First State Times

Division of Revenue Director Kathy Revel today announced that businesses subject to the Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act (HSCA) will see a decrease in last year’s rate from 1.675% to 0.8389%.

Governor Carney Issues Statement on Wilmington Learning Collaborative

Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Wilmington Learning Collaborative

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Delaware during week ending Oct. 1

By First State Times | Oct 19, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 1, making up less than 9.3% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

BMW Championship Attendance Surpasses 126,000

Attendance at August’s BMW Championship surpassed 126,000 over four days, delivering a welcome lift to Delaware businesses and boosting the state’s profile as a place to stay and play.

Trout Stocked in White Clay Creek to Provide Fall Fishing Opportunities

Trout were stocked in White Clay Creek in northern New Castle County today to provide anglers opportunities to fish for trout in the fall and winter, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.

End of life: Delaware deaths during week ending Oct. 1 did not exceed death expectancy

Delaware's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 1, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Delaware during week ending October 1?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 62 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending October 1.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Delaware during week ending Oct. 1

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 1, making up less than 9.3% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

33 people die in Delaware from heart disease in week ending Oct. 15, 2022

There were 33 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Oct. 15, 2022, a 15.4% decrease from the previous week.

60 people die in Delaware from cancer in week ending Oct. 15, 2022

There were 60 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Oct. 15, 2022, a 27.7% increase over the previous week.

22 people die from diseases of the heart in Delaware during week ending Oct. 1

There were 22 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 1, making up 20.4% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Delaware during week Oct. 1

Delaware's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 1, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

48 people in 75-84 age group in Delaware are estimated to have died during week ending October 1