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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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Secretary of State Announces Appointment of Director of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs

Secretary of State Jeff Bullock on Monday announced that Suzanne Savery will lead the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs as its next director after Tim Slavin’s departure on June 30, 2022. Ms. Savery most recently served as the deputy director of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs and will assume the […]







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Historical Affairs programs in November 2022

An 18th century market fair, concert, tours, historical cuisine and programs celebrating Dutch- and Native-American heritage to be explored.






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Historical Affairs’ Black History Month 2023 Programs

Eight of the month’s events celebrate the invaluable contributions that the African American community has made to the culture and history of the United States.





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Historical Affairs Programs In April 2023

Dutch poetry, New Castle, Del.’s connection to the Lincoln assassination, and Earth Day programs among the 12 division-sponsored activities in April 2023.





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Delaware Veterans Home to Host Job Fair Sept. 29

The Delaware Veterans Home (DVH) will be hosting a job fair for healthcare professionals scheduled for September 29, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. DVH is actively seeking qualified candidates for the roles of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs,) Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide quality care for veteran residents. Prospective […]




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AG Jennings announces Honda airbag settlement

Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced an $85 million multistate settlement with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda of America Mfg., Inc. (collectively “Honda”), over allegations Honda concealed safety issues related to defects in the frontal airbag systems installed in certain Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the United States. The systems were designed […]



  • Department of Justice
  • Department of Justice Press Releases
  • News

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Pair of Courts Side With DOJ On USPS, Vote-By-Mail

Two Courts ordered Monday that Delaware’s temporary vote-by-mail law is valid and enjoined the USPS from continuing to implement operational changes that have led to nationwide service disruptions. “I’m grateful to the judges in these cases who ruled for the people and for the rule of law,” said Attorney General Jennings. “It’s unfortunate that we […]



  • Department of Justice
  • Department of Justice Press Releases
  • News

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Lawmakers, DOJ Announce Legislation To Stop Unfair Business Practices

Legislation introduced in the Delaware House of Representatives Thursday would encourage competition, and protect consumers and business alike, by empowering the Attorney General to intervene against unfair business practices. Deceptive business practices have been illegal under Delaware’s Consumer Fraud Act, passed in 1965. However, Delaware is one of only six states that do not also […]



  • Department of Justice
  • Department of Justice Press Releases
  • News

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Unfair Business Practices Bill Passes Senate, Ready for Governor’s Signature 

Legislation passed by the State Senate on Tuesday is one step away from ensuring Delawareans are protected from unfair business practices by a statute as protective as the law in nearly every other state. House Bill 91, sponsored by Rep. David Bentz, D-Newark, and Sen. Trey Paradee, D-Dover, amends Delaware’s Consumer Fraud Act to explicitly add unfair practices to the list of prohibited practices. […]



  • Department of Justice
  • Department of Justice Press Releases
  • News

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DOJ, Community Partners, Amazon to Host Expungement and Employment fair April 28 

In honor of Second Chance Month, the Delaware DOJ’s Community Engagement Unit is partnering with the Delaware Center for Justice and several community groups to host a joint job fair and expungement clinic at the Route 9 Library and Innovation Center in New Castle on Thursday, April 28 from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. The […]



  • Department of Justice
  • Department of Justice Press Releases
  • News

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DCRPT Secures Thousands For Tenants In Fair Housing Cases

The Delaware Department of Justice’s Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust secured fair housing settlements in two cases that awarded $50,000 collectively for two victims, among other stipulations.  “Housing and reasonable accommodation are basic human rights,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “— and that should be especially true in a place that prides itself on being a […]



  • Department of Justice
  • Department of Justice Press Releases

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DOL Fox Valley offices to reopen Wednesday after water main break repaired

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2017  Wilmington – The Delaware Department of Labor’s Fox Valley office in Wilmington will reopen to the pubic Wednesday, July 19, 2017 after repairs were made to a nearby water main break that happened early Tuesday. The ruptured main prompted agency officials to close the offices before they had opened for […]



  • Department of Labor

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Delaware to Sue U.S. EPA for Failure to Curb Out-of-State Air Pollution

“Delawareans deserve clean air,” says Governor John Carney  WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware announced today its intent to send four Notice of Intent to Sue letters to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding air pollution that comes into Delaware from other states. The NOI letters, as required by the federal Clean Air Act, inform the […]




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Delaware Department of Labor Hosts Job Fairs Throughout September Attracting Hundreds of Job Seekers

    Wilmington, DE – The Delaware Department of Labor (DE DOL) is sponsoring several job fairs in September and October in an effort to help job seekers and employers fill the thousands of job opportunities that are available across the state. DE DOL is hosting the next multi-employer Job Fair on Thursday, Sept. 30 […]



  • Department of Labor
  • News

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Delaware Farmers Encouraged To Participate In Environmental Deeds Questionnaire

Along with the Delaware Nutrient Management Program’s annual report mailing, Delaware farmers are being encouraged to complete an additional 16-question implementation questionnaire. The questionnaire aims to measure nutrient applications and environmental deeds, allowing Delaware to recognize farmers for their stewardship efforts in 2020.




