“Out of sight, out of trouble.”That’s the expectation Colonial School District has when it comes to the new cell phone policy it’s rolling out this school year in middle schools.As students enter George Read, McCullough, and Gunning Bedford middle schools, they have the option to put their phones in pouches that will be closed and secured during the day.This week, producer Kyle McKinnon spoke with George Read Middle School Principal Nick Wolfe about the cell phone policy and why it’s being implemented now.

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Wilmington’s EastSide Charter school received a $1 million donation from Barclays US Bank this week.The donation marks the continuation of a two-decade relationship between the school and the bank that goes much deeper than financial support.Contributor Larry Nagengast takes a closer look at that relationship and what the latest influx of funding will do for EastSide Charter.

Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2022 Election coverage, and the Delaware Debates we are producing with the University of Delaware’s Center for Political Communication. Among the races we are examining is the race for Attorney General and in this interview, incumbent Democrat Kathy Jennings

Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2022 Election coverage, and the Delaware Debates we are producing with the University of Delaware’s Center for Political Communication. Among the races we are examining is the race for Attorney General and in this interview, Republican challenger Julianne Murray.

A new exhibit is on display at the Historic Odessa Foundation called “Love Stories: Photos by Brittany Lauren,” featuring 22 groupings of intimate portraits of couples.The exhibit is available to the public in the Historic Odessa Visitor’s Center Gallery until Sunday, October 30th.Delaware Public Media’s Kelli Steele spoke with Milford-based photographer Brittany Lauren to find out more about the exhibit and what inspired the photographs.

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Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch,” starting with races in the upcoming September primary as part of our 2022 election coverage.This week, we look at two races – the first is the Democratic Primary for the 27th House District, which pits an incumbent State Representative who started his political career during the pandemic against a political newcomer with a deep law enforcement background.DPM’s Mark Arehart examines this race.

Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch,” starting with races in the upcoming September primary as part of our 2022 election coverage.The second race we’re highlighting this week is the Democratic Primary for the 26th House District, which sees an incumbent State Representative seeking a second term face an intra-party challenge.DPM’s Quinn Kirkpatrick breaks down the race.

Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2022 Election coverage, and the Delaware Debates we are producing with the University of Delaware’s Center for Political Communication.Among the races we are examining is the race for State Treasurer and in this interview, incumbent Democrat Colleen Davis.