DOVER — Bayhealth’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) Simulation Center has been awarded full accreditation in Teaching/Education and Systems Integration by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), marking a major milestone in the organization’s ongoing efforts to advance clinical education and patient safety. This distinction, earned in 2025, solidifies Bayhealth’s reputation as a regional leader in simulation-based medical training across …
MILFORD, Del. — With reading proficiency in the Milford School District well below state averages, some parents and educators are calling for the issue to take center stage at next week’s school board meeting. The board will meet Monday, Aug. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Milford Middle School on Lakeview Avenue. While the official agenda has not yet …
Delaware Technical Community College has been awarded a $50,000 grant to help train more than a dozen students to enter the workforce. It comes as part of the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI), a nationwide workforce development program created by the legendary heavy metal band Metallica through its charitable foundation, All Within My Hands. The funds will support the training of …
A groundbreaking workforce development initiative marked a major milestone Monday as 24 participants became the first graduates of the BioConnect DE Biomanufacturing Training Program, an intensive, tuition-free course aimed at preparing Delawareans for careers in the state’s rapidly expanding life sciences sector. The graduation ceremony, held Monday at EastSide Charter School’s Chemours STEM Hub, celebrated the achievements of the program’s …
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) has launched the Delaware School Safety Center (DSSC), a new initiative aimed at bolstering school safety across the state. The DSSC includes a newly launched website designed to serve as a centralized hub for training, resources, and best practices for educators, parents, and emergency responders. Located here, the user-friendly site offers guidance and tools for …
MILFORD, Del. — The Milford Board of Education is now accepting applications to fill a critical vacancy for its Area C seat, with the appointed individual set to serve through June 30, 2026. Letters of interest and resumes must be submitted by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, to be considered for the appointment. School board members play one of the …
Editor’s Note: Updated July 23rd with new authors. MILFORD — Book lovers and curious readers will have a unique opportunity to meet local authors, discover new stories, and take home signed copies at the Local Author Sign & Sell event on Saturday, July 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Smith Room at the Milford Public Library. Hosted by the library, this …
Smyrna, Del. — Santa Claus made a surprise mid-summer visit to Cadence Academy, a Smyrna daycare center, Wednesday morning, delighting a classroom full of young children who had recently written him letters. The special appearance by Delaware-based entertainers Kris & Holly, who portray Santa and Snickerdoodles the Elf year-round, was timed for July 23—almost exactly five months before Santa’s big …
WILMINGTON, Del. (July 21, 2025) – Delaware’s construction industry is facing a growing workforce shortage made worse by outdated apprenticeship rules and burdensome licensing requirements, said Ed Capodanno during Monday morning’s “A Better Discussion” webcast hosted by Jane Brady, Chair of “A Better Delaware”. Capodanno, who recently retired after 32 years as president of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) …
Eight students from Sussex Technical High School are spending their summer gaining valuable hands-on experience through the school’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) program. Hired after submitting letters of interest and completing interviews, the students are assisting with building and facility preparations for the upcoming school year. Working under the supervision of trained instructors, the students are actively engaged in HVAC, IT, …
