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  Archives:  January 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Certifying Updated Delaware Land Use Strategies

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 30, 2026

Executive Order advances smart growth and coordinated investment statewide, launches statewide Smart Growth Visioning, corridor planning, and downtown revitalization expansion WILMINGTON—Governor Matt Meyer today signed an Executive Order certifying the 2025 update to the Delaware Strategies for State Policies and Spending, a comprehensive plan that frames the State’s investments in transportation infrastructure, economic development, and […]




DMV Scam Alert

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Featured Posts | Date Posted: Friday, January 30, 2026

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is urging Delawareans not to click on links in suspicious text messages. This latest reminder comes after a new Short Message Service (SMS) phishing scam has surfaced referencing the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. The scam alert states the recipient has an outstanding traffic violation and needs to […]




Delaware Department of Labor Publishes New Economic Articles Highlighting Delaware’s GDP and Future Workforce Trends

Department of Labor | Date Posted: Friday, January 30, 2026

Wilmington, Del. – The Delaware Department of Labor’s Office of Occupational and Labor Market Information (OOLMI) has published new economic articles providing an in-depth analysis of Delaware’s economic performance and emerging workforce trends. One newly released article, “Delaware’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by Industry,” examines the direct economic impact of the fifteen major industries driving […]




2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest Opens

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 30, 2026

DOVER — The Delaware Forest Service is inviting students across the state to celebrate Arbor Day by participating in the 2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest, open to all public and private schools, homeschool groups and organized youth programs serving grades K–5. It provides a fun and creative way for students to celebrate Arbor Day in […]




New Castle Fire

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2026

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a residential structure fire that caused significant damage. On January 29, 2026, at 0300 hours, a fire was reported at 108 Thorn Lane New Castle, Delaware. The Holloway Terrace Fire Company, along with multiple mutual aid fire companies, responded to the scene and found fire showing from […]






  Archives:  January 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Certifying Updated Delaware Land Use Strategies

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 30, 2026

Executive Order advances smart growth and coordinated investment statewide, launches statewide Smart Growth Visioning, corridor planning, and downtown revitalization expansion WILMINGTON—Governor Matt Meyer today signed an Executive Order certifying the 2025 update to the Delaware Strategies for State Policies and Spending, a comprehensive plan that frames the State’s investments in transportation infrastructure, economic development, and […]




DMV Scam Alert

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Featured Posts | Date Posted: Friday, January 30, 2026

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is urging Delawareans not to click on links in suspicious text messages. This latest reminder comes after a new Short Message Service (SMS) phishing scam has surfaced referencing the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. The scam alert states the recipient has an outstanding traffic violation and needs to […]




Delaware Department of Labor Publishes New Economic Articles Highlighting Delaware’s GDP and Future Workforce Trends

Department of Labor | Date Posted: Friday, January 30, 2026

Wilmington, Del. – The Delaware Department of Labor’s Office of Occupational and Labor Market Information (OOLMI) has published new economic articles providing an in-depth analysis of Delaware’s economic performance and emerging workforce trends. One newly released article, “Delaware’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by Industry,” examines the direct economic impact of the fifteen major industries driving […]




2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest Opens

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 30, 2026

DOVER — The Delaware Forest Service is inviting students across the state to celebrate Arbor Day by participating in the 2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest, open to all public and private schools, homeschool groups and organized youth programs serving grades K–5. It provides a fun and creative way for students to celebrate Arbor Day in […]




New Castle Fire

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2026

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a residential structure fire that caused significant damage. On January 29, 2026, at 0300 hours, a fire was reported at 108 Thorn Lane New Castle, Delaware. The Holloway Terrace Fire Company, along with multiple mutual aid fire companies, responded to the scene and found fire showing from […]