Three schools earn Delaware Purple Star recognition
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Three Delaware schools have earned the Purple Star School designation, recognizing them for their commitment to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children. The 2026 recipients are Caesar Rodney School District’s J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center, Lake Forest School District’s Lake Forest High School, and Providence Creek Academy charter school. The […]
Unveiling of New State Historical Marker Honoring Fort Delaware
Delaware Public Archives | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of State | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2026
A significant chapter of Delaware’s military and cultural history will be formally recognized with the unveiling of a new State of Delaware Historical Marker honoring Fort Delaware. The dedication ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Battery Park, located at 55 Clinton Street in Delaware City. The event will […]
Celebrate 2026 Earth Day with Hikes and Volunteer Events at Delaware State Parks
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Celebrate Earth Day at Delaware State Park in April with hikes, cleanups, tree plantings and other programs.
Delaware Forest Service Re-Launches Federal Firefighter Property Program to Support Local Fire Departments
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Delaware Forest Service (DFS) Wildland Fire Program is proud to announce the launch of its Federal Firefighter Property (FFP) Program, a valuable equipment assistance initiative designed to strengthen emergency response capabilities for fire departments across Delaware. Through partnerships with the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, surplus military […]
Delaware EARNS Savers Reach $10 Million in Retirement Assets
Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Auto-IRA program reaches major milestone in less than two years Dover, DE – Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis announced Tuesday that Delaware EARNS has achieved $10 million in total assets held in retirement accounts by workers across the state. “We celebrated EARNS reaching $1 million just last February, and it’s gratifying to see how those […]
