The Delaware Office of Auditor of Accounts (AOA) has released a performance audit of the Memorial Volunteer Fire Company (MVFC), citing multiple deficiencies in financial management between 2021 and 2023. The audit was requested by the State Fire Commission after members raised concerns over the company’s fiscal practices. The review covered operations during which MVFC received more than $2.6 million …
The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has announced the implementation of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program, an initiative aimed at advancing equitable participation in the state’s adult-use marijuana industry. The program is designed to reduce barriers that have historically limited opportunities for individuals and communities disproportionately affected by previous marijuana laws. Through milestone-based grant funding, …
Nine organizations across Delaware will receive a combined $173,000 through the Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI), supporting the planting of 12,055 trees in the spring of 2026. TEDI is a statewide effort led by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Department of Agriculture’s Delaware Forest Service, intending to plant one million trees by 2030. …
DOVER – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will host a hybrid public hearing on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m., to gather public input on Draft Addendum III to Amendment 7 of the Atlantic Striped Bass Interstate Fishery Management Plan. The hearing will take place in person at the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental …
Delaware State University’s Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with Kent County Master Gardener Volunteers, recently held a hands-on small-space gardening workshop aimed at helping residents make the most of limited growing areas. The event took place at the DSU Downtown Community Garden and offered interactive demonstrations tailored to patios, balconies, and compact yards. The workshop introduced participants to four practical gardening …
The Del-Mar-Va Council, Scouting America, announced the appointment of Helen Kendall as their new Field Director. Kendall brings extensive experience in youth development and Scouting leadership, most recently serving as a District Director for the Longhorn Council in Texas. She began her professional Scouting career as a District Executive with the North Florida Council. In her new role, Kendall will …
Officials announced Tuesday that the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has reserved $5.5 million in funding for 15 development projects across four municipalities through the state’s Downtown Development District (DDD) program. The funding is intended to help catalyze $173.6 million in private investment in revitalization efforts in Dover, Laurel, Georgetown, and Wilmington. Projects receiving reservations include Villa Maria at Brandywine, The Old …
