State of Delaware News

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Social Equity Workshop Registration. Social Equity stakeholders are invited to participate in these worksho...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/05/03/office-of-marijuana-commissioner-opens-social-equity-workshop-registration/

The 7th Street Boating and Fishing Area on the Christina River has officially reopened to Wilmington's Eastside community, with DNREC, in partnership with the city, celebrating the $2.9 million p...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/05/03/dnrec-city-of-wilmington-unveil-revamped-7th-street-boating-and-fishing-access-area/

  Wilmington, Del. (May 3, 2024) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery presents Gregg Silvis’ exhibition, “15,000 Dowels,” on view from May 3-31, 2024. Guests are invi...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/05/03/the-mezzanine-gallery-to-exhibit-15000-dowels-by-gregg-silvis/

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney on Thursday announced the 2024 Compassionate Champion Awardees. The Compassionate Champion Awards recognize indivi...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/05/02/governor-carney-announces-compassionate-champion-award-winners-to-kick-off-trauma-awareness-month/

The Office of Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is inviting stakeholders and interested parties to review and comment on the regulations that will control the State regulated adult-use recreational ma...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/05/02/the-office-of-the-marijuana-commissioner-has-published-the-official-proposed-regulations/

DNREC is calling for nominations for its 2024 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards. The awards program recognizes Delaware students who have shown a commitment to environmental advocacy and ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/05/02/nominate-a-young-environmentalist-for-dnrec-awards/

Small businesses and nonprofits throughout Delaware are poised to be the first to offer their employees access to the new EARNS retirement savings program from the Office of the State Treasurer. ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/05/02/earns-pilot/

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Tuesday announced that the State of Delaware has once again received the highest possible AAA/Aaa ratings from the nation’s top rating services. The St...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/05/01/governor-carney-announces-delawares-general-obligation-bonds-again-earn-triple-a-ratings-and-attract-excellent-pricing/

Regional Insurance Commissioners developing new model law to prevent and treat Lyme The Northeast Zone of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners is promoting National Lyme Disease Aw...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/05/01/northeast-insurance-departments-highlight-lyme-awareness-month/

A Wilmington man has pled guilty to murder charges stemming from the 2022 killing of Bruce Wright. On April 22, 2024, Marcus Bailey, 20, pled guilty to Murder Second Degree and Possession of a Fi...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/30/doj-secures-a-murder-conviction-for-violent-gun-offender/

Surrounded by family members, teachers, legislators, and cabinet officials, a dozen school-aged children from across Delaware were honored during the Delaware Forest Service’s annual Arbor Day ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/30/delaware-forest-service-celebrates-arbor-day-and-poster-contest-winners-at-abbotts-mill/

Starting May 1, Delaware will expand its Clean Transportation Incentive Program to include rebates for used plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles.

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/30/delaware-expands-electric-vehicle-rebates-to-include-used-models-starting-may-1/

DOVER, Del. (April 29, 2024) The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is teaming up with state and local police agencies to conduct a new high visibility enforcement focused on the traffic saf...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/29/new-enforcement-for-traffic-safety-of-motorists-around-commercial-motor-vehicles/

A Wilmington man has pled guilty to charges stemming from the 2018 murder of Richard Young. On April 22, 24-year-old Nasir Anderson pled guilty to Murder Second Degree, Possession of a Firearm Du...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/29/doj-secures-guilty-plea-for-violent-gun-offender-in-cold-case-murder/

After extensive renovation and upgrading, DNREC has reopened the Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp within the Assawoman Wildlife Area near Bethany Beach.

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/29/dnrec-reopens-mulberry-landing-boat-ramp-after-parking-lot-expansion/

In observance of Worker’s Memorial Day, the Delaware Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Safety and Health Consultation is proud to announce the launch of SafeDE (pronounced Safe-DEE-EEE). ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/29/osha-delaware-unveils-safede-on-workers-memorial-day-pioneering-a-safer-future-for-workers/

There are nearly 28-thousand small businesses in the State of Delaware. Each year, the month of May is set aside as a special time to celebrate small businesses, their courage, community efforts,...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/26/small-business-month-2024/

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is urging eligible nonprofits, including faith-based organizations, to prepare now for an upcoming Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) opportun...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/26/nonprofit-security-grants-2024/

DNREC and the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays (CIB) are partnering again to host Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale at James Farm Ecological Preserve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Ma...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/26/dnrec-center-for-inland-bays-to-partner-on-water-family-fest-and-native-plant-sale-saturday-may-4/

Charter School of Wilmington Team A won the 2024 Delaware Envirothon at Abbotts Mill Nature Center in Milford, the school’s 22nd win in the event’s 28-year history, an unbroken winning streak...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/25/charter-school-of-wilmington-wins-2024-delaware-envirothon-championship/

Low-Interest Rate Mortgages and Thousands in Financial Assistance Available   Dover, Del. April 25, 2024 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is proud to announce $125 million in new ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/25/dsha-celebrates-125-million-in-funding-to-help-delawareans-achieve-homeownership/

DNREC is seeking to train volunteers who want to help protect Delaware's beach-nesting birds – which include federally-listed threatened piping plovers and state-listed endangered American oyst...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/25/dnrec-to-offer-training-for-volunteer-monitors-of-delawares-beach-nesting-birds/

Delaware is being recognized as an innovative national leader for its high-dosage tutoring partnership with Reading Assist. Accelerate, a national nonprofit focused on tutoring and learning accel...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/25/delaware-tutoring-efforts-recognized-by-national-learning-collaborative/

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Climate, Coastal, and Energy and Division of Watershed Stewardship have launched I-ADAPT, the Individual Adaptation D...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/24/dnrec-launches-online-flood-planning-tool/

Families are invited to bring their kids out to try casting a line for a big fish in three of the First State’s freshwater public ponds when the Fish and Wildlife Delaware Natural Resources Pol...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/23/kids-invited-to-cast-a-line-at-youth-fishing-tournament/

NEW CASTLE (April 22, 2024) – Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long and leaders from the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), along with partner community agencies, led a community ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/22/delaware-officials-provide-latest-updates-underscore-urgency-regarding-substance-use-disorder-outcomes-in-delaware/

DSB has given the SBDC $675,423 in funding to provide Technical Assistance to small business owners for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). SSBCI is a federal program aimed at sup...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/22/dsb-small-business-loan-program/

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Monday the application period for the student seat on the State Board of Education is open through Monday, May 6, 2024. The application can ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/22/governor-carney-announces-opening-of-application-period-for-student-representative-on-state-board-of-education/

DOVER, Del. (April 22, 2024) – The Delaware Forest Service hosted the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Col. John Haslet Chapter in Dover, and other volunteers to establish a memorial...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/22/delaware-forest-service-walter-gabel/

Twenty Delaware artists receive significant award from the Delaware Division of the Arts   Dover, Del. (April 22, 2024) – The Biggs Museum of American Art has opened the exhibition, Award Winn...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/22/award-winners-xxiv/

Dover, Del. April 22, 2024 – Today, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced that Emily Cunningham will serve as the agency’s Chief of Staff.    Cunningham brings a wealth of ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/22/delaware-state-housing-authority-welcomes-emily-cunningham-as-chief-of-staff/

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) hosted a Family Assistance Center (FAC) Full-Scale Exercise on Thursday, April 18, in Frankford. The exercise simulated a traffic collision with multi...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/19/dph-hosts-family-assistance-center-emergency-response-full-scale-exercise/

Attorney General Kathy Jennings has joined a coalition of 25 states and territories in filing a letter with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in suppo...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/19/attorney-general-kathy-jennings-supports-new-rules-targeting-money-laundering/

Unique program highlights creativity of Delaware state employees   Dover, Del. (April 15, 2024) – The Delaware Division of the Arts held the 13th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/19/2024_nap/

The “Use Your Melon” campaign aligns with the OHS “Drive Sober, Arrive Alive” messaging, as both raise awareness for the impacts that driving under the influence have on the driver, passe...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/18/nascar-driver-ross-chastain-partners-with-the-delaware-office-of-highway-safety-for-2024-events/

Three Delaware schools have earned the Purple Star School designation, recognizing them for their commitment to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/18/three-schools-earn-delaware-purple-star-recognition/

Cab Calloway School of the Arts from Wilmington accumulated the most points in combined design, portfolio and race competitions this week to capture first place in the 2024 Junior Solar Sprint ev...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/18/wilmingtons-cab-calloway-school-of-the-arts-crowned-junior-solar-sprint-champion/

Secretary of Education Mark Holodick has recognized 93 public school students from the Class of 2024 as Secretary of Education Scholars.

