The process is underway to build wind farms along the Atlantic coast near Delaware. But the First State has no real say in what they’ll look like in size and scope – only some influence in how they may operate.This week, contributor Jon Hurdle explains what that means for the state and towns along the Delaware coast.

The Creative Vision Factory in Wilmington enters its 11th year using art to help those facing mental health issues and addiction.And this week, contributor Larry Nagengast examines how its evolved over the past decade – as well as the challenges it faces moving forward.

Contributor Larry Nagengast profiles some of artists who have come out of the Creative Vision Factory in its first decade.

The Oxford Arts Alliance in Oxford, PA plans to showcase a new piece this spring.It's from Newark artist Trebs Thompson, who has a rare eye disease that's causing her to slowly lose her sight.In this week’s Arts Playlist, Thompson speaks with Delaware Public Media’s Kelli Steele about the piece and her diagnosis.

Gov. John Carney delivered his State of the State address Thursday – reflecting on how the state navigated the second year of the pandemic and laying out his priorities for 2022.Delaware Public Media’s Roman Battaglia covers the legislature and state politics for us – and he joined me this week to discuss what Carney said and lawmakers’ reaction.

Marine scientists and volunteers they recruited recently literally pulled boatloads of derelict crab pots from the depths of a Sussex County river.The steel cages are used by recreational crabbers - but when left behind for too long - they become what some people call “killing machines” - destroying all sorts of sea life.And experts say there are thousands of them littering Delaware waters.Delaware Public Media’s Rebecca Baer joined crews from Delaware Sea Grant and the University of Delaware during their annual effort to round up these “ghost” pots.

Across the country, parents struggle to find adequate child care. In Delaware, many providers have longer wait lists than ever before.Advocates say 96% of First State child care centers face staff shortages. Many have closed classrooms.Those advocates launched a campaign to write 500 emails to Gov. Carney asking him to take steps to help their industry - arguing it impacts the whole economy.Chair of the state Early Childhood Council, Madeleine Bayard of the Rodel Foundation - and Latin American Community Center director of early childhood services Karen Hartz recently talked with Delaware Public Media's Rebecca Baer about this crisis and its repercussions.

The Music School of Delaware recently received a game-changing donation.On this week’s Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Kelli Steele talks to Music School of Delaware president and CEO Kate Ransom about the gift and its impact.

The Music School of Delaware recently received a game-changing donation.On this week’s Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Kelli Steele talks to Music School of Delaware president and CEO Kate Ransom about the gift and its impact.

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