Delaware officials announced a major milestone in the fight against the opioid crisis, reporting a nearly 36% decrease in drug-related deaths in 2024 compared to the previous year. State agencies confirmed 338 drug deaths in 2024, down from 527 in 2023 and 537 in 2022. The dramatic decline, confirmed through toxicology data from the Division of Forensic Science, mirrors broader …
The Delaware Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission (POSDC) has opened applications for its third round of grant funding, announcing approximately $13 million in available funds to support initiatives tackling the state’s ongoing opioid crisis. The funding is aimed at empowering local organizations to launch or expand programs focused on addiction recovery, prevention, and support for those impacted by opioid use …
State officials gathered at the East Camden Bypass this week to highlight the importance of driver safety during National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual campaign aimed at reducing crashes and fatalities in highway work zones. Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings, joined by Representative Lyndon Yearick, Delaware State Police Lieutenants India Sturgis and Mark Dawson, and DelDOT workers, emphasized the …
MILFORD — A man was found dead Wednesday afternoon after a large outdoor fire broke out behind a residence in Milford. The fire was reported shortly after 1 p.m. in the 3000 block of Big Stone Beach Road. According to the Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal, crews from the South Bowers Volunteer Fire Company, along with other assisting …
Delaware Secretary of Education Cindy Marten has appointed two seasoned education officials to help lead the state through its most significant school funding reform in over seven decades. Denise Carter has been named Deputy Secretary for Strategic Initiatives, while Adam Schott will serve as Associate Secretary for Student Support. The appointments mark Marten’s first senior hires since taking office and …
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Center for the Inland Bays (CIB) are once again teaming up to host the annual Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale, a free event designed to connect the community with nature and environmental stewardship. Set to take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May …
Fans of the iconic game show *The Price is Right* will have the chance to experience the excitement up close this fall when “The Price is Right Live” takes the stage at The Playhouse on Rodney Square in Wilmington. The interactive stage show is set for Wednesday, October 29, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 25, at …
Dr. Jessica Lowe, a neurologist and epileptologist at Bayhealth, has been named the 2025 Delaware Woman of Impact by the American Heart Association (AHA) as part of its Go Red for Women initiative. The recognition comes after a spirited nine-week campaign in which Lowe led a series of community-focused events and fundraising efforts aimed at fighting heart disease and stroke …
Delaware dog owners now have a faster, easier way to license their pets—and bring them home if they ever get lost. The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) has teamed up with pet registration provider DocuPet to roll out a new online dog licensing platform and lost pet recovery service across the state. The user-friendly system is designed to streamline the …
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is calling on nature lovers to help protect some of the state’s most vulnerable shorebirds, including the federally threatened piping plover and the state-endangered American oystercatcher. DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife will host a training session for prospective volunteers from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 3, at …
