"First" is WHYY's newsmagazine on the people, places and issues of the First State. "First" can be seen at 5:30 p.m. & 10 p.m. each Friday on WHYY-TV, with episodes repeated Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. on the Y-Info Channel, and Monday at 5:30 p.m. on WHYY's main channel. Check with your cable provider for channel information.
Go behind the wheel with two teens as they try to text and drive on a closed course at Dover Speedway. (1:40)
Even though most teens acknowledge that texting while driving is a dangerous habit, it's hard for them to hang up their social lifeline. But we found out sometimes you have to put them in the drivers seat and give them a texting test. (when video begins select chapter "1")
Delaware has more information available on their website.
You can read the Pew Research Center's report on "Teens and Distracted Driving".
The diagnosis of autism has risen sharply over the last decade. But many families discover as kids get older, resources dwindle. Maiken Scott from WHYY's Behavioral Health Desk profiles one organization that's helping adults with autism. (when video begins select chapter "2")
You can get more information about adult autism by visiting the following websites: Autism Delaware, Autism Speaks, and Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism.
For complete coverage on autism visit the WHYY Health & Science page.
Delaware lawmakers have worked quickly this young legislative session to pass a bill legalizing table games like Blackjack, Craps and Poker. With the new games comes a new responsibility for the casinos... hiring hundreds of dealers, quickly. (when video begins select chapter "3")
Area colleges and universities are trying to jump on board burgeoning "green" opportunities. In part one of a two part series, First takes you to to the University of Delaware to examine its recently launched Delaware Environmental Institute. (when video begins select chapter "4")
To learn more about DENIN and other UD environmental initiatives, check out their Environmental portal.
Tune in again next week for part 2 - when we take a look at Widener Law's Environmental Law Center.
Visit with the people and places who make Delaware such a fascinating state.
Renovations are well underway at the Wilmington train station. The 100 year old station is being fixed up with the help of federal stimulus money. The goal is to return it to the glory envisioned by its architect, Frank Furness.
You can get more information on Michael J. Lewis's book by visiting his website.
Be sure to visit First Experience's interactive map, a video tour of Delaware's most interesting spots. Want to nominate a place for First Experience, e-mail firstdelaware@whyy.org.
Meet Stephanie Aldrich, Tom Byrne and Bill Cook. They are the First Team. Want to know more about them? Click here to find out.
- Widener Law professor Jim May talks about Delaware's sports betting challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court..
- For more information on how to help others through the Sunday Breakfast Mission, visit their website.
- You can follow Delaware's stimulus funds here.
- Home Court Advantage w/ bonus material - Check out the piece that aired on First with additional material added.
- CAA reaction - How are coaches and officials from Delaware's conference, the Colonial Athletic Association, reacting to Delle Donne's arrival.
- UD season preview: What are UD's prospects for the upcoming season? Head Coach Tina Martin, Elena Delle Donne and Kayla Miller weigh in here.
- For more information on BRAC and what it means for New Castle County visit their website.
- For more information on the Aberdeen Proving Ground visit their website.
- For more information on Delaware Correctional Industries visit their website.
- For more information on the festival, visit the Punkin' Chunkin' website.
- For more of WHYY's swine flu coverage visit our Health and Science page
- For more Information on new vaccines visit Fraunhofer's website
- For more information visit the West End Neighborhood House website
- West End Neighborhood House is in the process of documenting historic photos from its archive. You can see some of those pictures here
- For more information on Art Therapy Express, visit their website
- Three of the "residents" of Frightland talk about what it takes to get into character (not long) and how they deal with the crowds (they really don't want to scare children). Tom Byrne introduces you to Jimmy Ale, Allora Shaver, and Trent Rogers.
- Check out this list of some of Delaware's most haunted sites.
- "First" took a trip to Wyoming to visit Fifer Orchards and check out this year's corn maze, "Savor the Seasons".
- The National Retail Federation has more info on the business of Halloween.
- Get everything you need to make your Halloween special.
- Tom Byrne chats with a Fort Delaware park historian about ghost hunting at the Fort and how it fits in with the park's history.
- Ghost hunt participant Jenn Callahan recounts her close encounter with a spirit.
- Web extra video beefed up with additional material from behind the scenes.
- Here's Al Lavan's full postgame remarks to his team in the locker room following the game.
- Tom Byrne's postgame interview with DSU athletic director Derek Carter.
- Check out the Wilmington Riverfront website for more information on activities and future plans.
- You can get more information on Sara Lamb's work here, you can also learn about Sara's husband David Larned here.
- You can go here for a list of DELDOT's Red Light Camera Locations.
- Check out our sports betting time line with WHYY's coverage of the story as it unfolded.
- You can learn more about the Nanticoke Indian Tribe by visiting their website.
- We visit CANTER Mid-Atlantic in this web extra video
- You can learn more about CANTER Mid-Atlantic by visiting their website.
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- Read more on a study and recommendations for a National Park in Delaware.
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- Visit the First Feud page for more information and interviews.
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On First Person this week: Dr. Lillian Lowery, Delaware's Secretary of Education
