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Team Alinghi uses SolidWorks to help defend the America's Cup

Team gears up for the America's Cup in 2007 by creating SolidWorks 3D models to gain higher performance from almost every aspect of the racing yacht




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SolidWorks, COSMOSWorks power Emirates Team New Zealand racing yacht, winner of 2004 America's Cup Season Championship

Robust design helps withstand challenging competitive conditions as team takes first round in America 's Cup qualifying races




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Design consultancy uses SolidWorks software to bring three of four 'American Inventor' finalists to final round

3D CAD software helps make inventors' concepts a reality in contest for $1 million prize on popular ABC TV show




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32nd America's Cup to be decided by racing yacht designed in SOLIDWORKS

Everything from keel fins to deck rigging for Alinghi and Emirates Team New Zealand




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Rains cause tragedy in Central America

After a week of heavy rains in Central America, the area is left in tragedy. OM Guatemala is desperate to help.




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The blessings of sports ministry in Central America

OM SportsLink in Latin America takes part in a training for workers in sports ministry in Honduras and an outreach in Guatemala.




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Central American adventure

Nathan Schmutz of Switzerland has enjoyed the challenge of immersing himself in a whole new culture.




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Education Week American Education News Site of Record - News

News.




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Do America's Public Schools Owe Black People Reparations?

School districts must make amends for their racist history, writes Daarel Burnette II. What should that look like?




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Can a Lottery Diversify America's Top High School?

Controversy over a proposal to admit students by lottery to a highly selective school in Virginia echoes a nationwide debate over how to include more Blacks, Latinos, and low-income students in advanced academic programs.




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No, Critical Race Theory Isn't 'Anti-American'

President Trump and the U.S. Department of Education are wrong to target the valuable toolkit, argue David E. DeMatthews and Terri N. Watson.




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Do America's Public Schools Owe Black People Reparations?

School districts must make amends for their racist history, writes Daarel Burnette II. What should that look like?




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How the Fight for America's Suburbs Started in Public Schools

A heated school board election in the fast-changing Atlanta suburbs pits Black Lives Matter vs. the “Suburban Lifestyle Dream.”




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Penn State Berks celebrates Indigenous and Native American Heritage Month

Penn State Berks will welcome Piscataway Nation singers and dancers to honor and celebrate Indigenous and Native American Heritage Month. The event is free and open to the public and will take place on Monday, Nov. 4, at 12:15 p.m. in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium.




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Many of America's Schools Aren't Fully Accessible for Students With Disabilities

In a new Government Accountability Office report, districts cite funding constraints as the main reason for not making their buildings accessible, a longstanding problem.




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York Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate group wins 16 national awards

Penn State York’s Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate group took home 16 awards from the national competition in Orlando, Florida, at the end of June.




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Pologruto honored by the American Physical Therapy Association

Pamela Pologruto has received the F.A. Davis Award for Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Educator. The American Physical Therapy Association recognized her achievement with this national award, only given to one recipient annually, at their honors and awards reception ceremony in Kansas City, Missouri.




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DSHA To Host A Virtual Public Hearing To Gather Input On The Home-American Rescue Plan Program

Priorities include homeless shelters, permanent supportive housing, and low-income housing Dover, Del. December 15, 2022 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) will host a virtual public hearing to obtain public input on the HOME-American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP). The plan is Delaware’s application and distribution plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s […]




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Affordable Housing Development Gets A Significant Boost from Delaware’s American Rescue Plan Act Dollars

Millions are currently available for housing projects; Millions more are in the pipeline Dover, Del. April 18, 2023 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has successfully launched two new affordable housing development programs funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Both programs are part of a multi-tiered approach to address the state’s housing crisis […]



  • Delaware State Housing Authority
  • ARPA

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First American Turkey Shipment Leaves For Indian Market

The first shipment of American Turkey products for India left on Tuesday, marking a new phase in the bilateral trade relations between the two countries.




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Captain America Brave New World Trailer: Anthony Mackie's Captain America vs Harrison Ford's Red Hulk

Captain America: Brave New World will hit the theatres on February 14, 2025




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First American Turkey Shipment Leaves For Indian Market

The first shipment of American Turkey products for India left on Tuesday, marking a new phase in the bilateral trade relations between the two countries.




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Around 60% Indian-Americans Support Kamala Harris, 30% Trump: Survey

Around 60 per cent of the Indian-American the community that are US citizens and eligible to vote, intend to cast their ballot for the Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and about 30 per cent plan to vote for Donald Trump, according to a survey.




