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Joe Irizarry

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Afternoon Anchor and Reporter at WDDE-FM (Dover, DE)

Husband and Father. Award winning journalist. Huge Yankees, Washington Football Team, Sixers, Flyers and Temple athletics fan.

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  • One fire company isn't so sure about possible speed bumps on Main Street in Newark

    3 days ago | delawarepublic.org | Joe Irizarry

    As many in the Newark community call for speed bumps on Main Street to increase safety, especially pedestrians, there is some push back. The recent fatal crash that killed a University of Delaware student on Main Street, - one of several incidents that either seriously hurt or killed someone - has prompted calls to make it safer. Some suggest putting speed bumps on the road that goes through the city to UD to slow traffic and prevent serious crashes.

  • A new suicide prevention sign is unveiled in Wilmington

    6 days ago | delawarepublic.org | Joe Irizarry

    A new sign is unveiled at Wilmington’s Washington Street Bridge that will hopefully save some lives. Wilmington Councilwoman Shané Darby unveiled a suicide prevention sign at the bridge - site of multiple incidents involving suicide or attempts. The suicide prevention sign has the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number on it and says, "When it seems like there is no hope, THERE IS HELP."Darby lobbied for the sign.

  • AG Kathy Jennings helps get preliminary injunction saving three federal agencies

    1 week ago | delawarepublic.org | Joe Irizarry

    Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and 20 other state attorneys general win a court order preventing the Trump Administration from dismantling three federal agencies. The agencies protected provide services and funding supporting public libraries and museums, workers and minority-owned businesses throughout the country.

  • Delaware nurses will get more support to grow, advance and develop statewide

    1 week ago | delawarepublic.org | Joe Irizarry

    As Nurse’s Week kicks off, the Delaware Nurses Association launches the Delaware Nurses Foundation and the Delaware Nurses Workforce Institute. The Delaware Nurses Foundation will be the philanthropic arm of the Delaware Nurses Association, and work to ensure every nurse in the state has access to mental health and well-being resources. Former Lt. Gov Bethany Hall-Long is the president of the Delaware Nurses Foundation. "Nursing is the backbone of healthcare.

  • Assanis to step down as University of Delaware president

    1 week ago | delawarepublic.org | Joe Irizarry

    University of Delaware President Dennis Assanis announces he is leaving his post. Assanis announced Monday he will step down on June 30. He is UD’s 28th president, and he has been in the position since 2016.

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Joe Irizarry
Joe Irizarry @JoeIrizarry
4 May 25

This game 7 is everything!!!

Joe Irizarry
Joe Irizarry @JoeIrizarry
29 Mar 25

Have yourself a day, Captain. Three homers for @TheJudge44. 16-4 Yanks in the 4th.

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Joe Irizarry @JoeIrizarry
21 Feb 25

I don't think leaving the best player in the world open in the slot was a sound defensive strategy by the Americans.