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National Women’s History Month events among 16 special programs at the museums of the State of Delaware during March 2018

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Published On :: Thu, 22 Feb 2018 19:29:56 +0000

Highlights include programs on women's suffrage, Harriet Tubman and the female vocalists of the Victor Talking Machine Company.


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The Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2018 Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition

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Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 14:00:44 +0000

MEDIA ADVISORY February 26, 2018 THE DELAWARE DIVISION OF THE ARTS ANNOUNCES 2018 DELAWARE STATE EMPLOYEE ART EXHIBITION WHAT: This program is designed to give Delaware state employees and their families, at any skill level, a unique opportunity to exhibit their artwork and to compete for cash prizes. Several special recognition ribbons will also be awarded. […]


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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Terrance Vann’s “Edge of Destiny” Paintings

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Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 15:56:52 +0000

THE MEZZANINE GALLERY TO EXHIBIT TERRANCE VANN’S “EDGE OF DESTINY” PAINTINGS Wilmington, Del. (February 23, 2018) – Edge of Destiny will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from March 2-29, 2018. A free opening reception to meet the artist will be held on Friday, March 2 from 5-7 p.m. Live music will be provided by […]


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Two High-Tech Companies Taking Their Businesses to the Next Level in Delaware with Help from the Division of Small Business, Development & Tourism

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Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 18:15:13 +0000

A company working to make NASA spacesuits stronger and safer and another providing data to millions of drivers to help them avoid traffic jams are both growing in Delaware. Assistance from the state Division of Small Business, Development & Tourism is helping STF Technologies and TrafficCast take their businesses to the next level. “Growth in […]


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Secretary of State Announces Medical License and Controlled Substance Registration Suspensions

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Published On :: Mon, 19 Mar 2018 19:19:42 +0000

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock has suspended the Delaware medical license and controlled substance privileges of Gregory Villabona, in light of allegations of unprofessional conduct related to the prescription and distribution of opioid medications.


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Dr. Rajnish Barua named Executive Director of the Delaware PSC

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Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2018 19:17:18 +0000

DOVER – Dr. Rajnish (Raj) Barua has been selected to serve as the new executive director of the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC), filling the position to be vacated by Robert Howatt this month. Dr. Barua will begin his tenure as executive director on June 1. “Raj brings an amazing depth and breadth of regulatory […]


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State Sen. Nicole Poore visits the New Castle Court House Museum to celebrate accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums

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Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:43:53 +0000

Accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.


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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 16 special events during April 2018

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Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 20:24:56 +0000

Highlights include Buena Vista’s First Annual Spring Open House, The Old State House's Coffee-Hour Lecture Series and programs on Delaware's Dutch heritage.


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Governor Carney Celebrates Senator Margaret Rose Henry Alongside Office of Women’s Advocacy and Advancement

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Published On :: Wed, 28 Mar 2018 19:48:02 +0000

Policymakers, Public Join Together for Women’s History Month Celebration and Lecture DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney, Delaware’s Office for Women’s Advocacy and Advancement, the Delaware Department of Human Resources, the Delaware Commission for Women, and Delaware Women’s Workforce Council, today hosted the first lecture of its kind titled “Redefining Women in the Workplace” in honor […]


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Governor Carney Announces Preliminary Agreement with Gulftainer to Expand Port of Wilmington

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Published On :: Thu, 29 Mar 2018 19:43:34 +0000

Terms of the agreement must be approved by Diamond State Port Corporation Board and the Delaware General Assembly WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock on Thursday announced that the State of Delaware has reached a preliminary agreement with the Gulftainer Group to lease the Port of Wilmington from the […]


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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to replace roof of Academy building in New Castle

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Apr 2018 19:38:58 +0000

Improvements slated to begin in the spring of 2018.


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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor seven special events during May 2018

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Published On :: Tue, 24 Apr 2018 20:46:35 +0000

Highlights include Dover Days programs, A Day in Old New Castle and “A Sailor’s Life for Me,” the Zwaanendael Museum’s 7th Annual Maritime Celebration.


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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 11 special events during June 2018

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Published On :: Wed, 23 May 2018 14:50:13 +0000

Programs on Delaware heroes of the War of 1812, dyeing fabrics 18th-century style, and Separation Day in New Castle to be featured.


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State Historic Preservation Office Employee, African American History Expert Makes National Trust 40-Under-40 List

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Published On :: Fri, 25 May 2018 13:37:07 +0000

Carlton Hall, a cultural preservation specialist and historian with the Delaware State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), earned a place on the inaugural “40 Under 40” list recently unveiled by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.


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Fort Christina Offers a Historical Destination This Summer

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Published On :: Fri, 01 Jun 2018 18:21:18 +0000

Partner site of the First State National Historical Park to host summer 2018 events


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Secretary of State Announces Chemical Dependency Counselor License Suspension

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Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:21:42 +0000

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock has suspended the Delaware chemical dependency counseling license of Sachin Karnik in light of recent criminal charges filed against him.


