A new Pew Research Center study found that some three-in-ten American adults have used a dating app or website, and more than half of adults under the age of 30 are hoping to make a match that way.But those apps have consequences. User experiences can vary considerably and some are concerned about the psychological and interpersonal ramifications of online dating.Washington Post technology reporter Heather Kelly covered the survey and joined Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon to talk about the results and the growing popularity of dating apps and websites.

The Delaware Historical Society recently named Ivan Henderson as its new Executive Director.In this edition of History Matters, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon catches up with Henderson to discuss his new role and the challenges ahead.

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A statewide count conducted last year found that the number of people experiencing homelessness in Delaware had doubled during the pandemic.This year, housing advocates expect that count to drop, but warn the numbers won’t tell the whole story.Delaware Public Media’s Paul Kiefer reports on the issue this week and what to expect from this year’s homelessness count in the First State.

Delaware recently joined the federal government and a growing number of states in banning the popular social media app TikTok from state-owned devices due to cybersecurity concerns.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Tom Byrne sat down with University of Delaware professor John D'Arcy – whose research focuses on cybersecurity and cyber-risk management – to learn more about the concerns that prompted Delaware’s TikTok ban and what comes next.

Obesity in America is increasing and it only got worse during the pandemic – especially among kids and teens.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly one in five people between the ages of 2 and 19 in the U.S. are affected by obesity. In Delaware, the youth obesity rate remains higher than the national rate.Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon spoke with Pediatrician Dr. Thao-Ly T. Phan from Nemours Children's Health this week about the increasing rates of childhood obesity and solutions to combat it.

If you’re looking to exercise your creative side, concertina sketchbooks are a great way to do so.A concertina sketchbook isn’t your usual sketchbook. It’s a spineless accordion fold of paper and lends itself to a variety of artwork – from watercolor to pencil-sketch work. You’ll be able to make your own during the Rehoboth Art League’s upcoming “Make Your Own Concertina Sketchbook and Fill It!” class.For this week’s edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon caught up with Paula Holloway – the Rehoboth Art League’s Education Programs Director – for more on concertina sketchbook art and how to take part in the class.

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Black History Month has been recognized across the county for more than four decades, and outside of acknowledging and honoring the achievements and contributions of Black Americans – it informs school curriculums every year.In 2021, Delaware lawmakers passed and Gov. John Carney signed House Bill 198, requiring all public schools to teach certain elements of Black history, including the significance of slavery in the making of America’s economy and the contributions of Black people to American life and history.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon sat down with Michael Feldman – Social Studies Education Associate with the Delaware Department of Education – to discuss the Black history-centric curriculums and the Department of Education’s role.

Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control recently tapped Katera Moore to be the state’s first environmental justice coordinator.Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry caught up with Katera Moore this week to learn about her new role and the challenges these issues pose.