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  Archives:  July 2015

Delaware Division of the Arts invests $2.95 million in the arts sector for Fiscal Year 2016

Delaware Division of the Arts | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Division grants support a variety of projects and programs, from storytelling for preschool reading readiness, to community-based participatory arts, to professional exhibitions and performances featuring local, national and international artists. These grants support arts programming offered by both arts and community organizations based in 23 large and small communities across Delaware.




Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill Recruiting Volunteers to Adopt Residents for Sept. 12 Friends & Families Day

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2015

The Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI) is recruiting volunteers to adopt residents for its annual Friends & Families Day event on Saturday, Sept. 12, on the facility’s grounds in Smyrna.




State Auditor R. Thomas Wagner, Jr. Releases Bridgeville Senior Center Inspection report.

Auditor of Accounts | Former Auditor of Accounts - R. Thomas Wagner, Jr. | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2015

State Auditor R. Thomas Wagner, Jr. has released an inspection report on the Bridgeville Senior Center (BSC).




DSHA Launches Two New Programs To Help Homebuyers

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Governor Jack Markell joined Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi to announce two new homeownership programs that will help make homeownership more affordable. DSHA-Paid Mortgage Insurance (MI) will give buyers a lower monthly housing payment by removing the requirement that they purchase mortgage insurance if they do not have a 20% downpayment at the time of settlement. The Home Purchase Rehab program will allow buyers to purchase a home at a low interest rate and make repairs and/or energy improvements in one simple loan.




Highway Safety Officials Urge Caution On Roadways

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Highway safety officials are urging motorists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians to focus on the task of driving and/or safely crossing the road. May, June and July have seen an above-average number of fatalities as compared to the five-year average.






  Archives:  July 2015

Delaware Division of the Arts invests $2.95 million in the arts sector for Fiscal Year 2016

Delaware Division of the Arts | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Division grants support a variety of projects and programs, from storytelling for preschool reading readiness, to community-based participatory arts, to professional exhibitions and performances featuring local, national and international artists. These grants support arts programming offered by both arts and community organizations based in 23 large and small communities across Delaware.




Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill Recruiting Volunteers to Adopt Residents for Sept. 12 Friends & Families Day

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2015

The Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI) is recruiting volunteers to adopt residents for its annual Friends & Families Day event on Saturday, Sept. 12, on the facility’s grounds in Smyrna.




State Auditor R. Thomas Wagner, Jr. Releases Bridgeville Senior Center Inspection report.

Auditor of Accounts | Former Auditor of Accounts - R. Thomas Wagner, Jr. | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2015

State Auditor R. Thomas Wagner, Jr. has released an inspection report on the Bridgeville Senior Center (BSC).




DSHA Launches Two New Programs To Help Homebuyers

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Governor Jack Markell joined Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi to announce two new homeownership programs that will help make homeownership more affordable. DSHA-Paid Mortgage Insurance (MI) will give buyers a lower monthly housing payment by removing the requirement that they purchase mortgage insurance if they do not have a 20% downpayment at the time of settlement. The Home Purchase Rehab program will allow buyers to purchase a home at a low interest rate and make repairs and/or energy improvements in one simple loan.




Highway Safety Officials Urge Caution On Roadways

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Highway safety officials are urging motorists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians to focus on the task of driving and/or safely crossing the road. May, June and July have seen an above-average number of fatalities as compared to the five-year average.