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Delaware Department of Human Resources Hosts Fireside Chat Honoring Veterans and Military Families

Department of Human Resources | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 6, 2025

NEW CASTLE, Del – The Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) Division of People and Culture, in partnership with the Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs and the Delaware National Guard, brought together veterans and state leaders yesterday for a Veterans Day and National Veterans and Military Families Month Fireside Chat. The conversation, themed “Unified by […]




Delaware Survey Reveals Opportunities to Increase Awareness of PFAS

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 6, 2025

A new statewide survey from DNREC finds that while many Delawareans are still learning about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” a meaningful share of residents are aware of the issue and taking steps to reduce exposure.




Glenville Hollow Farms of Bridgeville honored with 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Glenville Hollow Farms of Bridgeville was recognized as the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award winner during Tuesday’s Delaware Nutrient Management Commission Meeting.   DOVER, Del.  — A longtime Sussex County agricultural family was recognized for its commitment to top environmental practices during Tuesday’s Delaware Nutrient Management Commission Meeting. Glenville Hollow Farms of Bridgeville, owned by Steven […]




DHSS, DNREC to Announce PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grants

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

DHSS and DNREC are launching a new grant opportunity to support community outreach and awareness about PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), with the grant program funded through DHSS with Delaware PFAS Settlement Funds.




Governor Meyer Orders The Lowering of Flags to Honor The Passing Of Vice President Cheney

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

WILMINGTON – Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff due to the passing of former United States Vice President Dick Cheney. According to the U.S. Flag Code, flags should be lowered to half-staff following the death of a former vice president, from the day […]







  Category: Newsroom

Delaware Department of Human Resources Hosts Fireside Chat Honoring Veterans and Military Families

Department of Human Resources | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 6, 2025

NEW CASTLE, Del – The Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) Division of People and Culture, in partnership with the Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs and the Delaware National Guard, brought together veterans and state leaders yesterday for a Veterans Day and National Veterans and Military Families Month Fireside Chat. The conversation, themed “Unified by […]




Delaware Survey Reveals Opportunities to Increase Awareness of PFAS

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 6, 2025

A new statewide survey from DNREC finds that while many Delawareans are still learning about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” a meaningful share of residents are aware of the issue and taking steps to reduce exposure.




Glenville Hollow Farms of Bridgeville honored with 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Glenville Hollow Farms of Bridgeville was recognized as the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award winner during Tuesday’s Delaware Nutrient Management Commission Meeting.   DOVER, Del.  — A longtime Sussex County agricultural family was recognized for its commitment to top environmental practices during Tuesday’s Delaware Nutrient Management Commission Meeting. Glenville Hollow Farms of Bridgeville, owned by Steven […]




DHSS, DNREC to Announce PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grants

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

DHSS and DNREC are launching a new grant opportunity to support community outreach and awareness about PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), with the grant program funded through DHSS with Delaware PFAS Settlement Funds.




Governor Meyer Orders The Lowering of Flags to Honor The Passing Of Vice President Cheney

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

WILMINGTON – Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff due to the passing of former United States Vice President Dick Cheney. According to the U.S. Flag Code, flags should be lowered to half-staff following the death of a former vice president, from the day […]