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  Archives:  July 2025

DDC Is Seeking Community Feedback

Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Friday, July 11, 2025

Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council Seeks Public Input for Next Five-Year State Plan Dover, DE  July 11, 2025  The Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) is calling on individuals across the state to help shape its next Five-Year State Plan, a federally required blueprint that guides the Council’s efforts to improve services, promote systems change, and expand […]




DNREC to Begin Sand Bypass Testing July 14

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 11, 2025

Beach visitors at Delaware Seashore State Park must stay clear of designated areas around the Indian River Inlet starting Monday, July 14, as testing of the sand bypass system begins. Entering these active work zones during pumping operations is dangerous and strictly prohibited.




DelDOT Toll and Fee Increases Coming Soon to Support Infrastructure Investments

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 10, 2025

Following the signing of the toll increase resolution by Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings and the passage of HB 164 by the Delaware General Assembly, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has begun work to implement the toll increases and new DMV fees. These increases will provide the department with an estimated $107 million annually in additional revenue to support needed investments in infrastructure statewide.




DNREC Sets July 14 Temporary Closure of Ommelanden Hunter Ed Training Center’s Trap, Skeet and 5-Stand Ranges

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 10, 2025

DNREC will temporarily close access to several ranges at the Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center and Range in New Castle County starting Monday, July 14. A DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife lead recovery project will collect lead and clay target debris from Ommelanden’s trap, skeet and 5-stand fields. The rifle and pistol range will remain open during the project, for which work is expected to be completed by Tuesday, Oct. 7.




Delaware 250 Announces Spring 2025 Grant Recipients

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 10, 2025

DOVER, Del. – Delaware 250 announced today that six organizations across the State will receive grants totaling $34,445 as part of the spring cycle of the Delaware 250 grant program.     The grant program, offered on a quarterly basis, is designed to provide support to museums, historic sites, and other non-profit organizations throughout Delaware as they […]






  Archives:  July 2025

DDC Is Seeking Community Feedback

Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Friday, July 11, 2025

Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council Seeks Public Input for Next Five-Year State Plan Dover, DE  July 11, 2025  The Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) is calling on individuals across the state to help shape its next Five-Year State Plan, a federally required blueprint that guides the Council’s efforts to improve services, promote systems change, and expand […]




DNREC to Begin Sand Bypass Testing July 14

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 11, 2025

Beach visitors at Delaware Seashore State Park must stay clear of designated areas around the Indian River Inlet starting Monday, July 14, as testing of the sand bypass system begins. Entering these active work zones during pumping operations is dangerous and strictly prohibited.




DelDOT Toll and Fee Increases Coming Soon to Support Infrastructure Investments

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 10, 2025

Following the signing of the toll increase resolution by Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings and the passage of HB 164 by the Delaware General Assembly, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has begun work to implement the toll increases and new DMV fees. These increases will provide the department with an estimated $107 million annually in additional revenue to support needed investments in infrastructure statewide.




DNREC Sets July 14 Temporary Closure of Ommelanden Hunter Ed Training Center’s Trap, Skeet and 5-Stand Ranges

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 10, 2025

DNREC will temporarily close access to several ranges at the Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center and Range in New Castle County starting Monday, July 14. A DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife lead recovery project will collect lead and clay target debris from Ommelanden’s trap, skeet and 5-stand fields. The rifle and pistol range will remain open during the project, for which work is expected to be completed by Tuesday, Oct. 7.




Delaware 250 Announces Spring 2025 Grant Recipients

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 10, 2025

DOVER, Del. – Delaware 250 announced today that six organizations across the State will receive grants totaling $34,445 as part of the spring cycle of the Delaware 250 grant program.     The grant program, offered on a quarterly basis, is designed to provide support to museums, historic sites, and other non-profit organizations throughout Delaware as they […]