"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.
Last year when Delmarva Power signed a landmark agreement with Bluewater Wind it seemed inevitable that Delaware would have the Nation's first offshore wind farm. But as it turns out, the First State is not alone in the race to be number one. (when video begins select chapter "1")
Big winds have been in the news for another reason, the nor'easter from last weekend did some major beach damage. We talked with Tony Pratt, whose primary responsibility deals with the coastline for the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. (when video begins select chapter "2")
The University of Delaware's purchase of the Old Chrylser assembly plant in Newark is nearly complete. What's next once UD takes over the 272 acre site? First talked to school officials as they begin to look for answers to that question. (when video begins select chapter "3")
Visit with the people and places who make Delaware such a fascinating state.
A former drug addict spends this holiday season giving back to a group that gave him a second chance at life. (when video begins select chapter "6")
For more information on how to help others through the Sunday Breakfast Mission, visit their 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.
- 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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Meet Stephanie Aldrich, Tom Byrne and Bill Cook. They are the First Team. Want to know more about them? Click here to find out.
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On First Person this week: Delaware Lt. Governor Matt Denn
