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Delaware daily roundup: What’s next for arts education; Serial entrepreneur launches Workup; Is net neutrality doomed?

Plus, Delaware officials are preparing businesses for the launch of the new paid family and medical leave program.

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Are art schools over?

Two standalone art schools, Delaware College of Art and Design and University of the Arts in Philly, shut down at the end of the school year with no warning.

I started to wonder: Are small, independent art schools still viable? Was it because of COVID? FAFSA? I talked to people in and adjacent to the art school world to find answers.

➡️ Read my report here.

Philly founder tries again with Workup app

A serial entrepreneur who previously worked on a distracted driving prevention app is back with his next venture, this time targeting the health and wellness space. Ryan Frankel launched the platform Workup, an aggregator of health and wellness information and brands.

Workup lists different health-related categories such as mental health, nutrition and sleep that users can browse or search for. It’s similar to travel sites that show you options for flights, hotels and any other reservations you may need, according to Frankel.

➡️ Continue reading Sarah’s report here.

News Incubator: What else to know today

• YouTuber MrBeast has a Delaware connection. [Delaware Online]

• Delaware officials are preparing businesses for the December 1 launch of the new paid family and medical leave program. [Delaware Business Times]

• Delaware business owners were featured in a New York Times election piece. [New York Times]

• Here’s why net neutrality may be doomed. [The Verge]

🗓️ On the Calendar

• Tuesday, August 6 — Get 15% off your Millsummit 2024 ticket when you register with the code TECHNICALLY24! [Details here]

• Saturday, August 17 — The Power Woman Experience: BLOOM 2024 [Details]

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