Maria Spano

Maria Spano is a writer, researcher, reporter and editor with over a decade of experience in media. She received her bachelor of arts in communications from Fordham University and began her journalism career as an editor and reporter on staff at Us Weekly magazine in New York. She later became news editor at Life & Style Weekly and has contributed to various national publications, including Cosmopolitan magazine and Architectural Digest, over the years. Maria worked closely with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Buzz Bissinger on Caitlyn Jenner’s autobiography, The Secrets of my Life, and New York Times bestseller, The Mosquito Bowl. The Philadelphia native, now managing editor at Delaware Today, is also a yoga teacher and practitioner and has competed nationally with USA Yoga.

Articles by This Author

A New Trail at John Dickinson Plantation Is a Stroll Through Time

A new walking trail on what was once an old farm lane connects John Dickinson Plantation to St. Jones Reserve—and hikers to Delaware history.

Painted Stave Distilling Honors a Storied Past in Smyrna

Pull back the curtain on Painted Stave Distilling, and you’ll unveil a storied past...

King Cole Farm Transforms From Farm to Event Venue in Dover

Family-owned King Cole Farm undergoes a stunning transformation from corn and soybean operation to breathtaking wedding venue.

Huxley & Hiro Is a Must-Visit Bookstore in Wilmington

A fateful meeting leads two friends to open their Huxley & Hiro bookstore on Market Street.

Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Gets a New Look

A $5.5 million visitor center for the national wildlife refuge breathes new life into a state treasure.

Dover Motor Speedway Charts a New Course in Kent County

Dover Motor Speedway honors the past while looking to the future with interactive experiences and events.

Sensei Rick Berry Embraces Longevity Through Aikido in Wilmington

Rick Berry, an 84-year-old aikido sensei in Wilmington, is a living testament to the age-reversing power of martial arts.

Wash Your Produce to Reduce Glyphosate Exposure in Delaware

Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide that can have toxic effects on the body, making it important to wash produce.

15 Alternative Wellness Practices to Try in Delaware

If you want to switch up your health and wellness routines this year, consider these alternative practices with a variety of benefits.

A Delaware Teacher Is a Finalist for an Exceptional Award

Wilmington’s Odyssey Charter School is seeing the fruits of its labors thanks to teacher Melissa Tracy and her innovative program.

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