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  Archives:  February 2018

DNREC’S Division of Parks & Recreation announces fee season to take effect in state parks on March 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 27, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation reminds visitors to Delaware’s state parks that entrance fees will be in effect starting Thursday, March 1 through Nov. 30, 2018.




DNREC announces the Point at Cape Henlopen to close March 1 for 2018 beachnesting season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, February 26, 2018

The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean beach and dunes, and a half mile along the bay shoreline, will close beginning Thursday, March 1, for the benefit of threatened and endangered beachnesters and migratory shorebirds.




Weekly Flu Cases Hit Record High Again; DPH Reports Five Additional Flu-Related Deaths

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 26, 2018

Single-week totals for flu cases are again hitting record highs. For the week of February 11-18, 2018, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 1,521 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases. The total number of flu cases for the season is now at 5,758, an all-time high since record-keeping began with the 2004-2005 season. These numbers only reflect only laboratory-confirmed flu cases and the actual number of flu cases in the community is likely much higher.




Delaware Joins “States for Gun Safety” Coalition

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 26, 2018

Multi-state partnership is aimed at preventing gun-related violence WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Monday that Delaware will join States for Gun Safety, a multi-state partnership aimed at preventing gun-related violence. “Working together, states can take action that will directly confront the threat of gun violence, and reduce the toll it takes on […]




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Terrance Vann’s “Edge of Destiny” Paintings

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, February 26, 2018

THE MEZZANINE GALLERY TO EXHIBIT TERRANCE VANN’S “EDGE OF DESTINY” PAINTINGS Wilmington, Del. (February 23, 2018) – Edge of Destiny will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from March 2-29, 2018. A free opening reception to meet the artist will be held on Friday, March 2 from 5-7 p.m. Live music will be provided by […]






  Archives:  February 2018

DNREC’S Division of Parks & Recreation announces fee season to take effect in state parks on March 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 27, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation reminds visitors to Delaware’s state parks that entrance fees will be in effect starting Thursday, March 1 through Nov. 30, 2018.




DNREC announces the Point at Cape Henlopen to close March 1 for 2018 beachnesting season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, February 26, 2018

The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean beach and dunes, and a half mile along the bay shoreline, will close beginning Thursday, March 1, for the benefit of threatened and endangered beachnesters and migratory shorebirds.




Weekly Flu Cases Hit Record High Again; DPH Reports Five Additional Flu-Related Deaths

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 26, 2018

Single-week totals for flu cases are again hitting record highs. For the week of February 11-18, 2018, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 1,521 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases. The total number of flu cases for the season is now at 5,758, an all-time high since record-keeping began with the 2004-2005 season. These numbers only reflect only laboratory-confirmed flu cases and the actual number of flu cases in the community is likely much higher.




Delaware Joins “States for Gun Safety” Coalition

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 26, 2018

Multi-state partnership is aimed at preventing gun-related violence WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Monday that Delaware will join States for Gun Safety, a multi-state partnership aimed at preventing gun-related violence. “Working together, states can take action that will directly confront the threat of gun violence, and reduce the toll it takes on […]




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Terrance Vann’s “Edge of Destiny” Paintings

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, February 26, 2018

THE MEZZANINE GALLERY TO EXHIBIT TERRANCE VANN’S “EDGE OF DESTINY” PAINTINGS Wilmington, Del. (February 23, 2018) – Edge of Destiny will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from March 2-29, 2018. A free opening reception to meet the artist will be held on Friday, March 2 from 5-7 p.m. Live music will be provided by […]