Governor Carney Issues Modification to State of Emergency

Modification closes eastern Sussex bars to limit spread of COVID-19 in beach communities WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the 23rd modification to the State of Emergency declaration, closing bars in eastern Sussex County to limit spread of COVID-19 in Delaware's beach communities. The modification also includes consumer protections for Delawareans who […]
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Public Health Announces 98 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware; 2 New Deaths

SMYRNA (June 30, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 98 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as well as two additional fatalities related to COVID-19, as of 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2020. In addition, 64 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 13 […]
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New Limits Set for Beaches at Delaware State Parks Starting This Weekend

DNREC announced the following restrictions to be imposed starting on Friday, July 3 and lasting until further notice.
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DelDOT Announces Opening of New Christina River Bridge and Approach Roads at Wilmington Riverfront

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the new Christina River Bridge and approach roads at the Wilmington Riverfront has opened to pedestrian, bicycle, and motor vehicle traffic as of 2:00pm today. The new access roads and bridge improve multimodal traffic flow around the Wilmington Riverfront and provides direct access to Route 13 and […]
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All New Castle County Quarantined As Spotted Lanternfly Move South

Effective July 1, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) will quarantine New Castle County in its entirety due to established populations of spotted lanternfly found in Odessa.
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All New Castle County quarantined as spotted lanternfly move south

Effective July 1, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) will quarantine New Castle County in its entirety due to established populations of spotted lanternfly found in Odessa.
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Whipping Post to be Removed from Public Display

On July 1 the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will remove a whipping post from public display on the grounds of the Old Sussex County Courthouse near the Circle in Georgetown.
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