Sussex County is nearing the completion of its extensive property reassessment project, which has been underway for several years. The reassessment, which covers nearly 200,000 parcels across the county, is a crucial step in ensuring fair and accurate property valuations, following a 2018 education funding lawsuit. The NAACP of Delaware and Delawareans for Educational Opportunity filed a lawsuit against the …
From fake texts about UPS packages to now messages about owing toll money and threats of fines – it’s hard to escape scams in today’s age. The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Delaware Toll Operations are warning residents about a new wave of SMS phishing scams targeting E-ZPass customers. The scam, which has seen a recent spike, involves …
WILMINGTON – For the first time, Delawareans have a day dedicated to celebrating the First State. Governor Matt Meyer is inviting Delawareans to join the inaugural 302 Day event, a new tradition aimed at fostering community pride and connection across the state. The event will take place Sunday, March 2 from noon to 3:02 p.m. at EastSide Charter School in …
For all nature-lovers and outdoorsmen: with the weather breaking, prepare to pony up a couple bucks to attend your favorite state parks. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) reminded visitors Wednesday that 2025 entrance fees for Delaware State Parks will be in effect starting Saturday, March 1. The fees will remain in place through Nov. 30, …
WILMINGTON – Leading business figures from top global companies are set to gather in Delaware next month for the Global Business Summit, an exclusive event focused on expanding business opportunities and navigating international markets. The event, hosted by Export Delaware, the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, and the Emerging Enterprise Center, will take place on Tuesday, March 25, from …
DOVER – A new legislative effort in Delaware aims to explore the feasibility of incorporating nuclear energy into the state’s energy portfolio. State Senator Bryant Richardson, R-Seaford, has introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 18, which calls for the creation of the Delaware Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force. The task force will evaluate the potential benefits and challenges of utilizing Small Modular …
The Delaware Division of the Arts is ponying up to $200,000 in matching funds for Do More 24 Delaware, the largest day of giving in the state, which takes place from 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 6 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 7. In a show of commitment to the arts, the division will match donations for its fiscal year …
WILMINGTON – Anthony Gray-Bolden, Dean of Cab Calloway School of the Arts in the Red Clay Consolidated School District, has been named the 2025 Delaware Principal of the Year Award. “I am truly honored to be recognized as Principal of the Year,” Bolden said. “This achievement is a testament to the incredible staff, teachers, students, families, and my dedicated administrative …
Olivia Stevens, a junior at Mount Sophia Academy in Brookside, is the 2025 Delaware Poetry Out Loud champion. Stevens is an aspiring writer and vocalist who has written and published a novel entitled “The Locket Mystery” and is currently working on her second. She enjoys writing free verse poetry and short stories, which have won several awards and have been …
DOVER – The Delaware Healthcare Association (DHA) unveiled its inaugural federal advocacy agenda Thursday, laying out a strategic plan aimed at strengthening the state’s healthcare workforce, improving healthcare access, and promoting health equity in Delaware. The announcement comes at a time of national uncertainty surrounding health policy, with DHA emphasizing the need for sustainability in the face of potential federal …
