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Working Individuals, Families Urged to Meet with Volunteer Tax Preparers to Check Earned Income Tax Credit Eligibility

NEW CASTLE (March 7, 2019) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is urging working individuals and families in Delaware to meet with volunteer tax preparers at locations across the state to determine if they are eligible for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and to file a federal tax return by […]



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Pew Report to Lt. Governor Hall-Long Outlines Steps for Delaware to Address Opioid Use Disorder

Recommendations focus on systemic changes and expanding treatment options   New Castle, Del. – On Thursday, Lt. Governor Hall-Long joined members of Delaware’s Behavioral Health Consortium, community advocates, and elected officials to accept recommendations from The Pew Charitable Trusts aimed at reforming Delaware’s addiction treatment system. Pew Charitable Trusts has been working in partnership with […]



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First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney Announces Statewide Partnership at Trauma Awareness Month Kickoff

First Lady also announces first Compassionate Champion Award winners   DOVER, Del. – At a kickoff event for Trauma Awareness Month in Delaware, First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney today announced the launch of a new, growing statewide partnership for trauma-informed care to help elevate stories of the work of leaders in trauma-informed practices and approaches across the state called Trauma Informed Delaware. The […]



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25 Young People, 3 Groups to Be Honored with Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award at May 14 Ceremony

NEW CASTLE (May 8, 2019) – Highlighting the difference that young volunteers make in their communities, Governor John Carney will present the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards to 25 individuals and three groups during a May 14 ceremony in recognition of their service to Delaware. “Giving back to our communities is one of the most […]



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Nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Awards Accepted Through Aug. 16

DOVER (July 18, 2019) – Nominations for the Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Friday, Aug. 16. These awards recognize the important contributions made by Delaware’s volunteers to their communities. Award recipients will be honored Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center. “Thousands of […]



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DHSS Receives Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Waiver from Federal Government

DHSS Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker says, “In the midst of the opioid crisis we are facing in Delaware and across the country, (these facilities) are another resource we can use to better serve our Medicaid clients in need of treatment for substance use disorder.” NEW CASTLE (Aug. 5, 2019) – The Department of Health […]




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Volunteers Needed at Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill in Smyrna

NEW CASTLE (Aug. 21, 2019) – The Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI) is seeking community volunteers to assist residents during its upcoming Family & Friends Day event at the facility’s grounds in Smyrna. Volunteers are needed to help make sure all of the residents are able to enjoy the day’s activities. Groups and […]



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Delaware Officials Issue Warning after 6 Suspected Overdose Deaths During Holiday Weekend

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 3, 2019) – Health and public safety officials are urging people in active use of heroin or other opioids and their families to seek immediate treatment and to acquire the overdose-reversing medication naloxone in the wake of six suspected overdose deaths, including four in Sussex County, during the holiday weekend. The six […]




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32 Individuals and Groups Will Receive the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Awards Oct. 29 in Dover Ceremony

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 30, 2019) – Thirty-two individuals and groups will be honored with the 2019 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award on Oct. 29 at Dover Downs Hotel. The recipients will be recognized for significant contributions, engagement and impact in diverse activities, including mentoring children, supporting people with disabilities, protecting the environment, and assisting seniors, people […]




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Governor and Lieutenant Governor Proclaim Radiation Protection Week in Delaware

Governor John Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long have proclaimed November 3-9, 2019, as Radiation Protection Week in Delaware.



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DPH Director Participates in March of Dimes Congressional Briefing on Infant and Maternal Health

Washington D.C. – Division of Public Health (DPH) Director Dr. Karyl Rattay participated in a Congressional briefing for members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives on Capitol Hill today, November 7, 2019, regarding maternal and infant health as part of a panel discussion hosted by March of Dimes. The briefing, “Making the […]




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Six Delaware Community-Based Organizations Receive Mini-Grants to Reduce Infant and Maternal Mortality

To reduce disparate birth outcomes and save the lives of both infants and their mothers, the Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium (DHMIC) awarded mini-grants to six community organizations. The local grant recipients were announced Dec. 10, during the DHMIC’s quarterly meeting in Dover.




