Governor Carney Launches Initiative to “Keep DE Litter Free”

Campaign aims to reduce litter in Delaware REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – Joined by local leaders, members of the General Assembly, and advocates, Governor John Carney on Tuesday launched the "Keep DE Litter Free" initiative, a campaign to reduce litter across Delaware. Sign the pledge: "Keep DE Litter Free" "If you're like me, you notice litter […]
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Governor’s 2019 Agricultural and Urban Conservation Award winners honored today

The Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village was the setting for today's annual Governor's Agricultural and Urban Conservation Awards.
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Dementia Friendly Delaware to Support Those with Dementia, Their Families

NEW CASTLE (April 29, 2019) – Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services' Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) are hosting an event on Tuesday, April 30, in Dover to show what Dementia Friendly Delaware can offer for Delawareans living with dementia and their […]
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State awards 21st Century Community Learning Center grants

The Delaware Department of Education has awarded eight new 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) program grants under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act.
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Delaware 2019 Arbor Day

Delaware celebrated Arbor Day in Dover, an annual occasion to highlight the many benefits of trees and encourage communities to plant more of them. The Delaware Forest Service hosted its annual Arbor Day Ceremony at Dover's Schutte Park, honoring its school poster contest winners and recognizing Dover's 30th Year as the First State's longest-running Tree City USA. The event culminated with the planting of more than 30 large trees at six locations, including a zelkova on the historic Green on State Street. Delaware State University also held its Arbor Day event and celebrated its 8th consecutive year as Delaware's only certified Tree Campus USA, followed by a ceremonial tree planting on campus.
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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor five special events during May 2019

Dover Days, A Day in Old New Castle and the Zwaanendael Maritime Festival among programs to be offered.
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Delaware’s 2019 Arbor Day!

Delaware celebrated Arbor Day in Dover, an annual occasion to highlight the many benefits of trees and encourage communities to plant more of them. The Delaware Forest Service hosted its annual Arbor Day Ceremony at Dover's Schutte Park, honoring its school poster contest winners and recognizing Dover's 30th Year as the First State's longest-running Tree City USA. The event culminated with the planting of more than 30 large trees at six locations, including a zelkova on the historic Green on State Street. Delaware State University also held its Arbor Day event and celebrated its 8th consecutive year as Delaware's only certified Tree Campus USA, followed by a ceremonial tree planting on campus.
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DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation acquires two properties expanding Auburn Valley State Park

DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation announced that it has acquired 86 acres of land in Yorklyn to expand the recently-created Auburn Valley State Park.
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Former Wilmington Official Sentenced to Prison

Other defendants face prison time on assault, weapons, and robbery charges Anthony Goode, former Chief of the Wilmington Fire Department was sentenced to prison this afternoon for stealing from a group representing minority firefighters. Goode, 45, pleaded guilty in December 2018 to Theft Greater Than $50,000 and felony Unlawful Use of a Payment Card. Goode […]
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DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin joins schoolchildren to celebrate Arbor Day at Bellevue State Park

DNREC Secretary Garvin joined schoolchildren and members of the Friends of Bellevue State Park in planting a tree to celebrate Arbor Day at the park.
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Delaware to Partner with Shatterproof to Develop Addiction Treatment Rating System Nationwide

NEW CASTLE (April 25, 2019) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today announced that Delaware is one of five states selected to partner with the national nonprofit Shatterproof in the development of a new pilot rating system designed to measure quality in addiction treatment programs. Delaware was selected due to the […]
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DNREC’s Brandywine Zoo updated with new animal species and exhibits this spring

The Division of Parks & Rec and the Delaware Zoological Society have announced new animal species, and new and updated exhibits at the Brandywine Zoo.
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Scam Alert: Revenue Warns Taxpayers of Fraudulent Letters

The Delaware Division of Revenue wants to alert citizens to a new taxpayer scam that is happening in Delaware. Victims may receive a letter from "The Bureau of Tax Enforcement" that threatens property seizure and wage garnishment unless they call a toll-free number to "avoid enforcement." "These scam mailings are designed to trick taxpayers into […]
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DNREC cuts ribbon for new Little Creek boating and fishing access area, managed by Division of Fish & Wildlife

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control officially opened the newly-completed Little Creek Boating and Fishing Access Area.
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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Plein Air” by Jim Rehak

On view from May 3-31, 2019 Free opening reception on Friday, May 3 at 5 p.m. Wilmington, Del. (April 23, 2019) – Plein Air, an exhibition of local landscape paintings by Jim Rehak, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from May 3-31, 2019. The artist will host a free opening reception on Friday, […]
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DSHA Launches New Homeownership Website

