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  Archives:  October 2025

Delmarva Power, Chesapeake Utilities file Gas Rate Hikes, Raising Bills for Customers

Department of State | Division of the Public Advocate | Date Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025

The rates reflect Delmarva Power’s and Chesapeake’s cost of purchasing natural gas and related costs, which are passed through to customers Dover, DE – On August 28, 2025, and on September 2, 2025, Delmarva Power & Light (“Delmarva”) and Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (“Chesapeake”) filed, respectively, with the Delaware Public Service Commission (“Commission”) applications to increase […]




DOJ joins Federal Trade Commission, coalition of 19 states to stop deceptive fundraising scheme  

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 States, have acted to stop a deceptive cancer charity fundraising scheme. Kars-R-Us.com and its operators raised millions but only a fraction of donations went to fund breast cancer screenings, the FTC and states allege. Kars-R-Us.com, Inc. (Kars) and its operators, Michael […]




Unveiling of New State Historical Marker Honoring Brinkley Hill

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025

For generations, Brinkley Hill was a little-known yet remarkable free Black community in Delaware, playing a vital role as a stop on the Underground Railroad and making significant contributions to the local community. That legacy will be recognized with the unveiling of a new State of Delaware Historical Marker at the site of the historic […]




Thiskissformaryell Fastest Of DSBF Trotters Wednesday

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025

HARRINGTON, DE – A quartet of $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) 1st leg divisions for 2-year-old trotters were contested on Wednesday at Harrington Raceway. Whodathunkit Stable’s Dancing Willow ($15, Jason Green) kicked things off with a 2:03.4 win off a first-over grind over Rainingrainbows and Ridley Park. The Dusty Winner filly notched her first […]




General Karen Berry Sworn in as Delaware’s First Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

MILFORD — Today, Brigadier General (Ret.) Karen Berry was sworn in as Delaware’s first Cabinet-level Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The Delaware State Senate confirmed Berry’s nomination on September 22. “Delaware is putting veterans’ services where they belong—at the highest level of state government—led by a secretary who knows what it means to serve,” Governor Matt […]






  Archives:  October 2025

Delmarva Power, Chesapeake Utilities file Gas Rate Hikes, Raising Bills for Customers

Department of State | Division of the Public Advocate | Date Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025

The rates reflect Delmarva Power’s and Chesapeake’s cost of purchasing natural gas and related costs, which are passed through to customers Dover, DE – On August 28, 2025, and on September 2, 2025, Delmarva Power & Light (“Delmarva”) and Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (“Chesapeake”) filed, respectively, with the Delaware Public Service Commission (“Commission”) applications to increase […]




DOJ joins Federal Trade Commission, coalition of 19 states to stop deceptive fundraising scheme  

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 States, have acted to stop a deceptive cancer charity fundraising scheme. Kars-R-Us.com and its operators raised millions but only a fraction of donations went to fund breast cancer screenings, the FTC and states allege. Kars-R-Us.com, Inc. (Kars) and its operators, Michael […]




Unveiling of New State Historical Marker Honoring Brinkley Hill

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025

For generations, Brinkley Hill was a little-known yet remarkable free Black community in Delaware, playing a vital role as a stop on the Underground Railroad and making significant contributions to the local community. That legacy will be recognized with the unveiling of a new State of Delaware Historical Marker at the site of the historic […]




Thiskissformaryell Fastest Of DSBF Trotters Wednesday

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Thursday, October 2, 2025

HARRINGTON, DE – A quartet of $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) 1st leg divisions for 2-year-old trotters were contested on Wednesday at Harrington Raceway. Whodathunkit Stable’s Dancing Willow ($15, Jason Green) kicked things off with a 2:03.4 win off a first-over grind over Rainingrainbows and Ridley Park. The Dusty Winner filly notched her first […]




General Karen Berry Sworn in as Delaware’s First Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

MILFORD — Today, Brigadier General (Ret.) Karen Berry was sworn in as Delaware’s first Cabinet-level Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The Delaware State Senate confirmed Berry’s nomination on September 22. “Delaware is putting veterans’ services where they belong—at the highest level of state government—led by a secretary who knows what it means to serve,” Governor Matt […]