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Delaware Monitoring Returning Travelers from China for 2019 Novel Coronavirus

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on its efforts to monitor for potential cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). DPH continues to coordinate closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health care providers to identify potential cases, and has updated its guidance for risk assessment and monitoring travelers returning from China.




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Aarogya Setu privacy flaw can leak COVID-19 information, Indian government dismisses security researchers claim




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Right-Turn Lane Closed on Route 141 SB for Utility Relocation

Newport --

Location: Route 141 southbound to Commons Boulevard, Newport.

Dates and Times: 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

Traffic Information: DelDOT's contractor will be closing the right-turn lane on Route 141 southbound for gas line relocation. [More]




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DART, Other Regional Transit Agencies Launch #SoundTheHorn Campaign at 3 PM on April 16 / Coalition of Transportation Agencies Join in Solidarity to Honor Transportation Workers Across the Region

Wilmington --

DART, together with Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT, SEPTA, and other regional public transit operators today launched a coordinated day of action to simultaneously sound their fleet of bus horns on April 16 to honor heroic transportation workers across the region. As a tribute to #HeroesMovingHeroes on the front lines of this public health crisis, all buses running in service will give two one-second horn blasts at 3 PM in solidarity with partner agencies. Heroic transportation workers continue to provide critical service for healthcare workers, first responders, childcare workers, grocery store employees and other heroes who are performing critically essential work during the Covid-19 pandemic. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure of Southern Boulevard for Gas Line Installation

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Location: Southern Boulevard at Railroad Avenue, Camden-Wyoming

Times and Dates: 7:00 a.m. on April 6, 2020 until 5:00 p.m. on May 8, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that Southern Boulevard will be closed for the installation of a gas line.

Detour Routes:

Westbound: Motorists will continue to Railroad Avenue, turn left at Southern Boulevard and turn left onto Railroad Avenue, right turn onto Camden-Wyoming Avenue and return to Southern Boulevard. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Reconstruction of Island and Traffic Pattern Change at Route 1 NB/SB-Sussex County

Milton --

Locations: Route 1 Northbound/Southbound between Primehook Road and Deep Branch Road, Milton.

Times and Dates: 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., Monday through Sunday, pending weather.

April 6, 2020 through May 27, 2020

Traffic Information: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists that work is scheduled to begin at the intersection at Route 5 and Route 1 for the reconstruction of the intersection. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure of Left Turn Lane on US 13 NB for Median Barrier Replacement

Bear --

Location: US 13 Northbound at Red Lion Road, Bear.

Times and Dates: 8:00 p.m. starting on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 until 8:00 pm. on Thursday, June 5, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that as part of the US 13 Median Barrier Replacement project, the left-turn lane will be closed on US 13 northbound. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Daytime Intermittent Lane Closures Route 1 NB at Exit 114-Smyrna for Bridge Repairs

Smyrna --

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that intermittent lane closures will occur on Route 1 northbound near Exit 114 (US 13/SR 6/SR 300) for bridge repairs.

Location: Route 1 Northbound at Exit 114, south of Smyrna.

Times and Dates: 6:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. [More]




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Capricorn Horoscope for May 9, 2020

Start meditation and yoga for physical gain especially mental toughness. Today, you are likely to attain economic benefits due to your children. This will make you very happy. Good advice from family members will decrease your mental pressure. Today, you will not be able to fulfill any of your promises, which can make your lover grumpy. You can waste your free time today on surfing on mobile or watching TV. Seeing this can annoy your spouse, as you will not show any interest in talking to them. You might fight today on an old issue with your spouse like he/she forgot your birthday, or something like that. But, everything will be alright at the end of the day. Avoid stepping out of your boundaries while joking with friends, as it can ruin your friendship.




