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  Archives:  October 2018

Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program Application Period Opening

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Thursday, October 4, 2018

(Smyrna) – The FY 2018 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (PDM), offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is now open for application.  The PDM Grant Program is intended to assist states, U.S. Territories, federally-recognized tribes, and local communities in implementing pre-disaster natural hazard mitigation projects by awarding planning and project grants designed to mitigate […]




Delaware Recognized for 100% School Connectivity

Department of Education | Department of Technology and Information | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 4, 2018

Report notes Delaware exceeds broadband speeds for students in schools across the state WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware is a national leader in classroom broadband speeds and connectivity, according to a 2018 State of the States report Expanding Digital Learning in Every Classroom, Every Day released this week by Education Superhighway. The State of Delaware is recognized […]




DelDOT Cuts Ribbon on Brecknock Connector Trail

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, October 4, 2018

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and local leaders cut the ribbon on the Brecknock Connector Trail in Camden on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. The project not only created a path between existing trails in Brecknock Park and the POW/MIA Parkway, it also brought an existing pedestrian bridge along Route 13 up to Americans with […]




Delaware wins $10.4 million federal grant to strengthen charter school system

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 4, 2018

Delaware has won a $10.4 million federal grant to strengthen the state’s charter school system, including improved collaboration with other public schools.
Funds from the U.S. Department of Education’s Charter School Program will be distributed over four years.




DNREC’s First State Heritage Park invites visitors to venture into ‘Dark Dover’ Oct. 19 and 26

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, October 4, 2018

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park’s most popular event returns to The Green this Halloween season. During the park’s “Dark Dover” program, visitors will witness firsthand chilling true stories, and encounter characters whose legends have left their sinister imprint on The Green in Dover.






  Archives:  October 2018

Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program Application Period Opening

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Thursday, October 4, 2018

(Smyrna) – The FY 2018 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (PDM), offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is now open for application.  The PDM Grant Program is intended to assist states, U.S. Territories, federally-recognized tribes, and local communities in implementing pre-disaster natural hazard mitigation projects by awarding planning and project grants designed to mitigate […]




Delaware Recognized for 100% School Connectivity

Department of Education | Department of Technology and Information | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 4, 2018

Report notes Delaware exceeds broadband speeds for students in schools across the state WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware is a national leader in classroom broadband speeds and connectivity, according to a 2018 State of the States report Expanding Digital Learning in Every Classroom, Every Day released this week by Education Superhighway. The State of Delaware is recognized […]




DelDOT Cuts Ribbon on Brecknock Connector Trail

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, October 4, 2018

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and local leaders cut the ribbon on the Brecknock Connector Trail in Camden on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. The project not only created a path between existing trails in Brecknock Park and the POW/MIA Parkway, it also brought an existing pedestrian bridge along Route 13 up to Americans with […]




Delaware wins $10.4 million federal grant to strengthen charter school system

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 4, 2018

Delaware has won a $10.4 million federal grant to strengthen the state’s charter school system, including improved collaboration with other public schools.
Funds from the U.S. Department of Education’s Charter School Program will be distributed over four years.




DNREC’s First State Heritage Park invites visitors to venture into ‘Dark Dover’ Oct. 19 and 26

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, October 4, 2018

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park’s most popular event returns to The Green this Halloween season. During the park’s “Dark Dover” program, visitors will witness firsthand chilling true stories, and encounter characters whose legends have left their sinister imprint on The Green in Dover.