As property owners across Sussex County begin receiving their 2026 tax bills, officials have unveiled a new online tool to help residents understand how those bills are calculated—especially following the county’s long-awaited property reassessment. The updated tax calculator, now live on the county’s website, provides parcel-specific estimates using real assessment data and finalized tax rates. It replaces an earlier version …
The Delaware Department of Labor is launching a new initiative aimed at strengthening employment opportunities and protections for the state’s youngest workers. The “Delaware Youth Workforce Connect Call,” a monthly virtual series organized by the Department’s Division of Industrial Affairs, will debut on Thursday, August 21. The series is designed to connect community organizations, educators, employers, and state agencies to share resources, …
The First State’s first weekend of legal recreational marijuana sales brought in more than $900,000 in combined adult-use and medical cannabis sales, marking a strong launch for the state’s newly opened market, according to state officials. Between Friday and Sunday, the state reported $625,000 in adult-use sales alone, generating an estimated $93,750 in tax revenue. The remainder came from ongoing …
A coordinated rescue and rehabilitation effort involving state and federal agencies has returned a vulnerable piping plover to the Delaware coast, offering hope for the endangered shorebird species. The adult male plover, known to researchers as “Nomad” due to his distinctive band, was discovered unable to fly or walk at Fowler Beach in Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge on June …
Delaware Technical Community College has been awarded a $50,000 grant to help train more than a dozen students to enter the workforce. It comes as part of the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI), a nationwide workforce development program created by the legendary heavy metal band Metallica through its charitable foundation, All Within My Hands. The funds will support the training of …
This year’s Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame class has been announced, honoring four Delaware women whose careers and service have left a profound mark on the First State. Selected from over 50 nominations, the honorees were chosen by the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee in partnership with the Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy. “Our 2025 honorees exemplify the …
A team from Delaware will head to Indianapolis this August to compete in a landmark event for inclusive sports: the first-ever Women’s 3×3 Unified Basketball Tournament. Hosted by Special Olympics North America (SONA). The tournament will be held August 7 at Bicentennial Unity Plaza, adjacent to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the home court of the Indiana Fever. The event is part of …
REHOBOTH BEACH – Three Sussex County nonprofits received a significant boost this week from a newly established charitable foundation affiliated with the Rehoboth Beach Country Club (RBCC). The 1925 Eagle Foundation, launched in honor of RBCC’s 100th anniversary, awarded its first round of grants on Friday, July 25. Each organization — the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, Cape Henlopen Food …
People with disabilities now have greater access to Delaware’s state parks, thanks to an expanded program offering all-terrain wheelchairs at five park locations. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced that Action Trackchairs, motorized off-road wheelchairs, are now available at Cape Henlopen, Lums Pond, Killens Pond, Trap Pond, and White Clay Creek state parks. The initiative …
A groundbreaking workforce development initiative marked a major milestone Monday as 24 participants became the first graduates of the BioConnect DE Biomanufacturing Training Program, an intensive, tuition-free course aimed at preparing Delawareans for careers in the state’s rapidly expanding life sciences sector. The graduation ceremony, held Monday at EastSide Charter School’s Chemours STEM Hub, celebrated the achievements of the program’s …
