The Delaware State Fire Commission has formally honored the Town of Middletown for adopting a new ordinance requiring fire sprinkler systems in all newly built residential homes. During the ceremony, the Commission formally recognized Middletownâs recent decision to require residential fire sprinklers, proclaiming in honor of the ordinance passed by the Town Council on May 5. The measure mandates automatic …
Major Peter Sawyer, who most recently served as Special Operations Officer at Delaware State Police Headquarters, has retired after a career spanning more than three decades in law enforcement. âFor over thirty years, Major Pete Sawyer has served the citizens of Delaware with purpose, passion, and professionalism,â said Colonel William D. Crotty, Superintendent of the Delaware State Police. Sawyer began …
DOVER â Delaware State Universityâs Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with Kent County Master Gardener Volunteers, recently held a hands-on small-space gardening workshop aimed at helping residents make the most of limited growing areas. The event took place at the DSU Downtown Community Garden and offered interactive demonstrations tailored to patios, balconies, and compact yards. The workshop introduced participants to four …
ChristianaCare has announced the appointment of Jennifer Moberg, DNP, MPA, RN, CPPS, NEA-BC, as vice president of Emergency Services. In her new role, Moberg will lead emergency care operations across the health systemâs emergency departments and oversee prehospital services and trauma programs. âJenniferâs appointment as vice president of Emergency Services at ChristianaCare is a testament to her unwavering dedication and …
The Del-Mar-Va Council, Scouting America, announced the appointment of Helen Kendall as their new Field Director. Kendall brings extensive experience in youth development and Scouting leadership, most recently serving as a District Director for the Longhorn Council in Texas. She began her professional Scouting career as a District Executive with the North Florida Council. In her new role, Kendall will …
Officials announced Tuesday that the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has reserved $5.5 million in funding for 15 development projects across four municipalities through the stateâs Downtown Development District (DDD) program. The funding is intended to help catalyze $173.6 million in private investment in revitalization efforts in Dover, Laurel, Georgetown, and Wilmington. Projects receiving reservations include Villa Maria at Brandywine, The Old …
UPDATE: Ladybug Music Festival moves indoors to The Queen due to rain forecast The Ladybug Music Festival will return on Friday, May 30, 2025. Now in its 13th year, the free, rain-or-shine event continues to spotlight women in music with a vibrant and diverse lineup featuring over 30 artists from across the US. Founded in 2012 and produced by Gable Music …
LEWES- A unique celebration of cycling, craft beer, and community will take place in Lewes this Fatherâs Day weekend, June 13â14, as Priority Bicycles teams up with Dogfish Head Brewing for the âGood Vibes & Bike Ridesâ event based at the Dogfish Inn. The two-day experience is designed to bring locals and visitors together for guided bike rides, outdoor activities, …
ChristianaCare has become the first health system in the country to offer a robotics-focused research fellowship led by bedside nurses, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at integrating advanced technology into clinical practice. On April 30, the health system honored the first four nurses to complete the Nursing Research Fellowship in Robotics and Innovation, a program developed under a $1.5 million grant …
WILMINGTON- Susan Smith Birkhoff, Ph.D., RN, is breaking new ground in the nursing field through her leadership and mentorship in the Delaware IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE). As the first nurse scientist to be named an INBRE site principal investigator and the first nurse to receive the prestigious Seema S. Sonnad Mentor of the Year Award, Birkhoffâs contributions …
