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DelDOT Highlights National Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings toured recent pedestrian improvements on Kenton Road in Dover to highlight National Pedestrian Safety Month and the ongoing work to make our roads safer for pedestrians across the state. Including the 20 pedestrian fatalities that have occurred to date this year, there have been more than 300 pedestrian fatalities in […]




Governor Matt Meyer Joins Governors Public Health Alliance to Safeguard Communities

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Nonpartisan initiative will be supported by GovAct and help states and territories collaborate on strengthening preparedness, coordinating with the Global Health Community, and addressing health threats across state lines. WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer joined 14 other Governors in announcing the launch of the Governors Public Health Alliance, a new coalition of states and […]




Brandywine teacher named Delaware 2026 Teacher of the Year

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

A middle school reading specialist from the Brandywine School District is Delaware’s 2026 State Teacher of the Year.




Public Input Sought for DNREC’s 2025 Delaware Wildlife Action Plan

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

DNREC will hold two listening sessions this month to garner public input as the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife continues the revision process of updating the 2025 Delaware Wildlife Action Plan, a 10-year strategic plan to guide wildlife conservation management in the First State.




DOJ, Dover Police seek additional information in sexual abuse case 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

On September 26, 56-year-old Thomas Kennedy of Dover was arrested for two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child by a Person of Trust, 13 counts of Unlawful Sexual Contact Second Degree, and Sexual Solicitation of a minor. Kennedy served as a swim instructor at multiple YMCA facilities, the Siegel Jewish Community Center, and Maple […]







  Category: Newsroom

DelDOT Highlights National Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings toured recent pedestrian improvements on Kenton Road in Dover to highlight National Pedestrian Safety Month and the ongoing work to make our roads safer for pedestrians across the state. Including the 20 pedestrian fatalities that have occurred to date this year, there have been more than 300 pedestrian fatalities in […]




Governor Matt Meyer Joins Governors Public Health Alliance to Safeguard Communities

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Nonpartisan initiative will be supported by GovAct and help states and territories collaborate on strengthening preparedness, coordinating with the Global Health Community, and addressing health threats across state lines. WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer joined 14 other Governors in announcing the launch of the Governors Public Health Alliance, a new coalition of states and […]




Brandywine teacher named Delaware 2026 Teacher of the Year

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

A middle school reading specialist from the Brandywine School District is Delaware’s 2026 State Teacher of the Year.




Public Input Sought for DNREC’s 2025 Delaware Wildlife Action Plan

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

DNREC will hold two listening sessions this month to garner public input as the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife continues the revision process of updating the 2025 Delaware Wildlife Action Plan, a 10-year strategic plan to guide wildlife conservation management in the First State.




DOJ, Dover Police seek additional information in sexual abuse case 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

On September 26, 56-year-old Thomas Kennedy of Dover was arrested for two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child by a Person of Trust, 13 counts of Unlawful Sexual Contact Second Degree, and Sexual Solicitation of a minor. Kennedy served as a swim instructor at multiple YMCA facilities, the Siegel Jewish Community Center, and Maple […]