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Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage. Among the races we are examining is the race for U.S. Senate and in this interview Democrat Chris Coons.

The latest chapter in Delaware’s efforts to address PFAS – the so-called forever chemicals – takes us to the courts.But this time, it’s not the state or a municipality suing manufacturers over the products they produced containing these chemicals and their impact on the water supply. Instead, it’s a water utility. Veolia filed a lawsuit last month – seeking compensation for work they’re doing to eliminate PFAS from the water it provides to its customersThis week, contributor Jon Hurdle examines this lawsuit – who’s being sued and why.

OperaDelaware launches its new season next month, with a new general director at the helm, and a lineup of shows ranging from traditional masterworks to cutting-edge material.On this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny spoke to that new general director, Eric Einhorn about the season, the importance of partnerships in the arts, and why everyone should give opera a try.

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As part of our 2026 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch” ahead of the September Primary.Our final piece ahead of the primary takes us to the Newark area and House District 23, where four Democrats are vying to step into the seat Mara Gorman is leaving to run for a spot in the State Senate.Delaware Public Media’s Jay Shah introduces us to this quartet of candidates and how they compare on key issues.

Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage. Among the races we are examining is the race for U.S. Senate and in this interview Democrat Jeff Appelhans.

Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage. Among the races we are examining is the race for U.S. Senate and in this interview Democrat Mary Louve

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As part of our 2026 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch” ahead of the September Primary.The latest race we are featuring is in New Castle County, specifically Wilmington and House District 1, where two Democrats in this Democratic stronghold face off again in a primary after their close race in 2022.Delaware Public Media’s Bente Bouthier has more on those candidates and where they stand.

Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage.Among the races we are examining is the race for U.S. Senate and in this interview Republican Dr. Michael Katz.

Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage.Among the races we are examining is the race for U.S. Senate and in this interview Republican John Shulli.

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As part of our 2026 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch” ahead of the September Primary.The latest race we are featuring is in New Castle County.The Democratic primary in 5th State Senate District was expected to be a competitive race between two candidates who are active members in the community, but it recently drew even greater attention when Gov. Matt Meyer endorsed the challenger over the incumbent.Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry takes a closer look at those candidates and the issues they’re focused on.

Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage. Among the races we are examining is the race for Delaware's lone U.S. House seat and in this interview Republican John Whalen.

Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage.Among the races we are examining is the race for Delaware's lone U.S. House seat and in this interview the Democratic incumbent, Congresswoman Sarah McBride.

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As part of our 2026 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch” ahead of the September Primary.The latest race we are featuring is in New Castle County. The Democratic primary in 9th House District finds a trio of Democrats making the case they can flip a seat left open by a Republican walking away after 12 years representing the districtDelaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny takes a closer look at the Democrats running and where they stand on key issues.

Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage. Among the races we are examining is the race for Delaware' lone U.S. House seat and in this interview Republican Joseph Arminio.

Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage. Among the races we are examining is the race for Delaware' lone U.S. House seat and in this interview Republican

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Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage. Among the races we are examining is the race for Delaware State Treasurer and in this interview Democrat Michael Smith.

As part of our 2026 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch” ahead of the September Primary.The latest race we are featuring is downstate - House District 36 – where incumbent Republican Bryan Shupe faces a primary challenge from a familiar face.Patrick Smith is trying to unseat Shupe for a third straight election cycle and Delaware Public Media’s Isreal Hale checked in with both candidates to see how their latest showdown is shaping up.

Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage.Among the races we are examining is the race for Delaware State Treasurer and in this interview Republican Mike Ramone

The Hagley Museum and Library's new CEO, Hilary Olson, has been on the job for a few months now, bringing a wealth of experience at museums and planetariums around the country into her new role.For this edition of History Matters, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny talks to Olson about her career, her vision for the museum, and the future for cultural institutions like Hagley.

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Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage.Among the races we are examining is the race for Delaware State Treasurer and in this interview Democrat Ted Lauzen.

Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage.Among the races we are examining is the race for Delaware State Treasurer and in this interview Democrat Mike Miller.

As part of our 2026 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch” ahead of the September Primary.Our series starts in New Castle County where Delaware’s 6th House District seat is up for grabs after being held by Democrat Debra Heffernan since 2010.Since Heffernan’s retirement announcement in April, three Democratic candidates have announced their bid to be her replacement in the Democratic leaning district.Delaware Public Media’s Abigail Lee has more on those candidates and where they stand.

We move out of the political arena to wrap up this week’s show, turning our focus to a story that has drawn a lot of attention in North Wilmington. Last week, we got our first look at what may be next for the Concord Mall – a mainstay on the retail scene since it opened in the late 1960s.Plans submitted with New Castle County show the mall – or at least a substantial part of it - now faces the wrecking ball.Contributor Eileen Dallabrida reports on this latest chapter in Concord Mall’s decline.

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Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverageAmong the races we are examining is the race for Delaware Attorney General and in this interview Democrat Dwayne Bensing.

Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverageAmong the races we are examining is the race for Delaware Attorney General and in this interview Democrat Kathy Jennings.

Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverageAmong the races we are examining is the race for Delaware Attorney General and in this interview Democrat Patty Rickman

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It’s been nearly three years since the Biden Administration announced the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub or MACH2 was among a series of “hydrogen hubs” selected to receive substantial federal grants and jumpstart the hydrogen fuel industry. Delaware was to be a part of MACH2.This week, Delaware finally saw the first real move to get the ball rolling on hydrogen production here. Aternium — a Wilmington-based company — announced it plans to build a hydrogen production facility in Dover.But Aternium said it isn’t relying on MACH2 to be successful.Contributor Jon Hurdle took a closer look at their plans in Dover and where things stand with MACH2. He chatted with Tom Byrne earlier this week about what he learned.

Delaware’s current measles outbreak is now just over a dozen cases — all in Kent County — and four involving children.This outbreak — which comes as a surprise — doesn’t carry the same weight as COVID earlier in the decade, but is a cause for concern for some adults and children, especially those not vaccinated against measles.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry caught up with Delaware Healthcare Association President & CEO Brian Frazee and Kate Smith, Executive Director of the Delaware Academy of Medicine and Public Health, to discuss this measles outbreak, as well as vaccinations and dealing with mis-and disinformation in that area.

An increase in gas prices hit farmers hard at the start of the 2026 growing season. And those prices haven’t meaningfully dropped yet.Delaware Agriculture Secretary Don Clifton said, "The difference is 65% increase in a matter of just a few months. And the diesel cost; that's outrageous and unnecessary, and that is a...that ripples through the entire economy. The level that, that fuel is trading is also an indicator of what heating oil will be this fall."Now, drought conditions, fertilizer costs, and slow-going Farm Bill deliberations in Congress are adding weight to farmers already squeezed by high overheads.Delaware Public Media’s Isreal Hale checked in this week with Felton farmer Jim Minner to discuss how these issues are affecting his day to day operations.

With summer in full swing, lots of people head outdoors for hiking, biking, and camping. But summer is also prime season for all kinds of annoying and sometimes harmful insects, like ticks.These tiny bugs can cause a host of health problems, ranging from the minor to the serious. And in this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny talked to a trio of experts about those dangers, including how to avoid catching a tick-borne illness and what kind of research is underway to help combat those diseases.

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Caesar Rodney is known for the many public offices he held in Delaware, and his famous ride on July 1, 1776 to cast the deciding vote declaring the U.S. independent from Great Britain.But like many founding fathers, Rodney was a slave owner and that part of his legacy led to a statue of him on Rodney Square in Wilmington to be removed in 2020 during a national reckoning with racism and police violence. This report confirms Rodney enslaved at least 26 people during his life.On this edition of History Matters, Delaware Public Media’s Bente Boutiers sits down with Debbie Martin, Wilmington’s Historic Preservation Planner, who worked on the report to learn more about it.

