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  Archives:  June 2026

Governor Meyer Announces Accelerated Community Solar Projects

Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer today announced a major milestone in the fight to expand affordable energy access, lower electricity costs, and strengthen Delaware’s long-term energy independence: the acceptance of four community solar projects into the JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator. The four community solar projects, developed by ECA Power and located in Sussex and New Castle Counties, have […]




Emergency Sirens Test On July 7, 2026

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

SMYRNA, Del. — The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), the Delaware State Police, and  Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, July 7 at 7:20 p.m. There are 37 sirens in Delaware located within a 10-mile radius of […]




Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy & Delaware Women’s Commission Announce 2026 She’s on Her Way Award Recipients

Department of Human Resources | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The Delaware Department of Human Resources’ Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy and the Delaware Women’s Commission honored the 2026 She’s on Her Way Award recipients during a special ceremony recognizing young women leaders who are making a lasting impact across Delaware. This year’s award marks the program’s 10th anniversary.




DSBF 3-year-old stakes top Monday Harrington Card

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Watch Em Win, with Jason Thompson driving, paid $5.80 in a 1:53.1 victory at Harrington Raceway on Monday, June 22, for his ninth career win HARRINGTON – Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) action for 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings highlighted the Monday racing program at Harrington Raceway with a trio of $20,000 divisions. The top […]




DOJ indicts suspected Wilmington Hospital shooter on multiple felony charges

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 22, 2026

Prosecutors have secured multiple felony charges, including First Degree Murder, against John Wallace-Bey for a shooting that killed one victim and critically wounded another, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday.   Wallace-Bey, 23, was indicted Monday for seven felony charges: Murder First Degree, Attempted Murder First Degree, Reckless Endangering First Degree, Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, and three counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. On the evening of June […]






  Archives:  June 2026

Governor Meyer Announces Accelerated Community Solar Projects

Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer today announced a major milestone in the fight to expand affordable energy access, lower electricity costs, and strengthen Delaware’s long-term energy independence: the acceptance of four community solar projects into the JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator. The four community solar projects, developed by ECA Power and located in Sussex and New Castle Counties, have […]




Emergency Sirens Test On July 7, 2026

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

SMYRNA, Del. — The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), the Delaware State Police, and  Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, July 7 at 7:20 p.m. There are 37 sirens in Delaware located within a 10-mile radius of […]




Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy & Delaware Women’s Commission Announce 2026 She’s on Her Way Award Recipients

Department of Human Resources | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The Delaware Department of Human Resources’ Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy and the Delaware Women’s Commission honored the 2026 She’s on Her Way Award recipients during a special ceremony recognizing young women leaders who are making a lasting impact across Delaware. This year’s award marks the program’s 10th anniversary.




DSBF 3-year-old stakes top Monday Harrington Card

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Watch Em Win, with Jason Thompson driving, paid $5.80 in a 1:53.1 victory at Harrington Raceway on Monday, June 22, for his ninth career win HARRINGTON – Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) action for 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings highlighted the Monday racing program at Harrington Raceway with a trio of $20,000 divisions. The top […]




DOJ indicts suspected Wilmington Hospital shooter on multiple felony charges

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 22, 2026

Prosecutors have secured multiple felony charges, including First Degree Murder, against John Wallace-Bey for a shooting that killed one victim and critically wounded another, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday.   Wallace-Bey, 23, was indicted Monday for seven felony charges: Murder First Degree, Attempted Murder First Degree, Reckless Endangering First Degree, Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, and three counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. On the evening of June […]