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  Archives:  May 2019

Tropical nursery stock a risk for red imported fire ants

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Media: Images of fire ants can be found at the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is alerting local businesses and purchasers of tropical nursery stock of the recent detection of fire ants in a shipment of palm trees imported from Florida. The red imported […]




Governor Carney Hosts Ramadan Iftar Dinner at Woodburn

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 29, 2019

DOVER, Del. — Governor John Carney hosted 30 guests Tuesday night at a Ramadan Iftar dinner at Woodburn, including members of Delaware’s Muslim community and statewide elected officials. The Iftar is the evening meal after sunset that concludes the daily fasting during the month of Ramadan, which ends the evening of June 3 this year. […]




DNREC’s First State Heritage Park First Saturday celebrates historic music in Delaware June 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 29, 2019

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park will take a closer look at types of 18th-century music in Delaware on June 1 at the John Bell House on The Green. The public is invited to have some fun and sing along with “Music and Song in a Public House.” Other sites within the First State Heritage Park will also delve into a variety of other aspects of music from around the world.




Motorcycle Crashes Spike in Delaware May 2019

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Motorcycle | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Delaware (May 28, 2019) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety, Delaware State Police, Delaware Department of Transportation, and AAA Mid-Atlantic are working together to notify the public about the recent spike in motorcycle crash fatalities in Delaware. Since January 1st, 2019 there have been six motorcycle fatalities across the state all within the month […]




DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife invites anglers to fish for free in Delaware on June 1 and 2

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 28, 2019

In celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife invites anglers to fish, crab, and clam in Delaware waters by taking advantage of free fishing days Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, when no fishing license is required for resident or non-resident anglers.






  Archives:  May 2019

Tropical nursery stock a risk for red imported fire ants

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Media: Images of fire ants can be found at the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is alerting local businesses and purchasers of tropical nursery stock of the recent detection of fire ants in a shipment of palm trees imported from Florida. The red imported […]




Governor Carney Hosts Ramadan Iftar Dinner at Woodburn

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 29, 2019

DOVER, Del. — Governor John Carney hosted 30 guests Tuesday night at a Ramadan Iftar dinner at Woodburn, including members of Delaware’s Muslim community and statewide elected officials. The Iftar is the evening meal after sunset that concludes the daily fasting during the month of Ramadan, which ends the evening of June 3 this year. […]




DNREC’s First State Heritage Park First Saturday celebrates historic music in Delaware June 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 29, 2019

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park will take a closer look at types of 18th-century music in Delaware on June 1 at the John Bell House on The Green. The public is invited to have some fun and sing along with “Music and Song in a Public House.” Other sites within the First State Heritage Park will also delve into a variety of other aspects of music from around the world.




Motorcycle Crashes Spike in Delaware May 2019

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Motorcycle | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Delaware (May 28, 2019) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety, Delaware State Police, Delaware Department of Transportation, and AAA Mid-Atlantic are working together to notify the public about the recent spike in motorcycle crash fatalities in Delaware. Since January 1st, 2019 there have been six motorcycle fatalities across the state all within the month […]




DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife invites anglers to fish for free in Delaware on June 1 and 2

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 28, 2019

In celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife invites anglers to fish, crab, and clam in Delaware waters by taking advantage of free fishing days Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, when no fishing license is required for resident or non-resident anglers.