Delaware earned its nickname as the ‘First State’ 225 years ago today, after being the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution back on Dec. 7, 1787. “Delaware beat, by just a couple days, the ...

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it has the most hours of sunlight. On this day we will see the sun at its highest point in the sky, taking longer for it to rise and set.

The Delaware General Assembly approved it as the State nickname on May 23, 2002. Its action was in response to a request by Mrs. Anabelle O’Malley’s first grade class at Mt. Pleasant ...