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06/13/2026

Happy Birthday to jazz legend 🎹 Chick Corea, born June 12, 1941.

From straight-ahead jazz to groundbreaking fusion, Corea's innovative compositions and dazzling piano work inspired generations of musicians.

What's your favorite Chick Corea recording?

06/12/2026

Jazz lovers, mark your calendars! 🎷

On June 16, Swingin’ History: An All-American Night of Jazz comes to Lewes, celebrating the music that defined a generation. Delmarva Public Media’s Jenny O’Connor explores the rich history and lasting impact of jazz, from its rise in the 1920s through the swing era of the 1940s.

Listen to the story here: https://www.delmarvapublicmedia.org/local-news/2026-06-12/an-all-american-night-of-jazz-on-june-16th

Celebrating a True American Heritage as Delaware Marks 250th Anniversary of the Nation's Independence

06/12/2026

🎶 Fun Fact Friday!

Folk music programs preserve cultural heritage and connect generations. Through songs that tell stories of work, love, and struggle, listeners are reminded of shared traditions and the enduring power of music to unite communities.

🎧 You can hear folk music programming on WSDL 90.7, part of Delmarva Public Media!

06/11/2026

Delaware lawmakers are considering a new program that would move 50 homeless families into rental housing who now live in shelters and motels. In our partnership with Spotlight Delaware Delmarva Public Media's Don Rush talks with reporter Julia Merola about the new proposal.

https://www.delmarvapublicmedia.org/local-news/2026-06-11/moving-homeless-from-shelters-motels-to-rental-housing

Delaware Lawmakers Consider Potential Pilot Program

06/10/2026

Beginning this week the St. Paul's by the Sea Episcopal Church has been issued $1,000 per day fines over its overnight accommodations for the homeless. Delmarva Public Media's Don Rush talks with Reverend Jill Williams about the fines and what lies ahead.

St. Paul's by the Sea Episcopal Church Vows to Fight

06/10/2026

When government workers unionize, it's not about bargaining over corporate profits; it's about taxpayer dollars. We look at how that dynamic has affected the labor battle for municipal workers in Salisbury, as well as for medium-sized towns on the rest of the Eastern Shore.

Public Unions Face Setback in Salisbury

06/09/2026

Clipping is what happens when sound gets too loud—but engineers keep everything balanced behind the scenes.

06/08/2026

As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250 anniversary of independence the Community Players of Salisbury is putting on a production of the musical 1776 that explores the issues confronting the country at the time. Delmarva Public Media's Don Rush talks with its director Sharon Benchoff about the meaning and the conflicts revealed in the play.

Tune in: https://www.delmarvapublicmedia.org/local-news/2026-06-08/1776-a-musical-exploring-the-american-independence

A Community Players of Salisbury Production

06/08/2026

The Tuna and Tiaras tournament returns to Ocean City June 11–12, bringing hundreds of women anglers together for offshore fishing, community building, and fundraising. Tournament director Pam Taylor says the event not only supports Women Supporting Women, a local breast cancer support organization...

06/07/2026

Have you spotted our billboard yet on Rt 50 in Linkwood MD?