DHSS, DNREC Reopen PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Opportunity Through March 27
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
DHSS/Division of Public Health and DNREC are reopening a grant opportunity for community outreach and awareness about PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), with a focus on underserved communities and historically industrial areas or areas impacted by PFAS contamination. Grant applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. EDT March 27. The outreach and awareness grant is funded through DHSS with Delaware PFAS Settlement Funds.
Diverse Histories Virtual Exhibit Launches, Expanding Delaware’s Story Beyond 1776
Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
As Delaware prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, a new virtual exhibit is broadening the story of the First State—looking beyond a single moment in 1776 to the people and communities who shaped Delaware across centuries. Delaware 250 has officially launched the Delaware’s Diverse Histories virtual exhibit, an online experience that […]
Governor Matt Meyer Announces 302 Day Service Projects Statewide
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Delawareans are encouraged to participate in a community service project near them WILMINGTON — Governor Matt Meyer announced today that on Monday, March 2, 2026, Delawareans across the state will come together to celebrate 302 Day with a coordinated day of service. This year’s 302 Day will be organized in tandem with Delaware 250, commemorating the state’s 250th anniversary. 302 Day 2026 will highlight volunteerism, environmental stewardship, and community support, […]
DOJ obtains dual prison sentences for 2019 shootings
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Two men have been sentenced for their involvement in a series of 2019 shootings, one of which led to the death of a Wilmington man. Dion Young, 23, of New Castle County and Ameer Dunn, 23, of Harris County, Texas, were sentenced on February 19 to 13 years and 10 years in prison, respectively. The sentence follows their convictions earlier this year on a host of charges: Young had pled guilty to […]
AG Jennings, DOJ employee to accompany Rep. Sarah McBride and Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester to State of the Union Address
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that she will attend the State of the Union Address as a guest of Congresswoman Sarah McBride, while Director of Outreach and the DOJ’s Immigration Assistance Maria Mesias-Tatnall will attend as a guest of Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester. “It is an incredible honor to be invited by our Congresswoman to attend the State […]