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/18/state-honors-top-high-school-seniors-as-2024-secretary-of-education-scholars/

NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Health Fund Advisory Committee (HFAC) announced applications are now available for Fiscal Year 2026 and are due July 15. Th...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/17/dhss-announces-health-fund-applications-due-july-15/

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced today the launch of its new and improved user-friendly website: https://www.destatehousing.com/. The new website was designed with the public...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/17/delaware-state-housing-authority-announces-the-launch-of-its-new-and-improved-website/

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Saturday, April 20, 2024, to honor former Senator Robert Marshall, a lifelong...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/16/governor-carney-orders-lowering-of-flags-14/

The Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission is pleased to announce the establishment of a new Mental Health & Resiliency Program.  The program is in development and will help to meet the needs...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/16/delaware-state-fire-commission-welcomes-mental-health-and-wellness-administrator/

Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski was joined by representatives of the Delaware State Police and AAA Mid-Atlantic on Monday at the 95/896 interchange project to call attention to the imp...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/16/deldot-highlights-national-work-zone-safety-awareness-week-become-a-hero-toward-zero-their-lives-depend-on-it/

DOVER, Del. (April 15, 2023) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is partnering with local and state law enforcement agencies across Delaware to conduct a high visibility enforcement d...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/15/the-delaware-office-of-highway-safety-increases-enforcement-for-national-distracted-driving-awareness-month-2/

Prosecutors have secured multiple felony convictions, including Delaware’s first-ever conviction for Deprivation of Civil Rights, against a Delaware State Trooper for the assault of two juvenil...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/12/suspended-trooper-faces-prison-after-pleading-guilty-to-six-charges-including-two-felonies/

WILMINGTON, Del. — Surrounded by school and community leaders, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long announced a new program Tuesday to support the educational journeys of Delaware students from minor...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/11/lt-governor-school-districts-philanthropist-launch-monetary-awards-program-for-black-students/

Attorney General Kathy Jennings has obtained a preliminary victory for residents of the Pine Haven manufactured home community after the community owner, Blue Beach Bungalows DE, LLC, violated st...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/11/attorney-general-jennings-obtains-victory-for-manufactured-housing-residents/

On April 9, 150 Delaware Cancer Consortium (DCC) members gathered for their 2024 retreat for presentations by prominent local and national speakers, including four cancer survivors who shared the...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/10/delaware-cancer-consortium-hosts-2024-biennial-retreat/

Dover, Del. Tuesday, April 9,  2024 – Today, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced an additional $100,000 in funding awarded to the Eviction Defense Project (EDP). The funding ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/09/100000-grant-announced-to-support-eviction-prevention-services-in-delaware/

Prosecutors with the Delaware Department of Justice have secured 56 new felony convictions—including two first-degree murders and a litany of gun offenses—in a trial against the last remainin...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/08/final-northpak-defendant-convicted-of-two-murders-more-than-50-felonies/

NEWARK – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) will seek public comment on its proposed State Pl...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/05/dhss-seeks-comment-on-state-plan-on-aging-at-public-hearings-this-month-2/

The Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI) is making significant progress toward the goal of planting 1 million trees by 2030. The initiative has awarded funding to seven new projects, which...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/05/delaware-advances-toward-1-million-tree-planting-goal/

America Saves Week – April 8-12, 2024 As financial literacy and wellness continue to be paramount in today’s economic landscape, Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis once again encourages Delawar...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/05/asw24/

DOVER, Del. — For the first time in a decade, the number of overdose deaths in Delaware has decreased. According to data from the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, there were 527 accidenta...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/04/delaware-overdose-deaths-decrease-for-the-first-time-in-decade/

The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) is offering supports to students applying for financial aid for college who have been affected by delayed federal financial aid determinations.

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/04/state-offers-support-for-students-applying-for-financial-aid/

Gov. Carney and DNREC Secretary Garvin celebrated and hiked part of 275 new acres added to 3,650-acre White Clay Creek State Park in Newark, enhancing recreational opportunities, bolstering wildl...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/03/governor-carney-secretary-garvin-celebrate-expansion-of-white-clay-creek-state-park/

Four state agencies recently teamed up to clean up more than 2,300 pounds of trash and debris illegally dumped and strewn at Taber State Forest in western Kent County – Delaware Natural Resourc...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/02/state-agencies-join-forces-against-illegal-trash-dumping/

DNREC invites kids to participate in crafts and activities and volunteers to join in a beach cleanup as part of the agency’s annual celebration of Earth Month.

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/02/dnrec-to-offer-earth-day-beach-cleanup-kids-crafts/

Aspiring Delaware health care workers will represent the First State at a national leadership conference this summer after winning state awards last week.

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/02/future-health-care-workers-win-state-awards/

  Wilmington, Del. (April 1, 2024) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery presents E. Schwinn’s exhibition, “Within the Intimate Realm,” on view from April 5-26, 2024. ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/01/the-mezzanine-gallery-to-exhibit-within-the-intimate-realm-by-e-schwinn/

Wilmington, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that Philip Parker, Deputy Warden at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) and a 31-year DOC veteran, has been...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/28/31-year-doc-veteran-named-warden-of-howard-r-young-correctional-institution/

The Scotton Landing boat facility near Magnolia has reopened with a new boat ramp and courtesy dock, plus a repaved parking lot, for boaters to access the St. Jones River, following reconstructio...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/27/scotton-landing-boat-ramp-reopens-for-spring/

The Delaware Department of Education has named four Delaware teachers as state finalists for the 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the highest ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/27/delaware-teachers-named-finalists-for-national-mathematics-science-teaching-award/

New lobby exhibit celebrates “things that aren’t there anymore” Do you remember rocking at the Stone Balloon; enjoying a muskrat meal at The Wagon Wheel; or having a shopping spree at Wanam...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/27/walk-down-memory-lane-at-delaware-public-archives/

Delaware Auditor of Accounts Issues Special Report on Delaware Unemployment Compensation Fund The special report follows the issuance of a disclaimer of opinion in the fiscal year 2023 Annual Com...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/26/de-auditor-issues-special-report-on-unemployment-insurance/

This season’s schedule will differ slightly from last year. Instead of appearing in Wilmington on Tuesdays, the trailer will head south to the CHEER Center in Milton. The Georgetown DMV is beco...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/26/dmv-on-the-go-gears-up-for-2024-season/

Two students will represent Delaware at the 61st National Youth Science Camp.

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/26/two-students-to-represent-delaware-at-national-science-camp/

Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction announced today that it is expanding its enhanced mail screening system to all state prison facilities this April to improve mail security and ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/26/department-of-correction-expands-enhanced-mail-screening-system-to-all-state-prison-facilities/

Organizations and individuals can submit nominations for the 2024 Lt. Governor’s Challenge by Monday, April 1.  DOVER, Del. – Are you or someone you know transforming their community by prov...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/25/2024-lt-governors-challenge-seeks-applicants-for-wellness-leader-awards/

Students brought home honors from the 51st annual Delaware Technology Student Association (DETSA) State Leadership Conference at University of Delaware’s Clayton Hall last week. Bringing togeth...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/25/51st-annual-detsa-conference-celebrates-young-leaders-stem-and-innovation/

Do you know a youngster or a young teen who might enjoy learning about fishing and the delight in having the opportunity to catch a fish? DNREC's “Take a Kid Fishing!” events are offered free...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/22/dnrec-announces-take-a-kid-fishing-spring-events/

Legislation introduced in the Delaware General Assembly aims to protect banks and other businesses that provide financial services to marijuana cultivators, distributors, and retailers who operat...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/21/hb355/

DNREC will host a virtual meeting Wednesday, March 27, at 6 p.m., about the transition of management for Deauville Beach from the city of Rehoboth Beach.

