Delaware has been named the top state in the nation for hospital quality, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best States” rankings released this week. The First State rose to the #1 spot from its second-place finish in 2024, earning national recognition for its commitment to healthcare excellence. The rankings, which assess 71 metrics across eight categories, …
The Delaware Charter Schools Network has announced the top four finalists for the 2025 Charter School Teacher of the Year, recognizing outstanding educators who exemplify dedication, innovation, and excellence in the classroom. This year’s finalists are: Katie Miro: Newark Charter School Sara Gildon: Early College School at Delaware State University Judith Anderson-Bruess: Las Américas ASPIRA Academy Maria Paraponiari: Odyssey Charter …
In a major move to improve public health and reduce healthcare spending, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer announced Tuesday the creation of the Delaware Food is Medicine Committee, a new statewide initiative that aims to integrate nutrition into the healthcare system. The committee, which will operate under the Delaware Council on Farm & Food Policy, is designed to promote health equity, …
Young anglers across Delaware are invited to bait their hooks and cast their lines in the 39th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament, hosted by the Delaware Natural Resources Police (DNRP) on Saturday, June 7. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to children ages four to 15. While there’s no cost to participate, families must …
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and attorneys general from eight other states are demanding answers from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) over months-long delays in distributing restitution to victims of a predatory tech sales training program. In a letter sent Tuesday to the CFPB’s acting director, the multistate coalition expressed frustration with the agency’s unexplained hold-up in delivering $4.2 …
The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) and the Delaware Council on Farm & Food Policy have opened the application window for the fourth round of the First State Food System Program, also known as the Delaware Grocery Initiative. The program, which launched its latest cycle on May 5, 2025, aims to expand access to healthy and culturally diverse foods …
University of Delaware President Dennis Assanis announced Monday he will step down from his role at the end of June, concluding a nine-year tenure that saw record growth in research, student success, and institutional rankings. Assanis, who became UD’s 28th president in 2016, said he and his wife, Eleni, are filled with gratitude for their time at the university. “My …
Delaware Senate Republican leaders are applauding Governor Matt Meyer’s recent stance against the state’s controversial electric vehicle (EV) mandate, signaling renewed efforts to block the regulation first introduced under former Governor John Carney. Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, has circulated an updated version of Senate Bill 96, which aims to halt the adoption of the regulation modeled after California’s …
Delaware’s annual open burning ban goes into effect today, May 1, and will remain in place through September 30, as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to improve air quality during the high-risk ozone season. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) reminds residents and visitors that most forms of outdoor burning are prohibited during this time. …
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is once again rallying communities across the country to help combat hunger with its annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, taking place on Saturday, May 10. Now in its 32nd year, the food drive invites residents to leave a bag of nonperishable food items—excluding glass containers—next to their mailboxes before mail delivery. Local …
