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Delaware Celebrates $14.3 Million Climate Grant for I-95 Charging Infrastructure

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, October 10, 2024

The State of Delaware took a significant step towards a cleaner transportation future today, celebrating its receipt of 14.3 million thanks to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Climate Pollution Reduction Grant” (CPRG) program. This grant, the result of the Federal Inflation Reduction Act and the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, will be used to […]




OMC Receives More than 1,000 Applications for Licenses and Prepares for the Lottery Process

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, October 3, 2024

After months of diligent preparation and a successful application period that began on August 19, 2024, and closed on September 30, 2024, the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) received 1,269 paid license applications – substantially exceeding initial projections.  Fees received by the OMC total $4,069,000. All applications are currently under review to ensure compliance […]




Poetry Out Loud to Celebrate 20th Anniversary During 2024-2025 School Year

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Education | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, September 16, 2024

The 2024-2025 school year marks the 20th anniversary of Poetry Out Loud®, an arts education program and dynamic poetry recitation competition for high school students that lifts poetry off the page, creating community and connection. A partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Poetry Foundation, and state and jurisdictional arts agencies, Poetry Out Loud takes place in all 50 states, American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Julieta Zavala’s “Mercado Kitsch México”

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 3, 2024

“Mercado Kitsch México” presents a vibrant and eclectic exhibition inspired by the rich visual and cultural heritage of kitsch art in Mexico City. Zavala celebrates the creativity and artistic expression of the working class, who, with ingenuity and passion, combine textures, colors, and shapes to reflect their unique essence. Her Mexican heritage “has been and will continue to be my strongest inspiration. Everything about our art, culture, and traditions inspires me.”




Drive Safely as Kids Head Back to School

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2024

More than 142,000 children are enrolled in schools across the state and we want all of them to get to and from school safely each day whether they are walking, riding a bus or bike, or being dropped off.







  Category: Sussex County

Delaware Celebrates $14.3 Million Climate Grant for I-95 Charging Infrastructure

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, October 10, 2024

The State of Delaware took a significant step towards a cleaner transportation future today, celebrating its receipt of 14.3 million thanks to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Climate Pollution Reduction Grant” (CPRG) program. This grant, the result of the Federal Inflation Reduction Act and the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, will be used to […]




OMC Receives More than 1,000 Applications for Licenses and Prepares for the Lottery Process

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, October 3, 2024

After months of diligent preparation and a successful application period that began on August 19, 2024, and closed on September 30, 2024, the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) received 1,269 paid license applications – substantially exceeding initial projections.  Fees received by the OMC total $4,069,000. All applications are currently under review to ensure compliance […]




Poetry Out Loud to Celebrate 20th Anniversary During 2024-2025 School Year

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Education | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, September 16, 2024

The 2024-2025 school year marks the 20th anniversary of Poetry Out Loud®, an arts education program and dynamic poetry recitation competition for high school students that lifts poetry off the page, creating community and connection. A partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Poetry Foundation, and state and jurisdictional arts agencies, Poetry Out Loud takes place in all 50 states, American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Julieta Zavala’s “Mercado Kitsch México”

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 3, 2024

“Mercado Kitsch México” presents a vibrant and eclectic exhibition inspired by the rich visual and cultural heritage of kitsch art in Mexico City. Zavala celebrates the creativity and artistic expression of the working class, who, with ingenuity and passion, combine textures, colors, and shapes to reflect their unique essence. Her Mexican heritage “has been and will continue to be my strongest inspiration. Everything about our art, culture, and traditions inspires me.”




Drive Safely as Kids Head Back to School

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2024

More than 142,000 children are enrolled in schools across the state and we want all of them to get to and from school safely each day whether they are walking, riding a bus or bike, or being dropped off.