Governor Meyer Announces Launch of JobsFirst Permitting Accelerator
Featured Posts | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 4, 2026
Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the launch of Delaware’s new Permitting Accelerator applications under his JobsFirst initiative. JobsFirst is designed to cut red tape, speed up critical projects, and deliver results for Delaware families and businesses. The accelerator, focused on priority projects in housing, energy, broadband, and infrastructure, is beginning the process of creating a […]
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces Upcoming Retirement of Deputy Director Kristin Pleasanton
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 1, 2026
STATEWIDE, Del. (May 1, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA) today announced the upcoming retirement of Deputy Director Kristin Pleasanton, effective June 1, 2026. Pleasanton concludes a 33-year career in Delaware state service in which she served under eight Governors. Pleasanton’s state service began in 1988 as Kent County Site Supervisor […]
DelDOT Highlights National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Lewes – Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings joined employees, contractors, utility companies, and the Delaware State Police on Monday at the SR 1/Minos Conaway project to call attention to the importance of safe driving in our work zones across the state. National Work Zone Awareness Week is held each April at the traditional start of […]
Four Delaware Police Agencies Earn State Accreditation
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) is proud to announce that the Clayton Police Department, Dewey Beach Police Department, Harrington Police Department, and Rehoboth Beach Police Department have earned state accreditation from the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). As part of the rigorous process, a team of DPAC assessors ensured all accreditation standards were met by completing comprehensive on-site inspections of each agency, reviewing its policies and procedures for compliance, and conducting interviews with department members.
Mezzanine Gallery presents Mike McSorley’s “Out of the Ordinary”
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | Mezzanine Gallery | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, April 10, 2026
New still-life paintings by Mike McSorley find beauty, empathy, and spirit in everyday objects. Wilmington, Del. (April 9, 2026) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present “Out of the Ordinary”, a solo exhibition of new work by Mike McSorley, on view April 10-24, 2026. An opening reception will […]
