The state’s libraries plan on using federal grant money to add digital specialists to the Delaware Libraries Social Innovation Team, which helps Delawareans with social services like finding housing and jobs, applying for healthcare, becoming financially literate, and more. “The Delaware Libraries Social Innovation Team holds Open Labs in public libraries throughout the state for individuals seeking just-in-time assistance with …
Seventeen organizations throughout the First State are asking for a combined $47,138,560 for construction, upgrades, and additions to their sports complexes to generate more income and attract more athletes and patrons. The requests range from as little as $319,680 from the Sandhill Fields in Georgetown to as much as $10 million from Dover’s First State Aquatic Center. It’s sure to …
Two Delaware schools have been nationally recognized for closing the achievement gap and supporting the academic growth of all our students. Rehoboth Elementary School (Cape Henlopen School District) and Lake Forest South Elementary School (Lake Forest School District) have been named 2024 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished Schools for the success of their students. “We are committed …
Delaware legislators on both sides of the aisle are pleased with a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) report that shows Delaware veterans received record levels of care and benefits to Delaware veterans in fiscal year 2024. Nevertheless, state legislators say that while they’re impressed with the progress that’s been made in recent years, there’s a lot more than can …
A premier golf club in Milford is adding a technological experience that has swept the golfing community in recent years and will increase access to the sport. The Southern Delaware Golf Club, located off Rehoboth Boulevard, is adding its version of Topgolf. It’s not affiliated with the Dallas-based golf entertainment company and is not using its technology, but it will …
A Democrat Town Hall in Kent County organized by Sarah McBride last week added extra security measures for registration, something a national group says is needed to address growing safety concerns. “Campaign security is a major topic of concern for Democratic candidates everywhere,” said Kelly Dietrich, founder and CEO of the National Democratic Training Committee, the largest Democratic campaign training …
Early voting in the First State kicked off Friday, with the Nov. 5 General Election just 11 days away. The first period of early voting runs through Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m, and the second early voting period is Wednesday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. RELATED: Independents gain traction …
The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) has issued a formal letter of reprimand to Indian River High School for having student-athletes in a TV commercial. The letter, issued Tuesday, cites that the school failed to comply with DIAA regulations concerning student-athlete eligibility and amateur status, following an investigation into the participation of the Indian River High School Football team in …
The magic of mentorship is taking center stage at Delaware State University, where The Walt Disney Company continues its three-decade-long effort to create real-world career connections for HBCU students and alumni. The most recent example of this partnership occurred this past weekend as more than 100 Delaware State University students spent the weekend at the D9 three-day conference focused on …
With the holiday season approaching, Delaware police want to ensure residents are careful with their packages, especially with an uptick in porch thefts. The Wall Street Journal published an article last week listing Delaware as one of eight states with a problem of iPhone package theft, but they did not respond to multiple inquiries this week about whether they plan …
