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The annual Law Enforcement and First Responders Thank You Ride will honor current and retired responders and families today by stopping at local departments.

Co-founded by Captain Brian Shahan and Sergeant Jamie Tobin, the ride will pay tribute to fallen heroes (including Detective Skrobot and others) at the War Memorial.

State officials plan to rebuild a dam & create Big Pond at White Clay Creek State Park while local advocacy groups raise concerns over environmental impacts; the project awaits permit approvals and budget adjustments, with construction expected to take 12 months when it begins.

Local journalists in Delaware recall their experiences from 9/11 as they share vivid memories of the day and how community members and responders rallied during the crisis.

Their stories highlight a lasting impact on local newsrooms & community support.

On Sept. 10, DSHA awarded $3.43M in funding reservations to eight revitalization projects in Wilmington, Dover, Georgetown and Smyrna that will later leverage almost $22M in private investment.

The initiative targets commercial, mixed-use and residential upgrades — it builds on earlier DDD investments.

Gov. Matt Meyer announced Delaware SHINES, a solar and battery storage plan that offered up to $10,000 in grants to help households, small businesses & nonprofits lower power bills yesterday.

The program integrated state resources & local partners to expand energy options.

A University of Delaware study found medicinal cannabis users face heavier chronic health issues than recreational users who more often report binge drinking, while dual users struggle with mental distress and cigarette smoking — these findings help clinicians tailor care using 2018–2021 data as Delaware’s legal cannabis market grows.

On Sept. 10 in Dover, DIAA officials discussed new rules requiring 90% of athletes in state tournaments to be Delaware residents, while the board upheld a penalty for Caravel’s varsity appeal and suspended Tatnall basketball coach Mardy Collins for one game.

Mount Joy United Methodist Church will honor its legacy from 1873 on Thursday, Sep.

17 at 11:00 a.m. with a new State of Delaware Historical Marker unveiled in Wilmington, as church members, local leaders and community representatives gather to celebrate its history.