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Indian Americans In Key States Become Democratic Targets

On a bright Sunday afternoon, two men walked door to door through a Forsyth County, Georgia, neighborhood on a mission to get out the vote for Democrats.




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Over Three Dozen Indian Americans Running For State Legislations, Local Bodies

Over three dozen Indian Americans are running for local bodies and state legislation elections across the country reflecting the growing interest among this small ethnic community to be part of political mainstream.




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Department of State Announces Ownership Transfer of the Kirk and Short Building to the Biggs Museum of American Art

DOVER, DE— Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock announced today that the Department of State has transferred ownership of the Kirk and Short Building located at 15 and 21 The Green, Dover, Delaware to the Biggs Museum of the American Art. “We are excited about this move because it’s a much better use of the property […]



  • Department of State
  • Historical and Cultural Affairs
  • News

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Secretary of State Jeff Bullock Wishes Delawareans A Happy Italian American Heritage Month

October is National Italian American Heritage Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the distinguished cultural contributions of Americans with Italian lineage. According to the United States Census Bureau, as of 2019, more than 16 million Americans of Italian descent reside in the United States, making up the seventh largest ethnic group in the country. “Italian […]



  • Department of State
  • News
  • Delaware Department of State

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Delaware Division of the Arts Awards $753,000 in American Rescue Plan Act Funds

Thirty-six arts organizations and 13 artists have received ARP funds Wilmington, Del. (January 5, 2022) – In Fiscal Year 2021, the Division of the Arts received $753,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. With this special award, the Division developed two short-term grant opportunities to help secure […]




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Four Delaware Arts Organizations Receive American Rescue Plan Grants from the National Endowment for the Arts

The National Endowment for the Arts grants funding to 567 arts organizations to save jobs and to fund operations and facilities, health and safety supplies, and marketing and promotional efforts Wilmington, Del. (February 2, 2022) – At the end of January, four Delaware arts organizations – Art Works for All, Inc., The Delaware Contemporary, Delaware […]




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Governor Carney Announces $40 Million of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Funding for Delaware Libraries

Funds for Nine Libraries Across the State WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced Thursday $40 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to be distributed to libraries throughout all three counties. The investments are funded by the American Rescue Plan Act Capital Relief Fund, which was championed by Delaware’s Congressional Delegation – U.S. Senators […]




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Delaware African and Caribbean Affairs Commission Celebrates National Caribbean-American Heritage Month

The month of June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month—a month dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of June 2019, the Caribbean-American population of the U.S. was more than 13 million. “Caribbean Americans have […]



  • Delaware African and Caribbean Affairs Commission
  • Department of State
  • African
  • Caribbean
  • DACAC
  • Delaware Department of State
  • Office of the Secretary of State

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Delaware Public Archives Celebrates African American History Month

The Delaware Public Archives has unveiled a new exhibition in its lobby, “Celebrating African American History in The First State” that features every State of Delaware Historical Marker related to Black history and the significance behind them. “With this display, we honor some oft overlooked accomplishments of Black Delawareans in every area of endeavor of […]




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Delaware Public Archives Celebrates African American History

New display shines a spotlight on eighty-nine State of Delaware Historical Markers related to Black History The Delaware Public Archives has unveiled a new exhibition in its lobby, “Celebrating African American History in The First State” that features every State of Delaware Historical Marker related to Black history and the significance behind them. “With this […]




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Delaware Division of the Arts and The Biggs Museum of American Art Open Award Winners XXIV Exhibition

Twenty Delaware artists receive significant award from the Delaware Division of the Arts   Dover, Del. (April 22, 2024) – The Biggs Museum of American Art has opened the exhibition, Award Winners XXIV, marking the 24th consecutive year of hosting this exhibition in partnership with the Delaware Division of the Arts. Showcasing the exceptional work […]




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AG Jennings announces suit to hold Exxon, American Petroleum Institute, 29 others accountable for climate change costs

Claims include Negligent Failure to Warn, Trespass, Nuisance and Consumer Fraud Act violations Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Thursday that Delaware is suing 31 fossil fuel companies on behalf of the state’s residents and businesses to hold them accountable for decades of deception about the role their products play in causing climate change, the harm […]



  • Department of Justice
  • Department of Justice Press Releases
  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • News