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Division of the Arts to Honor 17 Artist Fellows at Annual Reception and Award Ceremony June 13

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Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 18:59:31 +0000

Division of the Arts to Honor 17 Artist Fellows at Annual Reception and Award Ceremony June 13 New this year, the Award Winners Exhibition will display contemporary art alongside historical decorative arts and travel to two new locations Dover, Del. (June 8, 2018) – The Award Winners XVIII reception and award ceremony will be held […]


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Newly Published Book Explores Life and Legacy of Delaware Statesman John Dickinson

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Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 13:34:46 +0000

A new anthology of essays and lectures published by the Delaware Heritage Commission explores the life and career of John Dickinson, whose influential role as a colonial patriot and statesman of the early Republic earned him the nickname “Penman of the Revolution.”


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Delaware Senate passes concurrent resolution recognizing the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums

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Published On :: Fri, 22 Jun 2018 20:58:02 +0000

Accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.


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Statements from Governor Carney and Secretary of State Bullock on the Completed Federal Review of Wilmington Port Agreement

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Published On :: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 19:36:19 +0000

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock on Thursday issued the following statements on completion of the federal review of a deal to expand the Port of Wilmington, done by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), a panel comprised of military, homeland security, and federal law […]


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Delaware Division of the Arts Announces First Round of Grants in Support of Arts Projects for Fiscal Year 2019

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:00:16 +0000

This year the Division will invest nearly $3 million in more than 100 arts and community organizations Wilmington, Del. (August 8, 2018) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is investing nearly $3 million in more than 100 arts and community organizations that will serve Delawareans statewide with arts programming and services, arts education, and […]


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Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2018-19 Mezzanine Gallery Solo Exhibitions

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:00:37 +0000

  This year features four 2018 Artist Fellows in disciplines ranging from fine craft to sculpture Wilmington, Del. (August 9, 2018) – The Mezzanine Gallery presents monthly solo exhibitions of work by Delaware artists in disciplines including painting, photography, sculpture, crafts, folk, and media arts. The opportunity to exhibit is available to emerging and established visual […]


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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 21 special events during September 2018

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 17:43:21 +0000

Native-American programming, Chautauqua shows and surviving the London Blitz among activities to be presented.


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Governor Carney, Diamond State Port Corporation, Gulftainer Sign Agreement to Expand Port of Wilmington

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:37:42 +0000

Lease agreement expected to create jobs, generate as much as $600 million in new investment WILMINGTON, Del. – On Tuesday, Governor John Carney, the Diamond State Port Corporation, and GT USA Wilmington, LLC finalized an agreement that will significantly expand the Port of Wilmington, create jobs, and lead to as much as $600 million of […]


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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 14 special events during October 2018

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Published On :: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 21:06:42 +0000

Early 1900s music education, the life of Delaware patriot Caesar Rodney and walking tours of St. Peter’s cemetery in Lewes among topics to be explored.


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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “In the Studio” an Exhibit of Drawings by Charles Allan Guerin

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 14:00:32 +0000

On view from October 5-26, 2018 Free opening reception on Friday, October 5 at 5 p.m. Wilmington, Del. (September 25, 2018) – In the Studio, an exhibition of drawings by Charles Allan Guerin, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from October 5-26, 2018. Guerin received a 2018 Honorable Mention from the Delaware Division […]


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Battle of the Chesapeake program at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on Oct. 13, 2018

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Published On :: Tue, 02 Oct 2018 19:31:10 +0000

Naval engagement played a decisive role in America's victory in its struggle for independence from Great Britain.


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“The Lenapé Indian Tribe of Delaware” lecture at Lewes, Del.’s Zwaanendael Museum on Oct. 20, 2018

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Published On :: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 19:54:48 +0000

Lecture by Theo Braunskill, Lenapé citizen and Elders Council member, and Nena Todd, manager of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ downtown Dover museums.


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Delaware Awarded Latest Round of STEP Grant Funds to Support Small Business Exports

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Published On :: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:52:29 +0000

For the fourth year in a row, the Delaware Department of State has received a State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) award from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA.) This year’s award totals $268,096 and will be used to support the state’s efforts to assist small Delaware companies in entering and developing markets overseas.


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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 11 special events during November 2018

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Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:35:08 +0000

Changes to American society in the early 20th century, grave sites of notable New Castle veterans, and candle-making among topics to be explored.


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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 15 special programs during the 2018 winter-holiday season

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Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 15:29:44 +0000

Ten holiday-themed activities among the programs to be offered.


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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Ship of Theseus” by Lauren E. Peters

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Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:30:57 +0000

On view from December 7-28, 2018 Free opening reception on Friday, December 7 at 5 p.m. Wilmington, Del. (November 28, 2018) – Ship of Theseus, an exhibition of self-portraits by painter Lauren E. Peters, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from December 7-28, 2018. Peters received a 2018 Individual Artist Fellowship in Painting. […]


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