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New Castle Fire
Date Posted: January 29, 2026

Adult box tree moths generally have white bodies with a brown head and abdomen tip. Their wings are white and slightly iridescent, with an irregular thick brown border, spanning 1.6 to 1.8 inches, at Forest Pest Methods Laboratory, Buzzards Bay, MA. USDA photo by Hannah Nadel

Attention Nursery Owners and Gardeners: Boxwood Workshop set for Wednesday, Feb. 4
Date Posted: January 29, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Unveils FY27 Recommended Budget Focused on Delaware-First, Affordability, and Responsible Growth
Date Posted: January 29, 2026

Deputy Warden of Special Operations Peter Nichols

Peter Nichols appointed Deputy Warden of Special Operations
Date Posted: January 29, 2026

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First Saturday Program Explores Black Family History at the Delaware Public Archives
Date Posted: January 29, 2026

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AG Jennings secures additional $25 million natural resource damage settlement payment
Date Posted: January 28, 2026

DMV New Public Hours
Date Posted: January 27, 2026

Driving Restrictions Lifted Statewide Effective 11:00 AM
Date Posted: January 27, 2026

Governor Meyer’s Office Launches Applications for Spring Internship Program
Date Posted: January 27, 2026

Labor’s Division of Industrial Affairs Announces New Partnership
Date Posted: January 27, 2026

Computer monitor displaying the words ‘Weather Alert’ over a split background with a snowflake on one side and a sun on the other, representing severe weather conditions.

Kent County State Offices Open at 10 a.m. on January 27, 2026; New Castle and Sussex Operate on a Regular Schedule
Date Posted: January 26, 2026

Wintry road with black ice, state and DEMA logos

Governor Meyer Terminates Delaware State of Emergency
Date Posted: January 26, 2026

Snowy, wintry road with black ice and DEMA, state logos

Driving Restrictions for Delaware Downgraded Effective 10am
Date Posted: January 26, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Announces Closure of All State Offices for Monday, January 26
Date Posted: January 25, 2026

Laptop on a desk displaying a "Weather Alert" screen with cloud, sun, and lightning icons and a yellow "Click" button, next to a red coffee mug marked with the number 7.

State of Delaware Offices Will Be Closed on Monday, January 26, 2026
Date Posted: January 25, 2026

Level 2 Driving Restriction For New Castle & Kent Counties Effective 10 Am – Level 1 Remains In Sussex
Date Posted: January 25, 2026

Level 1 Driving Warning Statewide at Midnight
Date Posted: January 24, 2026

State of Emergency Declared – DEMA Emergency Operations Center Activated For Winter Storm Response
Date Posted: January 23, 2026

2025 Annual Report showcases $8.1M investment in Downtown Development District Rebate Program
Date Posted: January 23, 2026

AG Jennings, colleagues demand action from xAI over Grok’s Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content
Date Posted: January 23, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Nominates Lisa Collison as New Bank Commissioner
Date Posted: January 23, 2026

Snow covers the dunes at Cape Henlopen State Park. Residents and visitors are prohibited from sledding or snowboarding on the dunes

DNREC Reminds Public: Do Not Sled or Snowboard on Dunes
Date Posted: January 23, 2026

Bartender Charged After Fatal Crash Investigation
Date Posted: January 23, 2026

The Delaware Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program will host its 11th annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar on Feb. 23-24, 2026, at the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.

Delaware Forest Service Announces 11th Annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Date Posted: January 22, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Lays Out Delaware-First Agenda in State of the State Address
Date Posted: January 22, 2026

Wide banner featuring five artworks side by side: a dense mosaic-style collage, a bright abstract mixed-media composition, a mural of a person holding a lantern, a modern gallery atrium with colorful hanging sculptures, and a fantasy scene of winged figures in front of a moon.

Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2026 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees
Date Posted: January 21, 2026

DEMA Urges Readiness and Awareness Ahead of Weekend Winter Storm
Date Posted: January 21, 2026

Lewes oncologist arrested on child pornography charges
Date Posted: January 20, 2026

Attorney General Jennings sues HHS for discriminating against transgender Delawareans
Date Posted: January 20, 2026

A round, white plate of high end food. Slices of beef laid out on a sweet potato puree with colorful microgreens.

Visit Delaware & DRA Host Premiere Event For “Back of House” Film Series
Date Posted: January 16, 2026

Public Housing Authorities urge individuals to update waiting list applications
Date Posted: January 16, 2026

Picture of work truck that has been damaged in a crash and a picture of the vehicle that hit the truck

DelDOT Reminds Drivers about Work Zone Awareness
Date Posted: January 16, 2026

roots of renewal exhibit at the delaware public archives

Delaware Public Archives Explores Civilian Conservation Corps Legacy in New Digital Exhibit
Date Posted: January 16, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Issues Statement on Retirement of Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola
Date Posted: January 15, 2026

A sign on an orange background reads "TEMPORARY CLOSURE" in English, "CIERRE TEMPORAL" in Spanish, and "FÈMTI TANPORÈ" in Haitian Creole.

DNREC Closes Indian River Bay to Clamming and Mussels
Date Posted: January 15, 2026

EDGE 2.0 Grant Competition Returns – Webinar Set for Jan. 29
Date Posted: January 15, 2026

Appeals court blocks Trump Administration from defunding medical and public health research
Date Posted: January 15, 2026

Three Delaware Police Agencies Earn State Accreditation
Date Posted: January 15, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Nominates Jon Sheehan for Delaware State Board of Education President
Date Posted: January 15, 2026

DHSS Announces Warming Stations
Date Posted: January 14, 2026

AG Jennings Opposes Trump Administration’s Proposals Aimed at Further Restricting Access to Gender-Affirming Care
Date Posted: January 14, 2026

Three volunteers, bundled up against the cold, help clean up Cape Henlopen State Park during the winter months.

Delaware State Parks Holds Day of Service for 75th Anniversary
Date Posted: January 14, 2026

AG Jennings sues Big Pharma over insulin price hikes
Date Posted: January 14, 2026

Staff from the DuPont Nature Center gesturing to the open wall for the contest display with the words, "Your artwork here."

DuPont Nature Center to Showcase Environmental Art Throughout Season
Date Posted: January 14, 2026

Governor Meyer Announces Resignation of CIO Greg Lane
Date Posted: January 13, 2026

Delaware to Solicit Water Quality Improvement Projects With Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funding
Date Posted: January 13, 2026

Secretary Clifton announces Jimmy Kroon’s appointment as Deputy Secretary
Date Posted: January 13, 2026

This large bird structure with a slide in part of the playground that was built in Tidewater Park in Laurel with ORPT funds.

DNREC Awards Record Improvement Grants for Local Parks
Date Posted: January 13, 2026

Delmarva Power Files Request For $67.8 Million Base Rate Increase
Date Posted: January 12, 2026

Collage of the winning photographs from the 2025 DNREC photo contest with the words "2026 DNREC Photo Contest"

Second Annual DNREC Photo Contest Opens Jan. 15
Date Posted: January 12, 2026

Delaware announces presumptive positive avian influenza case in Kent County commercial flock
Date Posted: January 10, 2026

DelDOT Recaps 2025 Litter Cleanup Efforts
Date Posted: January 9, 2026

Delaware’s Tax Season Starts January 26, 2026
Date Posted: January 8, 2026

Tidewater Park in Laurel benefitted from a DNREC surface water planning project grant

DNREC Soliciting Project Proposals for Surface Water Matching Planning Grants
Date Posted: January 8, 2026

Delaware Publishes Updated Plan to Combat Climate Change and Protect Communities
Date Posted: January 7, 2026

Delaware 250 Awards Final Grants, Bringing Total Funding to $334,000 Statewide
Date Posted: January 7, 2026

