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Food banks across the country are facing mounting challenges, and the Food Bank of Delaware is no exception.The USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program, a critical source of food assistance, has halted its scheduled shipments. That means fewer staples like fresh produce, dairy, protein, and shelf-stable items are making it to families in need.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon sat down with the President and CEO of the Food Bank of Delaware Cathy Kanefsky to examine the implications of the USDA canceling food aid shipments and how it affects food insecurity in the First State.

The City Theater Company in Wilmington is bringing comedy to the stage with its latest production ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.’The Tony Award-winning play by Christopher Durang puts a modern, comedic spin on classic Chekhov characters, following three middle-aged siblings whose quiet life is upended by a surprise visit.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny catches up with the play’s director Joseph Pukatsch and the City Theater Company’s artistic director Kerry Kristine McElrone to explore the ways the Company is bringing this sharp-edged production to life.

This week, The Green brings you the first episode of the new Delaware Humanities’ podcast People and Planet. The podcast explores how Delawareans connect to the environments and cultures around them, and the cultural practices and creative works that bring us closer to the planet we call home.In this episode, former Delaware Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Ed Kee discusses the history and significance of agriculture in the state and its place in today’s world.

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Delaware has a new leader tasked with addressing one of the state’s most pressing challenges – housing, specifically affordable housing.Matthew Heckles now leads the Delaware State Housing Authority, and he’s no stranger to the agency. He previously served as a legislative and policy advisor for DSHA and more recently as the Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Abigail Lee sat down with Heckles to discuss his plans to tackle the state’s housing crisis and make housing more accessible for Delawareans.

Across the country, the highly pathogenic avian influenza – or bird flu – continues to spread.Bird flu isn’t new, but experts say the virus is evolving and fear it's here to stay long-term. That’s a particular concern in Delaware, where poultry is a cornerstone of the state’s agricultural economy. As migratory waterfowl also make their way north this season, the risk of the virus spreading further is increasing.Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon spoke this week with University of Delaware professor of wildlife ecology Chris Williams about bird flu in the First State and what’s being done to mitigate its spread.

From phishing texts to impostor scams, fraud targeting seniors is on the rise. Reported financial losses among older adults are growing, with the Federal Trade Commission estimating billions of dollars stolen in 2023 alone, the latest year with available data.AARP Fraud Ambassador Paul Greenwood visited Delaware this week to meet with law enforcement, the FBI, and specialists in the field as part of an AARP-organized discussion. He was the lead prosecutor of the Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit in the San Diego District Attorney's Office for 22 years – prosecuting hundreds of felony cases involving physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse against seniors.Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry is joined by Greenwood to learn about efforts to curb elder fraud and how we can better protect vulnerable seniors.

Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ is a story of love, mischief, and magic – and soon, it will come to life on stage in a whole new way.First State Ballet Theatre is bringing the classic tale to The Grand in Wilmington on April 5th and 6th, blending elegant choreography with a fresh score, including a Ukrainian-themed twist inspired by local choreographer Zachary Kapeluck’s cultural heritage.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny caught up with Kapeluck for more on his vision for ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and what audiences can expect.

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