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At DPM, we proudly provide “News from the First State and NPR.” Our service —on the radio, streaming, online and on social media platforms—is at the heart of our promise to you to provide honest journalism to increase understanding of key issues and to ultimately enrich lives.

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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 @DelawarePublic delawarepublic.org/show/the-green… @petedupontff

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! 📷: @ParsonThorne

CLUE: This Milford mansion has been home to DE Governor William Burton and Senator/Secretary of State John M. Clayton. The first 3 people to guess correctly will win “GATH's Literary Work and Folk” by Jerry Shields. Listeners are eligible to win a prize no more than once monthly.

In this week’s edition of #HistoryMatters, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon sits down with Erik Rau (@Cliotechnik), Director of Library Services at @hagleymuseum, to learn more about the du Pont Collection. Listen at 2pm for more! ➡️ow.ly/iohj50NEa25 #TheGreen #netDE

On April 10, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., the Delaware State Police will be at the Christiana Mall to assist mall staff while they return lost property from the most recent incident. Anyone wanting to reclaim property should go to the vacant storefront next to the Apple store.

Wondering what a lack of snow during winter means for Delaware? Today on #TheGreen, we catch up with Dan Leathers, Delaware’s state climatologist, for more on why a lack of snowfall is not necessarily good news. Tune in at 2pm to listen! ➡️ ow.ly/KUrI50NEazy #netDE

Before signing off for the weekend, catch up on these latest headlines! Recently in DE... EF-3 tornado in Sussex County second ever to hit state, cabins coming to New Castle County campground and more. Click over to our Instagram to catch the full stories. ow.ly/ItxA50NEnWU

On today’s episode of #TheGreen, we speak with Angie Chen, researcher at the @RetirementRsrch, 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

#EDUCATION | A middle school pilot program called ‘Rethinking Middle Grades’ is expected to launch in 10 Delaware schools in the 2023-2024 school year. On today’s episode of #TheGreen, Larry Nagengast takes a closer at the project. Tune in at 3 and 7pm! ➡️ ow.ly/xRGL50NEb1H

Stop wasting time sifting through national news to find local, Delaware-focused headlines. Find the most comprehensive, accurate, and content-rich community news and programming on the Delaware Public Media mobile app! Tap to install. #netde ➡️ ow.ly/sa1J50IcjA7 #netde

It's a two-band kinda night on Hometown Heroes! We'll be joined by @TreeWalkerBand and Region and we'll have new music from @LauraCheadle, @meganknight20, Adams Wilson,@mattwheelervh, Skyler Cumbia, @TheArdvarkFelon, and more. Tune in at 9pm. #LocalMusic #netDE

@PhyllisBrooks Thanks for commenting! You’ve guessed it right! Courtesy of our friends at Delaware Heritage Commission, you are the lucky recipient of “A History of Delaware Through Its Governors” by Roger Martin. Please email us with your mailing address at info@delawarepublic.org

@DelawarePublic Delaware's Operating Railroad Museum

Check out these clues... This landmark was established to expedite goods from mills along Red Clay Creek. The first 3 people to guess correctly will win “A History of Delaware Through Its Governors” by Roger Martin. Listeners are eligible to win a prize no more than once monthly.

Today’s landmark is the @WWRailRoad! 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

Today marks one whole year since I started at @delawarepublic full time. In the last year, everyone here has helped me to refine my on-air performance and report on everything from politics, to business, human rights rallies and the environment. Here's a look back at my favs. 🧵