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Newly Launched Initiative Strengthens Delaware’s Health Information Technology Infrastructure
Date Posted: July 6, 2026

Laurel Fire
Date Posted: July 5, 2026

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4 Alarm Fire Under Investigation in Wilmington
Date Posted: July 2, 2026

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DOJ secures life sentence in brutal murder case
Date Posted: July 2, 2026

Capitol Police Blood Drive July 8 in Georgetown

Capitol Police, Blood Bank of Delmarva to Host Blood Drive on July 8
Date Posted: July 2, 2026

DSBF: Trotters set field for $110,000 final
Date Posted: July 2, 2026

State Auditor Lydia York Releases State Budget Trend Tracker
Date Posted: July 2, 2026

Attorney General Jennings announces two major victories striking down executive orders on elections
Date Posted: July 2, 2026

Smyrna House Fire Under Investigation
Date Posted: July 1, 2026

Thermometer showing high temperatures with a bright sun, urging residents to monitor weather reports during an intensifying heat wave.

The NWS Issues Extreme Heat Warning Advisory for All of Delaware
Date Posted: July 1, 2026

Travel Safe, Travel Sober this 4th of July Weekend
Date Posted: July 1, 2026

Delaware’s 153rd General Assembly Advances DHSS Priorities to Lower Costs, Strengthen Care Workforce
Date Posted: July 1, 2026

People with Disabilities Fought for Their Freedom: Threats to Olmstead
Date Posted: July 1, 2026

Lovers Cay earned her sixth career victory Tuesday at Harrington Raceway.

Lovers Cay, Warren’s Charm score DSBF wins
Date Posted: July 1, 2026

State announces free and reduced-price meals policy for 2026-27 academic year
Date Posted: July 1, 2026

Gov. Meyer Signs FY2027 Budget Investing in Education, Affordability, and Opportunity
Date Posted: June 30, 2026

Two female students stand near each other with a handmade device, smiling at the camera.

Delaware students earn national STEM recognition through Career and Technical Education
Date Posted: June 30, 2026

A line of eight students stand on a stage wearing suits, smiling at the camera.

Delaware students earn national recognition while building the future of healthcare
Date Posted: June 30, 2026

About 50 students in a group kneel and stand, smiling at the camera.

Delaware students help build the future of Delaware’s educator workforce
Date Posted: June 30, 2026

AG Jennings announces victory at Supreme Court on birthright citizenship
Date Posted: June 30, 2026

A group photo of Main Street Program members at Town Hall in Middletown.

Delaware on Main Street Program Grows as 17 Communities Earn National Designations
Date Posted: June 30, 2026

DSBF: C Millertimeagain triumphs at Harrington
Date Posted: June 30, 2026

Delaware State Fire Marshal Urges Fireworks Caution Ahead of America’s 250TH Anniversary
Date Posted: June 30, 2026

A three story building with the words DHSS over the entrance doors..

DHSS Makes Cooling Centers Available During Extreme Heat
Date Posted: June 29, 2026

Gov. Meyer Calls Upon Delaware Public Service Commission to Suspend Delmarva Rate Hike
Date Posted: June 29, 2026

Two blood pressure cuffs at a station with posters about heart health.

DSHA, American Heart Association to provide blood pressure monitoring devices in public housing communities
Date Posted: June 29, 2026

The cover of the 2026/27 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide features a photo of a wild turkey by April Doyle submitted for the 2026 DNREC Photo Contest

2026/27 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide Now Available
Date Posted: June 29, 2026

Dozens of Incarcerated Students Earn High School Diplomas as Academic Year Closes
Date Posted: June 26, 2026

Adults sit at tables during a career fair. The tables have signs on them that say, "Join Delaware Schools. Department of Labor. Take a Stand with a Teaching Career in Delaware."

Delaware grows future teachers from within its schools and communities
Date Posted: June 26, 2026

Newark Fire
Date Posted: June 25, 2026

DOJ secures 59-year sentence for Wilmington man who caused fatal collision that claimed two lives, injured four others
Date Posted: June 25, 2026

DOJ announces sentence for final Exit 4 member associated with four-year crime spree
Date Posted: June 25, 2026

Collage of diverse people engaged in arts and cultural activities, including music, dance, painting, ceramics, storytelling, and family connection. A drummer at the center anchors the image, surrounded by scenes of artists, performers, and community members creating, teaching, and celebrating together.

National Grant Initiative Invests in Delaware’s Indigenous and Cuban Cultural Traditions
Date Posted: June 25, 2026

A student leans over a table drawing on t-shirts.

