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New Jersey Clean Communities Council Honors the Delaware River and Bay Authority with the 2025 “Excellence in Education” Award
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Legislative Update, Week of October 6, 2025
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DART’s 28th Annual “Stuff The Bus” Thanksgiving Food Drive Monday, November 3 through Saturday, Nov
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Sussex County Health Coalition Director to Receive Highest Honor at atTAcK addiction’s 10th Annual Be a Hero Gala
GLASGOW (Oct. 1, 2025) – Peggy Geisler, Executive Director of the Sussex County Health Coalition, which leads the Delaware Goes Purple movement, champions behavioral health outreach in Sussex County, and has been a strong partner with atTAcK addiction, will receive the Medal of Honor – atTAcK addiction’s highest honor – at the organization’s 10th annual Be a Hero Gala on Oct. 16 near Newark. For almost 20 years, the Sussex County Health Coalition has worked to bring the entire community together to
Two Local Credit Unions Unite for a Stronger Future
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First State Ballet Theatre Presents UP FRONT ON MARKET at The Grand Opera House on November 14 & 16
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DPP website earns 2025 Excellence Award from International Economic Development Council
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Delaware Tech Honors Yvonne Deadwyler during Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Delaware Technical Community College’s Stanton and Wilmington campuses honored Yvonne Deadwyler, president and CEO of the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, at its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Honoree Celebration on Sept. 30. Deadwyler has strengthened Delaware’s business and nonprofit communities through her leadership, advocacy, and service. In her role at the Chamber, she supports economic growth and member success while also serving on numerous nonprofit boards focused on education, youth,
Cape May Tech and Local Partners Launch New Marine Maintenance Program
CAPE MAY, NJ – Cape May County Technical High School (Cape May Tech) has launched a new Marine Maintenance program in collaboration with local industry leaders Yamaha Motor Services, Marine Max, Pier 47, Young’s Fiberglass, and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. These leaders have been instrumental in the creation of this program by providing resources, curriculum and connections with additional industry partners. By offering a direct path to employment without requiring a fouryear college degree, this program aims
Media Advisory: Hispanic Heritage Month Honoree Event
WHAT: Delaware Technical Community College will recognize Yvonne Deadwyler during an honoree celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 30, as part of the College’s Hispanic Heritage Month events. Deadwyler has strengthened Delaware’s business and nonprofit communities through her leadership, advocacy, and service. As president and CEO of the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, she supports economic growth and member success while also serving on numerous nonprofit boards focused on education,
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