Kyle McKinnon

1 week ago | delawarepublic.org | Joe Irizarry |Kyle McKinnon

That’s according to Ashley Kennedy – tick biologist for the state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control – who says Delaware’s mild winters, diverse habitat, and year-round activity are changing how we think about tick exposure. This week, Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry sits down with Kennedy to discuss tick season and how to protect yourself. DPM's Joe Irizarry examines Delaware's tick season with DNREC tick biologist Ashley Kennedy

2 weeks ago | delawarepublic.org | Joe Irizarry |Kyle McKinnon

The Zoar Church was originally established in 1845 and has been in need of a significant makeover since shutting its doors in 2015. Now, that process is underway; it includes restoring the church’s stained-glass windows and reimagining it as a community and historical center.

3 weeks ago | delawarepublic.org | Tom Byrne |Kyle McKinnon

These agreements allow local police to collaborate with ICE, but critics argue they can erode trust within immigrant communities. One of those critics is the executive director of the Latin American Community Center Maria Matos, who recently penned an op-ed calling for a statewide ban on these agreements. This week, Delaware Public Media’s Tom Byrne sat down with Matos to discuss her concerns and the impact these agreements have on local communities.

1 month ago | delawarepublic.org | Tom Byrne |Kyle McKinnon

In this episode, entomologist, author, and professor at the University of Delaware’s Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology, Doug Tallamy, examines the pressures facing the delicate relationship between the native plants and insects that help build healthy ecosystems. Entomologist Doug Tallamy discusses the relationship between native plants and insects on the People and Planet podcast