Pride & Community: Delco Pride’s Pride Month kickoff is this Saturday in Media, with organizers saying the biggest win is more young people showing up through school GSA groups—plus a follow-up festival next weekend in Upper Darby with 130+ vendors and entertainers. Arts & Local Media: The Delaware Division of the Arts brought home 20 awards at the Delaware Press Association Communications Contest, highlighting how grants and storytelling keep Delaware’s creative scene visible. Boating Safety: The BoatUS Foundation expanded its free, state-approved boating safety course to 15 additional states, including Delaware, making safe-on-the-water education easier for recreational boaters. Energy & Cost of Living: Delmarva Power filed a proposal to expand Delaware energy efficiency programs for 2027–2029, aiming for major electric and natural gas savings for homeowners, renters, and businesses. Education & Inclusion: Delaware Academy High School’s enrollment data shows multiracial students rose to 2.7% for 2025–26, up from 2.5% the year before. Health & Wellness: Delaware’s Division of Public Health hosted an Advancing Healthy Lifestyles conference in Dover, featuring former White House chef Sam Kass on food insecurity and chronic disease. Local Culture Calendar: CIAO Delco’s 16th Annual Italian American Heritage Festival returns Sunday, June 7, at Rose Tree Park in Media with food, performers, cars, bocce, and family activities.