People are coming to the First State in record numbers. Delaware set a new tourism milestone in 2023, with a record-breaking 29.3 million visitors flocking to the state, marking a 2.4% increase from the previous year. The visitors came for a variety of reasons, from day trips and overnight stays to business and leisure travel, according to reports from Rockport …
The First State’s employees are getting their time to shine their artistic juices. The Delaware Division of the Arts is celebrating the creative talents of state employees and their families with the 14th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition, now open to the public at the Arts Center/Gallery at Delaware State University. The free exhibition, running through March 21, 2025, …
WILMINGTON – For the first time, Delawareans have a day dedicated to celebrating the First State. Governor Matt Meyer is inviting Delawareans to join the inaugural 302 Day event, a new tradition aimed at fostering community pride and connection across the state. The event will take place Sunday, March 2 from noon to 3:02 p.m. at EastSide Charter School in …
While there won’t be tons of dye pumped into the Delaware River that mimics Chicago’s green river during St. Patrick’s Day, the waterway will bleed green in name for a few days. Until Monday, Feb. 10, the Delaware River will be renamed the Eagles’ River in honor of the Philadelphia Eagles competing in Super Bowl LIX versus the Kansas City …
The Delaware Department of Education released a resource to help ease the nerves of educators, parents, and families in regard to immigration actions in the state’s public schools. Secretary of Education Cindy Marten launched a website with guidance and resources. The website includes information on immigrant student rights, support available for schools and educators, recommended action steps for Delaware schools, …
In one of his first days as Delaware’s new governor, Matt Meyer signed an executive order Thursday night to fast-track affordable housing permits. “Housing is a human right, and no Delawarean should be left out in the cold,” Meyer said in a social media post regarding his decision. “With this Executive Order, we take the first step in overhauling and …
Governor Matt Meyer directed state agencies to prioritize state agencies to prioritize the development of youth apprenticeship programs across the state in his first executive action. Led by the Delaware Department of Education, Executive Order #1 establishes a statewide working group consisting of at least 15 members from across labor, educational, and nongovernmental sectors, with the ultimate goal of developing …