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/21/dnrec-to-host-virtual-meeting-on-deauville-beach-management-transition-and-new-entrance-fee-proposal/

Governor Carney, Secretary of Agriculture Scuse, and state legislators inducted three Delaware farm families into the Century Farm Program, honoring them for their commitment to keeping farmland ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/21/delaware-inducts-three-farm-families-into-century-farm-program/

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will join health organizations and advocates around the globe to recognize World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on Sunday, March 24. This day commemorates Dr. ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/21/dph-observes-world-tuberculosis-tb-day-on-march-24/

DNREC and the Kent Conservation District announced today that grant funding is still available for Kent homeowners in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Kent County who wish to have their residentia...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/21/dnrec-kent-conservation-district-offer-chesapeake-bay-implementation-grant-funding-for-septic-tank-pump-outs/

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/20/dnrec-to-seek-community-water-project-proposals-3/

March 19, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a structure in Selbyville, Delaware on March 19, 2024. The incident, reported shortly before 12:3...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/19/selbyville-fire-3/

NEW CASTLE (March 19, 2024) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and Governor John Carney announced additional investments in child care for the upcoming year. Building on th...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/19/delaware-department-of-health-and-social-services-gov-carney-announce-further-child-care-investments-and-initiatives/

The Delaware Department of Education, in conjunction with the state’s geospatial education community, invites Delaware middle and high school students to enter Esri’s 2024 ArcGIS webapp compe...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/19/middle-and-high-school-students-invited-to-compete-in-digital-mapping-technology-contest/

There are 37 sirens in Delaware located within a 10-mile radius of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations in New Jersey. The sirens cover an area north from Delaware City, west to Middl...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/19/sirens-test-april-2-potassium-iodide-april-4/

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced a call for applications for the Governor’s Summer Fellowship Program for Delaware high school students.   This is the third year ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/19/governor-carney-seeks-applications-for-governors-summer-fellowship-program/

Delaware’s 2024 upstate stream trout season will open for youth anglers under age 16 at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, with the next day, Sunday, April 7, marking the traditional opening day of t...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/19/delaware-to-open-upstate-trout-season-with-youth-only-fishing-day-set-for-april-6/

The Delaware Council on Farm & Food Policy (Council) is accepting grant applications for Cycle 3 of the First State Food System Program. Through this program, funding is available to Delaware far...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/18/first-state-food-system-program-opens-third-grant-application-cycle/

Prior to being named Deputy Director in 2022, Karnai served 16-plus years as the agency's Chief Operating Officer, overseeing its operations, and Director of Housing Finance, guiding homeownershi...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/18/cynthia-karnai-confirmed-as-director-of-delaware-state-housing-authority/

NEW CASTLE – Governor John Carney will present the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards to 17 individuals, six groups, seven emerging youth leaders, and one corporation during an April 4 ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/18/governors-outstanding-volunteer-service-award-honorees-to-be-recognized-at-april-4-ceremony/

DNREC will welcome visitors to the DuPont Nature Center at the Mispillion Harbor Reserve when the center reopens for the 2024 season on Wednesday, April 3.

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/18/dnrecs-dupont-nature-center-to-reopen-april-3/

March 17, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a mobile home in Georgetown, Delaware on March 16, 2024. The incident, reported shortly before 4:...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/17/georgetown-fire-4/

Attorney General Kathy Jennings today released the following statement regarding the Senate’s overwhelming passage of Senate Bill 2, legislation requiring training and a permit to purchase a ha...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/14/ag-jennings-statement-on-senate-passage-of-senate-bill-2/

DOVER, Del. — Following the Delaware Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 2(S), which would add Delaware to the growing number of states to require a permit and training to purchase a handgun, Li...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/14/lt-gov-hall-long-applauds-passage-of-senate-bill-2s-gun-safety-legislation/

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney issued the following statement today on the passage of Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 2.  “As I said in my State of the State Address, reducing gun ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/14/governor-carneys-statement-on-the-passage-of-senate-substitute-1-for-senate-bill-2/

As part of DNREC’s month-long celebration of Earth Day 2024, DNREC and partners are seeking volunteers to join a cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 13 at Concord Pond, a popular fi...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/14/volunteers-sought-to-join-concord-pond-cleanup-april-13/

A Wilmington man has been convicted of the January 2015 murder of 16-year-old Jordan Ellerbe. Oliver “Butter” Henry, 25, has pleaded guilty to Murder 2nd Degree and faces a minimum 15 years ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/14/prosecutors-secure-conviction-against-jordan-ellerbes-murderer/

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Senate’s vote to confirm his nomination of Cynthia Karnai to serve as Director of the Delaware State H...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/13/governor-carneys-statement-on-senate-confirmation-of-cynthia-karnai-as-director-of-state-housing-authority/

DOVER, Del. — Building on two consecutive years of record hiring, the Delaware Department of Human Resources is hosting the 3rd Annual State Agency Career Fair on March 27, 2024 at the Smyrna R...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/13/state-of-delaware-seeking-third-consecutive-year-of-record-hiring-job-fair-for-students-and-skilled-workers/

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced that the nomination process is now open for the 2024 Compassionate Champion Awards. The Compassionate Champion Awards recognize i...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/13/nominations-open-for-state-of-delaware-compassionate-champion-awards/

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Wednesday that 41-year-old Keith Gibson was declared a Habitual Offender and sentenced in New Castle County Superior Court to seven life terms, plus 296 ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/13/doj-secures-over-seven-life-sentences-habitual-offender-status-for-keith-gibson-after-violent-killing-spree/

Through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), more than $1.7 million in competitive grant funding is available for proje...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/12/delaware-department-of-agriculture-opens-request-for-applications-for-resilient-food-systems-infrastructure-program/

PHILADEPHIA — The Attorneys General of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania reiterated their support for common sense gun safety laws today as attorneys for the States of Delaware and New Jer...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/11/with-gun-safety-in-court-delaware-new-jersey-pennsylvania-ags-stand-for-common-sense/

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has released additional sections of the informal draft regulations for review. The sections of draft regulations released today include the sections...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/11/212214/

WILMINGTON, Del. – One year after launching an initiative to provide Delaware parents with free infant formula, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long announced Monday a further expansion of product av...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/11/lt-governor-partners-raise-awareness-of-infant-formula-distribution-program/

In recent years, Delaware has experienced flooding, tornadoes, and coastal storms that put lives and property at risk and adversely impact the health, safety, and economic well-being of families,...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/09/severe-weather-week-2024/

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified high lead levels in several ground cinnamon products. Several stores, including Dollar Tree, Save A Lot and Family Dollar, sold cinnamon prod...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/08/dph-reports-high-levels-of-lead-in-certain-cinnamon-products/

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Saturday, March 9, 2024, to honor lifelong public servant, Korean War veteran...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/08/governor-carney-orders-lowering-of-flags-13/

Hussein named Delaware’s finalist for second consecutive year   Wilmington, Del. (March 7, 2024) – Following a spirited competition featuring eleven talented high school students from Delawa...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/07/maiss-hussein-to-represent-delaware-in-2024-poetry-out-loud-national-finals/

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will begin its annual spraying of spring woodland pools to control aquatic immature (larval) mosquitoes as early as Friday, ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/07/dnrecs-mosquito-control-section-set-to-spray-woodland-pools/

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of Eliza Hirst to serve as Family Court Judge in New Castle County, Jessi...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/06/governor-carneys-statement-on-senate-confirmations-4/

Registration is now open for the annual Christina River Watershed Cleanup, rallying volunteers to join the effort on Saturday, April 13. Sponsored by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/06/get-involved-in-earth-month-register-now-for-the-april-13-christina-river-watershed-cleanup/

Governor John Carney on Tuesday delivered his 2024 State of the State address to a joint session of the General Assembly, announcing plans to strengthen our economy, invest in education, protect ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/06/governor-carney-delivers-2024-state-of-the-state-address/

As Delawareans change their clocks this Sunday, March 10, 2024, the Delaware State Fire Marshal would like to remind all residents to also check the batteries in their smoke detectors and test th...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/06/change-your-clocks-check-your-batteries/