Over the past couple of years, Delaware Public Media has reported on the fate of the fading Concord Mall in North Wilmington — another example of the demise of that particular retail concept.But there is another mall in the First State similar to Concord Mall that seems to be defying the odds and remaining viable. And we’re not talking about the Christiana Mall which is a very different animal. We’re talking about the Dover Mall.Recently, that mall got a boost from the planned revival of a movie theater there and this week, contributor Eileen Dallabrida delved into why a movie theatre could work there and help the continued health of Dover Mall.

Over the past couple of years, Delaware Public Media has reported on the fate of the fading Concord Mall in North Wilmington — another example of the demise of that particular retail concept.But there is another mall in the First State similar to Concord Mall that seems to be defying the odds and remaining viable. And we’re not talking about the Christiana Mall which is a very different animal. We’re talking about the Dover Mall.Recently, that mall got a boost from the planned revival of a movie theater there and this week, contributor Eileen Dallabrida delved into why a movie theatre could work there and help the continued health of Dover Mall.

Caesar Rodney is known for the many public offices he held in Delaware, and his famous ride on July 1, 1776 to cast the deciding vote declaring the U.S. independent from Great Britain.But like many founding fathers, Rodney was a slave owner and that part of his legacy led to a statue of him on Rodney Square in Wilmington to be removed in 2020 during a national reckoning with racism and police violence. This report confirms Rodney enslaved at least 26 people during his life.On this edition of History Matters, Delaware Public Media’s Bente Boutiers sits down with Debbie Martin, Wilmington’s Historic Preservation Planner, who worked on the report to learn more about it.

Delaware lawmakers tried to crack down on cryptocurrency kiosks in 2026, arguing the machines had become a favorite tool for scammers targeting older adults.But despite unanimous support in the House, the legislation stalled in the Senate before lawmakers adjourned.Delaware Public Media intern Lily Grossberg examined the bill and where it'll go from here.

July 4th has come and gone, but Delaware’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary continues. One of those celebrations is a new exhibition by the Delaware Historical Society, which pairs objects from the society’s collection with student artists to ask - 250 years after the Declaration of Independence, are we living up to its promise?For this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny spoke to Chief Curator Leigh Rifenburg about the show entitled “Objects, Ideals, & Delaware’s Unfinished Revolution.”

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It’s been a month since the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s decision to remove Temporary Protected Status or TPS, for around 350,000 Haitians and over 6,000 Syrians nationwide.Delaware has been home to nearly 5,000 Haitians and they’re considered to be among the fastest growing communities in the state.Until recently, this status helped them build a life here and avoid going back to Haiti, currently wracked by gang violence and humanitarian and environmental disasters.They are now at risk of mass deportations due to this ruling.To fully understand this, including long-term impact, and potential solutions, DPM's Jay Shah spoke to Rick Hogan, an immigration attorney and founding partner at Hogan and Vandenberg in Wilmington.

2026 has been a year of milestone anniversaries from America’s and Delaware’s 250th to the First State’s libraries celebrating 125 years. Among those was a slightly smaller yet equally significant anniversary — the Delaware Supreme Court’s which celebrated 75 years since its founding.To commemorate that, the judicial branch released a video with a brief history and testimonials from former and current chief justices, the attorney general and other figures about how the system has worked so far.In this edition of History Matters, DPM's Jay Shah sat down with Sean O’Sullivan — Chief of Community Relations with the state’s Administrative Office of the Courts — to understand that history and its impact on Delawareans today.

Clear Space Theatre Company in Rehoboth Beach is hard at work this summer, with a trio of blockbuster musicals running through August; plus a cabaret series and arts programs for young performers.On this week's Arts Playlist, DPM's Martin Matheny spoke to Clear Space's Managing Director, Joe Gfaller and James FitzSimmons, director of "The Cher Show" about what's on tap this summer.

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