Delaware student delegation excels at SkillsUSA national conference
Date Posted: June 25, 2026

Infographic map of the United States titled “Top 100 Arts-Vibrant Communities of 2025,” showing top-ranked core based statistical areas highlighted in dark blue. Callouts note leading communities including Jackson, WY-ID at #1, San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City at #2, New York-Jersey City-White Plains at #3, Santa Fe at #4, and Washington, DC-MD at #5, with additional notes about strong rankings in California, New York, and parts of the South.

Delaware and Wilmington Named Among Nation’s Most Arts-Vibrant by SMU DataArts
Date Posted: June 25, 2026

Trotters featured in DSBF divisions at Harrington Raceway
Date Posted: June 25, 2026

Statement from AG Jennings on Delaware House’s failure to pass SB 100
Date Posted: June 24, 2026

Warrens Charm heads DSBF filly races at Harrington
Date Posted: June 24, 2026

Dover Woman Charged in Unlicensed Wine Operation
Date Posted: June 24, 2026

A wild turkey hen with her young, called poults.

DNREC Asks Public to Report Sightings of Wild Turkeys During Annual Survey
Date Posted: June 24, 2026

Governor Meyer Announces Accelerated Community Solar Projects
Date Posted: June 23, 2026

Sign announcing an emergency siren test on July 7 at 7:20 p.m. with instructions to tune to 1150 AM or 93.7 FM if siren sounds for 3 to 5 minutes.

Emergency Sirens Test On July 7, 2026
Date Posted: June 23, 2026

2026 She's On Her Way Award recipients pictured with the OWAA Director at the awards ceremony.

Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy & Delaware Women’s Commission Announce 2026 She’s on Her Way Award Recipients
Date Posted: June 23, 2026

DSBF 3-year-old stakes top Monday Harrington Card
Date Posted: June 23, 2026

DOJ indicts suspected Wilmington Hospital shooter on multiple felony charges
Date Posted: June 22, 2026

June 22-28 is Delaware Pollinator Week
Date Posted: June 22, 2026

Military Families Can Visit Select Museums for Free this Summer as part of Blue Star Museums
Date Posted: June 22, 2026

The Parks for Everyone 5K fundraiser encourages participants to walk, run or roll on any trail in Delaware state parks.

Delaware State Parks Kicks Off Virtual 5K Fundraiser to Celebrate 75th Anniversary
Date Posted: June 22, 2026

A picture of a dish with text that reads "Back of House Wins Telly Award."

Visit Delaware and 1440 Film Co. Win Telly Award for “Back of House” Video Series
Date Posted: June 18, 2026

ADVISORY: State Leaders to Host Press Conference Launching Legislative Hall Period Product Drive
Date Posted: June 18, 2026

DNREC featured a ceremonial ribbon cutting to open the new Delaware Environmental Laboratory June 18, 2026

DNREC Opens New Delaware Environmental Laboratory in Smyrna
Date Posted: June 18, 2026

A banner with text that says "Delaware SUN Bucks Available in June to Help Families Feed Children this Summer."

Delaware SUN Bucks Available in June to Help Families Feed Children this Summer
Date Posted: June 17, 2026

The Bank of Delaware Building Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Date Posted: June 17, 2026

Two people examine an ear of partially stripped corn in a field, revealing sparse, undeveloped kernels consistent with deer damage.

DNREC Offers Expanded Assistance for Farmers Due to Significantly Increased Reports of Deer Damage
Date Posted: June 17, 2026

AG Jennings secures final victory over Trump Administration’s ban on offshore wind permitting
Date Posted: June 16, 2026

Governor Meyer Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Delaware Ratepayers and Hold Utilities Accountable
Date Posted: June 16, 2026

DNREC staff joins a TEDI tree-planting event earlier this year

TEDI Surpasses 500,000 Trees Planted
Date Posted: June 16, 2026

DAS Captain Rebecca Stratton and one of the rescued dogs.

Smyrna Man Charged After 19 Dogs Rescued from Inhumane Living Conditions
Date Posted: June 15, 2026

Delaware City DMV Delayed Opening June 17, 2026
Date Posted: June 12, 2026

An aerial view of the former DSU dorm facility that will be a new Hope Center in Kent County.

