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  Archives:  November 2016

Funds Available For Community Revitalization Programs

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Attorney General Matt Denn reminds community organizations that applications are currently being accepted for the grants from the Neighborhood Building Blocks Fund to support crime reduction, neighborhood revitalization, and economic development programs statewide. Applications are due by Dec. 19. Among the listed goals of the grants are to: • address unmet needs of high crime […]



Zika: Holiday Travel? Pack Your Bug Spray

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2016

As temperatures drop outside and holiday travel plans to warmer climates heat up, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reminds you that as Zika is being found in an increasing number of countries stopping a mosquito bite is still the best protection against the disease. Packing bug spray and clothing that protects against mosquito bites is as important as packing sunscreen and a bathing suit. Delaware now has 16 Zika cases, including one not previously announced in an adult male with travel back and forth to Puerto Rico. All cases were caused by mosquito bites while traveling abroad. All but one of the Delaware Zika cases are in adults and none is pregnant. Of the 16 Delaware cases, nine are in New Castle County, three are in Kent County and four are in Sussex counties.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 7-13

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov. 7-13 made 1,624 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 40 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 79 citations.



Delaware Makes Arguments on Behalf of Students with Disabilities in United States Supreme Court

Civil Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Delaware Files Amicus Brief Supporting a Colorado Student’s Claim on Behalf of Delaware, Massachusetts, and New Mexico. Delaware Attorney General Matt Denn, joined by the Attorneys General of Massachusetts and New Mexico, filed a formal brief Monday with the United States Supreme Court supporting the appeal of a Colorado public school student with disabilities who […]



Free admission at Delaware State Parks on Black Friday

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, November 21, 2016

Delaware State Parks and outdoor recreation retailer Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), invite the public to #OptOutside on Black Friday, Nov. 25, when admission to all of Delaware’s state parks will be free of charge. REI initiated the “Opt Outside” program last year to encourage children and families to enjoy the outdoors, rather than participate in Black Friday retail sales.





  Archives:  November 2016

Funds Available For Community Revitalization Programs

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Attorney General Matt Denn reminds community organizations that applications are currently being accepted for the grants from the Neighborhood Building Blocks Fund to support crime reduction, neighborhood revitalization, and economic development programs statewide. Applications are due by Dec. 19. Among the listed goals of the grants are to: • address unmet needs of high crime […]



Zika: Holiday Travel? Pack Your Bug Spray

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2016

As temperatures drop outside and holiday travel plans to warmer climates heat up, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reminds you that as Zika is being found in an increasing number of countries stopping a mosquito bite is still the best protection against the disease. Packing bug spray and clothing that protects against mosquito bites is as important as packing sunscreen and a bathing suit. Delaware now has 16 Zika cases, including one not previously announced in an adult male with travel back and forth to Puerto Rico. All cases were caused by mosquito bites while traveling abroad. All but one of the Delaware Zika cases are in adults and none is pregnant. Of the 16 Delaware cases, nine are in New Castle County, three are in Kent County and four are in Sussex counties.



Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 7-13

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov. 7-13 made 1,624 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 40 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 79 citations.



Delaware Makes Arguments on Behalf of Students with Disabilities in United States Supreme Court

Civil Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Delaware Files Amicus Brief Supporting a Colorado Student’s Claim on Behalf of Delaware, Massachusetts, and New Mexico. Delaware Attorney General Matt Denn, joined by the Attorneys General of Massachusetts and New Mexico, filed a formal brief Monday with the United States Supreme Court supporting the appeal of a Colorado public school student with disabilities who […]



Free admission at Delaware State Parks on Black Friday

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, November 21, 2016

Delaware State Parks and outdoor recreation retailer Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), invite the public to #OptOutside on Black Friday, Nov. 25, when admission to all of Delaware’s state parks will be free of charge. REI initiated the “Opt Outside” program last year to encourage children and families to enjoy the outdoors, rather than participate in Black Friday retail sales.