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  Archives:  March 2015

Governor Highlights Efforts to Transform Health Care at White House Event

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Joined by President Obama, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell, as well as representatives from health care providers, insurers, consumer groups, and the business community at the White House, Governor Markell addressed Delaware’s commitment to transform delivery of health care and to provide a model for the country to pay for quality, rather than quantity, of services.




Colonial Heights House Fire

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 2015

February 21, 2015 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating a fire that heavily damaged a Wilmington, Delaware home. The Elsmere Fire Company was dispatched to the 200 block of South Ford Avenue in Colonial Heights for a house fire shortly before 1:00 am.  Firefighters arrived on scene with flames shooting from the dwelling. […]




Middletown House Fire Caused by Cigarette

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 24, 2015

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that a February 20 fire in Middletown, Delaware was accidental.




Former Deputy Attorney General Pleads to Sex Offense

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2015

Daniel Simmons, 35, of Pike Creek, pled guilty to one count of fourth degree rape in New Castle County Superior Court this morning. The plea, secured by Deputy Attorney General Peggy Marshall, resolves a case charging Simmons with raping a teenage boy. Simmons was arrested May 2, 2014 and immediately placed on administrative leave. He […]




Equal Pay Day in Delaware: Delaware Women Leaders Ask for Support

Commission for Women | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2015

On Tuesday, March 24, 2015, a House Concurrent Resolution will be introduced in the General Assembly to affirm that equal pay for women matters to the people of Delaware. Sponsoring the Resolution in the House are House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst and Representative Stephanie T. Bolden; in the Senate, the sponsors are Senate Majority Whip […]






  Archives:  March 2015

Governor Highlights Efforts to Transform Health Care at White House Event

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Joined by President Obama, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell, as well as representatives from health care providers, insurers, consumer groups, and the business community at the White House, Governor Markell addressed Delaware’s commitment to transform delivery of health care and to provide a model for the country to pay for quality, rather than quantity, of services.




Colonial Heights House Fire

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 2015

February 21, 2015 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating a fire that heavily damaged a Wilmington, Delaware home. The Elsmere Fire Company was dispatched to the 200 block of South Ford Avenue in Colonial Heights for a house fire shortly before 1:00 am.  Firefighters arrived on scene with flames shooting from the dwelling. […]




Middletown House Fire Caused by Cigarette

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 24, 2015

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that a February 20 fire in Middletown, Delaware was accidental.




Former Deputy Attorney General Pleads to Sex Offense

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2015

Daniel Simmons, 35, of Pike Creek, pled guilty to one count of fourth degree rape in New Castle County Superior Court this morning. The plea, secured by Deputy Attorney General Peggy Marshall, resolves a case charging Simmons with raping a teenage boy. Simmons was arrested May 2, 2014 and immediately placed on administrative leave. He […]




Equal Pay Day in Delaware: Delaware Women Leaders Ask for Support

Commission for Women | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2015

On Tuesday, March 24, 2015, a House Concurrent Resolution will be introduced in the General Assembly to affirm that equal pay for women matters to the people of Delaware. Sponsoring the Resolution in the House are House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst and Representative Stephanie T. Bolden; in the Senate, the sponsors are Senate Majority Whip […]