DOVER, DE – For anyone in Delaware looking to buy a home, Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has launched a new website that provides convenient and detailed information about the authority's homeownership programs and the home-buying process. The website, www.kissyourlandlordgoodbye.com, connects potential homebuyers in the state with resources on low interest mortgage loans, down payment […]
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Governor Carney’s Statement on Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) Estimates

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday released the following statement on the latest estimates from the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC): "We continue to show strong revenue growth, which is a positive sign for Delaware's economy and our state budget. But, as we've said all along, much of this revenue is […]
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DNREC to hold April 30 workshop on solicitation of watershed implementation projects

DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's Division of Watershed Stewardship will host a workshop for a special solicitation of watershed implementation projects from 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, April 30, in Dover, at the Kent County Administration Building, Room 222, 555 South Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901. The workshop will focus on proposals for implementing new projects specifically designed to restore water quality as part of specific Delaware priority watershed improvement plans. Projects funded under the special solicitation will have the benefit of a zero percent loan interest rate, and no accrual of loan interest through project completion.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: April 8-14

Between April 8-14, DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 2,451 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public.
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Arbor Day 2019: Poster Contest Winners and Community Events

Ellie Merrick, a 5th-grader at Southern Delaware School of the Arts in Selbyville, has been named the State Winner of the Delaware Forest Service's 2019 Arbor Day Poster Contest. This year's theme – "Trees Are Terrific…in Cities and Towns!" – was chosen to highlight the benefits of trees in our communities. Almost 100 years before Earth Day, Arbor Day was established on April 10, 1872 by J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska City, Nebraska. It is believed more than one million trees were planted on the first Arbor Day. In Delaware, Arbor Day is traditionally celebrated on the last Friday in April, which falls on April 26, 2019. This year, the Delaware Forest Service will help Dover celebrate its 30th Anniversary as a Tree City USA by planting more than 30 trees at parks and streets throughout the city.
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DNREC sponsoring Earth Day events throughout the state

In observance of Earth Day, Monday, April 22, DNREC encourages all Delawareans to take part in the many activities across the state.
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DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation invites visitors to ‘Delaware Goes to War’ event at Fort Miles April 27

DNREC's Division of Parks & Rec, Cape Henlopen State Park, and the Fort Miles Museum and Historic Area, are hosting the annual "Delaware Goes to War" event.
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DOJ Prosecutors Secure Two Murder Convictions

Other defendants face sentences for child pornography and vehicular homicide charges A Superior Court jury convicted a 26-year-old New Castle man of first degree murder in connection with a 2017 shooting. Deputy Attorneys General Joseph Grubb and Michael Cooksey secured the verdict for Shaheed Matthews. In December 2017, Matthews fatally shot Antoine Terry, 23, of […]
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DPH Urges Delawareans at High Risk of Lung Cancer to Get Life-Saving Screenings

April Designated as Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Month DOVER – Dramatic "before-and-after-smoking" inflatable lungs shared center stage with Governor John Carney as he urged Delawareans at high risk of lung cancer to get life-saving screenings. Governor Carney proclaimed April as Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Month in Delaware at the Delaware Cancer Consortium's (DCC) annual retreat […]
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Delaware fourth graders ‘Make a Splash’ and learn about protecting water resources

More than 780 fourth-grade students from eight elementary schools participated in the April 16 "Make a Splash" festival.
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State seeks grant applications for new, expanding charter schools

The Delaware Department of Education is seeking grant applications for new charter schools interested in opening in Delaware or highly effective existing schools looking to add seats or additional locations.
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

WILMINGTON, DE —During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Sexual Assault Network of Delaware (SAND) and its member agencies will bring the theme of "I Ask" to life by holding several awareness events through the state.   "I Ask" builds on the idea that consent is a healthy, normal, and necessary part of everyday interactions. The month […]
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Steve Kinion named to Captive Review Power 50

Dover, DE –  For the eighth year in a row, Delaware's captive insurance director, Steve Kinion, has been named to Captive Review's Power 50.  The Power 50 represents the fifty most powerful and influential individuals in today's global captive insurance industry.  Over 3,000 insurance professionals worldwide cast their votes to select the Power 50.  Since […]
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How to Report Storm Damage in Delaware

Dover, DE – Monday, April 15, 2019,  With the aftermath of Delaware's first spring storm now starting, here are some things to help you with storm damage to your property. Ensure everyone is safe and it is safe to enter the area Contact your insurance company before you begin cleaning up or making repairs Take […]
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Charter School of Wilmington wins championship in 2019 Delaware Envirothon

