The Milford Museum will continue its American History Series on Saturday, May 10, with a deep dive into one of the region’s most important agricultural legacies: the canning industry. The presentation, led by agricultural historian and former Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee, will take place at 1:00 p.m. at the Milford Public Library. For more than a century, the …
The YMCA of Delaware is taking a stand against child sexual abuse by joining the nationwide “Five Days of Action” campaign, set to run from April 21 to April 25. The annual initiative aims to raise awareness and inspire adults to play an active role in protecting children from sexual abuse. As part of the campaign, the YMCA of Delaware …
Delaware continues to make gains in improving air quality, according to the 2023 Annual Air Quality Report released by the state’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). The report, based on data from the DNREC Division of Air Quality’s statewide monitoring network, shows most pollutants remained below federal limits — though ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) remain …
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time as Doodles in Dewey returns April 25–27 to celebrate its 20th year of fluffy festivities, community spirit, and charitable impact. The annual event, hosted by PAWS for People, brings hundreds of Doodle dogs and their humans to the Rehoboth, Dewey, and Lewes area for a weekend of fun—all in support of healing pet …
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is reminding residents to ensure their driver’s license or identification card is REAL ID compliant ahead of a federal enforcement deadline set for May 7. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has confirmed the deadline will not be extended. After that date, only REAL ID-compliant identification or other federally accepted forms, like a U.S. …
Ten schools across Delaware have been awarded the Purple Star School designation for 2025, a recognition of their exceptional efforts to support students from military families. The honored schools span two districts: Caesar Rodney School District’s Allen Frear Elementary, David E. Robinson Elementary, Major George S. Welch Elementary, Nellie Stokes Elementary, and Star Hill Elementary, and Lake Forest School District’s …
Delaware insurance regulators have fined Liberty Mutual $300,000 following an investigation that revealed tens of thousands of misleading advertisements promising discounts that weren’t actually available to state residents. The Delaware Department of Insurance announced the penalty after a months-long examination of three Liberty Mutual member companies: Liberty Insurance Corporation, Liberty Mutual Personal Insurance Company, and LM Insurance Corporation. In addition …
Students from Holy Cross School in Dover raced to the top in this year’s Junior Solar Sprint, taking home first and second place in the statewide competition held at Delaware State University. The annual event, now in its 31st year, challenges students in grades 5 through 8 to design, build, and race model cars powered by solar panels. Eleven teams …
Young anglers across Delaware are in for a season full of fishing, fun, and fresh air, thanks to the return of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s (DNREC) popular “Take a Kid Fishing!” program. Geared toward children ages 6 to 15, the free fishing events run throughout the spring and summer, offering hands-on lessons in basic fishing techniques, …
Delaware high school students have a chance to win scholarships while raising awareness about a life-saving cause. The Delaware Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Board has announced the launch of its 2025 Organ Donor Awareness Video Scholarship Contest, with up to $5,000 in total scholarships available. The annual contest invites students in grades 9 through 12 to create a one- …
