community together
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