DNREC will host a public event on March 12 at Bethany Beach Town Hall about US Wind's proposal to bring power lines from its offshore wind project ashore at 3Rs Beach in Delaware Seashore State P...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/04/parks-plans-wind-transmission-line-informational-event/

The Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy, in collaboration with the University of Delaware, announces the opening of the annual Women’s Hall of Fame Art Exhibition. The showcase, featur...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/01/celebrating-delawares-trailblazers-womens-hall-of-fame-art-exhibition-in-partnership-with-the-university-of-delaware/

DNREC announced today that, effective March 2, the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife will implement changes to the recreational fishing regulations for summer flounder and scup required to keep...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/01/dnrec-announces-changes-to-2024-summer-flounder-and-scup-recreational-fishing-regs/

A Kent County couple will effectively spend their lives in prison for the serial abuse and torture of their children, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today. “These children went throu...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/29/mary-and-charles-vinson-sentenced-to-over-150-years-in-serial-child-abuse-case/

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has released additional sections of the informal draft regulations for review. The sections of draft regulations released today include the sections...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/29/the-office-of-the-marijuana-commissioner-omc-has-released-additional-sections-of-the-informal-draft-regulations/

The Delaware Division of the Arts is proud to support the arts sector through Delaware’s largest day of giving, Do More 24 Delaware, on March 7-8, 2024. Now participating for the fourth year, t...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/29/delaware-division-of-the-arts-encourages-arts-philanthropy-through-do-more-24-delaware-4/

Wilmington, Del. (February 26, 2024) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery presents Aaron Keith Hoffer’s exhibition, “Unspoken Trajectories,” on view from March 1-28, 2...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/29/the-mezzanine-gallery-to-exhibit-unspoken-trajectories-by-aaron-keith-hoffer/

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) once again joined Delaware’s Youth Environmental Summit (YES!), with Secretary Shawn M. Garvin delivering the open...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/29/dnrec-opens-youth-environmental-summit/

Delays impacting operations, including payments and insurance transactions Earlier this month, one of the nation’s largest health care companies experienced a cybersecurity attack immobilizing ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/29/major-cybersecurity-event-impacting-health-care-pharmacy-operations/

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds visitors to Delaware State Parks that 2024 entrance fees will be in effect starting Friday, March 1 through Nov. 30.

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/29/delaware-state-parks-fee-season-begins-march-1-2/

A Wilmington man has been convicted of several felonies, including three separate counts of Attempted Murder, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Wednesday.   “An extremely violent gun ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/28/doj-secures-over-a-dozen-convictions-for-violent-gun-offender-following-nine-month-manhunt/

More than 180 students brought home medals from this month's Delaware Educators Rising State Leadership Conference -- with more than 80 students qualifying for the national conference this summer...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/28/students-win-big-at-state-educators-rising-event/

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, Friday, March 1. Since 1993, T...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/28/dnrec-to-close-the-point-at-cape-henlopen-for-beach-nesting-season/

February 27, 2024 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that this morning’s house fire in Claymont, DE was accidental. The Claymont Fire Company was notified of a fire in th...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/27/claymont-fire/

February 27, 2024 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating a house fire that occurred this morning in Newark, DE. The Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company of Newark was...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/27/newark-fire-2/

The Department of Justice will move to appeal a Superior Court judge’s ruling curtailing voting rights, and will support legislative efforts to pass constitutional amendments expanding and ensh...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/27/ag-jennings-announces-appeal-of-superior-court-voting-ruling-vows-support-for-constitutional-amendment/

Twelve students to compete to advance to the National Finals in Washington, DC   Wilmington, Del. (February 27, 2024) – Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals returns to the Smyrna Opera Ho...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/27/delaware-division-of-the-arts-announces-12-finalists-for-delawares-2024-poetry-out-loud-state-finals/

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is working with the Delaware Department of Agriculture to execute a controlled burn at Brandywine Creek State Park in Februa...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/27/controlled-burn-at-brandywine-creek-state-park-aims-to-boost-native-wildlife-and-plant-growth/

Motivation and support come in many forms, including a cold nose and a warm heart.  Delaware State Fire Commission welcomed its newest staff member, Canine Companions Facility Dog, Ajax.  Ajax ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/26/four-legged-assistant-helps-change-lives-canine-companions-facility-dog-joins-delaware-state-fire-commission/

DNREC announced the March 6 closure of the Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp near Bethany Beach for a construction project to enlarge and pave the boat ramp’s gravel parking lot, with the project’s ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/26/dnrec-to-close-mulberry-landing-boat-ramp-in-sussex-county-temporarily-for-expansion-and-paving-of-parking-lot/

Two people have pleaded guilty in relation to the assault and fatal shooting of 19-year-old Za’Quan Blackwell. On February 2, Ah’Kee Flonnory of Wilmington pleaded guilty to Manslaughter, and...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/23/doj-secures-guilty-pleas-prison-time-in-fatal-shooting-case/

A Seaford pastor has been arrested and charged with 10 felony counts of Dealing in Child Pornography, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Thursday.  James R. Dryden, 74, was arrested Febr...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/23/childrens-pastor-arrested-on-child-pornography-charges/

DNREC will host a free webinar Wednesday, Feb. 28 to introduce property owners to DNREC’s Living Shoreline Cost Share Program, which provides funding that can help Delawareans in selected water...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/23/dnrec-to-offer-feb-28-webinar-on-living-shoreline-cost-share-program-for-home-and-property-owners/

Delaware State Fire Commission K9 Ajax will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Ajax’s vest is...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/23/delaware-state-fire-commission-k9-ajax-to-get-donation-of-body-armor/

The Delaware Department of Justice secured a felony conviction in the first of several pending cases stemming from an ongoing investigation by the Delaware Division of Revenue and the Department ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/22/doj-secures-felony-conviction-in-first-of-several-cases-related-to-abuses-of-the-2022-delaware-relief-rebate-program/

Attorney General Kathy Jennings today co-led a coalition of 18 attorneys general filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. The coalition urged the court to revisi...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/22/delaware-new-jersey-illinois-lead-multistate-coalition-supporting-pa-gun-safety-law/

    February 20, 2024   The Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission has multiple functions within the fire service including updating regulations on Delaware training requirements for firefi...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/20/delaware-state-fire-commission-updates-fire-regulations/

On Friday, February 16th, the Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) held their Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest Celebration.  This year’s contest ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/20/gacec-hosts-celebration-for-disability-history-and-awareness-month-poster-contest/

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced he intends to nominate Cynthia Karnai to serve as Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA).   Karnai’s nomination mus...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/20/governor-carney-announces-delaware-state-housing-authority-nomination/

Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis has received the 2024 Distinguished State Leader Award from the Georgetown University Center for Retirement Initiatives (CRI) at the McCourt School of Public Poli...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/20/cri/

Hall-Long, chair of the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee, detailed the subcommittee’s report before the Joint Health Committees in the House and Senate.     DOVER, Del. —...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/19/lt-gov-hall-long-outlines-recommendations-to-protect-state-retiree-healthcare-foster-fiscal-sustainability/

Tariah Hyland selected as the 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award recipient Secretary of State Jeff Bullock on Monday announced that Tariah Hyland, a resident of Wilmington, has been selected ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/19/secretary-of-state-presents-2023-john-lewis-youth-leadership-award/

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday announced that he will nominate Eliza Hirst to serve as Family Court Judge in New Castle County, and Jessica Markowski-Kelly to serve as Family...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/19/governor-carney-announces-judicial-nominations-6/

Dover, DE – During a ceremony hosted by Governor Carney today in Dover Terra Taylor took the oath of office as the 11th Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC).  Governor...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/16/terra-taylor-sworn-in-as-department-of-correction-commissioner/

News from Delaware State Government Agencies

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/15/brian-emig-named-warden-of-james-t-vaughn-correctional-center/

The Delaware Marijuana Control Act, 4Del. C. Chapter 13 legalized the use of recreational marijuana for individuals 21 and older. The newly created OMC has the responsibility to adopt rules and r...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/15/office-of-the-marijuana-commissioner-omc-is-accepting-public-comment-for-informal-regulation-review-until-march-29/

