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  Archives:  January 2025

Governor Hall-Long Signs Executive Order to create LGBTQ+ Commission

Former Governor Hall Long (Jan 7, 2025 - Jan 20, 2025) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2025

WILMINGTON, Del. – On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Governor Bethany Hall-Long joined state legislators and advocates to sign Executive Order No. 1 to create the state’s first LGBTQ+ Commission. The nine-member commission will serve to strengthen ties between the government and LGBTQ+ organizations, help remove barriers to societal participation for LGBTQ+ people and improve the […]




“Travels with Darley: Revolutionary Road Trips” Delaware Episode to Air

Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2025

On Saturday, Feb. 1, “Travels with Darley: Delaware Revolutionary Road Trip” will air at 10 a.m. on Philadelphia WHYY.




Polly Drummond Hill Yard Waste to Remain Closed Until Spring Following Fire

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2025

The Polly Drummond Hill Community Yard Waste Site will remain closed until spring after a fire earlier this week prompted safety concerns.




Governor-Elect Matt Meyer Moves Swearing-In Ceremony Indoors

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2025

Forecasted temperatures requiring safety considerations WILMINGTON— Today, Delaware Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced that he is changing the location for his swearing-in ceremony from Legislative Mall to the William B. DeLauder Education and Humanities Theatre at Delaware State University. With frigid temperatures in the forecast for Tuesday, January 21, the safety and comfort of attendees was top of […]




DOC launches tattoo artist career pathway to support rehabilitation and protect inmate health

Department of Correction | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2025

Smyrna, DE – Six inmates from Delaware’s largest state prison are studying to become professional tattoo artists in the newest career pathway training program recently launched by the Delaware Department of Correction at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center. The Tattoo Artist Career Pathway Program aims to set incarcerated individuals up for success when they return […]






  Archives:  January 2025

Governor Hall-Long Signs Executive Order to create LGBTQ+ Commission

Former Governor Hall Long (Jan 7, 2025 - Jan 20, 2025) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2025

WILMINGTON, Del. – On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Governor Bethany Hall-Long joined state legislators and advocates to sign Executive Order No. 1 to create the state’s first LGBTQ+ Commission. The nine-member commission will serve to strengthen ties between the government and LGBTQ+ organizations, help remove barriers to societal participation for LGBTQ+ people and improve the […]




“Travels with Darley: Revolutionary Road Trips” Delaware Episode to Air

Delaware Tourism Office | Delaware Tourism Office | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2025

On Saturday, Feb. 1, “Travels with Darley: Delaware Revolutionary Road Trip” will air at 10 a.m. on Philadelphia WHYY.




Polly Drummond Hill Yard Waste to Remain Closed Until Spring Following Fire

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2025

The Polly Drummond Hill Community Yard Waste Site will remain closed until spring after a fire earlier this week prompted safety concerns.




Governor-Elect Matt Meyer Moves Swearing-In Ceremony Indoors

Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2025

Forecasted temperatures requiring safety considerations WILMINGTON— Today, Delaware Governor-elect Matt Meyer announced that he is changing the location for his swearing-in ceremony from Legislative Mall to the William B. DeLauder Education and Humanities Theatre at Delaware State University. With frigid temperatures in the forecast for Tuesday, January 21, the safety and comfort of attendees was top of […]




DOC launches tattoo artist career pathway to support rehabilitation and protect inmate health

Department of Correction | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2025

Smyrna, DE – Six inmates from Delaware’s largest state prison are studying to become professional tattoo artists in the newest career pathway training program recently launched by the Delaware Department of Correction at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center. The Tattoo Artist Career Pathway Program aims to set incarcerated individuals up for success when they return […]