George Read (1733–1798) from Delaware initially favored reconciling with Britain but later joined in signing the Declaration. He also signed the US Constitution. Read helped draft Delaware’s constitution, served as chief justice & senator. He is remembered for his judgment & devotion to law & order.

January 1st, 2026 marks the official launch of Delaware’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program. https://www.coasttv.com/news/as-the-new-year-begins-delaware-launches-paid-family-and-medical-leave-program/article_1270582e-3b0b-435a-9b28-1d160a1a7c87.html

"Wilmington In The Snow." Acrylic on paper. #art #artsky #snow #christmas #winter #solstice #traditionalart #painter #painting #delaware I did this painting of my hometown a couple years ago. It's not entirely accurate. 😂

Sussex's lost wetland habitats are 'coal mine canaries' of climate change ->Delaware Business Now | #coal #water #ecosystem #wetland #climate change #habitat | More from Lil Dr Glen EcoChat at BigEarthData.ai

🎉 Please join us in congratulating our Executive Director, Christopher E. Otto, MSN, RN, CCRN, on his recognition from the @Delaware Business Times as one of Delaware's most impactful leaders. 🎉 #Delaware #DENurses #Nurse #LPN #RN #APRN #NetDelaware

My thoughts on the Delaware Supreme Court's decision in Tornetta v. Musk: montanaskeptic.substack.com/p/the-tornet...

Formed in Delaware, Echoes has a strong following by faithfully recreating the sound, atmosphere, and immersive experience of a classic Pink Floyd concert. townsquaredelaware.com/echoes-bring...

Summer 1923: The Klan staged a cross-burning outside New Castle. They didn't expect the Catholics to charge. Fifty injured. One Klansman fled town and was never seen again. It was the beginning of the end for the Klan in Delaware. full story here: www.tinyurl.com/kkk-riot

The Delaware Department of Transportation is reminding locals that assistance is available during winter storms through two snow-related programs.

Born in 1746 in Wilmington, Delaware, in the United States, Hannah Stilley Gorby is presumed to be the "earliest-born person ever to be photographed" on film!

17 Different Types of Flies in Delaware

Feed: "Spotlight Delaware" By: Olivia Marble on Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Feed: "Spotlight Delaware" By: Maggie Reynolds on Monday, December 15, 2025

"The day before Thanksgiving, governors from seven states, including Delaware and New Jersey, announced they were petitioning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to start addressing nationwide #microplastics contamination."

The Delaware man who called the cops on himself is our Idiot Criminal Of The Day daveandchuckthefreak.com/2025/12/15/i...

What will you find at the #Lewes Maritime Museum at Cannonball House? The history of wireless, EMF meters, Sally the #ghost, cannonballs, and the War of 1812. You get all of this, and it is free. www.markontheshore.net/posts/ #historymuseum #Delaware #capehenlopen

Chris Pauley, after a 31-year career at the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, joins the Delaware State Parks. https://www.coasttv.com/news/delaware-seashore-state-park-names-new-superintendent/article_5a1de8fd-d318-484b-bc85-e878be7aa638.html 

As the holidays arrive in Delaware, the rolls of wrapping paper, shiny ribbons, and neatly tied bows that show up in homes and stores are more than decoration. delawarelive.com/the-history-...

As more families in central and southern Delaware take on caregiving roles, local experts say support, flexibility, and self-care are key to avoiding burnout. milfordlive.com/the-balancin...

Catholic Charities event at St. Mark’s High School pairs holiday music by the New York Tenors with a mission, raising funds for food, shelter, and counseling programs serving thousands across Delaware townsquaredelaware.com/new-york-ten...

Harley G. Brown had a foolproof plan to get his railroad job back: stage an obstruction, play the hero, get rehired. One problem. He didn't know about the express train. Four men died that night near Claymont, DE in 1878—including the engineer and his son. tinyurl.com/Train-Wreck-...

Disappointed to learn that Delaware Punch was only ever sold in Texas and the deep south, eventually becoming hyperlocal to San Antonio

#WASP Jane Sincell Straughan 43-W-1 “Guinea Pig” class. Assigned: New Castle AAF, Delaware. Captain Air Force Reserve. (24 Aug 1913 – 12 Mar 2007) Women Airforce Service Pilots #WomenInAviation #WomenMilAv8rs #WomenAtWar2 #WomenOfAviation #womenpilots #WomenintheAir #WWII

Florida has offered to adopt this Delaware man 😂 www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/d...

Advancing heart health Each fall, the University of Delaware hosts the Cardiovascular Research Symposium, a COBRE-supported event that brings together researchers to share advances in heart and vascular health.

