John Sloan is one of the most important American painters and printmakers of the 20th century.However, his biggest impact came as an art instructor, something the Delaware Art Museum showcases in its ‘John Sloan and His Students’ exhibition.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny catches up with curator Heather Campbell Coyle for a chat about Sloan and the exhibit highlighting his work and teachings.

The Zoar Methodist Episcopal Church in Odessa recently received grant funding for restoration work on the historic building.In this edition of History Matters, Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry is joined by The Friends of Zoar's Steven Johnson to learn more about the Zoar Church’s restoration efforts and plans to preserve its history.

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The role of local law enforcement in federal immigration enforcement was center stage in Delaware after the Town of Camden quietly entered into – and then quickly ended – an immigration enforcement agreement with ICE known as a 287(g) agreement.These agreements allow local police to collaborate with ICE, but critics argue they can erode trust within immigrant communities. One of those critics is the executive director of the Latin American Community Center Maria Matos, who recently penned an op-ed calling for a statewide ban on these agreements.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Tom Byrne sat down with Matos to discuss her concerns and the impact these agreements have on local communities.

A prenatal diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare genetic disorder also known as brittle bone disease, can be devastating for expecting parents. The most severe cases are often labeled ‘lethal,’ leading some families to believe there are no options for treatment.However, new research from Nemours Children’s Health challenges that belief.Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon caught up this week with Dr. Ricki Carroll – a Physician on the Skeletal Dysplasia and Palliative Care teams at Nemours – to learn more about the study’s findings and how doctors are rethinking this rare condition.

The Delaware Symphony Orchestra is introducing local students to the world of classical music through its upcoming “Explorer Concerts.”These performances give young audiences a chance to experience live orchestral music in an engaging setting, with educators receiving lesson plans and materials to help prepare students ahead of time.In this week’s edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny talks with Delaware Symphony Orchestra CEO J.C. Barker about these “Explorer Concerts” and the benefits for students and schools.

For years, tattoo shops were kept out of Newark, essentially blocked by city code.But that changed recently, thanks to the efforts of one determined tattoo artist who led the push to rewrite the rules.In this edition of Enlighten Me, University of Delaware senior and Delaware Public Media intern Jack Silverberg reports on the story behind Newark’s first legal tattoo parlor and the woman who made it happen.

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The housing market in Delaware continues to face some headwinds.So, if you are looking to buy or sell a home in the First State during the busy spring and summer season, what can you expect? Is it a buyers’ or sellers’ market?This week, contributor Eileen Dallabrida examines the housing market in Delaware and what’s driving it.

We often think about what teachers teach – the lessons and academic goals. However, new research from the University of Delaware suggests we should also pay close attention to how teachers feel.The study, co-authored by UD Associate Research Professor Leigh McLean, looks at how a teacher’s emotions can ripple through the classroom, affecting the ways students engage, behave, and learn.Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon is joined by McLean this week to discuss the study’s findings and what they tell us about the emotional dynamics of a classroom.