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Catch a native Delawarean on Sunday’s ‘$100,000 Pyramid’

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10 months ago

March 29, 2025

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Catch a native Delawarean on Sunday’s ‘0,000 Pyramid’

A native Delawarean will try to climb Sunday night’s $100,000 Pyramid.

Henna Pryor is a 43-year-old woman born and raised in Newark who will be a contestant on “The $100,000 Pyramid” game show on ABC. She will be paired with comedian and former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Bobby Moynihan and “Family Matters” star Jaleel White.

Pryor’s day job is as a keynote speaker, and she has done numerous TEDx Talks in her career about communication and workplace performance. She also is the author of “Good Awkward,” a book about embracing cringe-worthy moments in your life and using them to your advantage. She said the skills in her book and speeches played into her hands while on a nationally televised game show. Instead of being nervous in front of a camera, she felt prepared by her career to take the stage.

“I think I had an advantage as a player that bright lights, big stages are something I’m used to,” she said.

The Newark High School graduate received an all-expenses-paid trip to Los Angeles for the January filming. She said she had many practice sessions before taking the stage, which were more fun than procedural for her. She had watched the show when she was younger and made a connection at a convention. From there, she applied on social media and started interviewing and practicing.

She said because of the tight community found in a small state like Delaware, she has never been starstruck.

“I do think some of that small state stuff gives you a little perspective; it’s just like meeting people from all walks,” she said.

The only thing she wanted to avoid was fumbling her moment on television, but she said she was prepared for the entire experience.

“If you give a keynote speech, even if there’s 800 people in the audience, the only people who really see that are the people that were in the audience,” she said. “No matter how this goes, it’s going to be on national TV, like it’s there’s no way around that.”

See how Pryor did at 10 p.m. Sunday on ABC.

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Wilmington community steps up to help animal shelter after heat stops working

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8 hours ago

February 1, 2026

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Wilmington community steps up to help animal shelter after heat stops working

A community in Wilmington, Delaware, stepped up and helped a local animal shelter after their building’s heat stopped working on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.

The Humane Animal Partners in Wilmington put out a message on Saturday seeking urgent help for the more than 20 dogs and puppies staying at its facility, writing in part, “Now more than ever, we are in desperate need of towels, blankets, comforters, and sheets to help keep our pups warm!”

The team told NBC10 that their dog adoption room went down to around 40 degrees and they were rotating dogs in and out of small areas with utility heaters. However, people in the community began answering their call for help within minutes and showed up with arms full of donations.

“It’s freezing outside, so why not assist people that need it, and animals that need it,” said Alexandra Pantanero, of Wilmington.

The shelter eventually had so much donations that they had piles up to the ceiling.

“I would say thousands,” said Kristen Solge – Humane animal partnership. “We have sleeping bags, beddings, towels sheets, space heaters, treats, of course. I think our most interesting would be the fire place somebody donated. It’s been really overwhelming and great.”

Solge said the heat is expected to be fixed by Monday, but the help is something they will never forget.

“It’s incredible. Anytime our community can come together and support us we are extremely grateful,” Solge said. “It also restores our faith in humanity.”

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Get involved: Budget hearings, port updates, and a county apology?

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February 1, 2026

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Get involved: Budget hearings, port updates, and a county apology?

Government works best when its citizens are knowledgeable and engaged. Delaware’s government has scores of commissions, working groups, agencies and legislative committees. All must hold meetings that are open to the public. Below we highlight a few of those meetings that are happening this week.

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Delaware basketball teams support mental health services in the ‘SL24 Basketball Classic’

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January 31, 2026

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Delaware basketball teams support mental health services in the ‘SL24 Basketball Classic’

WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) — To honor the life and legacy of Sean Locke, Delaware basketball teams participated in a fundraising tournament.

The proceeds support “SL24: Unlocke the Light,” which brings mental health programming to young people in the area.

“We have three missions, educate, assist and support those young people who are struggling with mental illness. And we help young people find mental health support services,” said Chris Locke, Co-Founder of SL24: Unlocke the Light and father of Sean Locke.

They also support young people through “Sean’s House” and “Sean’s Rooms.”

“These are safe havens where young people can come speak to the Peer24 team that we’ve trained. For them to just be able to open up…and then point them in the right direction so they can get healthy,” said Chris Locke.

The tournament was held at the Chase Fieldhouse in Wilmington.

“Today, if one person talks to an adult… or talks to each other about community and connection and they’re vulnerable, then this is all worth it,” said Sean Locke’s sister and Co-Founder of SL24: Unlocke the Light, Kat Locke-Jones.

“I am incredibly honored that we get to do this work. It is the work of our lifetime because Sean …continues to impact us every single day,” she continued.

For more information, check out the video above.

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