Governor Carney, DTI Announce Rural Broadband Expansion Partnership

Partnership with Bloosurf aims to eliminate broadband deserts in Kent and Sussex Counties DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) Chief Information Officer James Collins, joined by Bloosurf, LLC Founder and CEO Vincent Sabathier and his team, announced a partnership to provide affordable wireless broadband in targeted, rural areas of Kent […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 20-26

DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between May 20-26 made 3,888 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 110 citations.
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New York Man Pleads Guilty to Wilmington Homicide

A Queens, NY man has pleaded guilty to a Wilmington homicide. In September 2017, Wilmington Police responded to a shooting and found Allen Melton of Wilmington suffering from gunshots to his torso and legs. Multiple witnesses reported that Sandy Lashley, 31, and a female accomplice, Latesha Favors of Wilmington, started an altercation with Melton's girlfriend […]
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HURRICANE SEASON BEGINS JUNE 1

Hurricane season officially begins on June 1, and homeowners, renters, and business owners should take the time now to prepare for what could come at any time.
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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Shelter” by Ekaterina Popova

On view from June 7-28, 2019 Free opening reception on Friday, June 7 at 5 p.m. Wilmington, Del. (May 30, 2019) – Shelter, an exhibition of oil and watercolor paintings by Ekaterina Popova, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from June 7-28, 2019. The artist will host a free opening reception on Friday, […]
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“Separation—Freedom for Delaware” at the New Castle Court House Museum on June 9, 2019

Activities to include demonstrations by the First Delaware Regiment and "Caesar Rodney in his Own Words," a historical play exploring the views of the famed Delaware patriot.
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DNREC and Center for the Inland Bays to host Water Family Fest on June 8

DNREC's Division of Watershed Stewardship and the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays will host their first annual Water Family Fest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 8 at the James Farm Ecological Preserve, on Cedar Neck Road, in Ocean View. Admission is free.
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Tropical nursery stock a risk for red imported fire ants

Media: Images of fire ants can be found at the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is alerting local businesses and purchasers of tropical nursery stock of the recent detection of fire ants in a shipment of palm trees imported from Florida. The red imported […]
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DNREC’s First State Heritage Park First Saturday celebrates historic music in Delaware June 1

DNREC's First State Heritage Park will take a closer look at types of 18th-century music in Delaware on June 1 at the John Bell House on The Green. The public is invited to have some fun and sing along with "Music and Song in a Public House." Other sites within the First State Heritage Park will also delve into a variety of other aspects of music from around the world.
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Motorcycle Crashes Spike in Delaware May 2019

Delaware (May 28, 2019) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety, Delaware State Police, Delaware Department of Transportation, and AAA Mid-Atlantic are working together to notify the public about the recent spike in motorcycle crash fatalities in Delaware. Since January 1st, 2019 there have been six motorcycle fatalities across the state all within the month […]
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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife invites anglers to fish for free in Delaware on June 1 and 2

In celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week, DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife invites anglers to fish, crab, and clam in Delaware waters by taking advantage of free fishing days Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, when no fishing license is required for resident or non-resident anglers.
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Division of the Arts Announces the 2019 “Award Winners” Exhibition

A group show featuring the work of the 2019 Individual Artist Fellows On view in all three counties this summer! Dover, Del. (May 28, 2019) – Each year, the Biggs Museum of American Art, in partnership with the Delaware Division of the Arts, exhibits the work of Delaware's Individual Artist Fellows. The Award Winners XIX […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police advise: Don’t drink and boat on Delaware waterways

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police remind boaters that drinking and boating don't mix. The best way to minimize the risk of an accident is to make the wiser choice – don't drink and boat.
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DNREC Shoreline & Waterway Management Section urges boater alertness for navigating Baker’s Channel this summer

DNREC advises boaters traveling in the Inland Bays to be alert when navigating in Baker's Channel, which is very shallow at low tide.
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Murderer Sentenced to Life in Prison

