Good morning, Dover.

The DNREC Environmental Justice Office is accepting applications from community and nonprofit organizations for the 2027 CEPF grants offering awards from $5,000 to $50,000 funded by penalties from environmental law violations.

Applications are open today until Aug. 31, with grantees to be notified in early October and projects running through next year.

The Delaware DOC is accepting applications for its free Fall Citizens Academy, a six-week program offering residents an inside look at its correctional system (including facility tours).

Sessions begin Sept. 21 in Dover on Monday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Delaware’s Paid Leave Program (which began Jan.

1) awarded 1,760 claims and paid $7.6 million in benefits through June 30, marking a strong start for the state initiative.

A study released on Aug.

1 found that residents in Delaware tourist towns including Dewey Beach, Rehoboth, and Bethany face stress from heavy crowds, noise, and traffic during the busy summer season.

Delaware’s first Surgeon General, Dr. Neil Hockstein, begins his role with the Department of Health and Social Services next week (appointed by Gov. Matt Meyer) to lead public health efforts and improve care access.