Delaware announces new Bridge to Practice grant to strengthen early literacy
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 29, 2025
Secretary of Education Cindy Marten today announced a major new investment to strengthen and accelerate early literacy success across Delaware: The Bridge to Practice competitive grant. This initiative is designed to ensure that every child in Delaware is reading on grade level by the end of third grade – a milestone that sets the course for lifelong success.
Volunteers Remove Over 5,000 Pounds of Trash from Delaware Beaches
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 29, 2025
Volunteers across Delaware joined together on Sept. 13 for the 38th annual Coastal Cleanup organized by DNREC. Individuals, families and community groups came out to more than 45 sites – from Fenwick Island to Battery Park – and removed 5,121 pounds of trash from shorelines, wetland and waterways. More than 950 volunteers of all ages signed up for the three-hour event.
Governor’s Office Provides Updates on COVID-19 Vaccination and Access
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 26, 2025
DOVER – The Delaware Board of Pharmacy has approved a standing order authorizing pharmacists to continue administering COVID-19 vaccines, that was issued by the Division of Public Health (DPH). This action ensures Delaware residents can access vaccines at the same rate as before the order, with no interruptions to availability. The standing order allows individuals […]
Governor Matt Meyer Celebrates Signing of House Bill 170 Updating Delaware’s Microbrewery Law
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 26, 2025
WILMINGTON — Yesterday, Governor Matt Meyer ceremonially signed House Bill 170 at Brew Works North. The bill was signed into law in June, updating Delaware’s microbrewery law and giving businesses more flexibility in how they operate. Wilmington Brew Works is one business that was able to open a second brew pub, Brew Works North, as […]
Governor Meyer Signs Legislation Strengthening Accessible Parking, Towing Restrictions
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 26, 2025
The Governor also signed legislation to help electrician apprentices move forward to licensure WILMINGTON —Governor Matt Meyer yesterday signed three pieces of legislation into law that improve accessibility for Delawareans with disabilities, enhance consumer protections in the towing industry, and strengthen workforce standards for licensed electricians. “Accessible and fair transportation is essential to opportunity and […]
