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Delaware Department of Labor Conducting its Annual Prevailing Wage Survey
Date Posted: January 2, 2026

Delaware Agriculture Week brings farming community together Jan. 12-15
Date Posted: December 30, 2025

Delaware State Parks offers First Day Hikes across the state, like dozens of people hiking at Lums Pond State Park. The event celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. and the 75th Anniversary of Delaware State Parks with logos for the 75th and the 250th Anniversary from America's State Parks First Day Hikes campaign, along with the message "Start the Year Outdoors" and a link to the destateparks.com/firstday webpage.

Delaware State Parks Kick Off 75th Anniversary Year with First Day Hikes
Date Posted: December 30, 2025

Governor, First Lady, Lieutenant Governor, Second Gentleman Issue Statement on Death of State Trooper in DMV Shooting
Date Posted: December 23, 2025

Delaware Department of Education awarded $8.7 million federal Education Innovation and Research Grant
Date Posted: December 23, 2025

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DOJ secures lengthy prison sentence for 2021 murder
Date Posted: December 22, 2025

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AG Jennings announces nearly $150 million emissions fraud settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Date Posted: December 22, 2025

Three attendees at the 10th Delaware Wetlands Conference discuss the poster presentations in front of one poster.

Registration Deadline Jan. 21 for the 2026 Delaware Wetlands Conference
Date Posted: December 22, 2025

Delaware’s Office of Highway Safety’s Sober Rides Initiative Returns for New Year’s Eve Holiday Celebrations
Date Posted: December 22, 2025

A professional with long hair focuses on a computer screen, seated at a cluttered wooden desk with a laptop and various office supplies in the foreground.

More DNREC Permits Go Digital
Date Posted: December 21, 2025

Delaware State Fire Commission Seal

Delaware State Fire Commission Now an Authorized IdentoGO & TSA Background Check Location
Date Posted: December 21, 2025

BASSE Charter School placed on formal review
Date Posted: December 19, 2025

Primo Maschio won the $110,000 DSBF series championship for sophomore male pacers Thursday at Bally's Dover.

DSBF Final: Primo Maschio guts out series sweep
Date Posted: December 19, 2025

OMC Provides Update on Federal Marijuana Rescheduling
Date Posted: December 18, 2025

Director CJ Bell at the podium speaking to folks gathered to celebrate reaching our goal of $14M pushed out to small businesses in 8 months. Three speakers sit on stools beside him. A balloon arch sits on top of large lit up letters SSBCI.

DSB Reaches Goal – $14M Dollars in 8 Months!
Date Posted: December 18, 2025

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Attorney General Jennings secures court order protecting SNAP benefits
Date Posted: December 18, 2025

Bobby's Grace passed all seven of her rivals en route to a career-best 1:54.4 victory Wednesday at Bally's Dover.

DSBF Final: Bobby’s Grace leads Copeland exacta
Date Posted: December 18, 2025

New Matt Chats Episode Addresses Data Centers in Delaware
Date Posted: December 18, 2025

Peterman Named Archives Director
Date Posted: December 17, 2025

Leipsic Fire
Date Posted: December 17, 2025

Holiday Safety
Date Posted: December 17, 2025

Release: Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium Hires Administrator
Date Posted: December 17, 2025

Delaware State Rep. William J. Carson presents the DSBF championship trophy to the connections of Yale following his lifetime-best 1:56.2 victory on Tuesday at Bally's Dover.

DSBF Final: Yale tops the class
Date Posted: December 17, 2025

Group photo of housing partners involved in the Home4Good program.

DSHA, FHLBank announce 2025 Home4Good grants
Date Posted: December 16, 2025

Governor Meyer Announces First Round of Medical Debt Relief, Nearly $19 Million Eliminated for more than 18,000
Date Posted: December 16, 2025

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AG Jennings, colleagues announce multistate anti-theft settlement with Hyundai and Kia
Date Posted: December 16, 2025

The annual snow goose migration to Delaware brings thousands of birds in large flocks spread over the state landscape. /Delaware DNREC photo

With Waterfowl Seasons Reopening After Recent Virus Detection, DNREC Urges Safe Handling of Harvested Wild Birds
Date Posted: December 16, 2025

Take It Easy and Ross Wolfenden rode the inside path to victory in the $110,000 DSBF championship for 3-year-old trotting fillies. Photos by Quenton Egan Photography.

