The global leader of community and social impact at DuPont believes a recent recognition reflects the company’s purpose to empower the world with the essential innovations to thrive. “That includes our commitment to building thriving communities,” said Patrick McCrummen. “Through our long-standing support of increasing access to STEM education programs, we are putting our purpose into action by inspiring and …
Delaware is set to receive $10 million from the federal government to help restore the beaches north of the Indian River Inlet Bridge. The beaches will be fortified with up to 800,000 cubic yards of sand over the course of the next two winters. “This $10 million federal investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support our ongoing efforts to …
The Caesar Rodney Institute and two individuals have asked the Superior Court of the State of Delaware in Sussex County to prohibit the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) from issuing permits for an offshore wind project. “DNREC is not following its own rules and regulations in filing this permit process,” said David Stevenson, director of the Center …
A Delaware congressman played a pivotal role in the 1800 presidential election, which was the first peaceful transfer of power between adversarial administrations. And a Milford Museum event Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. hosted by the Milford Public Library seeks to inform First Staters about this feat in history. Delaware Congressman James A. Bayard had the decisive vote in the …
First Staters living in the area north from Delaware City, west of Middletown, and south of Woodland Beach should expect to hear emergency sirens for a few minutes Tuesday morning. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), the Delaware State Police and the Public Service Enterprise Group will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and …
East Millsboro Elementary in the Indian River School District was placed on a lockdown Monday and Tuesday because unidentified people were spotted on or near the school campus. According to a district spokesperson, the school was placed on SECURE status, which means that all students are kept inside the building. All doors to the outside are kept locked, which is …
D-E-L-A-W-A-R-E, Delaware. A state education group has partnered with the world-renowned and televised Scripps National Spelling Bee to host the state bee and encourage students who wouldn’t normally participate to do so. First State Educate is set to become a regional partner for the competition and the statewide sponsor for Delaware. The group’s 2025 Regional Spelling Bee will prioritize opportunities …
What seems to be an annual lock now, Delaware State University has ranked as a top three Historically Black College and University by the acclaimed U.S. News & World Report College Rankings. The rankings for 2025’s best colleges, which were published Tuesday, lists DSU as the third best public HBCU, and the ninth best overall HBCU. Changes to rankings Two …
A state agency has issued an official recreational water advisory following the closure of several beaches due to medical waste, including needles, washing up on the shoreline. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control‘s advisory was announced Tuesday and is for Delaware coastal beaches. It is in effect for one week. Beach access in the City of Rehoboth Beach …
A survey among more than a thousand educators found that one in three are worried about receiving a physical injury from a student, while 20 percent have been injured from a student. The report was shown to the 24-member Student Behavior and School Climate Task Force Monday night, which is made of government and educational officials as well as school …
