Ensuring libraries promote fairness and maintain community standards By Brent Burdge – Contributing Journalist Dover, DE – In a significant move to uphold the rights of readers and safeguard free expression, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed House Bill 119, also known as the “Freedom to Read Act,” into law on Monday morning. The legislation, which has garnered support from various organizations, …
The Science of Galileo, Copernicus and Renaissance opens at the Delaware Museum on Nature and Science WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science is inviting families, history buffs and science lovers to step back in time for a Renaissance-inspired weekend of hands-on exploration, discovery and fun. The event runs Saturday, Sept. 13, and Sunday, Sept. 14, at …
Story by Brent Burdge, Contributing Journalist. WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Matt Meyer signed nine bills into law at a signing event at Stanton Middle School on Tuesday, September 2. These bills address various aspects of the education system and ultimately received strong bipartisan support from the General Assembly. Several of these bills govern the operation of local school boards and were …
As the start of the 2025-2026 school year approaches, the Delaware Department of Justice is inviting families to a Back-to-School Fair designed to support students and parents with essential supplies and fun activities. The event will take place on Thursday, August 21, from noon to 3 p.m. at Helen Chambers Park, located at 709 W 6th Street in Wilmington. READ: …
Saint Mark’s High School has appointed Aine Lafferty Bruhl as its new Director of Visual and Performing Arts, bringing with her more than a decade of experience in arts education, performance, and nonprofit leadership. Bruhl steps into the role after serving as Program Director at the Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership. There, she managed arts programming in eight public schools …
The Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) has sent $50,000 to Delaware Technical Community College to help train more than a dozen students to enter the workforce. MSI is a nationwide workforce development program created by the legendary heavy metal band Metallica through its charitable foundation, All Within My Hands. The funds will support the training of 17 students across two Delaware …
A groundbreaking workforce development initiative marked a major milestone Monday as 24 participants became the first graduates of the BioConnect DE Biomanufacturing Training Program, an intensive, tuition-free course aimed at preparing Delawareans for careers in the state’s rapidly expanding life sciences sector. The graduation ceremony, held Monday at EastSide Charter School’s Chemours STEM Hub, celebrated the achievements of the program’s …
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) has launched the Delaware School Safety Center (DSSC), a new initiative aimed at bolstering school safety across the state. The DSSC includes a newly launched website designed to serve as a centralized hub for training, resources, and best practices for educators, parents, and emergency responders. Located here, the user-friendly site offers guidance and tools for …
Andrew D. Martire will step down as Head of School at The Tatnall School at the end of the 2025-26 academic year, the school announced Wednesday. Martire, who has led the Wilmington-based independent school since 2020, has accepted a new position in his home state of Maryland. “Andy has led with integrity, vision, and a deep commitment to our mission,” …
WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Black Storytelling Residency (WBSR) is returning for its fourth year, bringing together 15 Black storytellers from across the country to uplift, reclaim, and preserve narratives of the African Diaspora through performance and community engagement. Titled “Voices of the Unbroken: Telling Our Truths, Shaping Our Future,” the 2025 residency will culminate in a free public performance …
Seven Delaware legislators – consisting of both Republicans and Democrats – are calling for a forensic audit of the Appoquinimink School District. The letter, addressed to State Auditor Lydia York, claims the request is “in response to recent troubling financial developments,” in Appo, which is the second largest school district in the First State, with 21 schools serving more than …
The third largest school district in Delaware has a new board president. Monica Moriak was selected to replace Don Patton after a 4-3 vote secured her victory at the Christina School District board meeting Tuesday night. This follows almost two years of controversy in the board, which included the removal of former Delaware Superintendent of the Year Dan Shelton – …
