Deadline approaching for small business owners to apply for downtown Dover program

The deadline to apply for Dover's Unlock the Block program is fast approaching. July 9 is the final day to put in an application for the initiative, which seeks tenants for select vacant commercial properties on or adjacent to Loockerman Street in downtown Dover. Unlock the Block is looking for successful business owners, working from […]
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DPH Provides Fourth of July Food and Pet Safety Tips

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) recommends that residents take steps to keep family, friends, and pets safe during Fourth of July gatherings.
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Future Delaware STEM professionals honored at student conference

op state medalists from throughout Delaware represented Delaware at the National Technology Student Association (TSA) conference held in Atlanta, Georgia on June 22-26, 2018. The conference was the largest in TSA history with more than 8,000 individuals in attendance from across the country. It was also the largest national attendance in Delaware TSA history with 127 members participating in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM); leadership; and service focused events.
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DPH Advises Residents to Prepare for Dangerously High Temperatures This Week

As many Delawareans head outside for Fourth of July festivities, the Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages Delaware residents to prepare for extreme heat early this week and prevent heat-related illness as temperatures rise. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s through Tuesday, with the heat index values as high as 105 degrees.
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DPH Invites Public Comment on Delaware Statewide Health Assessment

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is seeking input from Delawareans on a draft version of a statewide assessment identifying the primary health needs of First State residents.
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Free Events for the Fourth of July

July 4th is right around the corner, here is a list of events to celebrate Independence Day in 2018 throughout Delaware. View events in by dates / times, location and county at The First State Blog
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Nominations Open for Governor?s Outstanding Volunteer Awards

NEW CASTLE (June 28, 2018) – Nominations for the Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Friday, Aug. 10. These awards recognize the important contributions made by Delaware's volunteers, 18 and older, to their communities. Volunteers all across our state are doing incredible things on behalf of individuals, […]
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