Krys'tal Griffin

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Krys'tal Griffin |Ben Mace

Delaware school board elections are here. Across Delaware, 11 school districts are heading to the polls, totaling 16 different elections for open seats. Only Colonial, Milford, Delmar, Laurel and Seaford have no elections. And that's because in Delaware code, any uncontested race does not reach the ballot. In fact, about 43% of seats up for election offered no contest by filing deadline. But no races were empty. In Kent County, contested races are set in Caesar Rodney, Capital, Lake Forest and Smyrna.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Krys'tal Griffin

May is here, and aside from spring flowers after all the April showers, the month also brings Cinco de Mayo. Some of you might be eagerly looking forward to the holiday, and others might be awaiting festivities without really knowing why you are partaking in them. In case you’re unaware of the significance of the day and why it occurs annually, here’s a quick refresher on the basics of Cinco de Mayo so you and your friends have information about how to observe the holiday in a respectful way.

1 week ago | delawareonline.com | Krys'tal Griffin

May is here, and aside from spring flowers after all the April showers, the month also brings Cinco de Mayo.  Some of you might be eagerly looking forward to the holiday, and others might be awaiting festivities without really knowing why you are partaking in them.  In case you’re unaware of the significance of the day and why it occurs annually, here’s a quick refresher on the basics of Cinco de Mayo so you and your friends have information about how to observe the holiday in a respectful way.

1 week ago | delawareonline.com | Krys'tal Griffin

Mental health is not an easy topic to cover, but reporting on it is a worthwhile and necessary task to effect change. From a story about a local teen’s death by suicide to mental illness outcomes around the First State to initiatives addressing mental health, I hope my coverage on the subject can be a tool for how Delawareans can be better supported and highlight opportunities for improvement and raise awareness about what youth are facing.

2 weeks ago | delawareonline.com | Krys'tal Griffin

Prom season is already in full swing in Delaware.  What ride you pull up in might matter almost as much as your outfit for some students. But for parents who just want to see their teens get there safely, Uber has a convenient offer this spring.  Free rides to and from prom.  More: Welcome to prom season 2025 in DelawareFree uber rides to prom in Delaware Starting April 29, Uber is offering two free rides up to $20 to get to and from prom-related events.