Delaware Courts & Justice: Tamika Montgomery-Reeves was confirmed as the first African American to serve on the Delaware Supreme Court, a historic milestone for the state’s highest bench. Public Safety & Community Policing: Millsboro Police earned renewed national accreditation from CALEA, with leaders saying it’s about independent accountability and building public trust. Local Government & Housing: Sussex County officials criticized Delaware’s new affordable housing law (Senate Bill 23), saying it could limit local public input and has already forced land-use applications to be withdrawn while the county rewrites its process. Schools & Testing: Indian River School District is tightening its approach to state testing, moving toward rejecting parent “opt-out” requests unless they meet approved exemptions. Statewide Education Portal: Delaware launched “Explore Delaware Schools,” a new one-stop portal for school info, boundaries, and performance data. Delaware Crime: Delaware State Police arrested Newark man Wilkin Dejesus-Perez in Townsend after a drug distribution investigation, charging him with multiple felony counts tied to crack, cocaine, heroin, and alleged proceeds. Community Calendar: National Night Out is set for Aug. 4 across Delmarva, with events listed in multiple Delaware towns. Sports & Youth: The 2026 Little League World Series begins Aug. 19 in Williamsport, with the U.S. regional tournaments coming up next.