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Delaware Environmental Stewardship Awardees Announced During Delaware Ag Week

During the first day of Delaware Ag Week, the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Nutrient Management Program Administrator Chris Brosch presented three honorees with the 2022 Delaware Environmental Stewardship Awards.

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

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Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days.

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

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Department of Correction Marks National Accreditation Milestone In 2022

By Press release submission | Jan 17, 2023

As 2022 draws to a close the Delaware Department of Correction marks the success of its decade-long effort to earn national accreditation across DOC facilities from the American Correctional Association (ACA).

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Delaware Natural Resources Police Collect Toys as Holiday Gifts for Delaware Children

By Press release submission | Nov 27, 2022

DNREC Agencies Team Up for Toys for Tots Program.

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Division of Public Health’s Maternal Child Health Bureau, Delaware 211 Celebrate 10 Years of Help Me Grow Delaware

By Press release submission | Nov 23, 2022

The Maternal Child Health Bureau of the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), Delaware 2-1-1 and other state and community organizations proudly recognized Help Me Grow Delaware during an event celebrating Help Me Grow’s 10th anniversary on Nov. 9 at the Route 9 Library & Innovation Center in New Castle.

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Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Award Honorees to Be Recognized at Dec. 1 Ceremony

By Press release submission | Nov 15, 2022

Ten individuals and six groups will be honored with the 2022 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Awards during a ceremony to be held Dec. 1 at the Executive Banquet & Conference Center in Newark. The award recipients will be recognized for exceptional contributions and outstanding dedication to service and volunteerism in Delaware.

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DHSS Seeks Personal Stories from Delaware Families for Project Featuring Loved Ones Lost to Overdoses

By Press release submission | Nov 10, 2022

The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, in collaboration with the Lt. Governor’s Office and the Delaware Art Museum, is seeking personal stories and photos from Delaware families who have lost loved ones to drug overdoses.

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Urban Forestry Grants up to $5,000 Available

By Press release submission | Nov 10, 2022

Delaware’s Urban and Community Forestry Program is now accepting applications for up to $5,000 in matching grants for tree planting and management projects on public land and community open space.

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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Making the Invisible, Visible” by Maia Palmer

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2022

On View From November 4-25, 2022

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Del. to Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits Oct. 27 to SNAP Households, Eligible TANF and General Assistance Households

By Press release submission | Oct 26, 2022

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

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Application Deadline for the Prevention and Recovery Support Services Fund Extended to November 4

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2022

In September, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, PhD, RN, announced the creation of the Prevention and Recovery Support Services Fund to reduce overdose deaths across Delaware by addressing barriers to sustained recovery such as transportation, housing and workforce capacity.

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State Bank Commissioner Now Accepting Applications for Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF)

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2022

Delaware schools, nonprofits, and community organizations are invited to apply for a new round of state grant funds to support financial literacy education for people from all walks of life.

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Delaware Will Provide Spring 2022 P-EBT to Children under Age 6

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2022

Delaware Will Issue Spring 2022 P-EBT Child Care Benefit on Oct. 7 to Children under Age 6 in Households Receiving SNAP Benefits

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Delaware Will Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits on Sept 29

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2022

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

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John Dickinson Plantation’s 2022 ‘18th Century Trades Day’

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, visitors to the home of the “Penman of the Revolution” will explore Colonial-era job opportunities during the “18th Century Trades Day” that will take place between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ John Dickinson Plantation located at 340 Kitts Hummock Road in Dover, Delaware.

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Governor Carney, Keep Delaware Beautiful, Delaware Department of Transportation Launch Litter Free School Zone Program

By Press release submission | Sep 23, 2022

Governor Carney on Thursday launched a new program encouraging students to keep their communities litter free.

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2,075 Seedlings Planted for the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Tree Planting

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2022

September 17, over 100 volunteers planted 2,075 trees at the Blackbird State Forest for the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Tree Planting.

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DPH Announces #MyReasonWhyDE Youth Campaign

By Press release submission | Sep 20, 2022

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing their youth-led #MyReasonWhyDE campaign. #MyReasonWhyDE asks Delaware youth to make short Public Service Announcement (PSA) videos that promote the positive aspects of their lives that keep them happy, healthy, and drug-free, engaged citizens.

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DHSS to Expand Community Well-Being Initiative to Kent County

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2022

Goal is to Connect At-Risk Community Members to Substance Use Disorder Services

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Brandywine Zoo Awarded Re-Accreditation by Association of Zoos and Aquariums

By Press release submission | Sep 16, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is proud to announce the re-accreditation of the Brandywine Zoo by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Accreditation Commission after a detailed review process that analyzed all aspects of the facility’s operation.