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

John Wallace Is a Champion Powerlifter in Delaware

Following numerous accolades, powerlifting pro John Wallace gets inducted into the Delaware Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame.

Sound Body Studio Is a Hub for Yoga and Community in Wilmington

Led by Shannon Branch, the Wilmington studio practices inclusivity and healing while creating a supportive environment for yoga practice.

8 Ways to Get Fit and Have Fun at the Delaware Beaches

From scenic runs to serene paddleboard yoga, explore a myriad of ways to stay fit at the Delaware beaches this summer.

These Delaware Nurses Strive to Improve Their Communities

Two trailblazing nurses are redefining entrepreneurship statewide with innovative programs that support underserved communities in Delaware.

Golf Is a Top-Notch Aerobic Workout for Delawareans Over 50

It's not just for fun! Retirees and sports enthusiasts alike can turn to golf for a low-impact, weight-bearing fitness option.

Fasting Is a Popular Wellness Practice in Delaware and Beyond

New research shows that refraining from meals for set periods might help extend life.

These Wedding Venues Offer Magical Backdrops in Delaware

Whether intimate or grand, indoors or out, old world or contemporary, create the wedding backdrop of your dreams.

Lyme Disease: A Look at Challenges and Treatments in Delaware

As Delaware grapples with high rates of Lyme disease, patients and healthcare professionals illuminate the diagnostic hurdles, treatment controversies and pressing demand for preventive measures.

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...

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