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DNREC-Sponsored Poetry Contest Seeks Entries Focused on ‘What I Love About the Ocean’

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

In celebration of National Ocean Month coming up in June, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), in partnership with libraries in each county, is conducting a haiku poetry contest.




DNREC Announces Fees, Passes for Use of Deauville Beach

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

DNREC’s proposed user fees for Deauville Beach have been approved by the Parks and Recreation Council and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin. A daily entrance fee or a Deauville annual pass will be required for use of the beach from Memorial Day weekend though Nov. 30 in 2024. Deauville Beach annual passes will be available for sale starting Wednesday, May 15.




Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy and Delaware Women’s Commission Announce 2024 She’s on Her Way Awardees

Department of Human Resources | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Today, the Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy and the Delaware Women’s Commission announced four exceptional women that were selected as honorees for the 2024 She’s on Her Way Award. With over 40 applications received by the committee, four nominees were chosen for their incredible work in Delaware. This year’s inductees include: […]




School Behavioral Health Professionals to be Honored

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

The state will name its 2024 Delaware Behavioral Health Professional of the Year at a statewide celebration on Monday. Delaware’s districts and the Delaware Charter School Network named local Behavioral Health Professionals of the Year for 2024. Following an application and interview process, one will be named the state honoree.




Suspect charged with hate crime following UD vandalism 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 13, 2024

Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust worked with UD Police Department  A University of Delaware student, who has since been banned from campus, now faces three misdemeanor charges, including Hate Crime, after vandalizing a Holocaust memorial sponsored by a Jewish student group and going on an antisemitic tirade. On the evening of May 8, […]







  Category: News

DNREC-Sponsored Poetry Contest Seeks Entries Focused on ‘What I Love About the Ocean’

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

In celebration of National Ocean Month coming up in June, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), in partnership with libraries in each county, is conducting a haiku poetry contest.




DNREC Announces Fees, Passes for Use of Deauville Beach

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

DNREC’s proposed user fees for Deauville Beach have been approved by the Parks and Recreation Council and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin. A daily entrance fee or a Deauville annual pass will be required for use of the beach from Memorial Day weekend though Nov. 30 in 2024. Deauville Beach annual passes will be available for sale starting Wednesday, May 15.




Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy and Delaware Women’s Commission Announce 2024 She’s on Her Way Awardees

Department of Human Resources | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Today, the Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy and the Delaware Women’s Commission announced four exceptional women that were selected as honorees for the 2024 She’s on Her Way Award. With over 40 applications received by the committee, four nominees were chosen for their incredible work in Delaware. This year’s inductees include: […]




School Behavioral Health Professionals to be Honored

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

The state will name its 2024 Delaware Behavioral Health Professional of the Year at a statewide celebration on Monday. Delaware’s districts and the Delaware Charter School Network named local Behavioral Health Professionals of the Year for 2024. Following an application and interview process, one will be named the state honoree.




Suspect charged with hate crime following UD vandalism 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 13, 2024

Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust worked with UD Police Department  A University of Delaware student, who has since been banned from campus, now faces three misdemeanor charges, including Hate Crime, after vandalizing a Holocaust memorial sponsored by a Jewish student group and going on an antisemitic tirade. On the evening of May 8, […]