The first application window for the new fund program is now open. (Photo by EtiAmmos /Adobe Stock)

Delaware launches fund to boost access to capital in underserved communities

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

Financial institutions serving Delaware’s underserved neighborhoods now have a new opportunity to support local economic growth, thanks to a newly launched state fund aimed at increasing access to capital in low- to moderate-income areas. The Delaware Council on Banking has opened applications for the Delaware Community Investment Venture Fund (DCIVF), a program designed to help banks, credit unions, and Community …

Laura Carlson will take her position as interim president of the University of Delaware starting July 1.

Provost Laura Carlson named interim president of University of Delaware

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

The University of Delaware announced that Provost Laura Carlson will assume the role of interim president, effective July 1, following the departure of current president Dennis Assanis. “I am grateful to President Assanis for his vision and dedicated service. Since coming to the University of Delaware three years ago, I have fallen in love with UD — the passion of …

The Biggs Museum's new exhibit opens Thursday, May 15.

Biggs Museum celebrates 25 years of artist fellowships with ‘Award Winners XXV’

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

The Biggs Museum of American Art is marking a major milestone this spring with the opening of “Award Winners XXV,” an exhibition honoring the 25th anniversary of the Delaware Division of the Arts’ Individual Artist Fellowship program. Opening to the public on May 15 and running through September 14, 2025, the exhibition showcases the work of 21 artists who received …

Katie Miro has been named this year's charter school teacher of the year for the state of Delaware.

Newark Charter’s Katie Miro is the 2025 Delaware Charter School Teacher of the Year

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Katie Miro, a first-grade teacher at Newark Charter School, has been named the 2025 Delaware Charter School Teacher of the Year, the Delaware Charter Schools Network (DCSN) announced at its annual IDEA Awards. “Being recognized as Delaware Charter Network’s Teacher of the Year is an incredible honor that affirms the dedication and love I pour into my work each day,” …

DNREC is seeking public input on their wildlife plan and updated list of more than 1,000 at-risk species.

Delaware identifies over 1,000 at-risk species in major wildlife conservation update

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Health

More than a thousand species have been identified as priorities for conservation in a sweeping update to Delaware’s Wildlife Action Plan, state officials announced this week. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is leading the revision of the Delaware Wildlife Action Plan (DEWAP), a comprehensive 10-year strategy designed to guide conservation efforts through 2035. Central to …

THE ELECTION RESULTS FOR 2025’S SCHOOL BOARD RACES HAVE BEEN RELEASED FOLLOWING MONDAY'S ELECTION.

Here are the 2025 Delaware school board election results

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The polls are closed, and the results are in for the 2025 Delaware school board elections. In this year’s races, 48 Delawareans competed for 28 open seats, with 16 of Delaware’s 19 school districts holding an election. Last year, 16 candidates campaigned for seven open seats in seven districts. School board …

The rescued chicks are available for adoption for those looking to raise chickens.

Adopt a Chick: thousands of baby birds rescued after USPS shipping error

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

More than 10,000 orphaned baby birds were rescued last week in Delaware after a shipping mishap left them stranded at a postal distribution center. The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) and the First State Animal Center (FSAC) stepped in to save the birds, which were discovered in undeliverable boxes at the USPS Delaware Processing and Distribution Center on May 2. …