Charter School of Wilmington Team A is the winner of the 2019 Delaware Envirothon competition held April 11 at DSU's Outreach and Research Center.
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Hepatitis A Exposure Update: DPH Announces Potential Exposure at Two Additional Food Establishments, Updated Timeline

he Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing updated information regarding a potential Hepatitis A exposure at a Buffalo Wild Wings food establishment in Middletown, which was announced on Thursday, April 11, 2019.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: April 1-7

DOVER – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware's fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between April 1-7 made 1,233 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 19 citations. Officers responded to 49 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public. A Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence continued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and Michael N. Castle Trail.
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DNREC seeks public comment and input sought for Delaware’s Phase III Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan

DNREC is seeking public comment and input for the Delaware Draft Phase III Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP), the long-range plan for reducing pollutants that enter the state's waterways and drain into the Chesapeake Bay.
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Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to meet April 17 in Dover

Delaware's Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
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Newark Man Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Death of Girlfriend

Other defendants face sentencing for assault, weapons, robbery, firearm charges A Newark man pleaded guilty but mentally ill to Murder Second Degree and Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony for the September 2017 stabbing death of his girlfriend, Sherrie Campbell. Rondell Veal, 38, is scheduled to be sentenced in September […]
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Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Passage of Early Voting Legislation

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the General Assembly's final passage of House Bill 38, which will allow in-person early voting up to 10 days before an election:   "We should make it easier – not harder – for all Delawareans to participate in our democratic process, and have their voice […]
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Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Passage of Tobacco Age Legislation

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the General Assembly's final passage of Senate Bill 25, which will raise the sales age for tobacco products from 18 to 21:   "Preventing smoking is the best thing we can do to improve the health of our state, and reduce the growth […]
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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife advises that bat pupping season is approaching

Fish & Wildlife reminds the public that Delaware bats have begun or will soon begin their annual move from winter sites to their summer maternity colonies.
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U.S. Census of Agriculture data to assist decision making

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Delaware office today announced the results of the 2017 Census of Agriculture with new information about 2,302 Delaware farms and ranches and those who operate them, including first-time data about on-farm decision making, down to the county level.
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State Auditor Reports on First 100 Days in Office

April 11, 2019 (Dover, DE) – State Auditor Kathleen (Kathy) McGuiness issued a report detailing her first 100 days in office. In it, she outlined a long list of measures taken since her inauguration designed to reset the Auditors Office to function and operate in a manner that best serves Delaware taxpayers. "Delaware's Constitution imparts […]
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Flag lowering in honor of Staff Sergeant Christopher Slutman

Governor John Carney today ordered United States and Delaware flags lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Marines Staff Sergeant Christopher Slutman, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday. Staff Sergeant Slutman resided in Delaware along with his family. Flags are to be returned to full staff Monday morning.
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Lewes, Del.’s Zwaanendael Museum to offer tours of the British warship DeBraak

Tours explore the surviving hull section of an 18th-century shipwreck.
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Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee to meet April 16 in New Castle

The Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 16, at the Buena Vista Conference Center.
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Amendment Complaint Asserts Walgreens’ Liability in Opioid Epidemic

In a recent court filing in Delaware's ongoing civil lawsuit against the pharmaceutical industry over the prescription opioid crisis, the State asserts Walgreens' liability for its role in the addiction epidemic as both a pharmacy and a distributor and seeks to add Walgreens to the list of manufacturer and distributor defendants. An amended complaint filed […]
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DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit arrests two men for illegal burning in Felton area

Natural Resources Police Officers with DNREC's Environmental Crimes Unit arrested two Kent County men April 4 on multiple illegal burning charges.
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First State honors STEM students

Students from across Delaware took home state honors last week from the 45th annual Delaware Technology Student Association (DETSA) conference at the state fairgrounds in Harrington. More than 1,000 students and advisers from 48 schools participated with 100 professionals representing business, industry and college judging 1,888 entries.
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Buena Vista Spring Open House on Saturday, April 13, 2019

One-day-only event showcases one of Delaware's most historic homes.
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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp winners

The results are in, and two artists have won top honors in Delaware's Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp art contests.
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Honoring Crime Victims During Delaware Crime Victims’ Rights Week

  Dover, Del.- Join the Delaware Victims' Rights Task Force and its participating agencies as we observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW).  NCVRW promotes victims' rights and honors crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf.   This year's theme is “Honoring Our Past, Creating Hope for the Future.”  This year's theme encourages commemoration, honor, […]
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DNREC announces Fenton Barn in Brandywine Creek State Park to be demolished starting in April for safety concerns

