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Finding some fun in the fun – despite the costs Jun 24, 2022

Summer is here and many are hoping to get away – some for the first time in after a couple years after limitations caused by the pandemic.But if you haven’t already locked in vacation plans, you may still be limited – by what’s still available and the inflated cost of everything.This week, contributor Eileen Dallabrida takes a closer look at the options – especially if you’re on a budget.

EPA says Delaware City Refinery must continue to buy costly renewable fuel credits Jun 24, 2022

The owners of Delaware City Refinery got some bad news from the EPA earlier this month.Their hope for some relief from renewable fuel credits they are required to purchase was not realized as the EPA not only decided against reforming the program, but also increased what refiners are required to purchase this year to comply with the renewables program.Contributor Jon Hurdle has covered these credits and the refinery’s concerns about them previously and he explains what this move by the EPA could mean

Arts Playlist: Lewes concert series seeks to raise money for LGBTQ youth Jun 24, 2022

A singer from Lewes performs several free, outdoor concerts there this summer to raise money for various children’s charities that help LGBTQ youth.In this week’s Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Kelli Steele chats with James Gary, aka Jgar, about his career and why spending the summer working to help LGBTQ children.

Enlighten Me: More stories from UD student journalists Jun 24, 2022

The Green takes some time again this week to highlight work from student journalists at the University of Delaware.We feature three pieces produced by UD Communications students for a class taught by Nancy Karibjanian, long-time First State journalist, Director of UD’s Center for Political Communication, and one of founders of Delaware Public Media.

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Wilmington Learning Collaborative plan continue to take shape Jun 17, 2022

School may be out for summer, but there’s no break for the Carney administration’s effort to bring the governor’s Wilmington Learning Collaborative to life.A draft of the memorandum of understanding that will guide the three school districts that serve city schools as they seek to transform the Wilmington’s underperforming elementary and middle schools is making the rounds.This week, contributor Larry Nagengast takes a closer look at the draft MOU and if work to get everyone on board is on track.

Sussex group seeks to build on COVID response successes Jun 17, 2022

During the early months of the COVID pandemic, many efforts to respond to the needs and issues it created came together quickly to provide necessary relief and services.Now one such effort - the Cape Community Coordination for COVID-19 – is trying to take the connections made and lessons learned and expand the scope of its work.The group is renaming itself the Cape Community Coalition to reflect that change and we talked to two people involved - Patti Drago and Danielle Swallow – about their work to date and plans for the future.

Arts Playlist: Volodymyr Zelensky comic book Jun 17, 2022

Throughout the war in Ukraine, that nation’s president Volodymyr Zelensky has been the face of its efforts to repel Russia’s 3-month-old invasion.Now, TidalWave Comics is telling Zelensky’s story in comic book form.In this week’s Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Kelli Steele chats with the comic book’s author Michael Frizell about it and the decision to add Zelensky’s story to the ones it has selected to highlight.

Enlighten Me: UD Student Journalists Jun 17, 2022

The Green takes some time this week to highlight work from student journalists at the University of Delaware.

Bill seeks to set goals for cutting climate emissions in Delaware Jun 10, 2022

June is a busy month in Delaware’s General Assembly as lawmakers race to finish their business before the session ends June 30th.This week saw marijuana legalization fail and some gun bills advance. But beyond those headlines, there is other significant legislation being considered, including a bill to address impact of climate change in the First State.Contributor Jon Hurdle takes a closer look at the Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act.

Study shows nor’easters can pose greater threat than hurricanes in Mid-Atlantic Jun 10, 2022

Hurricane season is underway and the threat from those storms is considerable. But recent research shows that in our region non-tropical storms like nor'easters can cause as much damage as hurricanes - or even more.Delaware Public Media's Joe Irizarry recently spoke with University of Delaware climatologist and visiting assistant professor John Callahan – the lead author on this research – to learn more about what it tells us.

Arts Playlist: 'Two Years in Italy' Jun 10, 2022

Two Years in Italy is a new book from Milford’s Rosemary Connelly.It was developed from a daily blog Connell and her late husband, Bob. kept while living in Italy from 2005 to 2007.And is this week’s Arts Playlist, Connelly joins Delaware Public Media’s Kelli Steele to discuss the book and how it gave her a new perspective on life.

Enlighten Me: Learning to love the hidden pleasures of living in the First State Jun 10, 2022

Delaware may be a small state, but it has more to offer than even some natives know.In this week's Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Rachel Sawicki talks with life-long residents and transplants to find out what drew them to the First State, what keeps them here, and how some less than favorable initial impressions of Delaware changed.

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The Green - June 3, 2022 Jun 03, 2022

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Delaware wants to keep ticks from ruining summer fun Jun 03, 2022

Memorial Day weekend marked the unofficial start of summer and that means more time outdoorsBut state officials want people to be aware as they enjoy a hike, fishing, or just hanging out in the backyard that there is a danger lurking from ticks in Delaware.This week, experts from DNREC’s Div. of Fish and Wildlife and Delaware’s Div. of Public Health join us to discuss the risks associated with tick bites and how best to avoid them.

A More Perfect Union podcast: Media and Democracy Jun 03, 2022

This week – we bring you episode 4 of the Delaware Humanities’ podcast: A More Perfect Union.The podcast explores the concept of “identity” in Delaware - and this second episode focuses on health and the environment.

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Assessing language immersion after a decade in Delaware schools May 27, 2022

Delaware’s language immersion program in public schools launched in 2011 - meaning some of the students who were there at the start are now in high school.So how is the program - and the students in it - faring?Contributor Larry Nagengast takes a closer look this week.

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