Delaware homeowners looking to cut energy costs this summer can now take advantage of expanded energy efficiency incentives, thanks to a new announcement from Energize Delaware. “As supply costs increase for all Delawareans, we heard from our trade allies that expansion of this limited time offer would drive energy efficiency, reduce utility bills, and improve home comfort,” said Drew Slater, …
Nearly 800 law enforcement officers from across the state will participate in the 39th Annual Delaware Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, carrying the Flame of Hope from June 11 to June 13 in support of athletes with intellectual disabilities. Spanning from Fenwick Island to Wilmington, the three-day event features multiple relay legs and ceremonial stops, culminating in the …
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Health Fund Advisory Committee (HFAC) has opened the application period for Fiscal Year 2027 funding, with a deadline set for August 31. In a change from previous years, applications went live earlier—on Monday, June 2—giving organizations more than two months to prepare their submissions. READ: Education Funding Commission approves hybrid model for …
In a significant move toward reforming how public schools are funded in Delaware, the state’s Public Education Funding Commission voted Monday evening to adopt a hybrid funding framework, combining elements of the current unit-count system with a weighted block grant model. The decision comes after months of deliberation involving educators, parent advocates, legislators, and community leaders. The Commission, which was …
MILFORD — The City of Milford has named Christopher Coleman as its next City Manager, following a nationwide search. Coleman, who currently serves as Town Administrator in Westwood, Ma., will assume the role on August 4. “I am deeply honored to have been selected as the next City Manager for Milford, and to follow in the footsteps of such a …
DOVER — Community leaders, educators, and local residents gathered late last week to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the new Holy Cross High School, marking a major step forward for Catholic education in Central Delaware. “Our open house is a celebration of the vision becoming a reality for the young people of our community,” said President Tom Fertal. The event, hosted …
The First State’s finest dogs are getting a new task. The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) plans to redeploy all canine units across the state exclusively for contraband detection. The transition marks a significant change from the department’s longstanding use of patrol-focused K-9s for facility security and crowd control. The shift is part of a broader initiative to improve safety …
As teens across the country gear up for summer break, new data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is raising alarms about a deadly seasonal trend on the roads. From 2019 to 2023, more than 13,000 people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers nationwide — and over 30% of those fatalities happened during the summer months between Memorial …
MILFORD — Downtown Milford is getting ready to buzz with activity as First Friday makes its much-anticipated return on June 6, bringing themed community celebrations, extended shopping hours, and family fun to the heart of the city. Organized by Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI), the event series will run monthly through October, with gatherings scheduled for July 4, August 1, September …
A groundbreaking new housing program aimed at tackling youth homelessness and supporting former foster youth will officially open its doors in Sussex County on Monday, June 9. The initiative, Life Lines South, is the first supportive housing facility of its kind in the area and is part of West End Neighborhood House’s broader statewide Life Lines program. Located at 11116 …
