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Delaware's source for #NPR news and original, nonpartisan local reporting in collaboration with Delaware State University and University of Delaware. #DPMNews
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Today’s landmark is the Wilmington & Western! To expedite the movement of goods from the mills, the Wilmington & Western Railroad was chartered in 1867 and officially opened for freight and passenger service in 1872. If you guessed correctly, reply below. #DelawareLandmarks #netDE


It's a two-band kinda night on Hometown Heroes! We'll be joined by TreeWalker and Region and we'll have new music from @LauraCheadle, Megan Knight, Adams Wilson,@mattwheelervh, Skyler Cumbia, Frank Velardo, and more. Tune in at 9pm. #LocalMusic #netDE




On today’s episode of #TheGreen, we speak with Angie Chen, researcher at the CRR Boston College, about the rising cost of senior care and what can be done to make it more affordable and accessible. Listen at 3 and 7pm! ➡️ ow.ly/uKRP50NEaOI #DelawareNews #netDE #SeniorCare







Today’s landmark is the Parson Thorne Mansion! Also known as Silver Hill, this historic Milford mansion was built in the early-to-mid 1700s and has been home to several notable figures in Delaware’s history. If you guessed correctly, reply below! 📷: MILFORD HIST SOC


Pete du Pont is a seminal figure in Delaware’s history. He led a historic economic turnaround and positioned the state as a hub for the credit card industry. Learn more about @Hagley_Library's collection on Pete du Pont Delaware Public Media delawarepublic.org/show/the-green… Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation