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Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmation of Claire DeMatteis

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Senate’s vote to confirm the Governor’s nomination of Claire DeMatteis to serve as the next Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction: “Thank you to the members of the Delaware Senate for confirming Claire DeMatteis as Commissioner of the Department of […]



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Bus stop on Basin Rd. at the News Journal temporarily closed starting immediately

Due to construction, the bus stop on Basin Rd. at the News Journal, # 239, will be temporarily closed starting today, Friday, February 21 until approximately Monday, September 21. Riders should board at the temporary bus stop located on Basin Rd. about 230 feet north of the current stop.

 

Thanks for riding! For your traveling convenience download the free DART Transit app.




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Govt does a U-turn, says e-tailers still barred from sale of non-essentials

The move to allow e-tailers to sell/deliver non-essential items was strongly opposed by small businesses led by The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).




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COVID-19 lockdown: Maharashtra sugarcane cutters to return to own villages

The order also directs the village sarpanchs (heads) to permit these workers to enter their villages, and to make an official note recording their entry.




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Stocks for just a week: Only 3 lakh RNA extraction kits left

The Group of Ministers (GoM), headed by health minister Harsh Vardhan, met to review the preparations and deliberate on the way ahead.




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Challenge accepted: Learning data prep in CASL

As a long-time SAS 9 programmer, I typically accomplish my data preparation tasks through some combination of the DATA Step, Proc SQL, Proc Transpose and some housekeeping procs like Proc Contents and Proc Datasets. With the introduction of SAS Viya, SAS released a new scripting language called CASL – a [...]

Challenge accepted: Learning data prep in CASL was published on SAS Users.




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How To Use Time Series Data in Advanced Analytics: Analytics Corner

For beginners, how marketers can learn to create advanced data models from time series data




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Creating a Marketing Mix Model for a Better Marketing Budget: Analytics Corner

Using R programming, marketers can create a marketing mix model to determine how sustainable their audience channels are, and make better ad spend decisions. Here's how




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How Geospatial Data Should Influence Analytics Strategy: Analytics Corner

Advanced analytics programs can incorporate geospatial data. Learn how such data can be used to augment local marketing plans




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8 Workers Injured In Blast At Government-Owned Plant In Tamil Nadu

Eight contractual workers were injured in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district on Thursday in a boiler explosion in a central government-owned Lignite mining and power-generation company's plant.




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Beneficiaries Welcome Karnataka's Relief Package, Congress Says Not Enough

The coronavirus relief package announced by the Karnataka government for different economic sections has largely been welcomed by the beneficiaries, whose incomes took a severe hit because of the...




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Karnataka Awaits Consent Of 6 States To Operate Trains For Those Stranded

The Karnataka government is awaiting the approval of 6 out of the 11 states, that it had written for consent, to operate trains for the movement of stranded people.




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Karnataka Cop Buries Man Killed By Elephant As Family Refuses Body

Three policemen in Karnataka, in an unusual gesture, performed the last rites of a mentally challenged man earlier this week after his family members refused to carry out the last rites fearing...




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Karnataka Conducts Over 1 Lakh COVID-19 Tests, Total Cases Rise To 794

Karnataka has crossed the "milestone" of one lakh COVID-19 tests, the government said today as the state reported 41 new coronavirus positive cases, taking the total number of infections to 794.




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Ex-RBI Governor Led Panel To Assess COVID Impact On Tamil Nadu's Economy

The Tamil Nadu government has constituted a high-level committee, headed by Dr C Rangarajan, former RBI Governor, to assess the overall immediate and medium-term impact of coronavirus on the state's...




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Attorney General Jennings announces leadership change at Department of Justice

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Friday that Secretary Rob Coupe will join the Department of Justice next month as its new Chief of Staff. “I am thrilled that Rob will be joining our team,” said Attorney General Jennings. “His reputation precedes him, not only as a leader in State government, but as a public safety […]



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DPH Concerned About Increasing Number of Flu Cases As It Announces Additional Flu-Related Deaths

As of February 15, 2020, there have been 5,047 confirmed cases of influenza in Delaware, including 267 hospitalizations. These numbers reflect only the number of lab-confirmed cases; the actual number of cases circulating statewide is likely much higher. By comparison, at the same time in the 2018-2019 season, there were 3,264 flu cases in Delaware, including 537 hospitalizations, and 13 flu-related deaths.



