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DHSS Offers Cooling Centers as Extreme Heat Returns

Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 14, 2026

NEW CASTLE – Due to temperatures hitting above 90 degrees for multiple days in a row this week, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) will activate its cooling centers for those who need relief from the heat starting Wednesday, July 15 until Friday, July 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. These […]




Delaware launches Explore Delaware Schools to give families one trusted starting point for public school information

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 13, 2026

Families should not have to search across multiple websites to understand Delaware’s public schools. Public information should be easy to find, easy to understand, and clearly connected wherever people access it. Today, the Delaware Department of Education launched Explore Delaware Schools, a new public portal that brings together school information, attendance boundaries, available school profile […]




Governor Meyer Orders the Lowering of Flags in Concurrence with White House

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 13, 2026

WILMINGTON – Today, in concurrence with President Trump’s proclamation regarding the passing of United States Senator Lindsey Graham, Governor Matt Meyer has ordered the United States and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff beginning immediately and ending Saturday, July 18 at 6:00 p.m. ET.




Unveiling of New State Historical Marker Honoring Greenwood School 222-C

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 10, 2026

The Delaware Public Archives will unveil a new State of Delaware Historical Marker on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at 12655 North 1st Street, Greenwood, Delaware (New Process Fibre Company, Inc.) recognizing Greenwood School 222-C, which served African American children in the Greenwood area during the era of segregated education.  Built in 1922 […]




AG Jennings announces $45 million multistate settlement with Block Inc. over deceptive practices on Cash App

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 9, 2026

Attorney General Kathy Jennings, together with her counterparts in 45 states, today announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., formerly known as Square, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block violated state consumer fraud and deceptive practice laws by misleading consumers about the […]







  Category: Newsroom

DHSS Offers Cooling Centers as Extreme Heat Returns

Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 14, 2026

NEW CASTLE – Due to temperatures hitting above 90 degrees for multiple days in a row this week, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) will activate its cooling centers for those who need relief from the heat starting Wednesday, July 15 until Friday, July 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. These […]




Delaware launches Explore Delaware Schools to give families one trusted starting point for public school information

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 13, 2026

Families should not have to search across multiple websites to understand Delaware’s public schools. Public information should be easy to find, easy to understand, and clearly connected wherever people access it. Today, the Delaware Department of Education launched Explore Delaware Schools, a new public portal that brings together school information, attendance boundaries, available school profile […]




Governor Meyer Orders the Lowering of Flags in Concurrence with White House

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 13, 2026

WILMINGTON – Today, in concurrence with President Trump’s proclamation regarding the passing of United States Senator Lindsey Graham, Governor Matt Meyer has ordered the United States and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff beginning immediately and ending Saturday, July 18 at 6:00 p.m. ET.




Unveiling of New State Historical Marker Honoring Greenwood School 222-C

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 10, 2026

The Delaware Public Archives will unveil a new State of Delaware Historical Marker on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at 12655 North 1st Street, Greenwood, Delaware (New Process Fibre Company, Inc.) recognizing Greenwood School 222-C, which served African American children in the Greenwood area during the era of segregated education.  Built in 1922 […]




AG Jennings announces $45 million multistate settlement with Block Inc. over deceptive practices on Cash App

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 9, 2026

Attorney General Kathy Jennings, together with her counterparts in 45 states, today announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., formerly known as Square, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block violated state consumer fraud and deceptive practice laws by misleading consumers about the […]