🤔 Are you wondering where you can meet me in 2026? The first author/reader event I'll be attending is DelaConn 2026 🗓️ Date: March 21, 2026 🕥 When: 12pm - 4pm 🗺️ Where: Newark, DE ℹ️ Information: www.eventbrite.com/e/delaconn-2... Will I see you there?? #bookevent #readerevents #Delaware #booksky

She ran a brothel under police protection—until they crossed her. Then she talked. 'Delaware Behaving Badly' drops January 1. tinyurl.com/DelawareBeha...

Laura Carlson has been named the next president of the University of Delaware. Carlson served at Notre Dame for more than 25 years, including as vice president, associate provost and dean of the Graduate School. www.udel.edu/udaily/2025/...

Tourism along the Delaware coast was celebrated this week at the annual awards luncheon. https://www.coasttv.com/news/southern-delaware-tourism-honors-outstanding-contributors/article_ec96dcb6-f7d9-4304-a3a2-0156d1070891.html 

Starting January 1, most workers in Delaware will finally have access to #PaidLeave! Having time to care for one's health and family means people can focus on what matters most when medical emergencies strike. delawarebusinesstimes.com/news/delawar...

Thomas McKean (1734–1817) from Delaware, played a vital role in securing independence. A dedicated patriot, he helped draft Delaware’s constitution & served in the Continental Congress, signing the Declaration despite facing threats & exile. He later became Chief Justice & Governor of Pennsylvania.

Satya Kokonda, the founder of CompetifyHub, is a Delaware-based nonprofit providing free STEM competition preparation to tens of thousands of students worldwide. delawarelive.com/charter-scho...

Holiday Break Guide: From dinosaurs and discovery at the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science to trains, trails, pickleball, zoos, and indoor play, families across the region have plenty of ways to stay active and connected. townsquaredelaware.com/holiday-brea...

Delaware Capital Police is expanding its Facility Dog Program to every courthouse in the state, extending services for the first time to Kent and Sussex counties.

Feed: "Spotlight Delaware" By: Maggie Reynolds on Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Grateful this Christmas for Delaware's indie bookstores: Browseabout Books, Huxley & Hiro, Delaware Shoppes, Hockessin Book Shelf, and Bethany Beach Books. More than shops—they're community anchors keeping local history alive. Thanks for supporting local authors like me. Stop by for signed copies! 📚

Tour the funky Dogfish Head Brewery and sip crafts pours, chow down at local restaurants like the Backyard, and stroll lavender fields in Milton, Delaware.

An interesting short documentary about a 1995 Fugazi show in Newark, Delaware. youtu.be/jr--4wg7OgQ #fugazi

In 2018 Brigitte Combs read that Delaware had become the first state in America to ban all child marriage — and she broke down and wept. tinyurl.com/ms5trn53

Well. The most Delaware Man in the World most certainly would not pronounce "Rehoboth" the way this AI voice does! 🤪https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZc26kXblCw

The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal in was created for Baltimore merchants in need of a shortcut between the Chesapeake Bay and the Delaware River. Irish immigrants used shovels and picks to dig the 14-mile canal mostly by hand. www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/vi...

AHOY THERE! "The newbuilding will be delivered to the authority’s ferry operator Cape May – Lewes Ferry, which operates a vehicle and passenger Cape May in New Jersey and Lewes in Delaware."

If you're looking for an artsy getaway along a scenic river with easy access to the coast, this Delaware town has all that and more in store for you.

Take your love of art history on the road and along the Delaware and Pennsylvania border when you travel the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway.

According to the study, the average Delaware car owner spends $4,319 on insurance, maintenance, and gas each year. A significant proportion of that total was spent on gas. Read More: www.slashgear.com/2041284/dela...

Gotta love local satire! #Delaware #boardwalkbarker #delmarvalous Even just the snippets for both the local and national headlines have me rolling. 🤣

The Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes celebrates Delaware's Dutch pedigree and the fact that the Zwaanendael colony, founded in 1631, is what saved Delaware from becoming part of Maryland. Though it did not save them from being absorbed by Pennsylvania. lnkd.in/eNTSU9B8 #lewes #Delaware #Historymuseum

Flag redesign for Delaware

Birds of Delaware, November, 2025. #Birds!🪶

On this day December 4, 1974 the Dudley Spencer house in Wilmington, Delaware was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Dudley Spencer house Wilmington, Delaware T.5635/S.402 Photos by the Wright Legacy Page #franklloydwright #experiencewright #OnThisDay #architecturelovers