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  Archives:  July 2019

Governor Carney Announces Expansion of DelDOT’s Work-a-Day Earn-a-Pay Program

Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2019

WILMINGTON, Del – Governor John Carney, joined by Mayor of Wilmington Mike Purzycki, Secretary of Transportation Jennifer Cohan, and other state and local officials, on Thursday highlighted the Work-a-Day Earn-a-Pay Program Pilot Public Works Jobs program and announced an expansion beyond the City of Wilmington. The $150,000 pilot initiative funded by DelDOT created a partnership […]




Nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Awards Accepted Through Aug. 16

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2019

DOVER (July 18, 2019) – Nominations for the Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Friday, Aug. 16. These awards recognize the important contributions made by Delaware’s volunteers to their communities. Award recipients will be honored Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center. “Thousands of […]




Governor Carney Announces 38th Hall of Fame of Delaware Women Inductees

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2019

Induction ceremony set for Thursday, October 17 in Dover WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced today that six women were selected for induction into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame for 2019. The Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy and the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee received more than 60 applications. The committee […]




Celebrate Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math at DNREC’s First State Heritage Park First Saturday

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2019

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park will feature “S.T.R.E.A.M” as the theme for the First State Heritage Park’s monthly “First Saturday in the First State.” The program will feature a variety of free events and activities.




Delaware State Fair connects fair-goers with Delaware agriculture

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 17, 2019

DOVER, Del. — The countdown is on for many Delaware youth and adult exhibitors as they get ready to showcase their agricultural exhibits at this year’s Delaware State Fair. Along with rides, food, and games, the state fair is a great opportunity for fair-goers to learn more about agriculture – Delaware’s top industry. “By far, […]






  Archives:  July 2019

Governor Carney Announces Expansion of DelDOT’s Work-a-Day Earn-a-Pay Program

Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2019

WILMINGTON, Del – Governor John Carney, joined by Mayor of Wilmington Mike Purzycki, Secretary of Transportation Jennifer Cohan, and other state and local officials, on Thursday highlighted the Work-a-Day Earn-a-Pay Program Pilot Public Works Jobs program and announced an expansion beyond the City of Wilmington. The $150,000 pilot initiative funded by DelDOT created a partnership […]




Nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Awards Accepted Through Aug. 16

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2019

DOVER (July 18, 2019) – Nominations for the Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Friday, Aug. 16. These awards recognize the important contributions made by Delaware’s volunteers to their communities. Award recipients will be honored Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center. “Thousands of […]




Governor Carney Announces 38th Hall of Fame of Delaware Women Inductees

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2019

Induction ceremony set for Thursday, October 17 in Dover WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced today that six women were selected for induction into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame for 2019. The Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy and the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee received more than 60 applications. The committee […]




Celebrate Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math at DNREC’s First State Heritage Park First Saturday

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2019

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park will feature “S.T.R.E.A.M” as the theme for the First State Heritage Park’s monthly “First Saturday in the First State.” The program will feature a variety of free events and activities.




Delaware State Fair connects fair-goers with Delaware agriculture

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 17, 2019

DOVER, Del. — The countdown is on for many Delaware youth and adult exhibitors as they get ready to showcase their agricultural exhibits at this year’s Delaware State Fair. Along with rides, food, and games, the state fair is a great opportunity for fair-goers to learn more about agriculture – Delaware’s top industry. “By far, […]