Returning in 2026: MILES BEACH, presented by Visit Delaware, brings summer atmosphere back to Dover Motor Speedway Fan Zone during NASCAR All-Star Weekend, May 15–17
February 11, 2026
MILES BEACH, presented by Visit Delaware, returns to Dover Motor Speedway during NASCAR All-Star Weekend, May 15–17, 2026, transforming the Fan Zone into a beach-style destination with live sea lions, sharks, stingrays, entertainment, food, and family-friendly attractions
Road to Smyrna: 2026 DIAA Dual Team Wrestling State Brackets Announced
February 11, 2026
The DIAA releases the official 2026 Division I and Division II Dual Team Wrestling State Championship brackets, with Round 1 matches on February 11 and finals on February 14 at Smyrna High School.
Wilmington City Councilwoman Shané Darby Hosts Community Meeting Following Closure Decision of the Plummer Center
February 9, 2026
Wilmington City Councilwoman Shané Darby is bringing residents, families, and advocates together for a February 11 community meeting to discuss the closure of the Plummer Community Corrections Center and its impact on reentry services, families, and public safety.
Seven Organizations Awarded Sports Tourism Capital Investment Funding
February 9, 2026
The Delaware Tourism Office awarded funding to seven sports facilities through round three of the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund, supporting projects that expand year-round events, attract national tournaments, and strengthen Delaware’s sports tourism economy.
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 10 Finalists for Delaware’s2026 Poetry Out Loud State Finals
February 9, 2026
Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals returns to the Smyrna Opera House on Feb. 19, 2026, featuring ten student finalists competing in a free, public poetry recitation event that celebrates youth voices, literary excellence, and the power of spoken word.
YELLOW JACKETS! DELAWARE CELEBRATES MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS ON FEB. 7
February 4, 2026
The Delaware Blue Coats, in partnership with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, will celebrate Mental Health Awareness Night on Feb. 7 against the Wisconsin Herd. Temporarily renamed the “Yellow Jackets,” the team will wear yellow jerseys to honor suicide and self-harm prevention. Jerseys will be auctioned online, with proceeds benefiting SL24: UnLocke the Light. Local mental health organizations will be on-site to connect fans with resources and promote open conversations about mental wellness.
Delaware Grocery Initiative Applications Open Feb. 20; Webinar Set for Feb. 18
February 4, 2026
The Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program will open applications Feb. 20, making $700,000 in grant funding available to farmers, grocery retailers, and food system organizations working to improve food access in Delaware communities.
Wilmington City Council to Host Press Conference Announcing Applications for the 2026 Wilmington Youth Advisory Council
January 8, 2026
Wilmington City Council will announce the opening of applications for the 2026 Wilmington Youth Advisory Council, a new youth-led body empowering students in grades 8–12 to help shape policy, planning, and civic engagement across the city.
GOVERNOR MEYER SIGNS BILL TO SAVE STATE FROM $400 MILLION REVENUE SHORTFALL
November 20, 2025
Delaware moved swiftly to avert a projected $400 million revenue loss as Governor Matt Meyer signed HB 255, a targeted decoupling measure that protects funding for schools, public safety, and essential state services.
GOVERNOR MATT MEYER CEREMONIALLY SIGNS SENATE BILLS IMPROVING CHILD SAFETY
October 15, 2025
Governor Matt Meyer ceremonially signed Senate Bills 142 and 143, enhancing protections against child sexual extortion and streamlining parental access to children’s digital accounts.