DSBF Final: Take It Easy earns victory
Date Posted: December 16, 2025

Five people were promoted at Delaware State Parks, with headshots of Jayce Madden, inland ponds regional administrator; Pat Thompson, northern regional administrator; Chris Pauley, superintendent of Delaware Seashore State Park; Lindsey Goebel, superintendent of Trap Pond State Park; and Amy Haddock, general curator/registrar at Brandywine Zoo.

DNREC Adds New Leaders to Delaware State Parks
Date Posted: December 15, 2025

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DelDOT Advises of Icy Conditions Sunday Night
Date Posted: December 14, 2025

Delaware City Refining Company offices in Delaware City

DNREC Demands Delaware City Refinery Install New Fenceline Air Sensors After Volatile Compound Release
Date Posted: December 12, 2025

Delaware Celebrates National Adoption Month
Date Posted: December 12, 2025

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AG Jennings sues Trump to block exorbitant H-1B visa fees
Date Posted: December 12, 2025

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Trivia Night Draws Significant Participation Across the State
Date Posted: December 12, 2025

Primo Maschio, driven by Trae Porter, won in 1:55.2 Thursday at Bally's Dover.

Primo Maschio dominates Delaware pacers
Date Posted: December 12, 2025

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AG Jennings secures court victory preventing Trump administration from halting federal wind energy permitting
Date Posted: December 11, 2025

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DE250 Releases Activity Book for 4th Graders
Date Posted: December 11, 2025

Git Goin, driven by Vince Copeland, won in 1:54.4 Wednesday at Bally's Dover.

Git Goin sweeps DSBF prelims; favorites upended
Date Posted: December 11, 2025

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AG Jennings gives consumers instructions on accessing $700 million Google settlement
Date Posted: December 10, 2025

Delaware Department of Labor Invites Community Partners to the 2026 Youth Workforce Connect Conference
Date Posted: December 10, 2025

Senior Corporal DiClemente and Vinn the facility dog

Capitol Police Expanding Facility Dog Program Statewide
Date Posted: December 10, 2025

Legend of Rock, driven by Corey Callahan, won by a neck on Tuesday at Bally's Dover.

Yale, Legend Of Rock take DSBF prelims
Date Posted: December 9, 2025

A flock of white snow geese flying in a clear blue sky.

Snow Goose Tests Presumptive Positive for Avian Influenza; Delaware Poultry Producers Encouraged to Take Precautions
Date Posted: December 9, 2025

Camden Fire & Arrest
Date Posted: December 9, 2025

Leaders from DNREC and the Division of Parks and Recreation present an award from the National Association of State Park Directors Big Chill Beach Club in recognition of their contributions to Delaware State Parks and the community. Pictured l to r are Brooks Cahall (Parks Environmental Program Administrator), Big Chill Owners Joseh Grapski and Mitch Rosenfeld, DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson, Big Chill Manager Becca Anderson, Matt Garbutt and Rich Garrahan of La Vita Hospitality and Park Superintendent Scott Borino.

Big Chill Wins National Recognition for Public-Private Partnership
Date Posted: December 9, 2025

Kat's Fancy, driven by Cody Poliseno, won in 1:58.1 on Monday at Bally's Dover.

Kat’s Fancy poised for DSBF sweep
Date Posted: December 9, 2025

Open Enrollment on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace Underway
Date Posted: December 8, 2025

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AG Jennings sues over HUD policy that would force more people into homelessness
Date Posted: December 5, 2025

"Fiscal Year 2027 Grant Applications for Delaware Arts and Community-Based Organizations and Schools Now Open" on an orange background

Fiscal Year 2027 Grant Applications for Delaware Arts and Community-Based Organizations and Schools Now Open
Date Posted: December 5, 2025

Downtown Development Districts (DDD) Rebate Program now open
Date Posted: December 5, 2025

Primo Maschio, driven by Trae Porter, won in 1:53.2 Thursday at Bally's Dover.