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Delaware Forest Service Joins Daughters of the American Revolution to Establish Memorial Forest in Sussex County

DOVER, Del. (April 22, 2024) – The Delaware Forest Service hosted the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Col. John Haslet Chapter in Dover, and other volunteers to establish a memorial plot dedicated to former State Forester Walter F. Gabel, who served in this role from 1974 to 1991. “We are excited about this DAR […]




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Flag Lowering in Memory of 500,000 Americans Lost to COVID-19

President Biden ordered flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on February 26, 2021 in memory of the more than 500,000 Americans who have died from COVID-19. In concurrence with the President’s order, Governor Carney has ordered both the U.S. and Delaware flags at state buildings and […]




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Delaware Kicks Off Older Americans Month with Proclamation

The Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) celebrated the 60th anniversary of Older Americans Month with an event at the Wilmington Public Library on Monday. This year’s theme for Older Americans Month is “Aging Unbound,” which offers an opportunity to explore a wide range of aging experiences and to […]




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DPH Announces ‘ArtAddiction’ Awards Ceremony in Partnership with Latin American Community Center

The Latin American Community Center (LACC) presents a unique art contest and invites participants to explore addiction through artistic expression. ArtAddiction, a juried art competition hosted by the LACC’s Prevention Promoters Program, seeks to explore addiction, recovery, and mental health through artistic expression. This year’s theme, “Change IS A Process,” has categories that include painting, drawing, […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Public Health
  • DE Division of Public Health
  • Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
  • Delaware Division of Public Health

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DSAMH Announces Funding Availability to Address Rising Overdose Deaths Among Black, African American Communities

NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) announces the launch of the Health Equity Advancement Project, consisting of two funding opportunities that seek to develop strategies for addressing rising opioid overdose deaths among Black and African American communities in Delaware. DSAMH will award eight mini grants as well as […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
  • News
  • Behavioral Health Consortium
  • Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
  • DSAMH
  • overdoses in delaware
  • Substance Abuse

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American Birding Association announces North American headquarters moving to Delaware City

Governor Markell joined officers from the American Birding Association (ABA) to announce the ABA’s plans to move its North American headquarters from Colorado to Delaware next year.



  • Delaware Economic Development Office (2013-2017)
  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017)
  • News
  • Office of the Governor
  • jobs
  • quality of life
  • Responsible Government
  • tourism

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Zacros America moving 154 manufacturing jobs to Delaware

Zacros America Inc. has announced that it will move its Hedwin Division, along with 154 manufacturing jobs, from Baltimore to Newark, bolstering the state’s efforts to attract innovative companies and grow job opportunities in key sectors for today’s economy, including manufacturing.




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Delaware Partners with American Cancer Society for 2nd Annual Lung Cancer Screening Campaign

The American Cancer Society National Lung Cancer Roundtable (ACS NLCRT), American College of Radiology® (ACR®), Radiology Health Equity Coalition (RHEC), and GO2 for Lung Cancer (GO2) have partnered once again for the second annual National Lung Cancer Screening Day (“National LCS Day”) on Saturday, November 9, 2024, which has been officially proclaimed by Governor John […]




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American Cities of the Future 2019/20 - the winners

New York continues to reign as leader of fDi’s American Cities of the Future 2019/20 ranking. San Francisco retains second place with Toronto rising to third. Naomi Davies reports.




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American Cities of the Future 2019/20 – FDI strategy

A more detailed look at fDi's judges’ top five American Cities of the Future 2019/20 for FDI strategy. Naomi Davies reports.




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Zonamerica looks beyond Latin America for expansion opportunities

Uruguay-based Zonamerica has successfully expanded into Colombia and China, and is now looking to export its model to other parts of Asia and Africa.




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View from the Americas: the evolving political economy of FDI

We are currently in a state of heightened business and economic disruption and sociopolitical activism, which only looks set to intensify. 




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Microsoft makes a crossborder connection in North America

While governments grow more protectionist over trade and physical borders, companies such as Microsoft are bridging the gap by funding international collaborative enterprises.




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View from the Americas: time for action on SDGs

Giant investment firm BlackRock throwing its weight behind sustainability issues is sending a signal to the corporate world to respond urgently to global calls for action, writes Gregg Wassmansdorf.




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Latin America embraces China's Belt and Road with enthusiasm

Up to 18 countries across Latin America have joined China’s new Belt and Road Initiative, hoping to boost their infrastructure development and investment.