DHSS Makes Cooling Centers Available During Extreme Heat
Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 29, 2026
NEW CASTLE – As another stretch of high temperatures and dangerous heat index values is expected across Delaware, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is opening cooling centers to provide residents with a safe place to escape the heat. DHSS facilities are open as cooling centers June 30 through July 2 from […]
Gov. Meyer Calls Upon Delaware Public Service Commission to Suspend Delmarva Rate Hike
Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Public Service Commission | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, June 29, 2026
Governor Matt Meyer today urged the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) to keep Delmarva Power’s distribution rates at their current level while the Commission reviews the utility’s latest request for a rate increase. In a letter sent to the Commission, Meyer asked regulators to use their authority under 26 Del. C. § 310 to prevent […]
2026/27 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide Now Available
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 29, 2026
DNREC has released the 2026/27 Delaware Hunting & Trapping Guide, now available at participating license agents statewide, at the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife’s licensing desk in Dover and on the de.gov/hunting webpage.
Dozens of Incarcerated Students Earn High School Diplomas as Academic Year Closes
Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 26, 2026
Department of Correction and Department of Education host commencement ceremonies to recognize, celebrate student achievement Dover, DE – 27 students dressed in cap and gown were awarded their high school diplomas Thursday during commencement ceremonies held in the prison chapels of Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution (BWCI) and Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI). Graduates were joined by […]
Delaware grows future teachers from within its schools and communities
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 26, 2026
Delaware is supporting 67 school-based professionals to take the next step toward becoming teachers, strengthening the educator workforce while keeping talented adults connected to the students and communities they already serve. Earlier this month, the new teacher apprentices, who represent 12 Delaware school districts and charter schools, signed commitments to begin their programs in Fall 2026. The new cohort includes high school Teacher Academy graduates […]
