DOVER, DE More than 100 Delawareans, from newborns to seniors, attended story time at the Dover Public Library to wish Smokey Bear a happy 80th birthday on August 9, 2024 which marks Smokey’s official birthday. “Delaware Libraries are excited to partner with the Delaware Forest Service to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday and the 45th […]
Continue ReadingThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District has signed a design agreement with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) for the Delaware Beneficial Use of Dredged Material (BUDM) for the Delaware River, Philadelphia to Sea Project, also known as the “Delaware Bayshore BUDM Project.” The agreement, signed by USACE […]
Continue ReadingEnhanced Facility Includes Courtesy Dock, Expanded Boat Trailer Parking and New Pier Decking for Fish Pier The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced the grand opening of a new boat ramp facility at Records Pond near Laurel in Sussex County. Construction began earlier this year on the new facility – which includes […]
Continue ReadingThe Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) Board of Directors has recently elected Rebecca Pille to its Board. The orchestra’s mission is to inspire, enrich, educate, and entertain a diverse audience of all ages through live musical performances and to engage students in the world of music through its Outreach Programs. This mission is only possible with […]
Continue ReadingRegister Now for Delaware Coastal Cleanup September 14, 2024 The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host the 37th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 14 to help keep the state’s beaches and waterways clean. Volunteers can register now to clean up from 9 a.m. to noon at one of the […]
Continue ReadingNewark, DE Delaware Hospice is now offering online support groups for caregivers of loved ones living with dementia. These groups are a part of Delaware Hospice’s increased focused programming to support individuals living with dementia as well as the people who care for them. Two online groups will be available and are intended to improve […]
Continue ReadingJuly 9, 2024 (SALISBURY, MD) – Maryland State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred last month in Wicomico County. An arrest warrant has been issued for the suspect, Fernando Medina-Moreta, 27, of Seaford, Delaware. He is wanted in connection to the murder of Franklin […]
Continue ReadingThe Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold a joint virtual public hearing Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6 p.m. on multiple permit applications and authorization requests made to DNREC by wind energy developer US Wind, Inc. involving Delaware aspects of the company’s proposed Maryland offshore wind project. The proposed project comprises […]
Continue ReadingThe Office of the Delaware State Fire Marshal reminds Delawareans and visitors that fireworks are prohibited in the State of Delaware, with the following exceptions: Certain fireworks, such as sparklers, ground-based displays, and a selection of other nonairborne, nonexplosive novelty items, regulated by the federal government, are allowed to be used only on July 4th, […]
Continue ReadingNewark, DE Great food, entertainment and one of Delaware’s best annual pyrotechnic shows will take place on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the University of Delaware’s Athletic Complex. Beginning at 6 p.m., the event will feature live entertainment and art, food and community vendors, concluding with an amazing firework display at dusk. This year Jersey […]
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