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  Archives:  February 2019

DNREC’s Brandywine Zoo caring for American alligator recovered during recent Pennsylvania drug bust

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2019

Brandywine Zoo assisted Pa. law enforcement by taking into the zoo’s care a juvenile American alligator that was found inside a Coatesville, Pa. home.




Governors Carney, Murphy Announce Agreement on DRBA Toll Increase, Infrastructure

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019

WILMINGTON, Del. – On Wednesday, Delaware Governor John Carney and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced a resolution related to the proposed Delaware Memorial Bridge toll rate increase, to fund necessary safety and infrastructure projects. The new proposal will generate $32M in increased annual toll revenue compared to the previous $34M proposal. The modified proposal […]




DPH to distribute overdose reversing medication naloxone March 2, 2019 at AtTack Addiction 5K

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019

NEW CASTLE (Feb. 13, 2019) – In an effort to reduce the number of individuals overdosing, and dying from drug overdoses in Delaware, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the Community Naloxone Distribution Initiative. DPH will distribute free naloxone kits to members of the general public, at events in each county in March. […]




Governor’s Office seeks nominees for Delaware’s appointed seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019

The Office of Governor John Carney is seeking candidates to be nominated for Delaware’s Obligatory Seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council.




DSHA Announces Downtown Development Districts Funding Awards

Delaware State Housing Authority | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019

SMYRNA – Building on progress in Delaware’s downtowns, Governor John Carney and the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced today that eight new downtown revitalization projects in Milford, Dover and Wilmington will receive $4.6 million in rebate funding through Delaware’s Downtown Development Districts (DDD) program. Established in May 2014, the DDD program was created to […]






  Archives:  February 2019

DNREC’s Brandywine Zoo caring for American alligator recovered during recent Pennsylvania drug bust

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2019

Brandywine Zoo assisted Pa. law enforcement by taking into the zoo’s care a juvenile American alligator that was found inside a Coatesville, Pa. home.




Governors Carney, Murphy Announce Agreement on DRBA Toll Increase, Infrastructure

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019

WILMINGTON, Del. – On Wednesday, Delaware Governor John Carney and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced a resolution related to the proposed Delaware Memorial Bridge toll rate increase, to fund necessary safety and infrastructure projects. The new proposal will generate $32M in increased annual toll revenue compared to the previous $34M proposal. The modified proposal […]




DPH to distribute overdose reversing medication naloxone March 2, 2019 at AtTack Addiction 5K

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019

NEW CASTLE (Feb. 13, 2019) – In an effort to reduce the number of individuals overdosing, and dying from drug overdoses in Delaware, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the Community Naloxone Distribution Initiative. DPH will distribute free naloxone kits to members of the general public, at events in each county in March. […]




Governor’s Office seeks nominees for Delaware’s appointed seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019

The Office of Governor John Carney is seeking candidates to be nominated for Delaware’s Obligatory Seat on the Mid-Atlantic Fisheries Management Council.




DSHA Announces Downtown Development Districts Funding Awards

Delaware State Housing Authority | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019

SMYRNA – Building on progress in Delaware’s downtowns, Governor John Carney and the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced today that eight new downtown revitalization projects in Milford, Dover and Wilmington will receive $4.6 million in rebate funding through Delaware’s Downtown Development Districts (DDD) program. Established in May 2014, the DDD program was created to […]