The Delaware Tourism Office (DTO) has opened applications for the second round of its Tournaments, Events, and Athletic Meets Sponsorship (TEAMS) Program, designed to grow the state’s sports tourism industry. The TEAMS initiative provides financial support to attract new regional, national, and international sporting events while helping existing tournaments in Delaware expand their reach. “The TEAMS program plays a vital role in …
WILMINGTON – The Delaware Department of Labor’s Office of Construction Enforcement, alongside community and industry partners, will mark National Construction Week from September 15–19, with multiple events aimed at highlighting career opportunities, safety, and education in the construction industry. Topics will include prevailing wage, contractor rules, worker misclassification, and workplace safety. Additional events are scheduled throughout the week: Tuesday, September …
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, eligible licensees …
NEWARK— The Delaware Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy, a division of the Department of Human Resources, has partnered with ChristianaCare to open the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Portrait Exhibition at the health system’s Newark campus. “ChristianaCare is proud to partner with the state to host an exhibition that celebrates the pioneering women who have played vital roles in shaping and uplifting Delaware,” …
The Delaware Restaurant Foundation (DRF), the nonprofit arm of the Delaware Restaurant Association, was highlighted last week at the 2025 Hospitality Pathways Conference in Washington, D.C., for its leadership in workforce training and community collaboration. The conference, hosted by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, brought together more than 200 workforce development leaders and industry partners to share best practices for building …
WILMINGTON — The Urban Artist Exchange (UAE) Outdoor Amphitheater has been named a recipient of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Delaware Design Awards Program. The program highlights the transformative impact of architectural design while celebrating the projects and people that contribute to Delaware’s vibrancy. The UAE project transformed long-abandoned Wilmington Police Department horse stables into a multi-disciplinary arts campus. “The Tina Betz …
New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry said his administration will continue cooperating fully with auditors and legislators as they examine the controversial property reassessment process. “New Castle County residents have made clear they want a thorough review of the reassessment process, and our office has supported that effort from the moment the original request was made by two County Council …
WILMINGTON – The Delaware Division of the Arts has announced $5,056,525 in grants to 125 arts and community organizations for Fiscal Year 2026, funding projects that will provide cultural programming, education, and opportunities across three counties. The grants span General Operating Support, Project Support, Arts Stabilization, StartUp, and Education Resource programs, supporting everything from small-town theaters to statewide educational partnerships. …
WILMINGTON— Councilmember James Spadola is leading an effort to reclaim one of Wilmington’s most notorious properties at 114 North Union Street. On Monday, Spadola welcomed Mayor John Carney to the site, where they joined forces to remove graffiti that had marred the building for years. “This building has been an eyesore for far too long,” said Spadola. “I appreciate Mayor …
WILMINGTON— Aviation Influence (AVi) will host Take FLIGHT with AVi Soars into Delaware on Saturday, September 27, at Wilmington Airport (ILG). The event, presented in celebration of National Aviation Day, is supported by Atlantic Aviation, the Delaware River and Bay Authority, Black Women in Aviation, and the Delaware Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. The free, family-friendly program is expected …
WILMINGTON — The Brandywine River Restoration Trust (BRRT) began removing part of the DuPont Experimental Station Dam, also known as Dam 6, a major step in an effort to restore natural fish passage along the Brandywine River. The project will reconnect an 11-mile stretch of river, opening it to migratory species such as American shad for the first time in …
WILMINGTON– The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation (PDFF) announced that Governor Jack Markell and his wife Carla Markell will serve as honorary hosts for the 2025 Reinventing Delaware Dinner. The annual dinner brings together 100 of Delaware’s leading innovators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to share new ideas aimed at creating jobs and improving quality of life for residents. The …
