Delaware Century Farm Program adds three new families, celebrates First State’s agricultural heritage
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Three families with more than 100 years of history, cultivation and memories on their land were celebrated today at the Delaware Agricultural Museum with their induction into the Delaware Century Farm Program. The Delaware Century Farm Program was established in 1987 to honor farm families who have owned and farmed their land for at least […]
DSHA Enhances, Rebrands Single-Family Mortgage Lending Products
Delaware State Housing Authority | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Delaware Mortgage Program will continue competitive interest rates and expand down payment and closing cost assistance options for low- and moderate-income households Dover, Del. April 16, 2026 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is pleased to announce the rebranding of its single-family mortgage lending program and the addition of new loan products, offering greater flexibility for first-time […]
Three schools earn Delaware Purple Star recognition
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Three Delaware schools have earned the Purple Star School designation, recognizing them for their commitment to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children. The 2026 recipients are Caesar Rodney School District’s J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center, Lake Forest School District’s Lake Forest High School, and Providence Creek Academy charter school. The […]
Unveiling of New State Historical Marker Honoring Fort Delaware
Delaware Public Archives | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of State | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2026
A significant chapter of Delaware’s military and cultural history will be formally recognized with the unveiling of a new State of Delaware Historical Marker honoring Fort Delaware. The dedication ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Battery Park, located at 55 Clinton Street in Delaware City. The event will […]
Celebrate 2026 Earth Day with Hikes and Volunteer Events at Delaware State Parks
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Celebrate Earth Day at Delaware State Park in April with hikes, cleanups, tree plantings and other programs.
