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All You Need to Know about ‘Your Candidates,’ a Bilingual, Interactive Voters’ Guide

On Tuesday, Nov.5, Delawareans will go to the polls for the opportunity to vote in elections for federal, state and local officials. There will be 78 contests when you count all the elections at every level across the state. Add... Read More

Classroom Computers Students

Delaware takes the lead on teaching media literacy

By Larry Nagengast, Delaware Public Media contributor For years, generations even, teachers have been showing their students how to become informed citizens. The instruction hasn’t always been explicit and direct, but it has been part of countless lessons. Middle and... Read More

A New Downtown for Wilmington

Part two of a series on Wilmington’s Eastside neighborhood, the demolition of its backbone, and what we can learn from this history. The 2023 edition of the Big Quarterly concludes Sunday, August 27th JORDAN HOWELL · AUGUST 24, 2023... Read More

Black Wilmington and the Big August Quarterly

Part one of a series on Wilmington’s Eastside neighborhood, the demolition of its backbone, and what we can learn from this history. The 2023 edition of the Big Quarterly begins Sunday, August 20 By: Jordan Howell, Delaware Call This... Read More

Solar Panels

Will farms see solar instead of soybeans? Proposed projects, land-use debates divide counties.

By Maddy Lauria Delaware Journalism Collaborative At first, Donna Calhoun ignored the calls. But, one day a few years ago, after returning home from vacation, the lifelong Milford-area resident decided to answer the phone. “I said, ‘What do you want?’... Read More

Delaware Map Maginifying Glass

Survey Offers Insight on Delaware’s Direction and Government’s Priorities

By Darel La Prade Project Director Delaware Journalism Collaborative What are the paramount challenges facing Delaware today? How well are our state and local governments doing at solving these problems? And what can we do better? A recent public opinion... Read More

Governor’s race is seeing big money – from the candidates

Why Should Delaware Care? Delaware’s governor manages state agencies, has the power to veto proposed laws, and sets the tone for how state government spends money each year. Now, three people are vying to be elected to that position –... Read More

After decade in D.C., O’Mara aims to build a legacy in Delaware

After leading DNREC through the Markell administration, Collin O’Mara became the leader of the National Wildlife Federation, spending many days lobbying and testifying before Congress. | PHOTO COURTESY OF US SENATE Story by Karl Baker via Spotlight Delaware Why Should... Read More

After honing skills abroad, Meyer seeks a statewide audience

Matt Meyer is seeking to become the first New Castle County Executive to be elected governor by parlaying a diverse background. | PHOTO COURTESY OF NCC Story by Karl Baker via Spotlight Delaware Why Should Delaware Care? Delaware’s governor manages... Read More

Despite broad establishment support, Hall-Long still faces challenges

Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long trails in campaign fundraising but has already tied up much of the endorsements from Democratic Party leaders. | PHOTO COURTESY OF HALL-LONG CAMPAIGN Story by Karl Baker via Spotlight Delaware Why Should Delaware Care? Delaware’s governor... Read More

Independents surge in Delaware as Democrats, Republicans lose voters

Republicans are now the third largest political group in Delaware behind Democrats and independents, but even the dominant major party is also losing a grow number of voters. | PHOTO COURTESY OF KELLY SIKKEMA on UNSPLASH Story by Karl Baker via Spotlight Delaware... Read More

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