Nichelle Polston
WHYY
Delaware, United States
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A financial boost for Delaware historic sites
First State National Historical Park awards Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs funds to preserve sites like John Dickinson Plantation in Dover. → Read More
Delaware organization focuses on raising generation of 'MLK' leaders
A local organization remains committed to Wilmington youth especially when it comes to helping young boys become the next generation of leaders. → Read More
Report: Delaware Department of Correction making strides in safety improvements
A report finds the Delaware Department of Correction is making progress nearly a year after an officer was killed in a prison takeover by inmates. → Read More
New documentary traces history of Delaware State University
A partnership between the Delaware Humanities Forum and the Welfare Foundation is bringing the history of Delaware State University to life in the documentary “A Legacy of Opportunity.” → Read More
Thousands sign up for Delaware health insurance marketplace despite challenges
Delaware’s health insurance marketplace remains strong after nearly 25,000 people signed up for 2018 coverage in midst of many insurance challenges. → Read More
Delaware poultry operation plans to relocate headquarters and expand operation
A Delaware poultry company is moving headquarters from Seaford to Millsboro. → Read More
New sports arena is coming to Wilmington
Wilmington will soon become home to a state-of-the art multi-purpose sports complex that will serve the community and professional athletes. → Read More
Wilmington teacher introduces students to Lyrical Math
After 16 years in the classroom, Keziah Finney decided to transform her teaching style. → Read More
Search for new DSU President could take a year
Who will replace outgoing Delaware State University President Harry Williams? The search for a new president to lead Delaware State University will be an intense one. → Read More
Mother charged with killing two Wilmington boys
Wilmington Police were at the home hours before the boys were killed Monday. The suspect, a Liberian immigrant, told officers she was worried about her immigration status. → Read More
UD grad students help children with disabilities be more independent [video]
Work being done on University of Delaware's STAR campus will help children with mobility impairments by creating assistive technologies or clothing with sensors to increase a disabled child's... → Read More
Wilmington city council implements changes to grant funding process
Wilmington City Council takes steps to increase transparency for all budgeted grant funding including the application process. → Read More
Delaware takes big strides in improving transportation infrastructure [video]
Millions of dollars are being invested in Wilmington and throughout the state to make transportation easier for those who live and often travel on area roads and bridges say Delaware officials. → Read More
Delaware reading program honors fallen state trooper
The wife of fallen Delaware State Police Trooper Corporal Stephen J. Ballard, is honoring the memory of her husband through a children's reading program. → Read More
University of Delaware students rally in support of DACA [video]
What's going to happen to DACA students? While that is being debated, some University of Delaware students rallied to show their support. → Read More
Delaware man honors Vietnam veterans with oral history project
A Delaware filmmaker and veteran who's been on and off the battlefield is working on a series of projects to preserve the voices of those who served the country. → Read More
Call for blood donors reaches Delaware after Texas disaster
The Blood Bank of Delmarva is calling on Delaware residents to help as the need for blood increases in the wake of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. → Read More
University of Delaware STAR Campus expands [video]
The University of Delaware STAR campus continues to grow into a state of the art operation for the school and community partners. → Read More
New Castle County playground is latest area hit with racist graffit
New Castle County police officers want to know who would spread hate at a children's playground with racist graffiti. → Read More
Wilmington student uses science to empower her peers [video]
The new school year is fast approaching and a local student is determined to get her peers excited about heading back to the classroom. → Read More