State seeks sponsors for Child and Adult Food Care Program
Date Posted: January 6, 2026

Governor Meyer Issues Statement on Retirement of Supreme Court Justice Karen Valihura
Date Posted: January 6, 2026

Delaware Department of Labor Conducting its Annual Prevailing Wage Survey
Date Posted: January 2, 2026

Weapons of the Revolution at the Archives’ January First Saturday Program
Date Posted: January 2, 2026

Delaware Employees Can Now Begin to File Claims for Paid Family Leave
Date Posted: January 1, 2026

DE Dept. of Labor Announces Significant Progress in Reducing the Unemployment Claims Backlog
Date Posted: December 31, 2025

Delaware Agriculture Week brings farming community together Jan. 12-15
Date Posted: December 30, 2025

Delaware State Parks offers First Day Hikes across the state, like dozens of people hiking at Lums Pond State Park. The event celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. and the 75th Anniversary of Delaware State Parks with logos for the 75th and the 250th Anniversary from America's State Parks First Day Hikes campaign, along with the message "Start the Year Outdoors" and a link to the destateparks.com/firstday webpage.

Delaware State Parks Kick Off 75th Anniversary Year with First Day Hikes
Date Posted: December 30, 2025

Official Seal of the Insurance Commissioner of Delaware

What Health Care Consumers Need to Know About ACA Marketplace Coverage for 2026
Date Posted: December 29, 2025

Wilmington DMV to Remain Closed Week of December 29, 2025
Date Posted: December 26, 2025

Governor, First Lady, Lieutenant Governor, Second Gentleman Issue Statement on Death of State Trooper in DMV Shooting
Date Posted: December 23, 2025

Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags for State Trooper Killed in DMV Shooting
Date Posted: December 23, 2025

Delaware Department of Education awarded $8.7 million federal Education Innovation and Research Grant
Date Posted: December 23, 2025

Man in a winter coat removes a holiday tree from the top of a sedan.

Give Your Holiday Tree a Second Life at TreeCycle Jan. 10
Date Posted: December 23, 2025

DOJ secures lengthy prison sentence for 2021 murder
Date Posted: December 22, 2025

AG Jennings announces nearly $150 million emissions fraud settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Date Posted: December 22, 2025

Three attendees at the 10th Delaware Wetlands Conference discuss the poster presentations in front of one poster.

Registration Deadline Jan. 21 for the 2026 Delaware Wetlands Conference
Date Posted: December 22, 2025

Delaware’s Office of Highway Safety’s Sober Rides Initiative Returns for New Year’s Eve Holiday Celebrations
Date Posted: December 22, 2025

A professional with long hair focuses on a computer screen, seated at a cluttered wooden desk with a laptop and various office supplies in the foreground.

More DNREC Permits Go Digital
Date Posted: December 21, 2025

Delaware State Fire Commission Now an Authorized IdentoGO & TSA Background Check Location
Date Posted: December 21, 2025

BASSE Charter School placed on formal review
Date Posted: December 19, 2025

Primo Maschio won the $110,000 DSBF series championship for sophomore male pacers Thursday at Bally's Dover.

DSBF Final: Primo Maschio guts out series sweep
Date Posted: December 19, 2025

OMC Provides Update on Federal Marijuana Rescheduling
Date Posted: December 18, 2025

Director CJ Bell at the podium speaking to folks gathered to celebrate reaching our goal of $14M pushed out to small businesses in 8 months. Three speakers sit on stools beside him. A balloon arch sits on top of large lit up letters SSBCI.

DSB Reaches Goal – $14M Dollars in 8 Months!
Date Posted: December 18, 2025

Attorney General Jennings secures court order protecting SNAP benefits
Date Posted: December 18, 2025

Bobby's Grace passed all seven of her rivals en route to a career-best 1:54.4 victory Wednesday at Bally's Dover.

