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News from 2022

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Delaware Transit Corporation Receives 5th Federal Grant for Energy Efficient Buses

By Press release submission | Aug 26, 2022

The Federal Transit Administration has awarded the Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) $11 million from the Low-No Program to support the transition of the nation’s transit fleet to the lowest polluting and most energy efficient transit vehicles.

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DNREC’s DuPont Nature Center to Close Sept. 1 for Season

By Press release submission | Aug 26, 2022

DNREC’s DuPont Nature Center at the Mispillion Harbor Reserve will close for the season Sept. 1 and reopen April 1, 2023 in time for the annual shorebird migration

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Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Delaware during week ending Aug. 13

By First State Times | Aug 26, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Delaware in the week ending Aug. 13, making up less than 9.8% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Delaware during week ending Aug. 13

By First State Times | Aug 26, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Delaware in the week ending Aug. 13, making up less than 9.8% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Delaware during week ending Aug. 13

By First State Times | Aug 25, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Delaware in the week ending Aug. 13, making up less than 9.8% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Aug. 23 sees Congressional Record publish “APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE” in the Senate section

By First State Times | Aug 25, 2022

“APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE“ was published in the Senate section on page S4409 on Aug. 23

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Delaware during week ending Aug. 13

By First State Times | Aug 25, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Delaware in the week ending Aug. 13, making up less than 9.8% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Aug. 23: Congressional Record publishes “Senate” in the Senate section

By First State Times | Aug 25, 2022

The Congressional Record published “Senate” in the Senate section on Aug. 23.

State Auditor McGuiness: “Delaware Criminal Justice Council Policy Updates Improve Justice for All”

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2022

State Auditor Kathy McGuiness announced today her support for recent updates to the process for testing Sexual Assault Kits.

Delaware Will Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits on August 25

By Press release submission | Aug 25, 2022

The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for August to eligible households as part of the State’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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30 people die in Delaware from heart disease in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By First State Times | Aug 24, 2022

There were 30 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 31.8% decrease from the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Delaware during week ending Aug. 6

By First State Times | Aug 24, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware in the week ending Aug. 6, making up less than 9.1% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Inner Reflections” by Kiara Florez

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022

On View From September 2-23, 2022

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TranspARTation Grant Opportunity for Schools Returns for 2022-2023 School Year

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022

The Delaware Division of the Arts has announced the return of the popular transpARTation grant opportunity for Delaware schools.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Delaware during week ending Aug. 6

By First State Times | Aug 23, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Delaware in the week ending Aug. 6, making up less than 9.1% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Delaware during week ending Aug. 6

By First State Times | Aug 23, 2022

Delaware's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 6, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Delaware during week ending August 6?

By First State Times | Aug 23, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 52 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending August 6.

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43 people die in Delaware from cancer in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By First State Times | Aug 23, 2022

There were 43 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 19.4% increase over the previous week.

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Delaware Seeks Federal Grant to Support Cleaner School Buses

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) hopes to help five school districts fund a total of 14 electric school buses and 17 propane buses through the federal Clean School Bus Rebate Program.

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Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2022

In recognition and memory of Senator Richard Cordrey’s service to the State of Delaware, Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until sunset on August 27, 2022.