The Eagles' River name will overtake the Delaware River until Feb. 10, the day after Super Bowl LIX.

Eagles fever continued as Delaware River renamed for the team

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Sports

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 Eagles’ River in honor of the Philadelphia Eagles competing in Super Bowl LIX versus the Kansas City …

THE WEBSITE WILL EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANT STUDENTS, AMONG OTHER RESOURCES. (PHOTO BY ALEXSKOPJE/ISTOCK GETTY IMAGES)

DOE hopes new website will calm nerves of immigrant families

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

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, …

The executive order creates a group to address the challenges of affordable housing. (Photo from Pixels)

Gov. Meyer signs executive order to streamline affordable housing

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

In one of his first days as Delaware’s new governor, Matt Meyer signed an executive order Thursday night to fast-track affordable housing permits.  “Housing is a human right, and no Delawarean should be left out in the cold,” Meyer said in a social media post regarding his decision. “With this Executive Order, we take the first step in overhauling and …

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Association leaders, educators praise Meyer’s youth apprenticeship executive action

Peter OsborneAbove the fold, Business, Education, Headlines, Retail and Restaurants

Governor Matt Meyer directed state agencies to prioritize state agencies to prioritize the development of youth apprenticeship programs across the state in his first executive action. Led by the Delaware Department of Education, Executive Order #1 establishes a statewide working group consisting of at least 15 members from across labor, educational, and nongovernmental sectors, with the ultimate goal of developing …

Matt Meyer inaugural address

Here’s a copy of Gov. Matt Meyer’s inaugural address

Peter OsborneGovernment, News Briefs

DOVER– For those of you who weren’t able to attend or live-stream (or just like to read speeches) Gov. Matt Meyer’s swearing in or inaugural address at Delaware State University, here’s the address: Good morning, everyone! Good morning, Delaware! Thank you so much for being here. The original plan was for me to give this speech outside. As the temperature …

Cindy Marten has been selected to be the next Delaware Secretary of Education.

Cindy Marten named new Delaware Secretary of Education

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

The state of Delaware has a new secretary of education, and she’s been plucked from her role as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. Cindy Marten will replace current secretary Mark Holodick, leaving an agency that President-Elect Donald Trump has sworn to close. “I am honored to join Governor-elect Meyer’s team and help lead Delaware’s public schools into a …

Kent County Courthouse ops to be limited on Meyer’s Inauguration Day

Peter OsborneGovernment, News Briefs

Operations at the Kent County Courthouse will be limited on Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to ceremonies related to the inauguration of Governor-Elect Matt Meyer. Traffic disruptions and significant parking restrictions around the Kent County Courthouse are expected to make it difficult for individuals to get to the courthouse on that day, so many proceedings scheduled for Jan. 21, 2025, will …

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DHA to Carney: Don’t appoint hospital cost-review board

Bradley VasoliHeadlines, Health

By Bradley Vasoli In a letter to Governor John Carney (D) this week, the Delaware Healthcare Association (DHA) urged him to forego nominations to the controversial Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board. The DHA, an advocacy group formed by Delaware hospitals, argued that the commission will take its ultimate form during the upcoming administration of Carney’s fellow Democrat Matt Meyer, who …

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Delaware Roundup (11/8/24): 29 (Really) Quick Reads

Peter OsborneBusiness, Delaware Nonprofits, Government, Government & Politics, Retail and Restaurants

The Delaware Roundup is published every weekend. Send submissions for News Briefs and Calendar items to [email protected]. If possible, please forward submissions inside the email or in a Word document. BUSINESS Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP), the lead statewide economic development organization for Delaware, and the Port of Blyth (PoB), a leading offshore energy base in the North East of England, have …

All five registered candidates for governor in November's election gave their thoughts on education issues in a public forum Wednesday night.

The 5 candidates for governor talk education in Delaware

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

The five candidates vying to replace Gov. John Carney in November’s gubernatorial election took the stage Wednesday night to give their thoughts on the state of education in Delaware. The three Democrats and two Republicans agreed that the need for reform in First State schools transcends politics.  The forum, hosted by Polytech High School, was organized by the Vision Coalition …