The Deltones, a cappela group from the University of Delaware that was chosen to compete with 15 other groups on a new reality show on NBC called “The Sing-off,” were a hit among the judges last night. They have advanced forward to the next round. The Deltones have 15 members, 10 alumni and five current UD students. The winners of “The Sing-Off” will get $200,000 and a recording contract.
Meanwhile, Senators Coons and Carper and Congressman Carney jointly announced a $3 million grant to Delaware’s Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. This programe helps Delaware’s at-risk families receive home visits from nurses and social workers to improve maternal and child health, child development, school readiness, economic self sufficiency and child abuse prevention.