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Holiday travel in Delaware: what to know
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (148+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power Traffic on I-95 southbound near Route 141 midday Tuesday Travelers are taking to the roads, rails and skies in droves as lower gas prices and the winter holidays encourage tens of thousands of Delawareans to take a trip....
Civics, history tie into literacy-related federal grant coming to Delaware
11+ hour, 7+ min ago (261+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power Delaware is a winner in a competitive federal grant program that supports Education Innovation and Research. The U.S. Department of Education'made ten awards available to state education agencies in its EIR program, including more than $8.7-million for…...
New Castle County, State of Delaware, extend Christmas breaks
19+ hour, 45+ min ago (325+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power New Castle County government offices will be closed for three days around Christmas as they've announced an extension to their traditional Christmas Break. State of Delaware and Federal workers will also get a little longer break…...
Graduates celebrate new futures at Food Bank of Delaware
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (424+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power Twenty-two students celebrated new beginnings today after completing the Food Bank of Delaware's 12-week culinary and L.O.G.I.C. training programs. The graduation ceremony honored the hard work and perseverance of students who gained hands-on skills at no cost....
Delaware lawmakers target ICE airline contracts
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (204+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power Delaware lawmakers announced Tuesday legislation aimed at discouraging state airport contracts with companies that work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Sen. Ray Seigfried and Rep. Mara Gorman said the bills respond to recent contracts between Avelo…...
Delaware Seashore State Park names new superintendent
1+ week, 1+ day ago (191+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power A campground at Delaware Seashore State Park Delaware Seashore State Park has announced the appointment of Chris Pauley as its new superintendent, bringing decades of parks management experience to one of the state's most visited outdoor…...
Delaware Capitol Police expands Facility Dog Program statewide
1+ week, 2+ day ago (180+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power Delaware Capitol Police is expanding its Facility Dog Program to every courthouse in the state, extending services for the first time to Kent and Sussex counties. The program pairs specially trained dogs with certified handlers to…...
Delaware Department of Correction has first tattoo artist career pathway graduates
1+ week, 5+ day ago (183+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power The Delaware Department of Corrections announced the first four inmates have graduated from the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center from the Tattoo Artist Career Pathway Program. Department officials describe the program as an "innovative vocational training program…...
Delaware selects Laura Carlson as school's 29th President
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (140+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power University of Delaware President Laura Carlson The University of Delaware stayed in-house to find its next President. Interim President Laura Carlson will be promoted to the school's 29th Full-Time President on January 1, 2026 after a unanimous vote of…...
Delaware Congress members celebrate federal healthcare funding with ribbon cutting in Rehoboth Beach
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (267+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power Delaware senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Representative Sarah McBride attended a ribbon cutting of Beebe Healthcare's extended mobile health clinic in Rehoboth Beach today to celebrate securing over 3 million dollars in total federal…...