While there won’t be tons of dye pumped into the Delaware River that mimics Chicago’s green river during St. Patrick’s Day, the waterway will bleed green in name for a few days. Until Monday, Feb. 10, the Delaware River will be renamed the Eaglesâ River in honor of the Philadelphia Eagles competing in Super Bowl LIX versus the Kansas City …
DOE hopes new website will calm nerves of immigrant families
The Delaware Department of Education released a resource to help ease the nerves of educators, parents, and families in regard to immigration actions in the state’s public schools. Secretary of Education Cindy Marten launched a website with guidance and resources. The website includes information on immigrant student rights, support available for schools and educators, recommended action steps for Delaware schools, …
FAFSA delays had minimal impact on Delaware colleges
Itâs safe to say Delawareâs institutions of higher education were not greatly impacted by the infamous nationwide Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) delays and problems in 2024. âThe completion of the FAFSA, for most institutions, has no impact on an applicantâs ability to be accepted,â said Randle Reed, director of admissions for Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington. They take …
Delaware shines in American Farm Bureau Federation Convention
For the second consecutive year, the Delaware Farm Bureau (DEFB) has taken home top honors at the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Convention, held in San Antonio from Jan. 24â29. Delaware earned the prestigious New Horizon Award for its innovative #WhyFarmBureau social media campaign, which highlighted members sharing their personal stories about being part of the Farm Bureau. The state …
Applications for 1st round of EDGE Grant Competition ’25 open until Feb. 28
The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is now accepting applications for the first round of its 2025 EDGE Grant Competition. Small business owners in Delaware with fewer than seven years in operation and 10 or fewer employees are invited to apply for funding opportunities to help grow and expand their businesses. âMany businesses struggle with the lack of access …
Itâs time to nominate for the Womenâs Hall of Fame Class of 2025Â
The nomination period for the 2025 Delaware Womenâs Hall of Fame is underway. Established in 1981, the Delaware Womenâs Hall of Fame recognizes and acknowledges the lifetime achievements of remarkable First State women. The award also fosters an understanding of, and an appreciation for, the many contributions of all women across Delaware. âThe Delaware Womenâs Hall of Fame Award honors …
2025 turkey hunting season draws record applicants, permits
Itâs huntinâ season in Delaware. And many â a record number â of First Staters want to partake. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced Monday that the 2025 lottery for State Wildlife Area Spring Turkey Season hunting permits held last month had drawn the largest applicant pool since the stateâs first wild turkey lottery was held …
Permitting, healthcare costs drive State Chamber’s Competitiveness Agenda
The business community is paying close attention to what the General Assembly will do in the current session. Still, Delaware State Chamber of Commerce President Michael Quaranta isnât wholly convinced that legislators are paying attention to what the business community needs. âIf you walked around Legislative Hall and asked the 41 members of the House if they could name the …
Survey Says: The Good, the Bad, and the Party Conversation
My inbox is regularly filled with the “results of surveys” that rank states against each other. It’s fair to say that less than 5% of these deserve a story on their own…and none deserve the constant follow-ups. Add to that, many of them have absolutely NOTHING to do with the state of Delaware. None of us care about a ranking …
Millsboro author writes childrenâs book on threats of socialism
MILLSBORO â Author Charles Carr believes his new book is possibly the most important book a pre-teen could read. âSallyâs Dress,â released last year, is a heartfelt and educational story that explores the challenges of fairness and personal responsibility. Carr, a Millsboro resident, wrote the book to create a child-friendly method for parents to steer their young ones away from …