Dover, DE – Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) Acting Commissioner Terra Taylor today announced that James T. Vaughn Correctional Center Warden Robert May has been promoted to Chief of the...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/14/department-of-correction-announces-senior-leadership-promotion/

 DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation will assume management of the state-owned Deauville Beach and continue all services currently being provided. The Delaware Department of Natural Resou...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/14/dnrec-to-assume-management-of-deauville-beach/

Delaware’s 2024 downstate pond trout season will open for youth anglers under age 16 only at 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, followed by the opening of the regular pond trout season for all angl...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/13/spring-pond-trout-season-to-open-with-youth-only-day-march-2-followed-by-regular-downstate-opener-march-3/

NEW CASTLE (February 12, 2024) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Health Care Commission have launched the Benchmark Trend Report Dashboard to further supp...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/12/dhss-and-dhcc-launch-benchmark-trend-report-dashboard/

As Delaware Secretary of Education, I am entrusted with overseeing and improving educational systems throughout the state. A crucial part of this responsibility is making sure schools have the re...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/09/quality-education-requires-school-referenda/

DOVER, DE – Governor John Carney on Friday released the following statement on Director Eugene Young Jr.’s decision to step down March 8, 2024, from his current role as the head of the Dela...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/09/governor-carney-releases-statement-on-delaware-state-housing-authority-director-youngs-resignation/

Six weekly evening sessions start April 15th; application deadline March 25th Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking members of the community to participate in its...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/09/get-a-look-inside-delawares-correctional-system-through-the-doc-citizens-academy/

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and its partners collected 91,810 bags of trash in 2023 in the ongoing effort to Keep DE Litter Free. The work was performed by DelDOT Maintenan...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/08/more-than-91000-bags-of-trash-collected-from-delaware-roads-in-2023/

The Division of Unemployment Insurance has corrected the issue related to the 2024 UI tax rate letters mailed in January. Corrected letters have been mailed to employers the week of February 5, 2...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/08/dol-reissues-unemployment-insurance-tax-rate-letters/

New display shines a spotlight on eighty-nine State of Delaware Historical Markers related to Black History The Delaware Public Archives has unveiled a new exhibition in its lobby, “Celebrating...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/07/delaware-public-archives-celebrates-african-american-history/

A program that targets children in low-income areas to ensure they have meals during the summer is seeking sponsors and meal sites for meal locations.   The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) i...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/07/sponsors-and-meal-sites-sought-for-2024-summer-food-service-program/

DOVER, Del. — Implementing a strategic state government workforce recruitment campaign highlighting higher salaries, employee benefits and signing bonuses, the Delaware Department of Human Reso...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/06/delaware-department-of-human-resources-sets-consecutive-hiring-records/

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) was recognized by the 152nd General Assembly, with House Concurrent Resolution 81 sponsored by Rep. Kimberly Williams, (D-19), and...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/06/rep-kimberly-williams-and-sen-jack-walsh-honor-the-office-of-animal-welfare-with-a-tribute-for-10-years-of-service/

The DE Div. of Small Business recognized 10 small businesses Tuesday Feb. 6, as winners of the seventh round of the EDGE grant competition.

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/06/fall-2023-edge-grant-winners/

Delaware has received approximately $120,000 from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Wildlife Restoration Program to support the study and preservation of the American kestrel, a species curren...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/05/delaware-receives-120k-grant-for-american-kestrel-conservation-project/

Delaware 250 Grants for Museums, Heritage Groups, and Non-Profits Notice of Funding Opportunity   About Delaware 250 The year 2026 will see the United States Semiquincentennial, the commemoratio...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/02/delaware-250-grants-for-museums-heritage-groups-and-non-profits/

First New Money Tax-Exempt Deal Since 2013 Will Provide $75 Million To Fund Down Payment Assistance Programs and Offer Competitive Mortgage Loan Interest Rates    The Delaware State Housing Aut...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/02/dsha-launches-expanded-homeownership-programs-for-first-time-and-repeat-homebuyers/

With the passing of former Delaware State Senator Myrna L. Bair on January 29, 2024, Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Tuesday...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/02/governor-carney-orders-lowering-of-flags-12/

Dover, DE – Delaware Probation and Parole’s 16th Annual Operation ZiPP Up clothing campaign collected a record number of cold weather items for vulnerable area residents this winter.  An al...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/02/probation-and-paroles-operation-zipp-up-collects-1400-winter-clothes-items-to-warm-local-residents-in-need/

Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced a $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health to resolve investigations into the global marketing and communications firm’s rol...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/01/ag-jennings-announces-350-million-multistate-settlement-with-marketing-firm-publicis-over-role-in-opioid-epidemic/

Investments from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Bond Bill will fund new residences, businesses, parking   DOVER, Del. – Governor Carney and Dover-area legislators on Thursday announce...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/01/downtown-dover-revitalization-to-get-boost-with-25-million-in-state-funding/

The Delaware Division of the Arts Mezzanine Gallery presents Constanza (Cony) Madariaga’s exhibition, “The Knowing,” on view from February 2-24, 2024. Guests are invited to attend a Meet-th...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/01/delaware-division-of-the-arts-presents-the-knowing-by-cony-madariaga-opens-february-2/

Animal welfare officers rescued 76 animals from a mobile home in Felton after being found living in cramped, unsanitary conditions. The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW)’s Delaware Animal Services...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/01/delaware-office-of-animal-welfare-rescues-76-animals-from-felton-home/

Championing Causes, Transforming Lives: Delaware Nonprofits Encouraged to Apply to the SECC DOVER, Del.— The State Employees’ Charitable Campaign (SECC) Steering Committee invites Delaware no...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/01/state-employees-charitable-campaign-opens-2024-application-opportunity/

Delaware’s Office of Unclaimed Property encourages you to “check for a check” on February 1st, National Unclaimed Property Day   Statewide, DE (February 1, 2024) – Delaware’s Office of...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/01/national-unclaimed-property-day-2024/

PHOTO: Lyla Jones of Brandywine Springs Elementary (at right) was the State winner for the 2023 poster contest. Contact: Ashley Melvin, Delaware Forest Service (302) 698-4551  ashley.melvin@dela...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/01/2024-arbor-day-poster-contest-now-open/

MILFORD (January 30, 2024) – The Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) presented the Gold Restaurant Accolade Program Award to High 5 Hospitality Tuesday at its new Buf...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/30/delaware-division-of-substance-abuse-and-mental-health-presents-gold-award-to-high-5-hospitality/

Delaware Natural Resources Police arrested a Wilmington woman on the charge of multiple criminal and traffic offenses on Jan. 29, 2024.

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/30/woman-arrested-for-vehicular-assault-on-a-natural-resources-police-officer/

Getting the annual flu vaccine is important for all people ages 6 months and older to prevent serious illness, hospitalization and death that can result from the flu virus. Hospitalization and de...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/30/dph-confirms-flu-related-deaths-during-2023-2024-flu-season-urges-public-to-get-vaccinated/

On January 5, Timothy Thomas, 34, of Newark was sentenced to 25 years in prison for convictions of Murder 2nd Degree and Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited. Thomas previously submitte...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/30/doj-secures-lengthy-sentence-for-wilmington-man-in-fatal-shooting-incident/

Flanked by law enforcement leaders, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday that law enforcement’s focus on violent criminals and gun offenders has driven Delaware’s violent crime ra...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/29/ag-jennings-law-enforcement-leaders-announce-record-low-violent-crime-rates/

“I want to share a personal update with you regarding my upcoming schedule and why I won’t be able to participate in some important meetings and events over the next few weeks. Due to health ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/29/statement-from-delaware-state-treasurer-colleen-davis/

Dover, Del. January 29, 2024 – In January 2023, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) launched the Delaware Tenant Rent Reporting Pilot Program in partnership with Self Financial, Inc. a...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/29/the-delaware-tenant-rent-reporting-program-pilot-to-close-march-2024/

Another banner year for consumer protection and insurer competition In 2023, the Delaware Department of Insurance’s 101 team members served Delaware residents and seniors, attracted new compani...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/29/department-of-insurance-releases-2023-data/

January 28, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated a fire that damaged an industrial structure in Georgetown, Delaware on January 27, 2024. The incident, reported shortly...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/28/georgetown-fire-3/

