The YMCA's new program comes at a time where 36% of the state is affected by hypertension. (Photo by Photo Sesaon/Adobe Stock)

YMCA unveils blood pressure self-monitoring program to fight hypertension

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Health

Nearly 4 in 10 Delawareans struggle with hypertension, and the YMCA is taking action to address this statistic. In an effort to combat Delaware’s growing hypertension crisis, the YMCA of Delaware has launched a new Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring (BPSM) program aimed at empowering individuals to take control of their heart health. Initially available at the Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA with virtual …

The program designed to give veterans an artistic outlet kicks off its inaugural year April 1. (Photo from ABC 33/40)

New free art course for veterans to explore creativity and connection

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

Delaware veterans now have a unique opportunity to unleash their creativity through a new, free eight-week art course called CreatiVeterans. The program, designed specifically for veterans, will be offered at convenient locations across the state and is set to provide participants with a chance to explore various artistic techniques and mediums. READ: NCC ‘Great Schools, Clean Streams’ contest to promote …

HB 54, which would create an Office of Suicide Prevention, will first be heard in committee Wednesday, March 19 at 11:30 a.m. (Photo by Fabian Montano/iStock Getty Images)

Large nonprofit urges public to back bill creating Office of Suicide Prevention

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

This is a developing story. Check back for updates The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness is urging First Staters to contact their legislators to back an Office of Suicide Prevention. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Delaware branch released a notice Monday night …

The donation to UD - the largest ever - will be used to improve the business school, pictured above.

UD gets largest gift in history, $71.5M to transform business school

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

The University of Delaware has secured its largest individual philanthropic contribution in history—a generous $71.5 million gift from alumni Robert L. Siegfried, Jr. and Kathleen Marie Siegfried, along with The Siegfried Group, LLP. This transformative donation will support the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics and positions the college among the nation’s elite business schools. The gift, which is …

Todd and Traci Bult will head to Delaware Tuesday, March 18 to continue their tradition and add another state as a feather to their cap. (Photos courtesy of the Bults)

Bults visit Del. to continue yearly tradition of renewing vows in different state since 1987

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

What started as a fun way to get away together has turned into a yearly tradition since 1987 for Todd and Traci Bult. The couple, who live in Arvada, Colo., are coming to Wilmington Tuesday to renew their wedding vows, something they have been doing every year – in a different state – for 36 years. The First State is …

The Biggs Rockwell Kent exhibit opens to the public Thursday.

Biggs Museum to feature landmark Rockwell Kent exhibition

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

The Biggs Museum of American Art is set to open “The Prints of Rockwell Kent: Selections from the Ralf C. Nemec Collection,” an exhibition highlighting the work of the iconic American artist, Rockwell Kent. Running from March 20 to July 6, 2025, the exhibition will offer an in-depth look at Kent’s powerful and striking prints, many of which were created …

DNREC's mosquito control efforts begin Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of DNREC)

Annual spring mosquito control campaign to combat mosquitoes begins

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is set to begin its annual spring mosquito control campaign next week, aiming to reduce the emergence of mosquitoes in the state. Starting as early as Tuesday, March 18, DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section will begin spraying woodland pools to target aquatic mosquito larvae before they develop into adult mosquitoes later …

This year's CharterCon will focus on literacy in Delaware's schools. (Photo courtesy of the Delaware Charter Schools Network)

500+ educators gather Friday for 3rd annual Charter Conference

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

The Delaware charter school community is coming together Friday, March 14. More than 500 educators, administrators, and leaders from Delaware’s charter school community will convene at Las Américas ASPIRA Academy’s K-8 campus for the third annual CharterCon, hosted by the Delaware Charter Schools Network. Theme of CharterCon This year’s conference, themed “Creating a Culture of Literacy,” will emphasize the pivotal …

The Coolest Thing Made in Delaware Contest has its 8 finalists.

8 finalists revealed in Delaware’s ‘Coolest Thing Contest’

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Business

Ever wondered what the coolest aspects of the First State are? Well, there’s a contest that will award THE coolest. And the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC) and its affiliate, the Delaware Manufacturing Association (DMA), have unveiled the top eight finalists in the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Delaware contest, a competition that celebrates the state’s vibrant manufacturing sector. …

The bill would ban schools from having food and beverage with Red Dye 40 in it. (Photo by stockcam/Getty Images)

Legislator introduces bill to ban Red Dye 40 in Delaware schools

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

Senator Eric Buckson (R-South Dover) has introduced new legislation aimed at reducing potential health risks to Delaware students by prohibiting the sale or distribution of food and beverages containing Red Dye 40 in public and charter schools. Senate Bill 69 seeks to protect children from potential adverse health effects associated with synthetic food dyes, including concerns over hyperactivity and behavioral …