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Delaware's Office of Animal Welfare announced it will use Petco Love Lost, an AI-powered national database, to report lost and found pets statewide.

The system will replace the old registry and help shelters & residents reunite missing pets faster.

Celebrate Wellness raised a record $75,280 at its fourth annual Orange Party on June 11 at Big Chill Beach Club to support mental health services for Delaware hospitality workers.

The fundraiser more than doubled last year’s total and earned the nonprofit a state restaurant award.

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition is hosting the 17th annual Monster Mile Walk for a Cause at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday, Oct.

11 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) with a new timed 5K, food vendors, music, and family activities to support statewide breast health programs.

Delaware Wild Lands announced a 37.6-acre donation from The Nature Conservancy to expand conservation at Milford Neck Preserve.

The added land will support wetland restoration + wildlife habitat protection in a connected ecosystem.

Rehoboth Beach lifeguards have treated over 1,000 jellyfish stings this summer, keeping many swimmers in shallow water as warm water fuels jellyfish numbers (a typical peak in August).

Swimmers are warned that wearing a wetsuit is the only way to avoid a painful sting.

PennEnvironment tested 600+ water sites on Aug.

16 along local creeks and found unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in the Delaware River, Brandywine, Red Clay, and White Clay Creeks. Officials urge swimmers to avoid head submersion and swallowing water (especially after heavy rain when levels rise quickly).

Delaware native Elena Delle Donne was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Aug.

15 in Springfield — the first from the state to earn the honor. In her heartfelt remarks, she credited basketball with turning her height into a superpower and honored her family for their support.

On Thursday, Aug. 13, the first Banana Ball game in Delaware at Frawley Stadium drew a sold-out crowd as the Texas Tailgaters beat the Loco Beach Coconuts 6 to 3 through spirited play and engaging fan interactions + the series ended with Tailgaters leading 2 to 1.