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National Grant Initiative Invests in Delaware’s Indigenous and Cuban Cultural Traditions

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2026

Walking Together Grant Initiative Supports Folklife in Communities of Color   Statewide, DEL. (June 25, 2026) – The US Regional Arts Organizations (USRAO’s) has announced the grant recipients of Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color. A total of $3.34 million has been awarded to 96 grantees. Fifty-six organizations will each receive a $50,000 grant. Additionally, […]




Delaware and Wilmington Named Among Nation’s Most Arts-Vibrant by SMU DataArts

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2026

Delaware Ranks 11th of 50 States and Wilmington 57th of 100 Communities in 10th Annual Arts Vibrancy Index  STATEWIDE, Del., [June 25, 2026] – SMU DataArts, the National Center for Arts Research, released its 10th annual Arts Vibrancy Index, which ranks Delaware 11th in the nation for arts vibrancy among the 50 states and recognizes […]




Governor Meyer Announces Accelerated Community Solar Projects

Featured Posts | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer today announced a major milestone in the fight to expand affordable energy access, lower electricity costs, and strengthen Delaware’s long-term energy independence: the acceptance of four community solar projects into the JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator. The four community solar projects, developed by ECA Power and located in Sussex and New Castle Counties, have […]




Military Families Can Visit Select Museums for Free this Summer as part of Blue Star Museums

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Veterans Home | Department of State | Featured Posts | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, June 22, 2026

The program will run from May 16  –  September 9, 2026    STATEWIDE, Del. (June 22, 2026) – Actively serving military members and their families may visit participating museums nationwide for free as part of the Blue Star Museums program, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families in collaboration with […]




Governor Meyer Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Delaware Ratepayers and Hold Utilities Accountable

Division of the Public Advocate | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Public Service Commission | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer called for immediate action to address rising energy costs and protect Delaware ratepayers, urging regulators, utilities, lawmakers, and the public to prioritize energy affordability during the final weeks of the legislative session. Joined by Senator Stephanie Hansen, Representative Frank Burns, Delaware Public Advocate Jameson Tweedie, Public Service Commission (PSC) Director Matt Hartigan, […]







  Category: Sussex County

National Grant Initiative Invests in Delaware’s Indigenous and Cuban Cultural Traditions

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2026

Walking Together Grant Initiative Supports Folklife in Communities of Color   Statewide, DEL. (June 25, 2026) – The US Regional Arts Organizations (USRAO’s) has announced the grant recipients of Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color. A total of $3.34 million has been awarded to 96 grantees. Fifty-six organizations will each receive a $50,000 grant. Additionally, […]




Delaware and Wilmington Named Among Nation’s Most Arts-Vibrant by SMU DataArts

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2026

Delaware Ranks 11th of 50 States and Wilmington 57th of 100 Communities in 10th Annual Arts Vibrancy Index  STATEWIDE, Del., [June 25, 2026] – SMU DataArts, the National Center for Arts Research, released its 10th annual Arts Vibrancy Index, which ranks Delaware 11th in the nation for arts vibrancy among the 50 states and recognizes […]




Governor Meyer Announces Accelerated Community Solar Projects

Featured Posts | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer today announced a major milestone in the fight to expand affordable energy access, lower electricity costs, and strengthen Delaware’s long-term energy independence: the acceptance of four community solar projects into the JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator. The four community solar projects, developed by ECA Power and located in Sussex and New Castle Counties, have […]




Military Families Can Visit Select Museums for Free this Summer as part of Blue Star Museums

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Veterans Home | Department of State | Featured Posts | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, June 22, 2026

The program will run from May 16  –  September 9, 2026    STATEWIDE, Del. (June 22, 2026) – Actively serving military members and their families may visit participating museums nationwide for free as part of the Blue Star Museums program, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families in collaboration with […]




Governor Meyer Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Delaware Ratepayers and Hold Utilities Accountable

Division of the Public Advocate | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Public Service Commission | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer called for immediate action to address rising energy costs and protect Delaware ratepayers, urging regulators, utilities, lawmakers, and the public to prioritize energy affordability during the final weeks of the legislative session. Joined by Senator Stephanie Hansen, Representative Frank Burns, Delaware Public Advocate Jameson Tweedie, Public Service Commission (PSC) Director Matt Hartigan, […]