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  Archives:  June 2017

Food Benefits for 25,000 Students Being Mailed to Delaware Families through DHSS’ Summer EBT Program

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Date Posted: Friday, June 30, 2017

NEW CASTLE (June 29, 2017) – Electronic benefit cards with access to food benefits are arriving for 25,000 students through the Department of Health and Social Services’ Summer EBT Program. The program offers a way to support families in ensuring that their children have dependable access to food during the summer months. The Summer EBT […]



Start 4th of July in Dover at the Delaware Public Archives!

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Friday, June 30, 2017

Celebrate the 4th with Dover, DE’s unique history! The First State Heritage Park has events planned all day long including a historic Dover scavenger hunt, moon bounces, pony rides, petting zoo, an Old-Fashioned Parade, live music, food and of course… fireworks at 9:20pm. The First State Heritage Park will have programs running on The Green and […]



Governor Carney’s Statement on Economic Development and Coastal Zone Legislation

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2017

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the passage of House Bill 226, which would restructure Delaware’s economic development efforts, and House Bill 190, which would allow for the responsible redevelopment of 14 industrial sites within the Coastal Zone. These two pieces of legislation were key economic priorities for […]



DNREC announces that first phase of new Tri-Valley Trail in White Clay Creek State Park to open to the public July 4

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2017

NEWARK – The much-anticipated Tri-Valley Trail, located in White Clay Creek State Park north of Newark, will open to the public on July 4, DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today. The first 1.9-mile Phase I section connects Paper Mill and Thompson Station roads to a new trailhead at the intersection of Smith Mill and Paper Mill roads.



Ensure Your Pets are Safe During Fourth of July Festivities

News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2017

DOVER – The Fourth of July holiday may be a time for food, fun and fireworks for Delawareans, but what’s fun for humans can be dangerous for pets. The Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) advises pet owners to be aware that fireworks cause many pets to run away, and that holiday […]





  Archives:  June 2017

Food Benefits for 25,000 Students Being Mailed to Delaware Families through DHSS’ Summer EBT Program

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Date Posted: Friday, June 30, 2017

NEW CASTLE (June 29, 2017) – Electronic benefit cards with access to food benefits are arriving for 25,000 students through the Department of Health and Social Services’ Summer EBT Program. The program offers a way to support families in ensuring that their children have dependable access to food during the summer months. The Summer EBT […]



Start 4th of July in Dover at the Delaware Public Archives!

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Friday, June 30, 2017

Celebrate the 4th with Dover, DE’s unique history! The First State Heritage Park has events planned all day long including a historic Dover scavenger hunt, moon bounces, pony rides, petting zoo, an Old-Fashioned Parade, live music, food and of course… fireworks at 9:20pm. The First State Heritage Park will have programs running on The Green and […]



Governor Carney’s Statement on Economic Development and Coastal Zone Legislation

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2017

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the passage of House Bill 226, which would restructure Delaware’s economic development efforts, and House Bill 190, which would allow for the responsible redevelopment of 14 industrial sites within the Coastal Zone. These two pieces of legislation were key economic priorities for […]



DNREC announces that first phase of new Tri-Valley Trail in White Clay Creek State Park to open to the public July 4

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2017

NEWARK – The much-anticipated Tri-Valley Trail, located in White Clay Creek State Park north of Newark, will open to the public on July 4, DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today. The first 1.9-mile Phase I section connects Paper Mill and Thompson Station roads to a new trailhead at the intersection of Smith Mill and Paper Mill roads.



Ensure Your Pets are Safe During Fourth of July Festivities

News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2017

DOVER – The Fourth of July holiday may be a time for food, fun and fireworks for Delawareans, but what’s fun for humans can be dangerous for pets. The Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) advises pet owners to be aware that fireworks cause many pets to run away, and that holiday […]