REHOBOTH BEACH — Some of the East Coast’s top lifeguards will head to Rehoboth Beach this month as the city’s beach patrol hosts the 2025 United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships. The event, which serves as a qualifier for the USLA National Lifesaving Championships in California this August, will take place Wednesday, July 9, beginning at 8 a.m. Competitions …
Delaware hunters and trappers can now access the state’s official 2025/26 Hunting and Trapping Guide, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced Tuesday. The free guide is available online through the DNREC website and in print at the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife licensing office in Dover, as well as at recreational license agents across the …
A trio of Dover women is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $1 million top prize from the Delaware Lottery’s 50th Anniversary Instant Game — the first such prize awarded since the game launched. The three women, who have chosen to remain anonymous, purchased the lucky ticket at Royal Farms #151 in Dover. According to lottery officials, they have …
Delaware students achieved unprecedented success at the 2025 Educators Rising National Conference, held June 26–29 in Orlando, Florida. Competing among more than 3,000 middle school, high school, and collegiate students from across the country, Delaware’s delegation brought home multiple top honors—including the state’s first-ever national champions in both the middle school and collegiate divisions. Held under the theme “Empowering Tomorrow’s …
YWCA Delaware has named Carolann D. Wicks, P.E., as its new Board President, ushering in a new chapter of leadership for the nonprofit dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. Wicks, a longtime advocate of YWCA Delaware’s mission, officially assumes the role on July 1, succeeding Karen Smith, whose eight-year board tenure included three years as president. The Young Women’s …
As Delawareans gear up to celebrate Independence Day, state officials are reminding everyone to keep safety top of mind—especially when it comes to getting home. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is once again offering free ride-share vouchers as part of its Sober Rides program, giving residents up to $20 off Uber or Lyft rides on July 4. Starting …
The Delaware Department of Education has released details of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s policy for free and reduced-price meals for the 2025–2026 school year. The policy ensures that children from households facing financial hardship will have access to nutritious meals through the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and After School Snack Program. Schools will continue operating these …
With thousands of First Staters traveling next Friday, DART has released its transportation schedule for Independence Day. Riders in New Castle and Sussex counties can expect modified services as the transit agency adjusts operations for the holiday. In New Castle County, bus service will be available on select routes — 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 13, 15, 33, 40, and …
Two Delaware high school students have been named national winners in the 2025 “America’s Field Trip” contest, a nationwide initiative tied to the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence. Grace Sweeten, a ninth-grader at Sussex Academy in Georgetown, and Vivian Wan, a tenth-grader at Tower Hill School in Wilmington, were among 75 first-place winners selected from thousands of student submissions …
A group of 121 Delaware high school students showcased their skills on the national stage this month at the 48th Annual Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) International Leadership Conference, held under the theme “Powered By the People.” Competing alongside more than 13,000 future health professionals from around the globe, students from 15 Delaware HOSA chapters earned top honors in …
