Delaware's Afternoon News with Chris Carl

Patty Boyd from DART tells us about the upcoming Stuff the Bus food drive benefiting the Food Bank of Delaware.

Shirley Posey from DNREC joins us to tell us about the upcoming Christina River Watershed cleanup and how you can help.

We're joined by Jean Dahlgren, president of Delaware College of Art and Design, to talk about DCAD 25th anniversary celebration.

We're joined by Leigh Rifenburg, chief curator of the Delaware Historical Society, to learn more about their new digital historical archive.

We're joined by Vince Pellegrino from the Western Golf Association to learn more about this summer's BMW Championship at Wilmington Country Club.

As the college basketball tournament tips off, we get some advice from Arlene Simon and Judy McCormick from the Delaware Council on Gambling Problems.

We speak with Regina Reithii of Upendo United Foundation to get an update on the foundation's projects to help orphaned children in Kenya.

WDEL's Chris Carl talks to Edward McWilliams of the Delaware Public Archives to learn more about the destruction from the Storm of 1962, and a new online retrospective from the Public Archives.

WDEL's Chris Carl speaks with Kristina Prendergast with the Alzheimer's Association about a new collaboration to increase awareness, education and access to resources in Wilmington's Black community.

WDEL's Chris Carl speaks with Kat Luebke of the YMCA of Delaware about their Diabetes Prevention Program.

Delaware's new director of the Division of the Arts Jessica Ball joins us to discuss the state's arts community as it returns to life from the COVID lockdowns.

Chuck Fuschillo of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America joins us to discuss Alzheimer's Disease, treatment and services that are available to patients and caregivers.

The Grand Opera House in Wilmington is celebrating its 150th anniversary. We spoke with managing director Pam Manocchio about the theater's history, planned celebrations and its future.

We talk to Mike Hare, chair of the WFD 100th Anniversary Committee, about Saturday's big parade, which will include dozens of fire companies, bands and more.

We learn more about Upendo United Foundation, a Delaware non-profit which is working to help orphans in Kenya, from its founder Regina Reithii.

We speak with Contemporary Art Curator Margaret Winslow about the new exhibit "Afro-American Images 1971: the Vision of Percy Ricks," which opens on October 23rd.

We talk to singer/songwriter Bryan Russo about his new project - "Mr. Tindley" - an attempt to preserve the fading legacy of a Gospel pioneer and inspire a new generation.

We speak with Jason Gaskill of Davey Tree Expert Company on how to take care of your trees.

We spoke with Arlene Simon from the Delaware Council on Gambling Problems about the rise of online betting. For help, visit deproblemgambling.org or call 888-850-8888.

We talk with Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis about college savings plans.

Paws for People is kicking off a unique fundraiser this week. We got details from Dir. of Events & Operations Clarice Ritchie.

Construction is getting started at Fort Delaware to improve the visitor experience in a number of ways. We spoke with Bill Miller, chief of construction for Delaware State Parks, about the projects.

We speak with Mark Shafer at the Brandywine Zoo in Wilmington.

After a year off due to COVID, the Historic Odessa Brewfest returns this weekend. We spoke with Debbie Buckson, executive director of the Historic Odessa Foundation.

Our conversations with local school leaders continue as we get ready to go back to school. Today, we speak with Red Clay superintendent Dorrell Green.

We continue getting ready to go back to school - talking with local school superintendents. Today, we spend a few moments with Matthew Burrows in the Appoquinimink district.

As students in the Colonial School District get ready to head back to class next week, we spent a few moments with superintendent Dr. Jeff Menzer.

Students in the New Castle County Vo-Tech school district return to class on Thursday. We spent some time with the district's superintendent Joseph Jones.

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, maybe visit the Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington. To find out what's happening there, we spoke to Amelia Wiggins.

We speak with Lori Speed of Bike Delaware about the state of cycling in Delaware, plus their upcoming Amish Country Bike Tour.

Let's get an update on what's happening with the Kalmar Nyckel - the replica of the Swedish merchant ship that sailed here in 1638 and now represents Delaware in a variety of educational initiatives. We spoke with Captain Sharon Dounce.

Remember back to when you first got your drivers license -- what do you know now that you wished you had known then? We spoke with Smart Drive founder Pete Booker.

As hurricane season prepares to heat up, we spoke with Jeff Sands with the Delaware Emergency Management Agency.

We talk to Val Lane to find out more about this year's Millennial Summit.

Delaware is facing a shortage of bus drivers and bus aides. We spoke with Tyler Bryan, who deals with school transportation for the Del. Dept. of Education. If you're interested in becoming a school bus driver of bus aide, contact the Education Dept. at (302) 857-3390 or email them at DOESchool.Transportation@doe.k12.de.us .

Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester joins us from the Delaware State Fair to talk about a new project slated for the fairgrounds, plus her new bill to improve mental healthcare for veterans.

We learned more about today's Blue Origin flight from CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood

We talk to Brett Saddler with the Claymont Renaissance Development Corporation about exciting new changes coming to Claymont.

A tropical storm watch has been posted for Sussex County, as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches. WDEL's Mike Phillips spoke with Delaware Weather Network's Matt Powell to find out what he expects from the storm - and how it may affect your beach weekend.

Fireworks returned to Wilmington over the weekend - after having to be cancelled in 2020 due to COVID. It's one of many events returning to the city as we emerge from the pandemic. We spoke with the Wilmington's cultural affairs director Tina Betz.

We spoke with Mike Chionchio, Assistant Delaware Fire Marshall, to learn what is and isn't acceptable for the 4th of July.

We spoke with new Miss Delaware Sophie Phillips to find out more about how it felt to be crowned, what the next year holds for her and her platform - environmental justice.

We spoke with Kelli Janowski with the Del. Div. of Public Health's Diabetes & Heart Disease Prevention & Control Program about the newly released Impact of Diabetes in Delaware 2021 report.

Something new is coming to Lewes that you may never notice, but is extremely important. For details, we spoke with Dr. Gerhard Kuska - Exec. Dir. of Mid-Atlantic Regional Assoc. Coastal Ocean Observing System, or MARACOOS.

We learn more about a summer reading initiative for Delaware elementary school students from Ken Livingston with the United Way of Delaware and Duane Davis with My Very Own Library.

"Eye on Travel" host Peter Greenberg discusses his recent visit to Wilmington.

Janice Barlow of Kids Count in Delaware joins us to discuss their new findings on the health and wellbeing of Delaware's kids.

In your Thursday update, ready, set, go...many of us are getting ready for holiday weekend travel, we look at a new COVID memorial in Dover, and changes are coming to the Cape May Ferry terminal. Listen live anytime: http://player.listenlive.co/44291

In our Wednesday update, COVID restrictions are easing in Newark, the tick population could surge this summer, and a $100 sandwich at Disney? Listen live anytime: http://player.listenlive.co/44291

In our Tuesday update, some Delaware lawmakers mark the first anniversary of George Floyd's murder with new legislation on police reform, get a shot and win a prize under the state's new COVID vaccination incentive program, and a potential bad news for crab lovers. Listen live any time: http://player.listenlive.co/44291

In our Monday update, a new strain of COVID has arrived in Delaware, New Jersey is dropping its mask mandate, and a new line of makeup - for men?