Governor Meyer and DSHA Announce Major Step Forward for Hope Center Expansion in Kent County
Date Posted: June 11, 2026

A photo of average low tide on the Indian River near Millsboro, with water barely a few inches deep apart from the navigation channel

DNREC Indian River Dredging Project Near Millsboro to Improve Boater Navigation, Restore Tidal Wetlands
Date Posted: June 11, 2026

The STAR Campus in Newark Delaware with large windows was a previous brownfield site.

Delaware Brownfield Conference, Hosted by DNREC, to be Held Aug. 20 in Wilmington
Date Posted: June 10, 2026

DHSS Activates Cooling Centers to Provide Relief from the Heat
Date Posted: June 10, 2026

Graphic titled “Scam Alert: Stay SNAP Safe” with red and black text on a light gray background. The graphic provides four tips to help SNAP recipients protect their EBT benefits from theft: Lock your EBT card until it is time to shop and relock it after completing your purchase. Avoid simple PINs such as 1234 or your birthdate, and change your PIN frequently. Check for card skimming devices before using your EBT card in person and never share your EBT card number or PIN. Report stolen benefits immediately, request a new card, and change your PIN. A red banner at the bottom warns: “If you receive a call or text saying your EBT card is locked, your benefits will be stopped, or you need to verify your identity, THIS IS A SCAM.” The graphic includes icons representing a lock, PIN changes, security protection, and reporting fraud.

DHSS Urges SNAP Clients to Take Action to Protect EBT Benefits from Theft
Date Posted: June 9, 2026

The Child Protection Accountability Commission Releases its Quarterly Report on Child Abuse Deaths and Near Deaths
Date Posted: June 9, 2026

AG Jennings defeats Koch billionaire-backed effort to upend Delaware’s election transparency laws
Date Posted: June 9, 2026

DOJ secures lengthy prison sentence in stalking case
Date Posted: June 9, 2026

Delaware’s statewide literacy strategy earns national recognition for strengthening teacher preparation
Date Posted: June 9, 2026

DOJ secures multiple convictions including Murder First in fatal Newark pedestrian collision
Date Posted: June 8, 2026

DOJ indicts suspended Delmar officer on multiple counts of Official Misconduct, Unlawful Sexual Contact
Date Posted: June 8, 2026

Gabriel Alfaro, winner of the 2026 Youth Fishing Tournament in Delaware, stands between a male Delaware Natural Resources Police officer on the left, and a female officer on the right, holding his winning trophy and fishing pole by Lums Pond.

Gabriel Alfaro Reels in 10.1 Pounds of Fish to Win 40th Annual Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament
Date Posted: June 8, 2026

DOJ obtains 22-year prison sentence for habitual fentanyl dealer
Date Posted: June 8, 2026

Graphic promoting the State of Delaware’s 5th Annual Career Fair on June 12, 2026, from 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. at Delaware Technical Community College’s George Campus in Wilmington. The event is hosted by the Delaware Department of Human Resources in partnership with the Department of Labor and encourages job seekers to register.

Delaware Department of Human Resources Hosts Third Statewide Career Fair of 2026
Date Posted: June 8, 2026

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Delaware Public Archives Kicks Off Summer Spotlighting Delaware Beach Memories in New Digital Exhibit
Date Posted: June 8, 2026

Graphic showing multiple 2026 Delaware Press Association award laurels recognizing the Delaware Division of the Arts, arranged across the image against a light background with an orange-to-gold border. Categories listed include first-, second-, and third-place awards for interview, video for web, advertising, public relations campaign, information for the media, speech, social media presence, and annual report.

Delaware Division of the Arts Earns 20 Awards at 2026 Delaware Press Association Communications Contest
Date Posted: June 5, 2026

Capitol Police Investigating Death in Woods Behind Dover DMV
Date Posted: June 4, 2026

Sam Kass, partner at Acre Venture Partners and former White House senior policy advisor for nutrition, speaks at the 2026 Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference in Dover. Kass shared insights on food systems, access to healthy foods, and ways communities can support better health outcomes.

DPH Hosts Fourth Annual Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference
Date Posted: June 4, 2026

Graphic for “Award Winners XXVI” featuring a large central image of a bright orange and green sculptural work surrounded by smaller images of artworks in different media, including painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media. Logos for the Delaware Division of the Arts, the Biggs Museum of American Art, and Delaware Individual Artist Fellowships appear along the bottom.

Delaware’s Largest Class of 27 Individual Artist Fellows Headlines “Award Winners XXVI”
Date Posted: June 4, 2026

Governor Meyer Declares Statewide Drought Watch
Date Posted: June 3, 2026

DOJ secures major prison time for three Exit 4 members involved in the murder of Carrie Mondell and Khalil Ameer-Bey
Date Posted: June 2, 2026

Three rows of about 25 students stand on a stage, smiling at the camera.

