A program focused on helping adults obtain a high school diploma graduated 29 students in this year’s class graduation in late June. The Sussex Tech Adult Education Division, part of Sussex County Vocational Technical School District, offers the program to enhance people’s lives and careers. The GED (General Educational Development) program is for adults who do not have a high …
Downtown Dover is set to heat up with smooth rhythms and soulful melodies as Delaware State University (DSU), in collaboration with arts nonprofit Epitome of Soul, launches its “Sizzling Summer Jazz Series” this month at the historic Schwartz Center for the Arts. The concert series features three performances by nationally acclaimed jazz artists, each taking place on a weekend afternoon …
DOVER — The Dover Hope Zone has kicked off a series of free summer events aimed at promoting fitness, wellness, and community engagement among local children and families through its new initiative, “Hope Streets.” Designed as a community violence prevention program, Hope Streets transforms neighborhood parks and select streets—closed temporarily to traffic—into safe, active spaces where kids can play and …
MILFORD – Residents served by the City of Milford Electric Department can now receive $100 for recycling old appliances, thanks to a limited-time offer from Efficiency Smart. Through September 30, Milford electric customers can schedule a free pickup for qualifying appliances, including working refrigerators, freezers, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. Each household is eligible to recycle up to four appliances …
Anglers will no longer need reservations to surf fish at most of Delaware’s drive-on beaches starting Saturday, July 12, under a major change announced by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). The new policy eliminates weekend and holiday reservation requirements at seven beaches that rarely reach full capacity during peak times. “As surf tag holders have gotten …
Delaware’s top STEM students returned home with national accolades after competing in the 2025 National Technology Student Association (TSA) Conference held last week in Nashville. A total of 160 students from 17 Delaware schools participated, showcasing their skills in cutting-edge fields like biotechnology, cybersecurity, and engineering alongside nearly 10,000 peers from across the country and abroad. The event featured over …
Four Delaware high school students are gaining national recognition for their leadership and community impact after presenting innovative projects at the YMCA Changemakers Summit in Orlando, Florida. The students, all participants in the YMCA of Delaware’s Youth In Government (YIG) program, were selected to represent the state at the prestigious summit, where teens from across the country pitched original ideas …
In response to pharmacy closures across Delaware stemming from Rite Aid’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, state officials are taking swift action to safeguard residents’ access to essential medications. Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has issued Bulletin No. 153, outlining steps that health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) must take to reduce disruption and ensure continuity of care. “Minimizing disruptions …
Twenty-two businesses and nonprofits across Delaware have been awarded grants through the Delaware Grocery Initiative, part of the state’s effort to fight food insecurity and expand access to nutritious food in underserved communities. The initiative, also known as the First State Food System Grants, is run by the Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) and aims to support food access …
As Independence Day approaches, towns across Delaware are preparing to celebrate with parades, music, historic reenactments, and, of course, fireworks. From coastal communities to the capital city, here’s where Delawareans can ring in the Fourth of July in style. READ: Rehoboth Beach to host elite lifeguard competition July 9 July 4 fireworks Bethany Beach Bethany Beach’s holiday parade begins at …
