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  Category: Kent County


E-ZPass Text Scam Alert

Cyber Security | Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 26, 2025

In response to a recent spike in Short Message Service (SMS) phishing scams referencing E-ZPass, DMV reminds all customers that E-ZPass Delaware will never contact them via text or email to pay a violation or add funds to their E-ZPass Delaware Account.




Felton Police Department Earns State Accreditation

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | Newsroom | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Date Posted: Monday, February 24, 2025

The Felton Police Department became the 14th police agency to earn state accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). Earning state accreditation requires a commitment to excellence and determination. Felton Chief Chris Guild and the entire Felton Police Department embraced the challenge and successfully navigated the process to meet 105 professional standards.




Delaware Division of the Arts Encourages Arts Philanthropy Through DoMore24 Delaware

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

The Delaware Division of the Arts is proud to support Delaware’s vibrant arts sector by participating in Do More 24 Delaware, the state’s largest day of giving, on March 6-7, 2025. As part of this initiative, the Division will provide up to $200,000 in matching funds to its FY2025 arts organization grantees, encouraging individual philanthropy and maximizing the impact of every donation made through the DoMore24Delaware.org platform.




Delaware’s Adult-Use Marijuana Market Moves Forward with Legislative Updates and Lottery Process

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

DOVER, DE – Delaware’s adult-use marijuana market is advancing in accordance with legislative mandates, following essential updates and a rigorous licensing process. In 2023, Delaware enacted legislation legalizing an adult-use recreational marijuana market and outlining a structured system for cultivators, manufacturers, retailers, and testing laboratories, with a strong emphasis on social equity applicants. The law […]




DelDOT Congratulates Name That Plow Winners

Department of Education | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, February 6, 2025

After receiving our first accumulating snow in nearly two years, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s “Name That Plow” contest! The creative and fun names submitted by elementary school students across Delaware are a testament to their imagination and appreciation for the dedicated work of DelDOT’s […]







  Category: Kent County

E-ZPass Text Scam Alert

Cyber Security | Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 26, 2025

In response to a recent spike in Short Message Service (SMS) phishing scams referencing E-ZPass, DMV reminds all customers that E-ZPass Delaware will never contact them via text or email to pay a violation or add funds to their E-ZPass Delaware Account.




Felton Police Department Earns State Accreditation

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | Newsroom | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Date Posted: Monday, February 24, 2025

The Felton Police Department became the 14th police agency to earn state accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). Earning state accreditation requires a commitment to excellence and determination. Felton Chief Chris Guild and the entire Felton Police Department embraced the challenge and successfully navigated the process to meet 105 professional standards.




Delaware Division of the Arts Encourages Arts Philanthropy Through DoMore24 Delaware

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

The Delaware Division of the Arts is proud to support Delaware’s vibrant arts sector by participating in Do More 24 Delaware, the state’s largest day of giving, on March 6-7, 2025. As part of this initiative, the Division will provide up to $200,000 in matching funds to its FY2025 arts organization grantees, encouraging individual philanthropy and maximizing the impact of every donation made through the DoMore24Delaware.org platform.




Delaware’s Adult-Use Marijuana Market Moves Forward with Legislative Updates and Lottery Process

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

DOVER, DE – Delaware’s adult-use marijuana market is advancing in accordance with legislative mandates, following essential updates and a rigorous licensing process. In 2023, Delaware enacted legislation legalizing an adult-use recreational marijuana market and outlining a structured system for cultivators, manufacturers, retailers, and testing laboratories, with a strong emphasis on social equity applicants. The law […]




DelDOT Congratulates Name That Plow Winners

Department of Education | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, February 6, 2025

After receiving our first accumulating snow in nearly two years, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s “Name That Plow” contest! The creative and fun names submitted by elementary school students across Delaware are a testament to their imagination and appreciation for the dedicated work of DelDOT’s […]