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  Archives:  November 2015

Pathways to Prosperity Grants Will Support 55 High School Programs Beginning in 2016

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, November 23, 2015

Governor Markell announced $600,000 in grants for new high school pathway programs to expand a statewide effort that prepares students to excel in key fields that offer good job opportunities in the new economy.




Winter-holiday-themed events among 11 special programs sponsored by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs in December 2015

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Friday, November 20, 2015

Highlights of the month include a screening of the film “Scrooge,” “Handmade for the Holidays” and the Zwaanendael Museum decorated by the Sussex Gardeners.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Delaware City Refinery: Six Years Later

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, November 20, 2015

An anniversary this weekend provides an opportunity to take stock in our state’s economy and recognize how many Delawareans have contributed to putting us on a promising path. On this day six years ago, this familiar Delaware manufacturing facility – the Delaware City Refinery – shut its doors. 750 people were put out of work. […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: Delaware City Refinery: Six Years Later

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 20, 2015

In his weekly message, Governor Markell recognizes the significant economic progress we’ve made in the six years since the Delaware City Refinery closed its doors.




Antibiotics Not Always The Best Medicine

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015

As cold and flu season begins, many people will visit their health care provider and hope to be prescribed antibiotics to ease their symptoms. However, antibiotics cure bacterial infections, not viruses like the cold and flu. In fact, up to 50 percent of all the antibiotics prescribed for people are not needed or are not optimally effective as prescribed. Misuse and overuse is the single most important factor leading to antibiotic resistance around the world.






  Archives:  November 2015

Pathways to Prosperity Grants Will Support 55 High School Programs Beginning in 2016

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, November 23, 2015

Governor Markell announced $600,000 in grants for new high school pathway programs to expand a statewide effort that prepares students to excel in key fields that offer good job opportunities in the new economy.




Winter-holiday-themed events among 11 special programs sponsored by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs in December 2015

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Friday, November 20, 2015

Highlights of the month include a screening of the film “Scrooge,” “Handmade for the Holidays” and the Zwaanendael Museum decorated by the Sussex Gardeners.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Delaware City Refinery: Six Years Later

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, November 20, 2015

An anniversary this weekend provides an opportunity to take stock in our state’s economy and recognize how many Delawareans have contributed to putting us on a promising path. On this day six years ago, this familiar Delaware manufacturing facility – the Delaware City Refinery – shut its doors. 750 people were put out of work. […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: Delaware City Refinery: Six Years Later

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 20, 2015

In his weekly message, Governor Markell recognizes the significant economic progress we’ve made in the six years since the Delaware City Refinery closed its doors.




Antibiotics Not Always The Best Medicine

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015

As cold and flu season begins, many people will visit their health care provider and hope to be prescribed antibiotics to ease their symptoms. However, antibiotics cure bacterial infections, not viruses like the cold and flu. In fact, up to 50 percent of all the antibiotics prescribed for people are not needed or are not optimally effective as prescribed. Misuse and overuse is the single most important factor leading to antibiotic resistance around the world.