AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoJuneteenth in Delaware: Smyrna’s 4th annual Juneteenth Experience filled George C. Wright Jr. Municipal Park with history exhibits, West African dance, local vendors, and conversations about what freedom means today. Community & culture: Families in Columbus, Ohio used crafts, neighborhood history, and dance to pass African American heritage to kids—an approach echoed across Juneteenth events. Local justice work: Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) announced its 10th Anniversary Gala on Oct. 24 in Rehoboth, celebrating a decade of town halls, scholarships, and policy advocacy. Food access: Delaware’s Division of Small Business awarded $712,500 in grants to 28 food retailers, farmers, and nonprofits to expand healthy food access in food-desert areas. Public safety training: The Delaware Restaurant Association held Alcohol Safety Training for beach-season hospitality staff on responsible service and guest safety. Education & opportunity: Lighthipe Scholarships named 2026 recipients from Indian River High School, with mentoring built in. State budget: Delaware’s Senate unanimously passed the FY27 operating budget, sending it to the House, with major increases for healthcare and education. Sports spotlight: Indian River’s Dylan Grise was named Delaware Player of the Year by the state baseball coaches association.
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