Others sentenced to prison for assault with firearm, and drug convictions An Elsmere man was sentenced by a Superior Court judge to life in prison plus 25 years for the murder of his girlfriend. Deputy Attorneys General Matthew Frawley and Jenna Milecki secured the sentence for Steven Pierce, 45, who was convicted by a Superior […]
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Flag lowering reminder for Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have died in service upholding the freedoms that all Americans enjoy today. To honor the dedication and service of all of our service members Governor Carney requests that the proper protocol for the U.S. Flag Code be followed this Memorial Day. Flags are to be lowered […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police launch Sea Tow Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police, through a partnership with the Sea Tow Foundation, announced today the launch of a Life Jacket Loaner Program
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Source Water Protection Subcommittee to meet May 30 in Dover

The Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) Subcommittee of the Source Water Assessment and Protection Program will meet from 10 a.m. to noon.
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DNREC’s Brandywine Zoo wins international avian husbandry award

DNREC's Brandywine Zoo has won a Plume Award from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) Avian Scientific Advisory Group.
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Former Police Chief Sentenced

Michael Capriglione, former Chief of Police for the Town of Newport, was ordered to surrender his certification and sentenced to probation by a Kent County Superior Court judge today. Capriglione pleaded guilty in February to Official Misconduct (Class A Misdemeanor) and Careless Driving. In May 2018, Capriglione struck another car in the parking lot of […]
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Celebrating Delaware’s agricultural diversity, linking producers to consumers

Delaware Grown Week – a campaign highlighting the fruits, vegetables, and value-added agricultural products produced in The First State – officially launched with a kick-off event at the Rehoboth Beach Farmers' Market including Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse, state legislators, and other officials.
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Caesar Rodney School District, Jefferson School win U.S. Green Ribbon Awards

The Caesar Rodney School District and the private Jefferson School are 2019 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon winners, federal officials announced today.
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Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet May 28 in Dover

Delaware's Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
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New book offers guide to “Big Trees of Delaware”

The Delaware Forest Service has published a new fifth edition of its popular "Big Trees of Delaware," a comprehensive list of the largest trees covering nearly 80 native and non-native species in the First State. Featuring full-color photos and high-quality illustrations of tree leaves, the book is available as a print edition at state forest offices, as well as an online PDF version to be downloaded or viewed on a web browser.  There is no cost for the book.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police investigating fatal boat accident in Sussex County

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers responded to, and are investigating a fatal boat accident near the Lewes/Rehoboth Canal.
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DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship to host rain barrel-building workshop May 25 in Blades a

DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship staff will host a rain barrel-building workshop from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 25th.
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DPH Marking First Lyme Disease Awareness Week with Outreach, Education and Activities

DOVER  – Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States with approximately 20,000 new cases reported each year. Delaware is among the top 10 states in the United States with the highest incidence rates. In 2018, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reported 520 confirmed and probable cases in the state. […]
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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor nine special events during June 2019

Separation Day, Black Music Month Celebration and a historic preservation symposium among programs to be offered.
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State Treasurer’s 529 Day Promotes Saving For Education, Provides Free Delaware Children’s Museum Admission

State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis and the Delaware College Investment Plan, known as the 529 Plan, are offering free admission to all Delaware Children's Museum guests on May 29, "529 Day." Treasurers nationwide celebrate this holiday to increase awareness of the need to save money in order to be financially college- and career-ready. "The Delaware […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police kick off National Safe Boating Week May 18-24

With the 2019 summer season and ideal weather ahead, many boaters will soon be heading out on the water. DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Office of Boating Safety & Education encourages boaters to practice safe boating, not just during National Safe Boating Week from May 18-24 – but throughout the year.
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife celebrates completion of new boating facilities at Phillips Landing, Woodland Wharf

DNREC celebrates the completion of the reconstructed Phillips Landing Boating and Fishing Access Area and the Woodland Wharf Boat Dock and Kayak Launch.
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Delaware to Launch First Restaurant Apprenticeship Program

