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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 17 special programs during the 2017 winter-holiday season

Governor John Carney | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 17, 2017

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




Debating Independence: Delaware’s John Dickinson Squares Off with Thomas Jefferson LIVE in Dover

Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 14, 2017

On Sunday, Nov. 19, The Old State House will host an engaging historical dramatic production, John Dickinson and Thomas Jefferson Debate Independence: “We have called by different names brethren of the same principle,” presented by the American Historical Theatre of Philadelphia.




Wreaths Across America: December 11, 2017 at 11:30am

Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, November 13, 2017

When/Where: Monday, December 11, 2017 at 11:30 am. Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware The Delaware General Assembly welcomes Wreaths Across America to the First State for the 4th annual ceremony in Dover. “Delaware is proud to participate in the Wreaths Across America Program at our capital in Dover. The mission of the program is to remember, […]




Delaware Opioid Prescription Rates Falling Seven Months After New Regulations Enacted

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Justice | Department of State | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Statistics from the Division of Professional Regulation, which licenses controlled substance prescribers, show a 12-percent drop in opioid prescriptions statewide compared to the first quarter of 2017. The number of Delaware patients being treated with opioid medications has also declined by 8 percent over the same time period, the division reports.




A New Grow Delaware Fund is Announced to Mirror the Success of the Grow Wilmington Fund in Helping Small Businesses Succeed

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Monday, November 6, 2017

The two funds are designed to spur job growth in Delaware Community and business leaders came together today to celebrate the success of a small business initiative which began in Wilmington a few years ago and to announce a complimentary effort that will support small businesses and job growth throughout Delaware. Facilitated by West End […]







  Category: Department of State

Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 17 special programs during the 2017 winter-holiday season

Governor John Carney | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 17, 2017

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




Debating Independence: Delaware’s John Dickinson Squares Off with Thomas Jefferson LIVE in Dover

Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 14, 2017

On Sunday, Nov. 19, The Old State House will host an engaging historical dramatic production, John Dickinson and Thomas Jefferson Debate Independence: “We have called by different names brethren of the same principle,” presented by the American Historical Theatre of Philadelphia.




Wreaths Across America: December 11, 2017 at 11:30am

Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, November 13, 2017

When/Where: Monday, December 11, 2017 at 11:30 am. Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware The Delaware General Assembly welcomes Wreaths Across America to the First State for the 4th annual ceremony in Dover. “Delaware is proud to participate in the Wreaths Across America Program at our capital in Dover. The mission of the program is to remember, […]




Delaware Opioid Prescription Rates Falling Seven Months After New Regulations Enacted

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Justice | Department of State | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Statistics from the Division of Professional Regulation, which licenses controlled substance prescribers, show a 12-percent drop in opioid prescriptions statewide compared to the first quarter of 2017. The number of Delaware patients being treated with opioid medications has also declined by 8 percent over the same time period, the division reports.




A New Grow Delaware Fund is Announced to Mirror the Success of the Grow Wilmington Fund in Helping Small Businesses Succeed

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Small Business | Date Posted: Monday, November 6, 2017

The two funds are designed to spur job growth in Delaware Community and business leaders came together today to celebrate the success of a small business initiative which began in Wilmington a few years ago and to announce a complimentary effort that will support small businesses and job growth throughout Delaware. Facilitated by West End […]