GREENVILLE – DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that the Fenton Barn located within Brandywine Creek State Park will be demolished starting in mid-April, due to the threat of imminent collapse and subsequent risk to public and staff safety. A safety fence has been erected around the perimeter of the building.
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DNREC’s Div. of Parks & Rec. announces major parking lot renovation at Holts Landing State Park starting mid-April

DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation has announced that parking lot renovation and road construction upgrades will begin at Holts Landing State Park.
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Attorney General Jennings Secures Relief for Consumers in Subprime Auto-Loan Settlement

Settlement to Provide Relief to Hundreds of Delaware Borrowers  An auto finance company operating in Delaware, Exeter Finance LLC, has agreed to provide significant consumer relief for its role in financing subprime auto loans to hundreds of Delaware car buyers, Attorney General Kathleen Jennings announced Monday. This settlement includes $550,000 that will be available to […]
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Attorney General Jennings Joins Motion to Block Diversion of Funds and Resources to Border Wall Construction

20 states file motion for preliminary injunction to safeguard the environment and preserve law enforcement funding Attorney General Kathy Jennings has joined a coalition of 20 states in a motion to block the Trump Administration's attempt to unlawfully divert $1.6 billion in federal funds toward construction of a border wall. The motion, led by California […]
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Council on Recreational Fishing Funding to meet April 9 in Dover

Delaware's Council on Recreational Fishing Funding will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, in the Senate Hearing Room of Legislative Hall.
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Man Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Girlfriend to Death

A 53-year-old Wilmington man pleaded guilty to the 2018 stabbing death of his girlfriend. In January 2018, Kevin Dyton repeatedly stabbed and slit the throat of 58-year-old Annette Henry in the apartment the two shared on the 1600 block of West Fourth Street. Dyton fled from the apartment after the stabbing, and was arrested after […]
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Delaware Homebuyer Fair Set for April 13

WILMINGTON, DE – Families and individuals who want to learn more about buying a home can get a wealth of information at the free Delaware Homebuyer Fair scheduled for Saturday, April 13 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington. Running from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the fair offers educational seminars on every […]
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Attorney General Jennings Joins Multi-State Amicus Brief Protecting Women’s Access to Abortion Services

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Thursday that Delaware will join 19 sister states and the District of Columbia in an amicus brief asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to affirm a lower court's finding that a Kentucky law regulating abortion services violates the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The brief, led by […]
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Delaware students experience renewable energy technology firsthand in 2019 Junior Solar Sprint model car competition

HARRINGTON – DNREC's Division of Climate, Coastal, & Energy teamed up with the Delaware Technology Student Association today to host 35 teams of middle school students from across the state for the 2019 Junior Solar Sprint solar-powered model car competition. Students and educators representing 21 schools gathered in Harrington for the event, a Delaware tradition for more than 25 years.
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Pew Report to Lt. Governor Hall-Long Outlines Steps for Delaware to Address Opioid Use Disorder

Recommendations focus on systemic changes and expanding treatment options   New Castle, Del. – On Thursday, Lt. Governor Hall-Long joined members of Delaware's Behavioral Health Consortium, community advocates, and elected officials to accept recommendations from The Pew Charitable Trusts aimed at reforming Delaware's addiction treatment system. Pew Charitable Trusts has been working in partnership with […]
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Flu Activity Remains Elevated Late in Season

Although it is late in the 2018-2019 flu season, and total weekly influenza cases have begun to decrease, flu activity in Delaware and across the U.S. remains elevated with an increase in the number of influenza A (H3N2) viruses circulating over the last month.
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Secretary Bunting to honor high school seniors for oustanding academic achievement

Secretary of Education Susan Bunting will honor top public school students from the Class of 2019 at the annual Secretary of Education Scholars banquet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Dover Downs Hotel in Dover.
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces reopening of Phillips Landing boat ramp and parking lot

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that construction at the Phillips Landing boat ramp, parking lot, and fishing area is complete.
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Delaware’s Water Infrastructure Advisory Council to meet Wednesday, April 17 in Dover

The Delaware Water Infrastructure Advisory Council will meet Wednesday, April 17 at 9 a.m. in the Kent County Administrative Complex.
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware turkey season to open April 13

The Division of Fish & Wildlife announced that Delaware's month-long spring turkey hunting season opens Saturday, April 13 and runs through Saturday, May 11.
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Census Day 2019: Counting Down to the 2020 Census

This Census Day, April 1, marked the start of the countdown to the 2020 U.S. Census. The Census is the once-a-decade population and housing count, and an accurate census count is critically important to Delaware in multiple ways.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police now accepting applications for summer Youth Academies

DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police are once again offering their popular and successful summer Youth Academies for students aged 12 to 15.
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