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  Category: New Castle County


DUI Checkpoint Enforcement

Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Impaired Driving | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, September 22, 2025

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement are partnering to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 26, 2025, in New Castle County.

Driving under the influence can lead to devastating consequences, including serious injuries or even death. The financial impact can be overwhelming, often totaling $10,000 or more in attorney fees, fines, court costs, vehicle towing and repairs, missed work, and higher insurance premiums. A DUI may also result in losing your license and potentially your job.




OMC Announces Implementation of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dover, DE — The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) today announced the implementation of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program. This initiative reflects the State of Delaware’s commitment to advancing equitable participation in the adult-use marijuana industry by providing direct financial support to eligible social equity licensees. The […]




Alternative Fuel Vehicle Registration Fee Information

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Featured Posts | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, September 4, 2025

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has sent out postcards this week to owners of alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) advising them of the implementation of the new AFV registration fee beginning October 1, 2025. Owners will receive their AFV registration fee invoice via USPS and/or email with payment due by November 1, 2025. The […]




OMC Reports Strong First Month of Recreational Cannabis Sales

Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 2, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DOVER, Del. — The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner announced strong results from the first month of recreational marijuana sales, underscoring the successful launch of Delaware’s adult-use cannabis market. Since opening in early August, the market has shown steady growth across all three counties, with consumers demonstrating broad interest in a variety […]




Delaware Dept. of Labor to Host ‘Know Your Rights’ Workshop

Department of Justice Press Releases | Department of Labor | Industrial Affairs | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2025

WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware Department of Labor’s Office of Anti-Discrimination will host a free “Know Your Rights” workshop on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. The bilingual event will be held in the gym of the Latin American Community Center, 402 N Harrison St, Wilmington, DE 19805, in partnership with the […]







  Category: New Castle County

DUI Checkpoint Enforcement

Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Impaired Driving | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, September 22, 2025

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement are partnering to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 26, 2025, in New Castle County.

Driving under the influence can lead to devastating consequences, including serious injuries or even death. The financial impact can be overwhelming, often totaling $10,000 or more in attorney fees, fines, court costs, vehicle towing and repairs, missed work, and higher insurance premiums. A DUI may also result in losing your license and potentially your job.




OMC Announces Implementation of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dover, DE — The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) today announced the implementation of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program. This initiative reflects the State of Delaware’s commitment to advancing equitable participation in the adult-use marijuana industry by providing direct financial support to eligible social equity licensees. The […]




Alternative Fuel Vehicle Registration Fee Information

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Featured Posts | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, September 4, 2025

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has sent out postcards this week to owners of alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) advising them of the implementation of the new AFV registration fee beginning October 1, 2025. Owners will receive their AFV registration fee invoice via USPS and/or email with payment due by November 1, 2025. The […]




OMC Reports Strong First Month of Recreational Cannabis Sales

Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 2, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DOVER, Del. — The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner announced strong results from the first month of recreational marijuana sales, underscoring the successful launch of Delaware’s adult-use cannabis market. Since opening in early August, the market has shown steady growth across all three counties, with consumers demonstrating broad interest in a variety […]




Delaware Dept. of Labor to Host ‘Know Your Rights’ Workshop

Department of Justice Press Releases | Department of Labor | Industrial Affairs | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2025

WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware Department of Labor’s Office of Anti-Discrimination will host a free “Know Your Rights” workshop on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. The bilingual event will be held in the gym of the Latin American Community Center, 402 N Harrison St, Wilmington, DE 19805, in partnership with the […]