January 26, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated a structure fire that occurred in Millsboro, Delaware on January 25, 2024. The incident, reported shortly after 09:30 P...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/26/millsboro-fire/

Governor Carney presented his Fiscal Year 2025 Recommended Budget sending the General Assembly a plan that will strengthen Delaware’s economy, invest in public schools, support Delaware’s fam...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/25/governor-carney-presents-fiscal-year-2025-recommended-budget/

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Senate’s vote to confirm his nomination of Terra Taylor to serve as Commissioner of the Delaware De...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/24/governor-carneys-statement-on-senate-confirmation-of-terra-taylor-as-doc-commissioner/

District Court sends stolen ammo investigation back to Superior Court, awards DOJ legal fees A U.S. District Court Judge has rejected an attempt by Cabela’s Inc. to hinder the Delaware Attorney...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/24/federal-judge-sides-with-jennings-against-cabelas/

January 24, 2024 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind Delawareans that home fires occur more in the winter months than any other season throughout the year. In fact, ha...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/24/winter-fire-safety/

The Downtown Development Districts Rebate Program (DDD), administered by the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), is proud to release its Fiscal Year 2023 (FY2023) Annual Report and Story Map...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/23/downtown-development-district-program-successes-showcased-in-2023-annual-report-and-story-map/

January 23, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged Sussex County Emergency Medical Services Paramedic vehicles and a detached carport structure in...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/23/milton-fire/

NEW CASTLE (January 22, 2024) – Today, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long and leaders from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) along with partner community agencies ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/22/delaware-officials-underscore-urgency-regarding-individuals-facing-homelessness-related-to-substance-use/

The Delaware Department of Transportation and Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)  are issuing a travel advisory for this afternoon and evening due to poor visibility from heavier snowfa...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/19/deldot-dema-issue-travel-advisory-for-snow-and-ice/

Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert State of Delaware offices in Kent and New Castle Counties are closed on Friday, January 19, 2024, during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. N...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/18/state-of-de-offices-in-kent-ncc-counties-are-closed-on-friday-january-19-2024/

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announces that the Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) in Dover will be closed to the public for renovations beginning February 12 through April 5, 2024.

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/18/scheduled-closure-of-the-office-of-vital-statistics-in-dover-for-renovations-2/

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney has postponed the State of the State Address due to illness. The Governor has a fever and mild symptoms, but is in good spirits. The Governor’s State of t...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/18/governor-carney-postpones-state-of-the-state-address/

Delaware Sees Highest Seatbelt Usage Rate Ever   Dover, Del. (January 17, 2024) — The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is reminding drivers and passengers to buckle up every trip, every...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/17/delaware-office-of-highway-safety-announces-occupant-protection-and-distracted-driving-enforcement-effort/

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is rescinding the Level 1 Driving Warning as of Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 a.m. The warning was issued on Tuesday, January 16 due to the likelih...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/17/driving-warning-rescinded/

With temperatures forecasted to fall well below freezing tonight, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency has issued a Level 1 Driving Warning statewide for the overnight hours of Tuesday, Janua...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/16/level-1-driving-warning-issued-due-to-icing-conditions/

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced he intends to nominate Terra Taylor to serve as Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC). Taylor’s nominat...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/16/governor-carney-nominates-terra-taylor-as-doc-commissioner/

Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, State of Delaware offices in New Castle and Kent Counties will open at 10 a.m. Non-essential employees in New Castle an...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/16/state-of-de-in-ncc-kent-county-in-offices-will-open-at-1000-a-m-on-tuesday-january-16-2024/

January 13, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a commercial structure in Lewes, Delaware on January 12, 2024. The incident, reported shortly a...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/13/lewes-fire-2/

Flags to be lowered on day of interment   WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney issued the following statement on the passing of former Wilmington City Council President Ted Blunt:   “Tracey...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/12/210706/

With state workforce employment reflecting the population of Delaware, the Delaware Department of Human Resources Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion issues its annual Equal Employment Op...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/12/dhr-unveils-fy23-eeo-aa-report-highlighting-transparency-and-diversity-in-executive-branch-agencies/

137 fatalities were recorded on Delaware roads in 2023, a 16 percent decrease from 2022 when 164 fatalities occurred. Fatalities were down across all modes of transportation with a 13 percent red...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/12/road-fatalities-decrease-in-2023-from-2022-high/

Deadline to Submit Nominations is Midnight on March 28, 2024.  WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy (OWAA) announced today that the nomin...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/12/nominations-open-for-delaware-womens-hall-of-fame-shes-on-her-way-awards/

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that a section of Cape Henlopen State Park will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 16 and Wednesday, Jan. 17 to accommo...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/12/dnrec-to-close-part-of-cape-henlopen-state-park-jan-16-17-for-managed-deer-hunt/

Twenty Delaware artists are being recognized by the Delaware Division of the Arts for the high quality of their artwork. The Division received work samples from 149 Delaware musicians; writers; a...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/12/delaware-division-of-the-arts-announces-fy-2024-individual-artist-fellowship-awardees/

The Division of Unemployment Insurance (UI) recently mailed 2024 UI tax rate letters that contained incorrect information. We apologize for the error. We are working to correct the issue and will...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/11/dol-to-re-issue-unemployment-insurance-tax-rate-letters-due-to-error/

 The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting a potential measles exposure at the Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington on December 29, 2023. An extensive contact tracing inve...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/11/the-delaware-division-of-public-health-issues-update-about-potential-measles-exposure/

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced the State of Delaware has implemented changes to mandatory bachelor’s degree requirements, among other criteria, for several positi...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/11/governor-carney-expands-opportunities-for-careers-in-state-government/

The state today released tools to help assure the safety of public school buildings throughout Delaware.

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/10/state-releases-school-facility-tools/

New Castle County’s Office of Emergency Management and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency are urging residents to avoid driving after dark because of the expected heavy rain tonight and t...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/09/ncc-officials-urge-not-driving-after-dark-due-to-flood-risk/

Homeowners Seeking Financial Assistance Encouraged to Apply Now Dover, Del. January 9, 2024 – The Delaware Mortgage Relief Program, administered by the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/09/dsha-scales-back-delaware-mortgage-relief-program-as-federal-funding-expires/

DNREC, in conjunction with the Division of Public Health (DPH), will begin soliciting for new water quality improvement projects Wednesday, Jan. 17.

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/09/delaware-to-solicit-water-quality-improvement-projects-with-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-funding-3/

The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced today that last year’s farmers markets hit an all-time high sales record. In 2023, sales from all 17 Delaware community-run farmers market...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/09/delaware-farmers-market-sales-grow-to-4-14-million-in-2023/

The Department is currently conducting its Annual Prevailing Wage Survey for state-funded construction projects. On December 20, 2023, the Department mailed over 4500 survey forms to contractors ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/09/dol-conducting-2024-annual-prevailing-wage-survey/

DOVER, Del. (Jan. 8, 2024) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting a potential measles exposure in a Delaware health care facility. On January 5, 2024, the Philadelphia Depa...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/08/the-delaware-division-of-public-health-issues-notification-about-potential-measles-exposure/

Delaware state officials are urging residents to be aware and prepare for potential flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday from a major storm that could bring at least 1 to 3 inches of rain with the h...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/08/major-storm-could-bring-widespread-flooding/

Governor John Carney, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), and the Delaware Open Space Council announced an expansion of 275 acres to White Clay Creek S...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/08/state-of-delaware-announces-expansion-of-white-clay-creek-state-park/

January 6, 2024 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating Multiple fires in New Castle County. At approximately 12 PM on January 5, 2024 the Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/06/multiple-fires-in-new-castle-county/

DOVER – A working group charged with addressing state retiree healthcare benefits issued a series of recommendations Friday to help ensure that current and future retirees have access to qualit...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/05/panel-submits-recommendations-to-protect-state-retiree-worker-healthcare-reduce-unfunded-liability/

The Offshore Wind Procurement Report provides recommendations in the development of a comprehensive offshore wind program.