Primo Maschio peerless in DSBF prelim
Date Posted: December 5, 2025

From Ancestry to Artistry: Mezzanine Gallery presents Renita Coursey’s “The Garden”
Date Posted: December 5, 2025

Illustrative American and Delaware State Flags at Half Staff to represent Flag Status.

Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags to Honor Passing of West Virginia Army National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom
Date Posted: December 4, 2025

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State Auditor Issues Performance Audit of the Diamond State Port Corporation
Date Posted: December 4, 2025

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AG Jennings successfully defends services for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors
Date Posted: December 4, 2025

Git Goin, driven by Vince Copeland, won her fourth career race Wednesday.

Copeland doubles up in DSBF filly pace prelim
Date Posted: December 4, 2025

CPAC and OCA Release FY25 Annual Reports Showcasing Key Accomplishments
Date Posted: December 3, 2025

Melvin G, driven by Tim Tetrick, earned a 1:57.2 win Tuesday at Bally's Dover.

Melvin G much the best in DSBF prelim
Date Posted: December 3, 2025

DNREC News release

DNREC Awards Nearly $350,000 in Community Environmental Grant Funding for 2026
Date Posted: December 3, 2025

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Delaware DOJ obtains nearly $1 million penalty from Kovack investment advisory firm
Date Posted: December 2, 2025

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Loyalists and Patriots in Sussex County at the Archives’ December First Saturday Program
Date Posted: December 2, 2025

Nominations Now Open for 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
Date Posted: December 2, 2025

Trap Pond State Park, known for kayaking on its many water trails and its brilliant fall foliage, is just one of 17 parks that can be accessed with an annual pass.

2026 Delaware State Parks Passes and Permits Go on Sale Dec. 9
Date Posted: December 2, 2025

Kat's Fancy, driven by Cody Poliseno, earned a win in 1:57.3 on Monday at Bally's Dover.

Kat’s Fancy strong in DSBF filly trot
Date Posted: December 2, 2025

Laurel guidance secretary named 2026 Delaware Educational Support Professional of the Year
Date Posted: December 1, 2025

Results of OHS’ Thanksgiving DUI Checkpoint and Sober Rides Initiative
Date Posted: December 1, 2025

Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Lithium-ion Battery Safety
Date Posted: December 1, 2025

Odds On Put Option, driven by Tim Tetrick, won in 1:54.1 at Bally's Dover on Wednesday.

DSBF Final: Odds On Put Option prevails in Ramona Hubbard
Date Posted: November 26, 2025

Governor Meyer to Live Host DE250 Trivia Night
Date Posted: November 26, 2025

Bear Fire
Date Posted: November 26, 2025

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to Meet Dec. 3
Date Posted: November 26, 2025

Thiskissformaryell, driven by Jim Morand, won the $110,000 DSBF final for 2-year-old male trotters on Tuesday at Bally's Dover.

DSBF Final: Thiskissformaryell completes sweep
Date Posted: November 26, 2025

Officials with the Delaware Department of Agriculture and World Trade Center Delaware hosted a trade delegation from West Africa on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Delaware Department of Agriculture officials meet with West Africa trade delegations
Date Posted: November 25, 2025

A woman showing a band-aid where she just received a vaccine along with text promoting DPH's vaccine availability: Available now: Flu, COVID-19, and all routine vaccinations at DPH clinics.

DPH Announces Availability of All Routine Vaccinations at DPH Clinics
Date Posted: November 25, 2025

Governor Meyer Releases Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Report
Date Posted: November 25, 2025

Wolfpack One, driven by Troy Beyer, earned a win Monday as an 11-1 shot.

DSBF Final: Wolfpack One scores upset in $110,000 Bachrad
Date Posted: November 25, 2025

Winter Weather Preparedness showing snowy winter scene with a first aid kit. Partnership logos of Delaware Emergency Management Agency, the Office of Highway Safety, DelDot, and I.G. Burton Auto Group

DEMA, Office of Highway Safety, DelDOT, & i.g. Burton Auto Group Present Winter Weather Safety Campaign
Date Posted: November 24, 2025

November DUI Checkpoint Enforcement
Date Posted: November 24, 2025

2026 Delaware Students' Mock Continental Congress

Teachers Invited to Nominate Students for Delaware’s Mock 2nd Continental Congress
Date Posted: November 24, 2025

The black and white surf plates, especially those with low-digit numbers, are coveted by anglers and help to raise funds for Delaware State Parks.