                                                                            PRESS EVENT Delaware to Launch First Restaurant Apprenticeship Program Secretary of Labor to host program launch, in partnership with the Delaware Restaurant Association   Wilmington, DE May 13, 2019 – Delaware will start the state's first Registered Apprenticeship Program for culinary professionals in the restaurant industry, an important expansion of Registered Apprenticeship […]
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Smyrna Man Sentenced for Weapons, Kidnapping, and other Charges

Other defendants face prison time for weapons, drug, and abuse charges A Smyrna man convicted of several charges in connection to his firing a gun and damaging a car while looking for his ex-girlfriend was sentenced to more than 40 years in prison. In September 2018, Anthony Jones kidnapped two individuals at gunpoint and took […]
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DOJ seeks outside counsel, expertise for environmental investigation and possible legal action

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Friday that the Department of Justice is asking private law firms to submit competitive bids to be appointed as special counsel in connection with an investigation and possible court proceedings involving violations of environmental laws pertaining to hazardous substances, wastewater, and ground contamination. "The people of this state are as […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 6-12

DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between May 6-12 made 2,183 contacts with anglers, boaters, hunters, and the general public.
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Delaware Recognizes Supervised Visitation Awareness Month through Toy Drive, Wearing Orange

NEW CASTLE (May 15, 2019) – During Supervised Visitation Awareness Month, the Department of Health and Social Services' Office of Community Services is conducting a toy drive to provide new toys, books and games for use at Delaware's six Family Visitation Centers (FVCs). Through June 10, drop-off bins will be located at all State Service […]
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Governor Carney Announces New Director of Office of Innovation & Improvement

James Simmons III, Brandywine School District's executive director of secondary education, is a district leader, former principal and teacher WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced that James Simmons III, who has extensive district and school leadership experience in the Brandywine School District, will take over as Director of the Delaware Department of […]
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DOJ files nuisance abatement action against Fairview Inn

Wilmington property has been site of over 400 calls for service, dozens of criminal activities since 2017 The Delaware Department of Justice has asked a court to declare a Wilmington-area motel a criminal nuisance, with the goal of requiring owners to reduce the occurrence of crime on the property.  The complaint, filed May 10 in Superior Court, charges […]
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Delmar man indicted for Home Improvement Fraud, other charges

Delaware State Police seek information and fraud victims A Sussex County Grand Jury indicted William R. Parlier of Delmar on May 6 on charges of Racketeering, Home Improvement Fraud, Theft, and Carrying on a Specific Occupation without a License. Parlier, 53, is accused of defrauding three individuals between April 2018 and February 2019, by taking […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police encourage public to ‘Wear Your Life Jacket to Work’ May 17

DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police are endorsing "Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day" on Friday, May 17.
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DNREC announces release of Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee Report

DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin has released the Final Report and Recommendations of the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee (RAC). The report contains the committee's recommendations regarding the regulatory approach and content of new regulations for Delaware's Coastal Zone Act governing conversion permits.
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Division of the Arts Announces Call for Nominations for the 2019 Governor’s Awards for the Arts

Nominations for individuals and organizations in the arts will be accepted through June 28 Wilmington, Del. (May 15, 2019) – Delaware’s Governor's Awards for the Arts recognize the contributions of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions and a lasting and profound impact on the artistic and cultural life of Delaware. Nominees should be […]
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Governor Carney’s Statement on House Passage of Plastic Bag Legislation

DOVER, Del. — Governor John Carney issued the following statement on Delaware House passage of House Bill 130, legislation that would ban single-use plastic bags: "Plastic bags are a significant source of litter in our state – stuck in trees and discarded on the side of the road. We know that very few plastic bags […]
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Delaware joins multistate lawsuit on generic pharmaceutical price fixing

20 drug manufacturers, 15 individuals named in conspiracy complaint Attorney General Kathy Jennings has joined 42 states and Puerto Rico in a lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceuticals and 19 of the nation's largest generic drug manufacturers alleging a broad conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition, and unreasonably restrain trade for more than 100 different […]
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Border 2 Border National Seat Belt Initiative On May 20

