State Announces High Capacity Magazine Buyback Events for Delaware Residents
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 26, 2022
In June 2022, Gov. Carney signed into law the Delaware Large Capacity Magazine Prohibition Act of 2022 making the possession of high capacity magazines illegal in the State. In addition, the law authorizes the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) to conduct a limited buyback program. Delaware residents are eligible to receive fair market […]
Historical Affairs programs in November 2022
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, October 24, 2022
An 18th century market fair, concert, tours, historical cuisine and programs celebrating Dutch- and Native-American heritage to be explored.
Delaware Division of the Arts Director Jessica Ball Named to Mid Atlantic Arts Board of Directors
Delaware Division of the Arts | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, October 6, 2022
Wilmington, Del. (October 7, 2022) – At its June 2022 annual board meeting, Delaware Division of the Arts Director Jessica Ball was named by Mid Atlantic Arts as a new board member for the regional arts organization. Mid Atlantic Arts was established in 1979 to promote and support multi-state arts programming in a region […]
Increase in Gypsy Moth Activity Detected For 2022
Forest Service | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 4, 2022
DOVER, Del. (October 4, 2022) – The Delaware Forest Service has detected approximately 825 acres of defoliation around the Cypress Swamp, Gumboro, and the Nanticoke Wildlife Area due to gypsy moths, as compared to 2021 with only about 12 acres impacted by this invasive pest. Trees most threatened from defoliation by the gypsy moth, also […]
DEMA Seeks Applicants for Mitigation Grant Programs
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, October 3, 2022
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is seeking applicants to submit projects for potential funding under the following mitigation grant programs: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant Program (BRIC), and the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program (FMA). Applications are being accepted now and all projects must be submitted to DEMA no later than December 31, 2022.
