Official Twitter account of the State of Delaware. Follow to keep up with Delaware news, services, programs, events and emergency notifications.
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Jun 11
Delaware is celebrating 250 years of independence all year long across the state! 🇺🇸 Check out the Delaware 250 lineup this week for Friday, June 12th through Saturday, June 20th.
Explore these events and see the full Delaware 250 schedule at Delaware250.org!
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Our hands hurt from clapping but it was totally worth it.
On Thursday, June 4, 27 Delaware artists became the largest Artist Fellowship class in 46 years - and then promptly reminded us why, with poetry, playwriting, a rap set, and a folk duo that nobody wanted to end.
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Jun 9
Tonight, 41 outstanding Delawareans are being recognized at the 2026 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards, including Babita Jagnana, one of this year's Paul Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement honorees.
Babita is the founder of Phoenix Family Resources, a center where individuals and families can access groceries, clothing, hygiene products, and connections to community services at no cost. In Babita's words, "Everyone faces challenges at some point in life. We all need support from others. Volunteering reminds me that communities are strongest when we take care of one another."
Honorees' work spans hunger relief, mentorship, emergency response, education, and so much more. We're proud to celebrate every single one of them.
Inspired to give back? Find volunteer opportunities near you at volunteer.delaware.gov.
ALT Quote graphic from Babita Jagnana, Paul Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Honoree at the 2026 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards. The quote reads: "Everyone faces challenges at some point in life. We all need support from others. Volunteering reminds me that communities are strongest when we take care of one another."
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Jun 5
🎣 This Saturday & Sunday (June 6–7), fishing is FREE in Delaware waters! No license required to fish, crab, or clam in any DE waters. Anglers 16 still need a free FIN number. Get yours at de.gov/digitaldnrec.
Read the full press release: news.delaware.gov/2026/05/07…
ALT A young child wearing a red baseball cap and a graphic long-sleeve shirt holds up a fishing line with a small catch while standing on a dock over a calm pond.
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Jun 5
Delaware has teamed up with Thomas Jefferson University to create the first four-year medical school in the state's history, with the first class of 40 students expected in 2028.
What it does: Establishes the Delaware Medical School Consortium, led by Sidney Kimmel Medical College, to train physicians and grant M.D. degrees entirely within Delaware
Who it affects: Aspiring physicians, patients statewide, and communities facing doctor shortages — especially in Kent and Sussex counties
When it takes effect: First student applications open early 2027; first class begins summer 2028
Why it matters: Delaware is one of only three states without a medical school — this closes that gap and builds a homegrown pipeline of doctors committed to serving Delawareans
Read the full press release: news.delaware.gov/2026/06/02…
ALT A group of professionals in business attire pose together outdoors, smiling for a group photo at an event celebrating Delaware's first medical school partnership with Thomas Jefferson University.
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Jun 4
Go DE is celebrating its one-year anniversary this week! In just one year, Delaware's resident and visitor platform has made it simpler, faster, and easier to do business with the state.
Learn how Go DE makes it easier to get things done with the state - go.delaware.gov/learn-more
Day 4 of Go DE's birthday week! 🥳 Over 65 schools use SchoolPay™ for easy, fee-free payments anytime. Check go.delaware.gov/services-dir…! #GoDE #StateofDelaware #LetsGetThingsDone #SchoolPay #DepartmentofEducation #netde #govde @DeDeptofEd @Delaware_gov
ALT Father carrying young daughter on his shoulders, promoting GoDE School Pay for easy school payments and programs.
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Jun 3
A statewide drought watch has been declared. Do your part by reducing nonessential water use — hold off on watering the lawn and opt for non-drinkable water on grass and turf fields when you're able.
⚠️ @MattMeyerDE has declared a statewide drought watch due to ongoing dry conditions. We’re asking Delawareans to voluntarily reduce nonessential water use. Limit lawn watering and use non-drinkable water on lawns and turf fields when possible.news.delaware.gov/2026/06/03…
ALT Three speech bubble signs with exclamation marks at the top indicate a drought watch. The messages read "Drought Watch" in English, "Precaución por Sequía" in Spanish, and a third text "Pral Ginyin Sechres." Each sign includes the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control logo at the bottom.
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Jun 2
🏳️🌈 Happy Pride Month, Delaware! 🏳️🌈
Dive into Delaware's rich LGBTQ history and discover the trailblazers who made our community what it is today.
de.gov/queerhistory
ALT A collage of LGBTQ Delawareans across generations, both historic black-and-white and modern color photos, on a pink background. Text reads: 'LGBTQ History of Delaware – We Have Always Been Here.'
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May 25
On Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our safety. State offices are closed today in observance. Image of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
ALT Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery on a sunny day.
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May 20
Mid-90s heat continues in Delaware today. @DelawareEMA's message is worth repeating: hydrate, take breaks, and never leave kids or pets in a parked car.
Temps today will climb as high as the mid to high 90's today as we see warmer temperatures continue.
Continue to make a point to hydrate and take frequent breaks. If you have anywhere to be, do not leave young children or pets in your vehicles.
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May 19
Mike Purzycki was a tremendous leader and Delawarean. He served our state in numerous ways – on New Castle County Council, as executive director of the Riverfront Development Corporation transforming the Wilmington Riverfront, and as mayor of Wilmington for two terms. Mike’s legacy will be long felt and our thoughts are are with Bette and the Purzycki family.