Border 2 Border National Seat Belt Initiative on May 20 Joint Effort Targets Unbuckled Motorists in Maryland, Delaware Buckle Up, Every Seat, Every Time FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT:  Cynthia Cavett, Delaware Office of Highway Safety (302) 744-2743 DOVER, DE (May 15, 2019) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (DOHS) and the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle […]
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife seeks volunteers to help nesting diamondback terrapins along the Bayshore

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife is seeking volunteers to help diamondback terrapins at a prominent nesting location where they come ashore to lay eggs.
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Delaware Children’s Department to Host Nearly 400 for Foster Parent Conference

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Flag Lowering for Peace Officers Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day. On this day we pay tribute to peace officers across our country who have died, or who have been disabled in the line of duty. In accordance with federal law (36 U.S.C. 175) and a proclamation issued by President Trump, Governor Carney requests that the Delaware and […]
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$3.2 Million Awarded to Strong Neighborhoods Projects

DOVER – Seven projects statewide will receive $3.2 million from Delaware's Strong Neighborhoods Housing Fund to address vacant, abandoned or foreclosed properties, Governor John Carney announced today joined by Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi, Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen and elected officials and community leaders from across Delaware. The Strong Neighborhoods Housing […]
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DDOE supporting Design Thinking Academy students as school leaders plan closure at end of academic year

DDOE, in coordination with district and charter schools, is assisting Design Thinking leaders as they help families enroll the students in new schools for the fall. The students may return to the district schools in their home feeder patterns or choice into other district or charter schools that are accepting students.
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DPH Launches My Healthy Community Portal

DOVER (May 13, 2019) — Today, the Division of Public Health (DPH) launched a data portal allowing Delawareans to assess the overall health of their communities. The My Healthy Community data portal delivers neighborhood-focused population health, environmental and social determinant of health data to the public. The innovative technological showpiece, which was unveiled at the […]
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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife seeks great shots from Delaware anglers for annual photo contest

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife has announced that the 9th annual Delaware Fishing Photo Contest is now open for submissions.
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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife DuPont Nature Center to host Peace, Love & Horseshoe Crab Festival May 18

The DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve will host its 10th annual Peace, Love & Horseshoe Crab Festival from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 18, to celebrate the spring arrival of spawning horseshoe crabs and migrating shorebirds.
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Fatal Shooting Sends Greenwood Man to Prison

Other defendants face prison time for pleas to assault and weapons charges A fatal shooting in Bridgeville has led to a guilty plea and prison sentence for a Greenwood man. Jared Mitchell, 32, pleaded guilty to Manslaughter, Reckless Endangering First Degree, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony for killing 18-year-old […]
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New Applicants accepted for Successful Re-entry Program

New Applicants accepted for Successful Re-entry Program Approximately 77 million Americans, or 1 in 3 adults, have a criminal record Wilmington, DE. May 9, 2019–.The results are in and APEX is a highly successful program for those with criminal histories. APEX, which stands for Advancement through Pardons and Expungements is a state program housed in […]
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Patients of Sussex County Doctor Whose Medical License, Controlled Substance Registration Revoked Getting Resources

DOVER (May 9, 2019) – On May 8, 2019, the medical license and controlled substance registrations of Nihar B. Gala, MD, were permanently revoked by the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. The revocation was a result of allegations of unprofessional conduct related to the prescription of opioids to a patient at high risk […]
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State of Delaware Employees Honored for Team Excellence, Excellence and Commitment in State Service, and Heroism

Event held during the celebration of Public Service Recognition Week, May 5-11, 2019   DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney, Cabinet members, and the business community on Thursday celebrated Public Service Recognition Week by applauding the extraordinary work of Delaware's public servants and recognizing state employees that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to their work. […]
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife temporarily closing rifle-pistol range at Ommelanden Hunter Ed. Training Center

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that the rifle-pistol range at the Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center will close temporarily.
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Spotted lanternfly hatch out as temperatures rise

