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  Archives:  July 2017

DPH Encourages Residents to Prepare for Dangerously High Temperatures, Take Steps to Prevent Heat Illness as Temperatures Soar

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 12, 2017

With temperatures expected to reach the mid-to-high 90s and heat index values ranging from 100 to 105 degrees later this week, the Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages Delaware residents to prepare for extreme heat and take steps to prevent heat illness as temperatures rise. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for New Castle County and an Excessive Heat Advisory for Kent and Sussex counties between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 13.



Commissioner Navarro Issues Statement on Genworth Form A Process

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Commissioner Navarro issues statement on Genworth Form A Process The Delaware Department of Insurance (“Department”) is actively reviewing an Application for the Acquisition of Control of Genworth Life Insurance Company (“GLIC”) by China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co., Ltd. and its Affiliates (“China Oceanwide”).  An Application for Acquisition of Control is commonly referred to in the […]



DNREC, Division of Public Health now accepting proposals for wastewater, surface water, and drinking water planning grants

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 11, 2017

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Watershed Stewardship and Office of Environmental Finance, and the Delaware Division of Public Health are now accepting project proposals from state, county, and municipal governments, and conservation districts for matching grants for wastewater, surface water and drinking water project planning. Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23.



Alapocas Run State Park’s Can-Do Playground to celebrate 10th anniversary

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 11, 2017

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation and the Wilmington Area Rotary Club’s Community Fund will host a 10th anniversary celebration of the Can-Do Playground in Alapocas Run State Park from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, July 15. The celebration, open to the public, will feature family-friendly activities, including a “Nature on the Go” cart and the Brandywine Traveling Zoo, along with free giveaways for the first 200 guests.



Governor Carney Announces Selection to Lead DOE’s New Office of Improvement & Innovation

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Dorrell Green, Assistant Superintendent at Brandywine School District, is a former teacher and school leader in Wilmington WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Tuesday that Dorrell Green – a long-time Delaware educator with a proven track record in school improvement – will lead the Delaware Department of Education’s new Office of Improvement & […]





  Archives:  July 2017

DPH Encourages Residents to Prepare for Dangerously High Temperatures, Take Steps to Prevent Heat Illness as Temperatures Soar

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 12, 2017

With temperatures expected to reach the mid-to-high 90s and heat index values ranging from 100 to 105 degrees later this week, the Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages Delaware residents to prepare for extreme heat and take steps to prevent heat illness as temperatures rise. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for New Castle County and an Excessive Heat Advisory for Kent and Sussex counties between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 13.



Commissioner Navarro Issues Statement on Genworth Form A Process

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Commissioner Navarro issues statement on Genworth Form A Process The Delaware Department of Insurance (“Department”) is actively reviewing an Application for the Acquisition of Control of Genworth Life Insurance Company (“GLIC”) by China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co., Ltd. and its Affiliates (“China Oceanwide”).  An Application for Acquisition of Control is commonly referred to in the […]



DNREC, Division of Public Health now accepting proposals for wastewater, surface water, and drinking water planning grants

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 11, 2017

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Watershed Stewardship and Office of Environmental Finance, and the Delaware Division of Public Health are now accepting project proposals from state, county, and municipal governments, and conservation districts for matching grants for wastewater, surface water and drinking water project planning. Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23.



Alapocas Run State Park’s Can-Do Playground to celebrate 10th anniversary

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 11, 2017

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation and the Wilmington Area Rotary Club’s Community Fund will host a 10th anniversary celebration of the Can-Do Playground in Alapocas Run State Park from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, July 15. The celebration, open to the public, will feature family-friendly activities, including a “Nature on the Go” cart and the Brandywine Traveling Zoo, along with free giveaways for the first 200 guests.



Governor Carney Announces Selection to Lead DOE’s New Office of Improvement & Innovation

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Dorrell Green, Assistant Superintendent at Brandywine School District, is a former teacher and school leader in Wilmington WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Tuesday that Dorrell Green – a long-time Delaware educator with a proven track record in school improvement – will lead the Delaware Department of Education’s new Office of Improvement & […]