To honor his life and service to the State of Delaware, I have ordered flags at all state-owned buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Friday, May 22, 2026. #netde
ALT Photo courtesy of Kyle Grantham
ALT Photo courtesy of Kyle Grantham
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May 10
Happy Mother’s Day to everyone who offers support, encouragement, care, kindness, love, and guidance to the people in their lives! Whether you're a mom, a motherly figure, a hopeful or soon-to-be mother, we celebrate you today. ❤️
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As we celebrate all the great educators in our state this week, we are so proud to have Dr. Jenna DiEleuterio representing Delaware as 2026 State Teacher of the Year! #IloveDEteachers
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May 1
Citizen Artist Exhibition featuring the Citizen Photographer Installation is Now Open at the Delaware Art Museum!
Included with Museum Admission | Now open through July 19
For the Citizen Photographer installation, 24 Delaware photographers were selected to reflect on identity, place, and civic life at the nation’s 250th anniversary, using photography to shape how Delaware’s story is seen and remembered.
Spotlighting diverse artists who shaped America during the 1930s, 1940s, and beyond. From Depression-era programs to federally funded initiatives of the 1970s, the Citizen Artist exhibition tells a powerful story of reciprocal support between artists and their communities.
Citizen Artist explores how creative work has helped document, reflect on, and transform American society, building both cultural and physical infrastructure along the way.
👉 Learn more about Citizen Artist: delart.org/citizen-artist/
ALT Black and white photograph of an old car promoting the Citizen Artist gallery at DelArt
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Apr 22
Happy Earth Day, Delaware!
Did you know that since 2020, the Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI) has planted a total of 411,759 trees 🌳
345,577 in organized plantings
30,026 in independent plantings
36,156 in private plantings
Trees are natural champions. From our state forests to our city parks, trees improve air and water quality, preserve soil, and support wildlife, and they play a critical role in helping to fight climate change!
The goal: Plant at least one tree for every Delawarean.
You can help! Plant trees at your home or business and add them to the TEDI Tracker: dnrec.delaware.gov/tedi
For more information, contact the Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative by email, at tedi@delaware.gov .
ALT Earth Day post of hands holding a tree sprout with a map of all the trees planted in DE since 2020
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Apr 21
The 93rd Annual Dover Days Festival and Parade kicks off next Friday! 💙
📅 Friday, May 1st - Saturday, May 2nd
📍 Legislative Mall & The Green
Admission is free!
Don't miss a weekend of local food and craft vendors, fireworks, live music, historical reenactments, and of course, the traditional maypole dance. Don’t miss one of Delaware’s biggest festivals!
👉 Plan your visit: visitcentraldelaware.com/dov…
ALT Children in colonial outfits dancing around a maypole with the Dover Day Festival logo over it.
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Apr 17
Delawareans are invited to celebrate Earth Day with hikes, cleanups, tree plantings, and other programs at parks and public spaces across the state through the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Parks and Recreation.
📰 Check out the Press Release for full event details:
news.delaware.gov/2026/04/15…
👉️ For more information on these events and all upcoming Delaware State Park events, visit the destateparks.com/programs.
ALT Celebrate Earth Day with hikes and Volunteer Events at Delaware State Park
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Apr 15
DMV on the Go is back for the 2026 season!
From now through October 29, Delaware’s mobile DMV unit will make stops in Sussex County three days a week.
The DMV on the Go has an ADA accessible trailer and features four fully functional workstations. It comes complete with an awning for bad weather, a wheelchair lift, and performs all transactions as a traditional DMV.
Customers who need road exams, inspections, driver improvement assistance, or uninsured motorist services still need to visit one of our four primary locations.
Last year, the DMV on the Go trailer assisted over 3,600 customers in renewing their registrations, driver licenses, completing title work, and more, right in their neighborhood.
DMV on the Go locations:
Mondays from 10am–2pm
DART’s Lewes Transit Center
17616 Coastal Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
Tuesdays from 10am–2pm
Milton CHEER Center
24855 Broadkill Road
Milton, DE 19968
Thursdays from 10am–2pm
Harbor Freight Shopping Center
900 Norman Eskridge Highway Seaford, DE 19973
*There will be no DMV on the Go services offered on Monday, May 25, 2026 for Memorial Day and Monday, September 7, 2026 for Labor Day.*
To learn more and get the full DMV on the Go schedule, go to:
dmv.de.gov/OnlineServices/On…
Press Release: news.delaware.gov/2026/04/02…
ALT Trailer and truck with DMV on the Go branding parked in a lot on a beautiful sunny day.
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Apr 5
Have a wonderful Easter, Delaware!
ALT Flowers forming the shape of an Easter egg with the text Happy Easter in the center.
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Apr 3
Volunteers are invited to participate in an early Earth Day activity by lending a helping hand to the annual Christina River Watershed cleanup at 13 sites throughout northern New Castle County.
The event focuses on restoring local waterways and raising awareness among northern Delawareans about the importance of clean rivers and streams that provide public drinking water, habitat for fish and wildlife, recreational opportunities, and tourism dollars.
The clean-up will be held from 9 am to noon, Saturday, April 11th.
👉️ Sign up today! signupgenius.com/go/10C0449A…
📰 Press Release: news.delaware.gov/2026/03/13…
ALT Volunteer for the Christina River Watershed Cleanup
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