A state agency is attempting to get more trees in the First State, and is giving away money to do so. Through the state’sĀ Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI), organizations can apply for a grant between $10,000 and $40,000 for Spring 2026 tree planting projects. āPlanting trees increases carbon sequestration and storage, contributing toward Delawareās climate goals,ā said Delaware Department …
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning residents to be on high alert for a new text message scam designed to steal personal and financial information. According to the DMV, fraudulent text messages are circulating that claim recipients have outstanding traffic violations. The messages urge users to click a link to pay a fine by a specific date, …
Humane Animal Partners (HAP), a statewide animal welfare organization, is expanding its reach with the launch of a new Mobile Veterinary Clinic aimed at providing low-cost veterinary care throughout Sussex County and beyond. “Weāre thrilled at the potential impact of this new initiative, particularly for Sussex families,ā said HAPās Rehoboth Director Leigh McKinley. āThis mobile veterinary unit really elevates our …
Delaware students have a new chance to spotlight the state’s most inspiring women through a creative summer initiative. The Delaware Department of Human Resourcesā Office of Womenās Advancement and Advocacy (OWAA), in partnership with the Delaware Womenās Hall of Fame Committee, has launched the āCelebrating Delaware Women: Voices of Inspirationā Student Video Contest. āWe want to hear directly from our …
Delaware homeowners looking to cut energy costs this summer can now take advantage of expanded energy efficiency incentives, thanks to a new announcement from Energize Delaware. āAs supply costs increase for all Delawareans, we heard from our trade allies that expansion of this limited time offer would drive energy efficiency, reduce utility bills, and improve home comfort,ā said Drew Slater, …
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Servicesā Health Fund Advisory Committee (HFAC) has opened the application period for Fiscal Year 2027 funding, with a deadline set for August 31. In a change from previous years, applications went live earlierāon Monday, June 2āgiving organizations more than two months to prepare their submissions. READ: Education Funding Commission approves hybrid model for …
In a significant move toward reforming how public schools are funded in Delaware, the stateās Public Education Funding Commission voted Monday evening to adopt a hybrid funding framework, combining elements of the current unit-count system with a weighted block grant model. The decision comes after months of deliberation involving educators, parent advocates, legislators, and community leaders. The Commission, which was …