Low-Digit Surf Fishing Plates Auction Starts Nov. 25
Date Posted: November 24, 2025

Now Accepting Applications for Delaware Office of Inspector General
Date Posted: November 21, 2025

DE Department of Labor Highlights Increase in Workers’ Comp Provider Enrollment Following Passage of Legislation
Date Posted: November 21, 2025

Watch Em Win won a $110,000 DSBF Final in a stakes record tying 1:51.2 on Thursday at Bally's Dover.

DSBF Final: Watch Em Win wraps up series sweep
Date Posted: November 21, 2025

John Quick Named Executive Director of the Delaware Workforce Development Board
Date Posted: November 20, 2025

Governor Meyer’s Nominee for Sussex County Family Court Commissioner Confirmed, Takes Office
Date Posted: November 20, 2025

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Delaware Day Trivia Goes Statewide on December 4
Date Posted: November 20, 2025

Delaware FFA members rack up recognitions, awards at national convention
Date Posted: November 20, 2025

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Delaware’s Arts Community Reimagines Sustainability, Collaboration, and Cultural Impact at Biennial Summit
Date Posted: November 20, 2025

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Delaware PSC and DPA Help Customers Understand Their Delmarva Electric Bills
Date Posted: November 20, 2025

Just Applause, driven by Tim Tetrick, earned his fourth career win on Wednesday at Bally's Dover

Tetrick sweeps DSBF filly pace prelims
Date Posted: November 20, 2025

Governor Meyer Signs Bill to Save State from $400 Million Revenue Shortfall
Date Posted: November 19, 2025

Delaware Office of Highway Safety Sober Rides and Safe Holiday Travels Awareness Campaign Is Officially Underway
Date Posted: November 19, 2025

Thiskissformaryell (1:58.4) recorded his sixth win and eclipsed $100,000 in career earnings on Tuesday at Bally's Dover.

‘Thiskiss’ wins second-round DSBF showdown from the Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund
Date Posted: November 19, 2025

Headshots of all the 2026 ESPOY nominees.

2026 District/Charter Educational Support Professionals of the Year recognized
Date Posted: November 18, 2025

Tuis Star, driven by Corey Callahan scored a career-best 1:59.2 victory on Monday at Bally's Dover.

Five in a row for Tuis Star
Date Posted: November 18, 2025

Division of the Arts Director Jessica Ball Elected to National NASAA Board
Date Posted: November 17, 2025

Laurel Fire
Date Posted: November 16, 2025

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AG Jennings’ statement on federal permit to purchase ruling
Date Posted: November 14, 2025

Nichole Krambeck's Insight Ag Scouting business was honored with an Entrepreneur Award at Wednesday night's Delaware Division of Small Business’ EDGE 2.0 grant competition award ceremony in Newark. At right is Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer. At left is Delaware Division of Small Business Director CJ Bell. Photo by Delaware Division of Small Business.

Delaware Department of Agriculture Celebrates EDGE 2.0 Winner and LEADelaware Fellow Nichole Krambeck
Date Posted: November 14, 2025

Watch Em Win, driven by Tim Tetrick, won in 1:54.2 Thursday at Bally's Dover.

Watch Em Win, Slugger On Deck repeat in Dover DSBF prelims
Date Posted: November 14, 2025

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Weapons of the Revolution at the Archives’ January First Saturday Program

Battle scenes from the American Revolution have been immortalized in books and films, but they rarely capture the true realities of 18th-century warfare. On Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Delaware Public Archives, Joseph Sullivan will present a free program, Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution. Though it may […]

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Weapons of the Revolution at the Archives’ January First Saturday Program

Battle scenes from the American Revolution have been immortalized in books and films, but they rarely capture the true realities of 18th-century warfare. On Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Delaware Public Archives, Joseph Sullivan will present a free program, Lock, Stock, & Barrel: Arms & Ammunition of the American Revolution. Though it may […]

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