Delaware Launches Social Equity Financial Assistance Program for Cannabis Businesses

Delaware officials are launching a Social Equity Financial Assistance Program. In a press release, the state Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) said the program “is designed to reduce structural barriers to entry that have historically...

Forbes Sustainability Leaders 2025

The Forbes Sustainability Leaders List highlights global leaders including entrepreneurs, investors, activists and scientists who are working to combat the climate crisis. Record-shattering heat, billion-dollar storms and rising seas are unfolding...

Upper Delaware Council honors those who helped enhance or protect the upper river

The Upper Delaware Council honored those who have enhanced the quality of life or protected the resources of the Upper Delaware River Valley this past Sunday. The honorees were: Distinguished Service Award: Larry H. Richardson of Cochecton, N.Y.,...

The Lilly Center Receives 2025 Governor's Award For Environmental Excellence

Staff Report INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) presented the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence to six recipients during the 28th Annual Indiana Partners for Sustainability’s Annual...

Delaware Explained: EV fees

Why Should Delaware Care? New costs are coming to those who drive hybrid, plug-in or fully electric vehicles. Failure to pay the new fees could lead the DMV to cut off its services to you. Postcards informing residents of new fees coming to owners...

Smith: Tax proves officials have money in mind, not just climate change

I have lived in Delaware 10 years. And, in that time, the Democrats controlling the government have been pushing agendas to stop climate change — from solar farms to windmills off the coast to being forced to buy electric vehicles by 2035. In...

Delaware North acquires Cactus Moon Lodge, a resort-style, special-event venue near Austin, Texas

Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, has acquired Cactus Moon Lodge, a resort-style, special-event venue set on a hilltop and surrounded by a scenic 22-acre property in the Texas Hill Country. Cactus Moon Lodge regularly...

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester’s “Bright Hope” Maiden Speech to Full Senate Sets Vision for Delaware and the Nation

Yesterday, Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) delivered her maiden speech before the full Senate, laying out a vision centered on three core themes … Purpose. Peace. Planet. Her address, delivered with what she termed “Bright Hope,” blends...

DNREC considers fee changes for Delaware State Parks amid rising costs, record demand

Delaware State Parks may see changes to entrance, annual, and lifetime pass fees for the first time in a decade, as the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) weighs options to sustain operations under rising costs and...

You could pay more to use Delaware State Parks soon

DNREC is exploring the possibility of raising fees at Delaware State Parks. DNREC will hold three open houses – one in each county – to discuss a possible plan to raise entrance, annual, military, senior and lifetime pass fees. No plan has been...

Economic promise meets community pushback in Delaware’s data center debate

Delaware stands at a crossroads between digital age demands and its local realities. The state’s advantages, including proximity to major metros and a favorable tax climate, have made it a small but credible player for industrial, logistics and...

Climate Pledge Arena unveils new food, drink options for 2025-2026 Kraken season

Seattle Kraken fans can enjoy freshly shucked oysters, new vegan and vegetarian options, and a signature Arena Dog. SEATTLE — Climate Pledge Arena unveiled its new food offerings for Seattle Kraken fans ahead of the 2025-2026 season. The venue and...

State lawmaker says she'll introduce noise pollution bill | How it would work

Pennsylvania lawmaker says she'll introduce noise pollution bill HURT THE ECONOMY. GOOD AFTERNOON. I’M SUSAN SHAPIRO, A DUMP TRUCK HIT TWO MOBILE HOMES THIS MORNING IN LEBANON COUNTY. POLICE SAY THE TRUCK RAN A STOP SIGN ON SHAWNEE MOUNTAIN ROAD...

Delaware unveils SEFA grant program to support social equity marijuana businesses

Officials from the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner announced the launch of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program, aimed at supporting social equity licensees in Delaware’s adult-use marijuana industry. (Photo by Elsa...

DNREC weighs fee hikes for Delaware State Parks

DELAWARE - The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is considering changes to entrance, annual, and lifetime pass fees for Delaware State Parks for the first time in a decade. According to DNREC, park fees have not...

Public can help shape next Delaware Climate Action Plan

Why Should Delaware Care? Climate change threatens to bring more floods, bigger storms and more intense heatwaves to Delaware. Delaware’s Climate Action Plan outlines how the state will work to face these impacts and reduce emissions for the next...

State to hold public meetings to discuss updating park fees

Delawareans may soon see some changes on their next state park visit. The state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is calling on Delawareans to chew over and comment on possible adjustments to entrance, yearly and lifetime...

The Birth of Climate Lawfare and How A La Jolla Junta of Elitists Made It A Thing, Stabbing Democracy in the Heart

Guest Post by Thomas J. Shepstone As I noted earlier today, climate lawfare as a whole has gone rather poorly over the last several years, but it continues and studies are being done to support it because it is very effective harassment. But, how...

Art exhibition at ChristianaCare honors Delaware women leaders

Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Portrait Exhibition at ChristianaCare’s Newark Campus. (Photo courtesy Christianacare) NEWARK— The Delaware Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy, a division of the Department of Human Resources, has partnered...

Learn About Compassion for Animals and the Environment

Bucks County Community College invites the public to the annual Compassion for Animals and Environment (CAE) conference from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 27, at the Newtown Campus. Sponsored by the College’s School of Business, Innovation,...