AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism & Culture: Southern Delaware Tourism is teaming up with county tourism groups on a three-month fall push, “Arts Around Our Towns” and “Fall for History,” running September through November to spotlight Sussex County festivals, museums, tours, and historic sites. Environment Grants: DNREC’s Environmental Justice Office opened 2027 Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) grant applications for community and nonprofit groups, with projects typically ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 and a preference for areas near past environmental violations. Public Health: Delaware’s inaugural Surgeon General, Dr. Neil Hockstein, is set to start next week, with the new office housed in the Department of Health and Social Services and focused on public health communication and emergency guidance. Local Safety: Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting in Hartly where shots struck an occupied home; no injuries were reported. Education Policy: Cape Henlopen school board discussed a new cellphone policy tied to state law, generally requiring phones to be stored away in elementary/middle school and limiting use in high school to breakfast and lunch. Sports: Delaware high school swimmer David Tomlin announced a verbal commitment to Saint Joseph’s College of Maine for fall 2027. Community Outdoors: DNREC launched “Paddle Quest,” a statewide paddling challenge tied to Delaware State Parks, plus new self-service kayak rentals at Delaware Seashore State Park.
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