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/03/210425/

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock has suspended the Delaware certified massage technician license of Robert D. Leech for engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with massage clients. In making ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/03/secretary-of-state-announces-massage-technician-license-suspension/

The challenge is geared towards children ages 4 through 10, but all ages are welcome to join. The Smokey Bear Reading Challenge aims to engage youth in reading about wildfire prevention, forests,...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/03/delaware-forest-service-partners-with-delaware-libraries-to-promote-smokey-bear-reading-challenge/

Delaware’s Division of Revenue will begin processing 2023 individual income tax returns on January 23, 2024. As a result of fraud prevention measures that protect Delaware taxpayers, refunds wi...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/02/delawares-tax-season-starts-january-23-2024/

A 15-day public input period which is to begin Jan. 3 offers an opportunity for Delaware residents and interested parties to tell how they feel the trust can support water quality improvements in...

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/02/public-input-sought-on-delawares-clean-water-trust-strategic-plan-and-annual-report/

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today a $150 million multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals (Hikma) for its role in fueling the opioid crisis....

https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/02/attorney-general-jennings-announces-150-million-settlement-with-hikma-pharmaceuticals-to-combat-opioid-crisis/

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police, along with Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Ge...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/26/emergency-siren-test-jan-2/

Delaware’s agricultural industry looks forward to attending the annual Delaware Ag Week at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington from January 8 – 11, 2024. “Ag Week is the largest ve...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/26/2024-delaware-ag-week-promises-networking-and-latest-innovations/

DOVER, Del.: The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) are excited to announce a combined total of $1.075 million has been awarded to sele...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/22/1-075-million-in-grants-announced-to-support-homeless-services-in-delaware-2/

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received reports from multiple states that suggest children may have higher blood lead levels (BLLs) after consuming recalled cinnamon-containing apples...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/22/dph-reports-zero-cases-of-high-blood-lead-levels-in-children-consuming-recalled-cinnamon-applesauce-pouches/

DNREC has temporarily closed Newton Pond in Greenwood due to a construction project installing new fishing piers.

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/22/dnrec-announces-closure-of-newton-pond-for-construction-of-new-piers/

Two men have been found guilty of all charges relating to a January 2022 violent crime spree, marking the final conviction in a massive four-defendant indictment. Walike Parham, 24, and Kyair Key...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/22/gun-offenders-guilty-on-all-counts-in-attempted-murder-trial/

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Friday that Delaware’s Medicaid program would receive $7,666,379.00 following a settlement that would resolve federal False Claims Act (FCA) and Delawa...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/22/delaware-medicaid-to-receive-7-6-million-for-alleged-false-claims-caused-by-christiana-care-health-system/

DNREC announced today the closure and removal of the Records Pond tidal pier in Laurel. The pier, located on Broad Creek just downstream of the Records Pond spillway, had its floating docks heavi...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/21/dnrec-announces-closure-of-the-records-pond-tidal-pier/

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced the start of formal negotiations between Delaware and US Wind regarding its two planned offshore wind projects, MarWin and Momentum Wind, with ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/19/delaware-to-negotiate-with-us-wind-over-benefits-for-state/

Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a bipartisan group of 52 other attorneys general today announced a $700 million agreement with Google in their lawsuit about Google’s anticompetitive conduct...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/19/attorney-general-jennings-announces-700-million-settlement-with-google-over-play-store-misconduct/

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is pleased to announce three new superintendents at Delaware State Parks.

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/19/dnrec-announces-new-superintendents-at-three-delaware-state-parks/

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) hosted U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Deputy Secretary Da...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/19/carney-carper-coons-blunt-rochester-host-energy-departments-deputy-secretary-turk-at-hydrogen-hub-conference/

December 18, 2023 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire that damaged a single family dwelling in Ellendale, Delaware on December 18, 2023. The incident, ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/18/ellendale-fire/

DNREC in partnership with the Delaware Center for Horticulture are encouraging families to recycle their live holiday trees by hosting TreeCycle.

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/18/recycle-your-holiday-tree-at-free-treecycle-event-jan-6/

December 17, 2023 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated a fire that heavily damaged a single family dwelling structure in Dagsboro, Delaware on December 17, 2023. The inciden...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/17/dagsboro-fire/

December 17, 2023 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire that occurred in Seaford, Delaware on December 17, 2023. The incident, reported shortly after 12:...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/17/seaford-fire-3/

WILMINGTON, Del. – In accordance with the President’s order, Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at state facilities on the day of interment to hono...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/15/governor-carney-orders-lowering-of-flags-11/

NEW CASTLE – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of State Service Centers (DSSC) and State Office of Volunteerism (SOV) is excited to announce that nominations for t...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/15/nominations-now-open-for-2024-governors-volunteer-service-awards/

The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced beginning January 2, 2024, their seed laboratory will offer additional testing service options to assist producers. For the first time since...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/13/department-adds-new-test-options-and-increases-fees-for-seed-lab/

The Delaware Division of the Arts has opened its annual online application process for grants for arts programming and projects taking place during fiscal year 2025 (September 2024 – August 202...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/13/fy2025-grant-applications-for-delaware-arts-community-based-organizations-schools-now-open/

DOVER, Del. (December 13, 2023) – The Delaware Association for Environmental Education (DAEE) is holding its 15th Annual Conference with a focus on “Nature Access for All!” on February 24, ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/13/delaware-association-for-environmental-education-seeks-presentations-and-award-nominations/

December 12, 2023 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has charged sixty-one year old David Delaurentis with Reckless Burning and Criminal Mischief in connection to a fire that occurred ove...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/12/wilmington-fire-3/

DNRP officers and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin welcomed Santa Claus, who arrived by police boat at DNREC’s Indian River Marina bearing toys donated to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/12/santa-delaware-natural-resources-police-team-up-for-advance-delivery-of-happy-holidays-through-toys-for-tots-program/

Following an extensive application and interview process, LEADelaware has seated 12 fellows representing Delaware’s agriculture industry, who will begin a 2-year journey to develop leadership s...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/12/leadelaware-seats-twelve-fellows-for-class-vii/

An independent study of Delaware’s education funding system has yielded recommendations for policymakers.

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/12/state-releases-education-funding-study/

DNREC announced today that two vital dredging projects in southern Delaware are set to begin around the new year.

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/11/dnrec-to-dredge-assawoman-canal-and-complete-white-creek-project-to-improve-navigability-on-sussex-county-waterways/

DOVER, Del. (Dec. 11, 2023) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) takes the safety and well-being of all Delawareans seriously. With COVID-19, flu and RSV all prevalent this time of ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/11/dph-reminds-residents-to-spread-joy-not-germs-this-holiday-season/

The Partnership for a Dignified Retirement expands with the addition of Delaware EARNS DENVER, COLORADO: Last week, the Colorado SecureSavings Program and Delaware EARNS established a partnership...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/11/de-co/

This holiday season the Delaware Public Archives will present an exhibit “Celebrating Emily Bissell: The Christmas Seal Story.” The exhibit chronicles the beginning of Christmas Seals, and pr...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/08/exhibit-at-the-delaware-public-archives-celebrating-emily-bissell-the-christmas-seal-story/

Delaware’s rich history will be celebrated with fun, adventure, and prizes this year in a contest that challenges visitors to explore an exciting statewide lineup of historic sites in December....

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/07/delaware-day-adventure-begins-december-7/

As families and friends get together to celebrate the holiday season, it is important that Delawareans consider fire safety as they decorate their homes and entertain guests. During the holidays,...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/06/holiday-safety/

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Thursday, December 7.

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/06/governor-carney-orders-lowering-of-flags-10/

A paraprofessional/library specialist from Caesar Rodney School District’s Magnolia Middle School is the state’s 2024 Delaware Educational Support Professional of the Year. Sinead Ronan says ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/05/caesar-rodney-paraprofessional-named-delaware-2024-educational-support-professional-of-the-year/

Delaware’s Birth to Three Program is proud to announce a dynamic and engaging virtual event, “Explore Delaware’s Birth to Three Journey with Special Guest Ms. Rachel,” scheduled for Decem...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/05/delawares-birth-to-three-program-hosts-virtual-event-with-online-sensation-ms-rachel/

Seventh annual report highlights State’s continuous improvement accomplishments   WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday released the seventh annual report of the Government Effic...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/04/governor-carney-releases-government-efficiency-and-accountability-review-gear-board-report-2/

Delaware launches tuition incentive program on December 1, 2023, to tackle nurse staffing issues in state facilities. Aimed at boosting recruitment of Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs).

