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Last week, a buzz was generated when a sales listing appeared for Concord Mall. Was the end near for the retail mainstay on Concord Pike that opened in the late 1960s? Its owner says not so fast, claiming the listing was a mistake – but the mall seems a shell of its former self these days.This week, contributor Eileen Dallabrida takes a closer look at where things stand with Concord Mall and what could be next for it as many malls around the country face extinction.

The bulk of HIV prevention and support services in the nation are funded through the federal government. Delaware is no different.And the First State has seen a substantial reduction in federal funding for HIV prevention services since 2023. Experts say if the government doesn’t fund the public health sector, the U.S. will see a rise in HIV.Delaware Public Media’s Abigail Lee sat down with the Delaware HIV Consortium Executive Director Tyler Berl to talk about HIV in Delaware and the Consortium’s next steps – with or without federal funding.

After a 44-year-long career at Wilmington's Hagley Museum and Library, Jill MacKenzie is stepping down as the museum's executive director.On this installment of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny sits down with MacKenzie to talk about her career, the museum, and the future of the humanities.

ChristianaCare researchers make a breakthrough in lung cancer care.The breakthrough reverses chemotherapy resistance, and the hope is this research will help develop the same results for other cancers in the future.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media's Joe Irizarry talks with Kelly Banas, the lead author of the study and associate director of research at the ChristianaCare Gene Editing Institute about the importance of the findings and what might come next.

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The Tharros Tent Village, or Camp Tharros, near Lewes recently closed for the winter as Code Purple shelters open to serve those facing homelessness in that area.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Isreal Hale sits down with Mike Agnew, executive director of the Tharros Tent Village and partner of St. Jude Code Purple, to discuss the village project and what they have planned for next year.

The homeownership rate in Delaware decreased by 3% in the last decade, from 74% to 71%, as of 2023. And that’s still higher than the national rate, which sits at 64%.So, about a quarter of the state’s housing units are occupied by renters. There are state and municipal laws to protect renters, but sometimes it’s difficult to dissect those rules.Delaware Public Media’s Abigail Lee recently sat down with the Community Legal Aid Society’s Deputy Director Sarah Spangler Rhine to go over tenant rights in Delaware.

The work of Delaware-born artist Renita Coursey melds the traditional crafting of her native Nanticoke tribe with the style of vintage streetwear.Her art, including intricate beadwork, is on display this month at the Delaware Division of the Arts' Mezzanine Gallery in Wilmington.In this week's Arts Playlist, Coursey joins Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny to chat about her work, the importance of community and tradition, and her journey as an artist.

Holiday happiness might seem easy, but that's not always the reality.Many can struggle finding the joy expected during the holiday season. While receiving gifts can be great, true happiness during this time of the year is often found in giving to others.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry sits down with University of Delaware Lerner College of Business and Economics asst. professor of marketing Amit Kumar to discuss strategies for finding happiness during the holidays.

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