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DMV Urges Delawareans to Verify REAL ID Status Before Deadline

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Verification is quick and easy. If a gold star is present in the upper right-hand corner of a driver license or ID, it is a REAL ID and federally compliant. Those with a gold star on their credential are not required to take any further action and do not need to bring any additional documentation to a DMV location to renew their driver license or ID.




10 Schools Earn Delaware Purple Star Recognition

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Ten 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.




Latest DNREC Air Quality Report Shows Progress, but Highlights Need for Continued Focus on Improvement

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

DNREC has released the Annual Air Quality Report, with the latest full-year data (2023) from the statewide air quality monitoring network showing that Delaware is making steady progress toward cleaner air which leads to healthier communities. DNREC Division of Air Quality data for 2023 found that Delaware’s air was either “Good” or “Moderate” for 353 days of the year.




Odessa High School Wins 2025 Delaware Envirothon Championship

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, April 11, 2025

In an historic upset, Odessa High School’s FFA and Agriscience Team broke a 22-year winning streak by Charter School of Wilmington Thursday, April 10 to win the 2025 Delaware Envirothon competition, sponsored by the Delaware Association of Conservation Districts and DNREC




Holy Cross School Students Earn Junior Solar Sprint Crown

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2025

A team of students from Holy Cross School in Dover earned the most points in combined design, portfolio and race competitions to win first place in the 2025 Junior Solar Sprint held on the campus of Delaware State University in Dover today.







  Category: Newsroom

DMV Urges Delawareans to Verify REAL ID Status Before Deadline

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Verification is quick and easy. If a gold star is present in the upper right-hand corner of a driver license or ID, it is a REAL ID and federally compliant. Those with a gold star on their credential are not required to take any further action and do not need to bring any additional documentation to a DMV location to renew their driver license or ID.




10 Schools Earn Delaware Purple Star Recognition

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Ten 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.




Latest DNREC Air Quality Report Shows Progress, but Highlights Need for Continued Focus on Improvement

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

DNREC has released the Annual Air Quality Report, with the latest full-year data (2023) from the statewide air quality monitoring network showing that Delaware is making steady progress toward cleaner air which leads to healthier communities. DNREC Division of Air Quality data for 2023 found that Delaware’s air was either “Good” or “Moderate” for 353 days of the year.




Odessa High School Wins 2025 Delaware Envirothon Championship

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, April 11, 2025

In an historic upset, Odessa High School’s FFA and Agriscience Team broke a 22-year winning streak by Charter School of Wilmington Thursday, April 10 to win the 2025 Delaware Envirothon competition, sponsored by the Delaware Association of Conservation Districts and DNREC




Holy Cross School Students Earn Junior Solar Sprint Crown

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2025

A team of students from Holy Cross School in Dover earned the most points in combined design, portfolio and race competitions to win first place in the 2025 Junior Solar Sprint held on the campus of Delaware State University in Dover today.