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Attorney General Jennings announces bipartisan, multistate investigation of JUUL

Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that Delaware has joined a bipartisan, multistate investigation of JUUL Labs. The 39-state coalition is investigating JUUL’s marketing and sales practices, including targeting of youth. The investigation also concerns claims regarding nicotine content, statements regarding the risks and safety of e-cigarettes, and the effectiveness of e-cigarettes as smoking cessation […]



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Smyrna man arrested on drug charges

A Smyrna man was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop and vehicle search in Dover conducted by the Delaware Natural Resources Police.



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Governor Carney: Application Period is Open for Student Representative on State Board of Education

Applications for rising 11th or 12th grade student seat are due March 20, 2020  DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Thursday the application period for the student seat on the State Board of Education is open through March 20, 2020. The application can be found on the State Board of Education website. Governor […]




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Governor Carney Announces Superior Court Nominations

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced his intention to nominate New Castle County Superior Court Judge Charlie Butler as Superior Court Resident Judge, New Castle County. Judge Butler – who since 2012 has served as a judge on the Superior Court in New Castle County – would replace Resident Judge of Superior […]




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Governor Carney Authorizes Public Bodies to Meet Electronically

WILMINGTON, Del. –  Governor John Carney on Friday authorized all meetings of public bodies to be conducted electronically until further notice. Governor Carney on Thursday issued a State of Emergency declaration to prepare for the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The emergency declaration allows the State of Delaware executive branch agencies to conduct public meetings electronically to […]




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Governor Carney Postpones Government Efficiency Accountability Review (GEAR) Public Meetings

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney announced on Monday that the State of Delaware Government Efficiency & Accountability Review (GEAR) public meetings planned in each county over the coming weeks will be postponed until further notice. The town halls were originally scheduled for March 19, 24, and 30.   Delawareans with questions about COVID-19 or their […]



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Governor Carney Limits Restaurants to Take-Out and Delivery

Updated emergency declaration also bans gatherings of 50+ people statewide, and closes gaming in Delaware casinos WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday modified his March 12 emergency declaration to limit Delaware restaurants, taverns and bars to take-out and delivery service only to help prevent spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Governor Carney’s updated emergency […]




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Governor Carney Requests Federal Assistance for Small Businesses

Governor to U.S. Small Business Administration: Make low-interest loans available to DE small businesses, nonprofits affected by COVID-19 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday submitted an application formally requesting the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide Delaware an Economy Injury Declaration, which makes loans available to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in […]




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TMC Radio 1380 AM to Replay Governor Carney’s Virtual Town Hall Today

WILMINGTON, Del. – As Delaware continues to respond to the spread of the Coronavirus and inform as many residents as possible, DelDOT’s WTMC Radio will rebroadcast at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. today the audio of Governor John Carney’s virtual town hall with Delaware’s Secretary of Health and Social Services Dr. Kara Odom Walker that […]




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Governor Carney Announces HELP Program to Support Delaware Small Businesses

Hospitality businesses will be eligible for immediate financial assistance, unemployment benefits for workers expanded WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced the Hospitality Emergency Loan Program (HELP) to provide financial relief for restaurants, bars and other hospitality industry businesses that employ thousands of Delawareans. “Restaurants, bars, hotels, and other hospitality-related businesses, and their workers, are […]




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Attorney General Jennings urges consumers to report price gouging

With COVID-19 and a State of Emergency reshaping daily life in Delaware, Attorney General Kathy Jennings reminds consumers to stay vigilant about businesses illegally raising prices to take advantage of the public’s anxiety. “We will not tolerate preying on people’s fear and uncertainty in a public health emergency,” said Attorney General Jennings. “More than ever, we need […]




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Governor Carney Issues Second Update to Emergency Declaration

Second update provides support to restaurant industry WILMINGTON, Del. –  Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued a second modification to his emergency declaration that allows any restaurant, brewpub, tavern or taproom with a valid on-premise license to sell alcoholic beverages as part of transactions for take-out food or drive through food service. Alcohol sales cannot […]