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State Fair Offers Opportunity to Learn About Delaware Agriculture

Whether you are headed to the state fair from the city, suburbs, or our rural communities, the Delaware State Fair is a perfect opportunity to learn about agriculture, the state’s top industry.



  • Department of Agriculture
  • 4-H
  • Delaware Agricultural Education Center
  • Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse
  • Delaware State Fair
  • educational food demonstrations
  • FFA
  • state fair

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Farmer Kitty Holtz Honored at Delaware State Fair for Contributions to Agriculture

Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse presented Katherine “Kitty” Holtz with the Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service to Agriculture during the State Fair Awards presentation on Governor’s Day for her contributions.



  • Department of Agriculture
  • agriculture
  • Delaware Farm Bureau
  • Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse
  • Delaware State Fair
  • farmer
  • Kitty Holtz
  • Secretary's Award for Distinguished Service to Delaware Agriculture
  • women in agriculture

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DHSS to Partner with Habitat for Humanity on Pilot Program for Minor Home Repairs for Older Delawareans

At the announcement Thursday morning at Rose Hill Community Center near New Castle (from left): Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County CEO Kevin L. Lewis, Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) Chief Administrator Cynthia Mercer, DSAAPD Director Melissa Smith, state Representative Franklin Cooke, state Senator Darius Brown, DSAAPD Deputy […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities
  • New Castle County
  • News
  • 60 and older
  • aging in place
  • eligible seniors
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • minor home repairs
  • Route 9 Corridor

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DNREC Issues Air Quality Alert

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has issued warnings of poor air quality in Delaware.



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • Division of Air Quality
  • Division of Public Health
  • News
  • air quality
  • air quality index
  • health and safety
  • public health
  • warning

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Air Quality Reaches Hazardous Levels in Delaware Due to Canadian Wildfires

Wildfires in eastern Canada emitting particulate matter into the atmosphere continue to cause poor air quality.



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • Division of Air Quality
  • Division of Public Health
  • News
  • air quality
  • air quality index
  • health and safety
  • public health

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DNREC to Close Section of Tri-Valley Trail for Repairs

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close a section of the Tri-Valley Trail at White Clay Creek State Park for drainage repairs starting Monday, July 12. The section of affected spans from Smith Mill Road to Paper Mill Road/Corner Ketch Road. Repairs are expected to last up to one week. The […]



  • Delaware Emergency Management Agency
  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • Division of Parks and Recreation
  • New Castle County
  • News
  • outdoors and recreation
  • tri-valley trail
  • White Clay Creek State Park
  • white clay trails

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DATE Celebrates the Launch of the State’s First Impaired Driving Simulator Program

Secretary Nathaniel McQueen Jr., DATE Director John Yeomans, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Communications Manager Denée Crumrine, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long DOVER, DE – The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) was joined by Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, Safety and Homeland Security Secretary Nathaniel McQueen Jr. representatives from the Office of Highway Safety (OHS) […]



  • Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement
  • Department of Safety and Homeland Security
  • Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long
  • News
  • Office of Highway Safety

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OHS Partners with NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain to Bring Awareness to the Dangers of Impaired Driving

DOVER, Del. (April 26, 2023) The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is teaming up with NASCAR Drivers Ross Chastain and Chad Chastain to encourage Delawareans to “Use Your Melon” and Drive Sober. On Friday, April 28th, OHS and Ross will be at the Buffalo Wild Wings in Dover 680 S Bay Rd, Dover, DE 19901 […]



  • Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement
  • Department of Safety and Homeland Security
  • Impaired Driving
  • News
  • Office of Highway Safety

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Natural Dairy Products brings jobs, gold standard facility

Gov. Jack Markell attends grand opening of company’s new headquarters in Newark NEWARK, Del. –   Independent, family-owned Natural Dairy Products Corporation found the perfect match in Newark for its relocated headquarters and gold-standard quality dairy operation, where it will make and distribute its organic, grass-fed dairy products. That feeling of synergy was mutual on Friday, […]




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End of Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier to Remain Closed for Structural Repairs

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that the last 145 feet of the 1,300-foot Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier will remain closed until structural repairs can be made. Additionally, the public will not be able to access certain closed-off sections along the side of the pier and two areas marked as “no standing zone.” The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation decided to close this portion of the World War II-era pier in November 2023, during an annual engineering review. Though the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation has completed repair projects to the CHSP pier over the last 15 years, the pier has lasted well beyond its life expectancy.



