Smyrna House Fire Under Investigation
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Office of the Delaware State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of a house fire in Smyrna. On July 1, 2026, shortly before 2:30 PM, a fire was reported in the 100 block of South Main Street in Smyrna. The Citizens Hose Company of Smyrna, along with multiple mutual aid fire companies, EMS, and […]
The NWS Issues Extreme Heat Warning Advisory for All of Delaware
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
(Smyrna, DE) – This afternoon, the National Weather Service has upgraded the heat advisory to an “Extreme Heat Warning” for all three counties, starting from today, July 1st, through July 4th. The hottest weather is expected on Thursday and Friday. An Extreme Heat Warning is issued when dangerous heat is occurring or imminent. This advisory […]
Travel Safe, Travel Sober this 4th of July Weekend
Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Distracted Driving | Impaired Driving | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Pedestrian | Pedestrian Safety | Safe Family Holiday | SoberLift | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
As Delawareans and visitors prepare to celebrate the 4th of July this weekend, the Delaware Department of Transportation is reminding everyone to be prepared for increased traffic statewide and to keep safety first whether traveling by car, bus, bicycle, or on foot. There have been 57 fatalities on Delaware’s roads to date in 2026, a […]
Delaware’s 153rd General Assembly Advances DHSS Priorities to Lower Costs, Strengthen Care Workforce
Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
NEW CASTLE (July 1, 2026) – Delaware’s Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget and key legislation enacted by the 153rd General Assembly are delivering important wins for Delaware families. The operating budget, signed by Governor Matt Meyer on June 30, and other legislation take important steps to make health care more affordable, make child care more […]
People with Disabilities Fought for Their Freedom: Threats to Olmstead
DDC | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
For Immediate Release: Date: July 1, 2026 Subject: People with Disabilities Fought for Their Freedom: Threats to Olmstead Contact Emmanuel Jenkins Community Relations Officer 302-739-7192 emmanuel.jenkins@delaware.gov For more than 27 years, Olmstead v. L.C. has protected the right of people with disabilities to live in their communities rather than being unnecessarily isolated in institutions. The […]
