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The Green

Tom Byrne
Delaware
University Of Delaware
Data Centers
Wilmington
Affordable Housing
Education
Mental Health
Project Washington
Delaware Public Media
Climate Change
Sussex County
Delaware Symphony Orchestra
Literacy
Homelessness
New Castle County
Reading Assist
Delaware Downtown Development District Program
Property Tax Reassessment
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
PFAS

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Earlier this year, the state of Delaware offered an updated plan to address so-called ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water, soil and air.But mitigating the presence of PFAS chemicals is complicated and costly effort. And under the Trump Administrati... more

When the new Claymont Transportation Center opened in December 2024, it completed some two decades of work to bring a new train station to Claymont, and was hailed as a foundational piece in the effort to redevelop the former Claymont Steel site and ... more

"The Thomas Crown Affair," "How to Steal a Million," "Ocean's 12" - art heists are a popular subject for films, TV, and books. A talk on Thursday, June 25, presented by the Biggs Museum of American Art brings two experts to Dover’s Schwartz Center fo... more

In this week’s Enlighten Me, we headed to the University of Delaware to highlight work from student journalists – pieces produced by UD Communications students for a class taught by Nancy Karibjanian, a long-time First State journalist, Director of U... more

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A Superior Court judge recently ruled the town of Fenwick Island’s policy allowing artificial entities like LLCs to vote in its municipal elections is legal, rejecting an ACLU lawsuit against the small coastal town challenging the practice.Although i... more

The Trump administration has prioritized an overhaul of longstanding immigration laws such as the removal of temporary protection status.The latest attempt was a memo released in May 2026, placing restrictions on “adjustment of status” applications, ... more

Summertime at Rehoboth Beach means a lot of things - a stroll on the boardwalk, a day enjoying the surf and sand, and the chance to see dozens of free concerts at the city's bandstand.To find out more about this summer's shows, DPM's Martin Matheny s... more

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Dr. Bruce Bowman
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Episode: The Green - June 05, 2026
Bruce Boman
Senior author of the study and senior researcher at ChristianaCare's Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute
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Episode: How new gene research could affect future colorectal cancer treatment
Erik Raser-Schramm
Director of Delaware 250
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Episode: History Matters: Separation Day and Delaware 250 celebrations
Daniel Citron
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
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Episode: History Matters: Separation Day and Delaware 250 celebrations
Thomas Florio
Graduate of University of Delaware in Meteorology & Climate Science; researcher working on hurricane damage simulations
University of Delaware
Episode: What if hurricane damage could be predicted before they make landfall?
Charles Madden
Former HOPE Commission executive director
HOPE Commission
Episode: Former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki remembered for his work on the HOPE Commission
Tony Allen
Delaware State University president; founding co-chair of HOPE Commission
Delaware State University
Episode: Former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki remembered for his work on the HOPE Commission
Darryl Wolfie Chambers
Founder of Center for Structural Equity; HOPE Commission volunteer and advisor
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Episode: Former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki remembered for his work on the HOPE Commission
Paul Campagna
Co-creator of the Delaware Music History Archive
Delaware Music History Archive
Episode: Arts Playlist: Delaware Music History Archive

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Tom Byrne
Host of The Green; long-time Delaware Public Media host and interviewer for the program.
Martin Matheny
Reporter/Interviewer; provides reporting context and engages with guests across segments.

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History Matters: Separation Day and Delaware 250 celebrations
Q: What is Separation Day?
Separation Day marks Delaware's historical distance from Pennsylvania and is framed as one of the early steps toward the state's independence, leading into broader commemorations of the nation's 250th birthday.
New bill updates effort to shield Delawareans from high electric rates tied to data centers
Q: What concerns are GOP lawmakers expressing about the bill?
GOP members are comfortable with some aspects like how data centers would acquire and transport power, but worry about requirements such as local labor implications and potential disincentives for investors, which could hinder new data-center projects.
New bill updates effort to shield Delawareans from high electric rates tied to data centers
Q: So with that in mind, how do the bill sponsors and public advocates respond to the idea that the bill is not business friendly?
They argue for a balanced approach, acknowledging data centers create jobs but insisting that ratepayers should not bear the burden of very large centers, and that the bill should ensure fair costs and reliability.
How new gene research could affect future colorectal cancer treatment
Q: Dr. Boman, you and your research team identified a developmental genetic pattern that helps explain how colorectal cancer develops. What did you find?
The team found that embryonic development genes, particularly oncofetal and HOX genes, are hijacked in colorectal cancer. The timing of HOX gene expression is dysregulated, with a six-upregulated and two-downregulated HOX gene pattern associated with poorer survival, highlighting a potential target for prognosis and therapy.
Arts Playlist: Delaware Music History Archive
Q: Tell me about this project.
Paul Campagna describes a multi-faceted archive with an interactive map, large collections of flyers, photos, videos, and a wiki, aimed at deep-diving into Delaware's music history and storytelling through an edutainment approach.

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The show blends policy, environment, culture, and local history through in-depth conversations with lawmakers, policy experts, journalists, and arts leaders across Delaware. Episodes commonly focus on state-level regulatory and funding debates (such as wetlands protections, school funding reform, and environmental regulation), paired with feature reports on local history or cultural initiatives like theater, opera, and community storytelling. A notable strength is its ability to connect policy topics to tangible community impacts, from housing and public services to indigenous representation in the arts, often featuring a mix of grassroots organizers, academics, and practitioners. These dual angles—critical policy discussion and human-inter... more

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