Recently, what had been a wooded lot in central Brandywine Hundred was completely cleared out, creating a jarringly open site near the intersection of Silverside and Marsh Roads.The site used to be home to the historic Forwood School, but after years of slowly crumbling, that landmark building dating back to 1799 is gone, making way for new development.This week, contributor Larry Nagengast reports on what’s next for the former Forwood School site.

Three years after the pandemic forced most office workers to work from home, employers are now trying to get them back in the office.But the pandemic and the subsequent lockdown may have permanently changed norms and expectations about where employees are able and willing to work.Delaware Public Media’s Quinn Kirkpatrick recently spoke with Emma Harrington – labor economist and assistant professor at the University of Virginia – about the return-to-office implications.

The Delaware Arts Alliance launches its ‘Creative Economy and Cultural Tourism Recovery and Growth Plan’ next week. In this week’s edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Karl Lengel is joined by Delaware Arts Alliance executive director Neil Kirschling to learn more about the economic plan.

The messages that revolve around quitting are usually straightforward – don't do it. But what if what we’ve learned and been told about quitting isn’t entirely true? What if being labeled a quitter isn’t a bad thing?Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Julia Keller says it’s not, and she explores these questions and more in her new book "Quitting: A Life Strategy: The Myth of Perseverance – and How the New Science of Giving Up Can Set You Free."For this week’s edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon talks with Keller about the potential benefits and science of throwing in the towel.

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The question of whether Delaware will get in the offshore wind game has been kicked around for over a decade, but after showing early promise, the state has largely sat on the sidelines.There appear to be opportunities for the First State to jump in if it is willing to make the needed moves, and this week, contributor Jon Hurdle reports on where things stand with Delaware and the offshore wind industry.

Kim Leisey has officially joined CAMP Rehoboth Community Center as its new Executive Director.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Quinn Kirkpatrick catches up with Leisey to discuss her new role, connecting with younger LGBTQ+ people, and the challenges ahead in today's political climate.

The Delaware Symphony Orchestra recently announced its 118th season, which features five Classics Series concerts, three Chamber Series concerts, two concerts in Sussex County, and a return to the Hotel du Pont's Gold Ballroom.In this week’s edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Karl Lengel sat down with J.C. Barker – Executive Director of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra – to preview the season.

The number of hate crimes and attacks on minority groups is rising and social media is exacerbating the issue.That’s according to a recent study cited in the 2023 Economic Report of the President and co-authored by Kassra Oskooii, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Delaware.For this week’s Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon is joined by Oskooii to learn more about his study and its findings.

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