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Delaware FFA students get inside look at harness racing industry at Harrington Raceway

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Dozens of First State FFA students enjoyed behind-the-scenes tours of Harrington Raceway’s harness racing operation this month as part of the organization’s mission to open doors across all of Delaware’s agricultural community. Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund Executive Administrator Mark Short hosted the tours, where students learned about proper equine care and listened to presentations from […]




DelDOT Secretary Hastings Announces Lilia Montoya as New Chief Executive Officer

Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Delaware Department of Transportation Secretary Shanté Hastings announced the appointment of Lilia Montoya as its next Chief Executive Officer of the Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC), effective July 4, 2026. Montoya brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience in public transportation, operations management, organizational development, and strategic planning. Throughout her distinguished career, she has […]




Delaware Department of State Announces Retirement of Dr. Annie Norman

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Director of the Delaware Division of Libraries since 2002




School behavioral health professionals to be honored

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

School staff who support the mental health of Delaware students are being recognized for their contributions. The state will name its 2026 Delaware Behavioral Health Professional of the Year at a statewide celebration on Monday, May 18th. Delaware’s districts and the Delaware Charter School Network named local Behavioral Health Professionals of the Year for 2026. […]




Required Reservations for Five Most Popular Drive-on Surf Fishing Beaches Begin May 23

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Five of the most popular drive-on beaches for surf fishing in Delaware require reservations on weekends and holidays beginning May 23, but reservations at seven other locations are not required since a change was adopted in 2025.







  Category: Newsroom

Delaware FFA students get inside look at harness racing industry at Harrington Raceway

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Dozens of First State FFA students enjoyed behind-the-scenes tours of Harrington Raceway’s harness racing operation this month as part of the organization’s mission to open doors across all of Delaware’s agricultural community. Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund Executive Administrator Mark Short hosted the tours, where students learned about proper equine care and listened to presentations from […]




DelDOT Secretary Hastings Announces Lilia Montoya as New Chief Executive Officer

Delaware Transit Corporation | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Delaware Department of Transportation Secretary Shanté Hastings announced the appointment of Lilia Montoya as its next Chief Executive Officer of the Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC), effective July 4, 2026. Montoya brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience in public transportation, operations management, organizational development, and strategic planning. Throughout her distinguished career, she has […]




Delaware Department of State Announces Retirement of Dr. Annie Norman

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Director of the Delaware Division of Libraries since 2002




School behavioral health professionals to be honored

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

School staff who support the mental health of Delaware students are being recognized for their contributions. The state will name its 2026 Delaware Behavioral Health Professional of the Year at a statewide celebration on Monday, May 18th. Delaware’s districts and the Delaware Charter School Network named local Behavioral Health Professionals of the Year for 2026. […]




Required Reservations for Five Most Popular Drive-on Surf Fishing Beaches Begin May 23

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Five of the most popular drive-on beaches for surf fishing in Delaware require reservations on weekends and holidays beginning May 23, but reservations at seven other locations are not required since a change was adopted in 2025.