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  Category: New Castle County


Electronic Speed Safety Program to begin in I-95/Route 896 Construction Zone

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) in partnership with the Delaware State Police announce that beginning Monday, July 8, 2024, the Electronic Speed Safety Program (ESSP) will be active in the I-95/Route 896 construction zone in Newark and will last until the end of the project.




The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner launched the Social Equity Eligibility Validation Application and DIA Map

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Social Equity Eligibility Validation Application and Disproportionately Impacted Areas (DIA) Map OMC is responsible for implementing the Marijuana Control Act in Delaware, which includes a Social Equity License program. Individuals interested in applying for a social equity license must first […]




May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | Motorcycle | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 6, 2024

Drivers, do your part and give motorcyclists extra room to stop and maneuver. Always look out for motorcyclists when turning, changing lanes, and at intersections.

Motorcyclists, make yourselves visible by always using your headlights. Wear protective clothing and dress for a crash, not just the ride, and never travel in a vehicle’s blindsight.




Office of Marijuana Commissioner Opens Social Equity Workshop Registration

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Friday, May 3, 2024

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Social Equity Workshop Registration. Social Equity stakeholders are invited to participate in these workshops that aim to provide information to those interested in applying for a Social Equity license in the Delaware adult-use recreational marijuana industry.   OMC has partnered […]




DNREC, City of Wilmington Unveil Revamped 7th Street Boating and Fishing Access Area

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 3, 2024

The 7th Street Boating and Fishing Area on the Christina River has officially reopened to Wilmington’s Eastside community, with DNREC, in partnership with the city, celebrating the $2.9 million project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in John Barbiarz Park, where the popular facility is located.







  Category: New Castle County

Electronic Speed Safety Program to begin in I-95/Route 896 Construction Zone

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Transportation | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) in partnership with the Delaware State Police announce that beginning Monday, July 8, 2024, the Electronic Speed Safety Program (ESSP) will be active in the I-95/Route 896 construction zone in Newark and will last until the end of the project.




The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner launched the Social Equity Eligibility Validation Application and DIA Map

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Social Equity Eligibility Validation Application and Disproportionately Impacted Areas (DIA) Map OMC is responsible for implementing the Marijuana Control Act in Delaware, which includes a Social Equity License program. Individuals interested in applying for a social equity license must first […]




May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | Motorcycle | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 6, 2024

Drivers, do your part and give motorcyclists extra room to stop and maneuver. Always look out for motorcyclists when turning, changing lanes, and at intersections.

Motorcyclists, make yourselves visible by always using your headlights. Wear protective clothing and dress for a crash, not just the ride, and never travel in a vehicle’s blindsight.




Office of Marijuana Commissioner Opens Social Equity Workshop Registration

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Friday, May 3, 2024

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Social Equity Workshop Registration. Social Equity stakeholders are invited to participate in these workshops that aim to provide information to those interested in applying for a Social Equity license in the Delaware adult-use recreational marijuana industry.   OMC has partnered […]




DNREC, City of Wilmington Unveil Revamped 7th Street Boating and Fishing Access Area

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 3, 2024

The 7th Street Boating and Fishing Area on the Christina River has officially reopened to Wilmington’s Eastside community, with DNREC, in partnership with the city, celebrating the $2.9 million project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in John Barbiarz Park, where the popular facility is located.