@MarkEichmann

News Director @WHYYNews. Leads the Delaware Desk-telling Delaware's story on TV/FM/online. Coordinates newscasts and arts & culture overage in Philly.

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Joined October 2010
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You think you know Delaware? Put yourself to the test in our interactive video quiz #netDE whyy.org/cms/specials/dela-w… – at Philadelphia, PA
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Legendary: At the end of her chat with @nprfreshair host Terry Gross, Malala Yousafzai, who has never been to an @Eagles game, had a message for Philadelphians. “I just want to say one thing to Philly,” she said. “Go Birds.” -@whyy whyy.org/articles/malala-you…

Malala Yousafzai receives WHYY’s Lifelong Learning Award

The advocate for girls' education worldwide has a new memoir about moving beyond the “bravest girl in the world” label.

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trust, we also fear @grittynhl's response. billypenn.com/2026/04/10/phi…

Phillie Phanatic defeats Gritty to be crowned Pennsylvania’s top mascot

The tournament run by the Pennsylvania Governor’s Office had 16 mascots from major and minor teams and colleges face off to find out which is the state’s favorite.

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Seed bombing the city: Why you can thank cyclists for flowers that sprout in Philly this spring via @billy_penn billypenn.com/2026/03/11/phi…

Cyclists scatter ‘seed bombs’ around North Philly

Billy Penn joined Wednesday Night Rides and Skype a Scientist to help boost biodiversity in Philadelphia.

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The #FIFAWorldCup will be here before you know it, and @billy_penn can help get you ready for Philly's football festivities.
Billy Penn@billy_pennMar 4
#FIFAWorldCup 2026 is less than 100 days away and we've got the essential info you need to get ready for the games and festivities in Philly this summer. Check out the guide here 👉🏽 bit.ly/4u6hWLC
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This is giving “that’s what in” vibes.
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@Matt_Fra_Jan 7
🔥 New Green Bay Packers playoff anthem just dropped‼️ 🎤Artist: Joe Goll 🎵Song: Jordan Love
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Delaware state police trooper shot during active shooter situation at DMV in Wilmington #netDE whyy.org/articles/delaware-s…

Delaware State Police trooper killed at DMV in Wilmington, suspect dead

Officials say a Delaware State Police trooper was killed after the 44-year-old suspect shot him at a DMV facility. The suspect later died at a hospital.

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WHYY News@WHYYNews21 Oct 2025
Delaware’s Chancery Court heard arguments Monday in a lawsuit challenging local school districts’ ability to issue split rates for residential and commercial properties. via @SarahKatMueller bit.ly/472qkSV
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WHYY@whyy26 Sep 2025
Thank you to all the thoughtful, engaged Delawareans who joined us at today's @WHYYNews Pop-Up Newsroom at our Wilmington office! We loved hearing about what matters to you & your community. Thank you for your insights & please continue to share your valuable feedback with us!
WHYY reporters meet with Delawareans in the WHYY Wilmington office.

ALT WHYY reporters meet with Delawareans in the WHYY Wilmington office.

WHYY reporters meet with Delawareans in the WHYY Wilmington office.

ALT WHYY reporters meet with Delawareans in the WHYY Wilmington office.

WHYY reporters meet with Delawareans in the WHYY Wilmington office.

ALT WHYY reporters meet with Delawareans in the WHYY Wilmington office.

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WHYY News@WHYYNews16 Sep 2025
WHYY News will host its latest pop-up newsroom inside our office in downtown Wilmington. The event on Friday, Sept. 26 is part of the newsroom’s ongoing effort to deepen our community relationships. bit.ly/4665rG0

Pitch your story: WHYY’s Delaware reporters will meet with residents Sept. 26

The event is designed to give residents a chance to speak with WHYY News reporters and offer story suggestions.

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WHYY News@WHYYNews14 Aug 2025
Gov. Matt Meyer has partnered with a nonprofit to erase $50 million in medical debt for residents. The Meyer administration views the effort as a pilot program it might seek to expand. via @BarrishCris bit.ly/416nsRL

Delaware joins forces with nonprofit to erase $50M of residents’ medical debt

Gov. Meyer’s administration is partnering with Undue Medical Debt, which buys overdue accounts at a penny on the dollar, or less.

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WHYY News@WHYYNews13 Aug 2025
Delaware’s political leaders are pleading with Pennsylvania lawmakers to preserve the rail line that runs from Newark to Philadelphia and is slated for elimination. via @BarrishCris bit.ly/4mE4fPk

Delaware officials plead with SEPTA, Pennsylvania lawmakers to preserve rail service

The current proposal would eliminate the rail line that runs from Newark to Philadelphia, with stops in Stanton, Wilmington and Claymont.

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Ken Burns
@KenBurns11 Aug 2025
Excited to join Terry Gross of @whyy on 10/9 for a screening of highlights of The American Revolution and a discussion. Hope you can join us. Info below.
WHYY@whyy8 Aug 2025
Join WHYY for a preview screening of Ken Burns’ “The American Revolution” followed by an exclusive interview with Terry Gross of WHYY's “Fresh Air." Thursday, October 9th, Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, Camden, NJ at 7 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM). Register at bit.ly/3J0nhBg
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Beneath Philly streets is a colonial-era obsession. Here's how the city was built on oysters ↓ via @petercrimmins bit.ly/40T67eS
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WHYY News@WHYYNews22 Jul 2025
The former plow horse was with New Castle County police for 14 years, then served in Carousel Park’s riding lesson program. via @BarrishCris bit.ly/454saQZ

Tonka, ‘beloved’ champion Delaware police horse, dies at 28

The former plow horse was with New Castle County police for 14 years, then served in Carousel Park’s riding lesson program.

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Retail weed sales start in Delaware August 1. Sales will start at 13 medical dispensaries that received conversion licenses. Thirty other retail stores are in the pipeline. #netDE @WHYYNews
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WHYY News@WHYYNews15 May 2025
Why is Delaware pursuing a $3 million lease for the Department of Justice from Wilmington’s most prominent developer? via @BarrishCris bit.ly/43xRdMI

Why is Delaware pursuing $3M lease for DOJ from prominent developer?

Attorney General Kathy Jennings says she abandoned the idea she championed last year, but the money remains in the state’s proposed budget.

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Delaware EV mandate no more. #netDE #EV @WHYYNews via @BarrishCris whyy.org/articles/delaware-e…

Delaware Gov. Meyer says he will eliminate state’s ‘electric vehicle mandate’ - WHYY

The governor’s predecessor worked on enacting the controversial requirement for nearly two years. EV sales continue to grow, though

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Delaware House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown has removed Republican Rep. Kevin Hensley from the state budget committee following his DUI conviction. via @SarahKatMueller bit.ly/4jCTJXc

Del. lawmaker removed from budget writing committee after DUI conviction

State Rep. Kevin Hensley accepted a plea deal last week for his DUI arrest last November. It’s his second alcohol-related offense.

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Kevin Donahue@kevdonahue18 Apr 2025
Philly puts two very different people on TIME’s 2025 Most Influential People List — and not Saquon Barkley! buff.ly/2jfS5Xt
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State Rep. Hensley avoided a harsher penalty because his other alcohol-related offense was more than 10 years ago. The legislator says he’s on a “recovery journey.” @whyynews via @BarrishCris #netDE whyy.org/articles/delaware-s…

Delaware lawmaker gets probation for DUI rollover crash that injured other driver

State Rep. Hensley avoided a harsher penalty because his other offense was more than 10 years ago. The legislator says he’s on a “recovery journey.”

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