DOVER, Del. – The steady increase in daily temperatures has spurred spotted lanternfly nymphs to hatch out of their egg masses. While the hatching will continue for the next few weeks, this causes concern for businesses, residents, and the agriculture industry because this notorious hitchhiker will be on the move. "From the time we enacted […]
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25 Young People, 3 Groups to Be Honored with Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award at May 14 Ceremony

NEW CASTLE (May 8, 2019) – Highlighting the difference that young volunteers make in their communities, Governor John Carney will present the Governor's Youth Volunteer Service Awards to 25 individuals and three groups during a May 14 ceremony in recognition of their service to Delaware. "Giving back to our communities is one of the most […]
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One-Stop System to Highlight Improvements on May 14th

Lewes, Del. May 8, 2019 –The 4th Annual One-Stop System Convening, which brings together Delaware's front line workforce staff, will be held on Tuesday, May 14th at the Dover Downs Conference Center. Staff, which helps Delaware job seekers and employers, are gathering to share ideas and streamline processes. This year's Convening theme, "Moving Forward Together", […]
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces ‘Take a Kid Fishing!’ program dates

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife invites budding anglers age 6 through 15 to come out and learn to fish with a parent, grandparent, or guardian.
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New grant program to help fuel the growth of Delaware small businesses

NEWARK, DE – Up-and-coming Delaware small businesses will now have a potential new source of capital to help them expand. As part of National Small Business Week (May 5 to May 11), the Division of Small Business on Monday launched a competitive, matching grant program to assist Delaware entrepreneurs who want to grow their small […]
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Photographers invited to compete in DNREC’s ‘Delaware Watersheds Photo Contest’

DNREC invites photographers to participate in the Delaware Watersheds Photo Contest. The contest aims to share the beauty of Delaware's diverse environment while acting as a vivid reminder that everything that happens on land within the state's watersheds also directly affects what's happening in our waterways.
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Pencader’s Unemployment Counter Service Will End May 20

  Wilmington, DE. May 6, 2019–The Delaware Department of Labor Pencader Office will no longer offer "counter service" and process unemployment insurance applications at its location. Beginning May 20, 2019, individuals must apply for unemployment insurance online. To file an unemployment insurance claim, log on to ui.delawareworks.com and click the red/orange button "File An Unemployment […]
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Delaware Forest Service awards $92,000 in grants for community tree projects

The Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program has awarded more than $92,000 for 24 tree projects throughout the First State. Over the past 15 years, the annual grant program has provided more than $1.5 million to help communities increase tree canopy and promote the natural benefits of trees: cleaner air and water, increased property values and civic pride, and reduced storm water runoff and flooding.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: April 22-28

DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between April 22-28 made 2,448 contacts with anglers, boaters, hunters, and the general public.
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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces 2018/19 deer hunting harvest ranks as state’s 2nd all-time highest

DOVER – Hunters in Delaware harvested 14,883 deer during the 2018/19 hunting season, DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today – the sixth year in a row that the state's white-tailed deer harvest has exceeded 14,000 deer. This season's harvest ranked as the second highest in Delaware's history, exceeded only by last year's (2017/18) harvest of 15,304 deer. Inclement weather limited the deer harvest during this past season's opening weekend of the popular November deer shotgun season, which likely reduced the overall annual harvest.
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Delaware Reconciles Chimes Billing Issues with the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services

Newark, DE – After an extensive two-year review, the State of Delaware and Chimes Delaware (Chimes) have resolved billing anomalies related to Chimes' billing procedures for its Supported Employment programs. Chimes, which offers programs throughout Delaware that help individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities reach their full potential, reached an agreement with the Delaware Department of […]
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First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney Announces Statewide Partnership at Trauma Awareness Month Kickoff

First Lady also announces first Compassionate Champion Award winners   DOVER, Del. – At a kickoff event for Trauma Awareness Month in Delaware, First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney today announced the launch of a new, growing statewide partnership for trauma-informed care to help elevate stories of the work of leaders in trauma-informed practices and approaches across the state called Trauma Informed Delaware. The […]
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