  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • Division of Parks and Recreation
  • News
  • Sussex County
  • cape henlopen pier
  • Cape Henlopen State Park
  • Delaware State Parks
  • dnrec

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DNREC Unveils Delaware’s First Publicly Available All-Terrain Wheelchair

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control unveiled its new Action Trackchair an all-terrain wheelchair donated from the Ford Bronco Wild Fund June 12 at the Deerfield Clubhouse at White Clay Creek State Park. The event highlighted accessibility improvements statewide and featured the first publicly accessible all-terrain wheelchair available for public use in the state of Delaware. Delaware was the recipient of a nationally competitive grant for one of seven AXIS model Trackchairs provided through the Bronco Wild Fund Access Grants and the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD).




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Governor Carney Honors DNREC’s 2024 Young Environmentalists, Youth Anglers at Delaware State Fair

Two Delaware students were recognized today with Young Environmentalists of the Year Awards, presented by Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin at the Delaware State Fair, along with three winners of the annual Youth Fishing Tournament.



  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • Governor John Carney
  • News
  • Delaware State Fair
  • Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament
  • DNREC Young Environmentalist
  • Governor Carney

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Scuse Honors UD’s Dr. Mark Isaacs at Delaware State Fair for Service to Agriculture

According to Secretary Scuse, there was no better person to receive his very last Secretary’s Award than Dr. Mark Isaacs. In selecting this year’s honoree, he felt that Isaacs deserved to join the long list of people who have positively impacted Delaware agriculture through his service as a farmer, researcher, and educator.



  • Department of Agriculture
  • News
  • agriculture
  • Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse
  • Dr. Mark Isaacs
  • educator
  • farmer
  • researcher
  • Secretary's Award for Distinguished Service to Delaware Agriculture
  • students
  • University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • University of Delaware Cooperative Extension

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Governor Carney Announces Emergency Repairs to Strengthen the Indian River Inlet Dunes

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced today that after two breaches this year and recent near-breaches of coastal dunes just north of the Indian River Inlet, the state Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will add additional metal sheets and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will perform an emergency sand replenishment project […]



  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • Department of Transportation
  • Governor John Carney
  • News
  • Office of the Governor

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DNREC to Hold Community Information Session Sept. 24 on Indian River Inlet North Side Beach and Dune Repair

DNREC will hold a community information session on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to discuss the upcoming dredging and beach and dune replenishment project on the north side of the Indian River inlet. The session will run from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Bethany Beach Town Hall at 214 Garfield Parkway, and the public can stop by at any time to join the conversation about the north side of the inlet.



  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • Department of Transportation
  • Division of Watershed Stewardship
  • Governor John Carney
  • News
  • beach replenishment
  • community information session
  • dune repair
  • emergency sand replenishment
  • north side Indian River inlet
  • winter storm season

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GACEC Partnering with Delaware YMCA to Host Resource Fair

On August 11, 2011 Governor Jack Markell signed House Bill 123, which proclaimed the month of October to be Disability History and Awareness Month in Delaware.  The bill encourages all schools during the month of October to provide instruction and events focusing on disability history, individuals with disabilities and the disability rights movement.  The Governor’s […]



  • Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens

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Opioid Fund Co-Chairs Release Roadmap to Recalibrate Use of Settlement Funds

WILMINGTON, Del. – As the first year of grantmaking comes to a close, Co-Chairs Attorney General Kathy Jennings and Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long shared the results of the third-party report from independent contractor Social Contract with recommendations to maximize the impact of the governing body overseeing Delaware’s opioid settlement funds.     The report, Enhancing Use […]




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DNREC Reopens Castle Trail Along C&D Canal Following Repairs to Storm-Damaged Section

DNREC announced that the Michael N. Castle Trail along the C&D Canal has been reopened at the South Lums Parking Area following repairs to a section of the trail damaged in March by storms.



  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • Division of Fish and Wildlife
  • Featured Posts
  • News
  • Accessibility
  • Michael N. Castle Trail
  • outdoors and recreation
  • repairs
  • South Lums Parking Area
  • storm-related damage

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"Ajab Prem Ki...": KTR Alleges A BJP-Congress "Love Affair" In Telangana

The Congress and BJP fight against each other across the country, but have a "strange love story" in Telangana, former state minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao told NDTV today




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