DSBF Final: Bobby’s Grace leads Copeland exacta
Date Posted: December 18, 2025

New Matt Chats Episode Addresses Data Centers in Delaware
Date Posted: December 18, 2025

Peterman Named Archives Director
Date Posted: December 17, 2025

Leipsic Fire
Date Posted: December 17, 2025

Holiday Safety
Date Posted: December 17, 2025

Release: Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium Hires Administrator
Date Posted: December 17, 2025

Delaware State Rep. William J. Carson presents the DSBF championship trophy to the connections of Yale following his lifetime-best 1:56.2 victory on Tuesday at Bally's Dover.

DSBF Final: Yale tops the class
Date Posted: December 17, 2025

Group photo of housing partners involved in the Home4Good program.

DSHA, FHLBank announce 2025 Home4Good grants
Date Posted: December 16, 2025

Governor Meyer Announces First Round of Medical Debt Relief, Nearly $19 Million Eliminated for more than 18,000
Date Posted: December 16, 2025

AG Jennings, colleagues announce multistate anti-theft settlement with Hyundai and Kia
Date Posted: December 16, 2025

The annual snow goose migration to Delaware brings thousands of birds in large flocks spread over the state landscape. /Delaware DNREC photo

With Waterfowl Seasons Reopening After Recent Virus Detection, DNREC Urges Safe Handling of Harvested Wild Birds
Date Posted: December 16, 2025

Take It Easy and Ross Wolfenden rode the inside path to victory in the $110,000 DSBF championship for 3-year-old trotting fillies. Photos by Quenton Egan Photography.

DSBF Final: Take It Easy earns victory
Date Posted: December 16, 2025

Five people were promoted at Delaware State Parks, with headshots of Jayce Madden, inland ponds regional administrator; Pat Thompson, northern regional administrator; Chris Pauley, superintendent of Delaware Seashore State Park; Lindsey Goebel, superintendent of Trap Pond State Park; and Amy Haddock, general curator/registrar at Brandywine Zoo.

DNREC Adds New Leaders to Delaware State Parks
Date Posted: December 15, 2025

This graphic shows what temperatures rock salt is most effective

DelDOT Advises of Icy Conditions Sunday Night
Date Posted: December 14, 2025

Delaware City Refining Company offices in Delaware City

DNREC Demands Delaware City Refinery Install New Fenceline Air Sensors After Volatile Compound Release
Date Posted: December 12, 2025

Delaware Celebrates National Adoption Month
Date Posted: December 12, 2025

AG Jennings sues Trump to block exorbitant H-1B visa fees
Date Posted: December 12, 2025

Trivia Night Draws Significant Participation Across the State
Date Posted: December 12, 2025

Primo Maschio, driven by Trae Porter, won in 1:55.2 Thursday at Bally's Dover.

Primo Maschio dominates Delaware pacers
Date Posted: December 12, 2025

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Delaware State Housing Authority Announces The Launch Of Its New And Improved Website

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2024

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The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced today the launch of its new and improved user-friendly website: https://www.destatehousing.com/. The new website was designed with the public and partners in mind, providing them easy access to services, resources, and information.

The new website offers a fresh look and enhanced features like site translation services, improved search functionality, and quality content ranging from affordable housing opportunities to development financing programs.

“Our new website demonstrates DSHA’s commitment to serving the residents of Delaware by enhancing the online experience,” said Cynthia Karnai, DSHA Director. “We believe this new website will not only make information more accessible but will provide a more user-friendly experience for all our visitors.”

Visit the DSHA website today at https://www.destatehousing.com/.

About Delaware State Housing Authority

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), formed in 1968, provides quality, affordable housing opportunities and appropriate supportive services to low-and moderate-income Delawareans. In addition to its role as the State’s Housing Finance Agency, DSHA is unique in that it serves as a Public Housing Authority and a Community Development Agency. As a Public Housing Authority, DSHA receives funding from HUD to build, own, and operate public housing in Kent and Sussex counties, two of Delaware’s three counties.

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