OMC Reports Strong First Month of Recreational Cannabis Sales
Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 2, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DOVER, Del. — The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner announced strong results from the first month of recreational marijuana sales, underscoring the successful launch of Delaware’s adult-use cannabis market. Since opening in early August, the market has shown steady growth across all three counties, with consumers demonstrating broad interest in a variety […]
DEMA’S Delaware School Safety Center Presents Back-to-School Safety Tips
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 18, 2025
SMYRNA, DE — As Delaware students and teachers prepare to return to school, the Delaware School Safety Center (DSSC) presents a series of safety tips for families and caregivers that support personal safety and psychological well-being throughout the school year. The DSSC, part of the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, works year-round to help schools create […]
Delaware Office of Highway Safety Celebrates Sober Rides Success and Prepares for Labor Day DUI Crackdown
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | Date Posted: Friday, August 15, 2025
DOVER, Del. (August 15, 2025)— The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is celebrating the success of its 2024–2025 Sober Rides program while preparing to launch the next phase in the fight against impaired driving: the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign, running August 15 through September 5. This year’s Sober […]
Seeking Public Feedback
DDC | Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 8, 2025
Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council Seeks Public Input for Five-Year Strategic Plan Community Forums Scheduled Statewide in September DOVER, DE (August 2025) – The Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) is inviting individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers, service providers, and community members to participate in a series of public forums this September. These forums are a […]
Delaware Reports Strong Start to Recreational Marijuana Sales
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Delaware officials report encouraging results from the first weekend of recreational marijuana sales, which began August 1, marking a major milestone in the implementation of adult-use cannabis legislation. The inaugural three-day weekend (Friday to Sunday) had combined sales (adult and medical) of over $903,000, a measurable increase in sales pace that demonstrates robust demand and a successful market launch. The $625,000 in adult sales corresponds to an estimated $93,700 in tax revenue. Sales by county indicate that New Castle County (five locations) generated $432,319.78 in combined sales, followed by Sussex County (five locations) at $242,832.64, and Kent County (four locations) at $227,946.54.