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/04/state-of-delaware-offers-tuition-incentive-to-attract-certified-nurse-assistants/

Today the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) announced Sean E. Moriarty, Ed. D. as Executive Director of the new Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST). P...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/01/delaware-safety-and-homeland-security-names-executive-director-to-lead-new-police-officer-standards-training-commission/

Office of the Governor and the Delaware Blue Coats community kick off a season of safe driving awareness with proclamation, safety pledge, and ugly holiday sweaters. DOVER, Del. (Nov. 30, 2023) D...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/30/governor-carney-officially-designates-december-as-delaware-safe-family-holiday-month/

Wilmington, Del. (November 30, 2023) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery presents 2023 Artist Fellow Lauren E. Peters’ exhibition, “Art Monster,” on view between Dece...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/30/delaware-division-of-the-arts-presents-art-monster-by-lauren-e-peters-opens-december-1/

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has finalized regulations to adopt the Advanced Clean Car II (ACC II).

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/29/dnrec-finalizes-clean-car-regulations/

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, to honor former First Lad...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/28/governor-carney-orders-lowering-of-flags-9/

Delaware small businesses who are seeking support in selling around the world may now apply for a Compass Grant from Export Delaware. The Compass Grant helps Delaware small businesses navigate in...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/28/export-delaware-announces-the-compass-grant-to-help-delaware-businesses-increase-their-sales-globally/

Annual event honors families adopting and family service workers DOVER – On November 18, the State of Delaware came together to celebrate National Adoption Day, a day dedicated to highlighting ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/28/delaware-families-stakeholders-celebrate-national-adoption-month/

November 27, 2023   The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a residential dwelling structure in Seaford, Delaware on November 27, 2023.   The incident...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/27/seaford-fire-2/

The new Claymont Transportation Center was dedicated today as the Harris B. McDowell, III Transportation Center and full service will begin on Monday, December 4, 2023. Secretary of Transportatio...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/27/new-claymont-transportation-center-dedicated/

 Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction Now Live Through Dec. 7.   The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will begin sales of 2024 Delaware State Parks annual passes...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/27/dnrec-surf-fishing-permits-annual-passes-on-sale-nov-28/

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Delaware Department of Transportation, National Weather Service, and county emergency agencies are teaming up to share important information to help resi...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/22/winter-weather-week/

The Compass Grant is a brand new grant program from the Delaware Department of State that helps Delaware small businesses navigate selling their products or services around the world.   Compass ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/21/introducing-export-delawares-new-compass-grant/

Derco USA is a Newark, Delaware-based fabricator of custom conveyor belting for various industries, including bakery, agriculture, automotive, and more. The story of how this business grew to nat...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/21/a-beltway-to-success-one-delaware-veterans-story-of-business-ownership/

The Delaware Department of Agriculture is urging all poultry owners, including commercial producers and backyard flock owners, to take precautions to protect their flocks from disease after a com...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/21/delaware-poultry-owners-urged-to-take-precautions-due-to-hpai-on-delmarva/

Comes after initiating joint effort with federal and state partners Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today that, due to the work of her office, along with the federal Consumer Protection...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/20/ag-jennings-announces-30-million-order-against-student-lender-for-illegal-practices/

November 20, 2023 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined a commercial building fire that occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Felton, DE was accidental in nature. The fi...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/20/felton-fire/

Thanksgiving Safety   November 20, 2023   As Thanksgiving approaches, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind Delawareans of the importance of fire safety in the kitchen...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/20/thanksgiving-safety/

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has closed the last 145 feet of the 1,300-foot Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier. The DNREC Division of Parks and Recrea...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/17/portion-of-cape-henlopen-fishing-pier-to-close-as-part-of-ongoing-structural-analysis/

E-ZPass Delaware’s Black Friday free transponder event returns Friday, November 24, 2023, and continues through Sunday, December 31, 2023. Anyone who opens a new individual account during this ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/17/e-zpass-delaware-announces-annual-free-transponder-event/

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is proud to announce its new director, Amy Anthony. Director Anthony began her tenure at the DMV in 2002 as a Motor Vehicle Specialist on the front l...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/17/209507/

The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) is honoring 20 educational support professionals for their outstanding work supporting their students and school communities.

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/15/district-charter-educational-support-professionals-of-the-year-celebrated-one-to-be-named-state-honoree-2/

November 15, 2023 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office investigated a structure fire located in the Kirkwood Square Shopping Center. The fire was reported this morning at 02:56 a.m. and was...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/15/kirkwood-square-fire/

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Tuesday that a New Castle County jury convicted Keith Gibson of 25 charges,including two counts of murder, relating to a brutal crime spree in the summer...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/14/doj-convicts-keith-gibson-for-killing-spree/

November 14, 2023 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire that occurred in Greenwood, Delaware on November 13, 2023. The incident, reported shortly after 0...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/14/greenwood-fire/

Prosecutors indicted and convicted 20 defendants for murder, shooting, and other felonies; shootings down 30% since 2020 A successful murder trial has completed the State’s four-year prosecuti...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/14/with-latest-murder-conviction-ags-office-and-wpd-go-undefeated-in-major-gang-case/

November 12, 2023 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a residential dwelling structure in Seaford, Delaware on November 12, 2023. The incident, repo...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/12/seaford-fire/

November 9, 2023 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated a fire that damaged a structure in Georgetown, Delaware on November 9, 2023. The incident, reported shortly after 2:30 ...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/09/georgetown-fire-2/

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has partnered with hospitals and imaging facilities across Delaware to present National Lung Cancer Screening Day (NLCSD) as a statewide event. On Saturday, Nov...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/09/delaware-becomes-the-first-state-to-hold-statewide-lung-cancer-screening-event/

November 9, 2023 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated a fire that damaged a residential structure in Selbyville, Delaware on November 9, 2023. The incident, reported shortly...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/09/selbyville-fire-2/

Registration is open for the 2024 Junior Solar Sprint, a statewide competition for students in grades five through eight to build and race solar-powered model cars in a challenge of creativity, e...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/09/registration-now-open-for-2024-junior-solar-sprint/

As in previous years, the Office of Veterans Services (OVS) and the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs (DCVA) will host a ceremonial event in observance of Veterans Day on Saturday, November...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/08/annual-veterans-day-event-to-be-held-saturday-november-11/

November 7, 2023 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that Saturday’s building fire in Newark was accidental. On Saturday November 4th at approximately 11:30 AM The Aetna H...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/07/newark-fire/

Morningstar, the country’s most widely cited and influential investment plan rating group issued its annual report and upgraded the DE529 Education Savings Plan from Bronze to Silver status. Mo...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/07/upgrade/

Many Delaware hunting seasons are to open or are already open, including general firearm deer season, also known as the shotgun season.

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/06/many-delaware-hunting-seasons-to-open-in-november-including-general-firearm-shotgun-deer-waterfowl-and-small-game/

November 3, 2023 As Americans change their clocks this weekend, the Delaware State Fire Marshal would like to remind all Delaware residents to also check the batteries in their smoke detectors an...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/03/check-your-batteries/

Thanks to the ongoing progress towards implementation of the Delaware Expanding Access for Retirement and Necessary Savings (EARNS) program, State Treasurer Colleen Davis has been named to the ne...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/03/cri-council/

To recognize the interconnectedness between the health of people, animals and the environment we share, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) celebrates One Health Day on November 3, 2023....

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/03/delaware-celebrates-health-for-all-on-one-health-day-and-every-day/

WILMINGTON, Del. – Today, Governor John Carney, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) announced a $50 million Port Infrastructure Develop...

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/03/carney-carper-coons-blunt-rochester-announce-50-million-for-port-of-wilmington-expansion-project/

Registration is now open for the 10th Delaware Wetlands Conference to be held Feb. 6 and 7, 2024 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington.

https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/02/delaware-wetlands-conference-returns-in-2024-registration-now-open/