Delaware honors 40 students at 2nd annual Future in the Arts celebration
Date Posted: June 2, 2026

Attendees of the announcement of the new Delaware Medical School take a group photo at Westside Health in Dover

State and Thomas Jefferson University Partner to Establish Delaware’s First Medical School
Date Posted: June 2, 2026

Framed mixed-media artwork showing two blue-toned faces divided by a vertical tree trunk made of textured bark. The composition suggests separation and connection, with each half of the face peering out from opposite sides of the trunk against a vivid blue background.

Mezzanine Gallery presents Milton Downing’s A Good Tree
Date Posted: June 2, 2026

Governor Meyer Announces 64,000 Cases Cleared in Clean Slate Automation
Date Posted: June 1, 2026

Join us at the Archives for June’s First Saturday Program: Not Today, PA!
Date Posted: June 1, 2026

Delaware Leaders Respond to Third Circuit’s Order that the State Comply with Immigration Subpoena
Date Posted: May 29, 2026

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28 Delaware Organizations Receive Grants to Improve Food Access
Date Posted: May 29, 2026

AG Jennings celebrates win for clean energy in Delaware
Date Posted: May 28, 2026

DMV on the Go Scheduled Maintenance
Date Posted: May 26, 2026

HCA Celebrates Separation Day & 250/Hamilton Film, NC Green, June 26
Date Posted: May 26, 2026

Students pose standing in front of large letters that spell BPANLC2026. Three students sit in front of the letters wearing suits.

Delaware business students earn national titles and top finishes
Date Posted: May 26, 2026

DSHA Emergency Management Coordinator presenting on disaster housing at a summit

Disaster Housing Recovery and Resiliency Planning Workshops for Delaware Municipalities
Date Posted: May 26, 2026

Graphic of the U.S. and Delaware flags at half-staff.

Governor Meyer Orders Flags Flown at Half Staff for Memorial Day
Date Posted: May 24, 2026

Memorial Day Ceremonial Events
Date Posted: May 22, 2026

Killens Pond Water plan expanded 48% featuring two new spray features and lily pads at the pool.

DNREC Debuts New Larger Pool at Killens Pond Waterpark
Date Posted: May 22, 2026

DOJ secures convictions for two Exit 4 gang members in the murder of Latahesia Hill and Carrie Mondell
Date Posted: May 21, 2026

Statement from AG Jennings on Trump’s payout to January 6th insurrectionists
Date Posted: May 21, 2026

DOJ secures life sentence for Claymont drug murder
Date Posted: May 21, 2026

The DNREC Beach-Nesting Bird program is working with a new approach to help state-listed least terns become better reestablished on The Point at Cape Henlopen. /DNREC photo montage - Jessica McNulty-Liz Turner

Delaware Takes New Approach to Improve Breeding Success for Endangered Beach-Nesting Least Terns
Date Posted: May 21, 2026

DOJ obtains lengthy sentence in 2024 domestic violence case
Date Posted: May 21, 2026

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Evening of storytelling and dancing set for Aug. 31 at White Clay Creek State Park

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, August 19, 2016

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NEWARK – The staff at White Clay Creek State Park invites the public to a very special extension of their free Wednesday Night Concert series. Starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, visitors will enjoy songs and interactive storytelling followed by interactive dancing at the park’s Carpenter Recreation Area, 880 New London Road, Newark DE, 19711. The programs are free; however, state park entry fees will be in effect.

Starting the evening will be Oni Lasana as Mama Earth. Lasana is an advocate for storytelling, Arts-in-Education and community theater, and is dedicated to coaching and collaborating youth and adults. She will share stories and songs of nature for families.

At 7 p.m., University of Delaware’s premier Bollywood-fusion dance team, Delaware Kamaal Dancers, will bring various styles of dance to the park. This nationally ranked group will perform and interacts with the audience by instructing them in the dance.

Delaware State Parks is able to offer these free, family-friendly programs thanks in part by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division of Parks & Recreation promotes Delaware arts events on DelawareScene.com.

More information about this and other Delaware State Parks programs is available at destateparks.com.

Media Contacts: Barbara Woodford, White Clay Creek State Park, 302-368-6560, barbara.woodford@delaware.gov; or Necia Beck, Delaware State Parks, 302-739-9175, Necia.Beck@delaware.gov

Vol. 46, No. 306

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