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  Archives:  January 2020

Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2020 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Nineteen Delaware artists and two Honorable Mentions to receive recognition Wilmington, Del. (January 14, 2020) – Nineteen Delaware artists are being recognized by the Division for the high quality of their artwork. Work samples from 139 Delaware choreographers, composers, musicians, writers, folk and visual artists were reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals, considering demonstrated creativity and […]



Marking Delaware’s Progress Improving Reentry Services

Criminal Justice Council | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Correction | Department of Labor | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, January 13, 2020

Governor John Carney on Monday joined state leaders at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington to review progress on improving reentry services for offenders and to announce more than $1 million in grants to support Delaware’s reentry initiatives.



Urban Forestry Grants Up to $5,000 Available

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, January 13, 2020

Delaware’s Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program is once gain offering up to $5,000 in matching funds for tree planting or tree management projects on public land or community open space. The competitive grants – open to all municipalities, homeowner associations, and certified 501(c)(3) non-profits in the State of Delaware (including churches and schools) – require a 50-50 match in either cash (non-federal funds) or in-kind services, which includes volunteer or staff time, equipment rental, or supplies. Requests can range from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $5,000 in only one of two project categories: tree planting or tree management (i.e., professional tree inventory, hazardous tree removal, or pruning). 

Application deadline is March 6, 2020.



Department of Insurance Recovers Nearly $700,000 in Fines through Company Compliance Exams

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, January 13, 2020

Investigations result in discovery and correction of issues impacting consumers The Delaware Department of Insurance’s Market Conduct Examinations resulted in the receipt of nearly $700,000 in fines during 2019 from more than a dozen companies found to violate the Insurance Code or other related regulations. The fines are contributed to the General Fund, providing funding […]



Special Weather Statement issued January 12 at 7:28AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, January 12, 2020

Event : Special Weather Statement Description : At 727 AM EST, radar indicated showers were located along a line extending from near Tabernacle to near Elmer to near Delaney Corner. Movement was east at 50 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with these showers. Locations impacted include… Vineland, Millville, Bridgeton, Middletown, Cumberland, […]





  Archives:  January 2020

Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2020 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Nineteen Delaware artists and two Honorable Mentions to receive recognition Wilmington, Del. (January 14, 2020) – Nineteen Delaware artists are being recognized by the Division for the high quality of their artwork. Work samples from 139 Delaware choreographers, composers, musicians, writers, folk and visual artists were reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals, considering demonstrated creativity and […]



Marking Delaware’s Progress Improving Reentry Services

Criminal Justice Council | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Correction | Department of Labor | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, January 13, 2020

Governor John Carney on Monday joined state leaders at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington to review progress on improving reentry services for offenders and to announce more than $1 million in grants to support Delaware’s reentry initiatives.



Urban Forestry Grants Up to $5,000 Available

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, January 13, 2020

Delaware’s Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program is once gain offering up to $5,000 in matching funds for tree planting or tree management projects on public land or community open space. The competitive grants – open to all municipalities, homeowner associations, and certified 501(c)(3) non-profits in the State of Delaware (including churches and schools) – require a 50-50 match in either cash (non-federal funds) or in-kind services, which includes volunteer or staff time, equipment rental, or supplies. Requests can range from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $5,000 in only one of two project categories: tree planting or tree management (i.e., professional tree inventory, hazardous tree removal, or pruning). 

Application deadline is March 6, 2020.



Department of Insurance Recovers Nearly $700,000 in Fines through Company Compliance Exams

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, January 13, 2020

Investigations result in discovery and correction of issues impacting consumers The Delaware Department of Insurance’s Market Conduct Examinations resulted in the receipt of nearly $700,000 in fines during 2019 from more than a dozen companies found to violate the Insurance Code or other related regulations. The fines are contributed to the General Fund, providing funding […]



Special Weather Statement issued January 12 at 7:28AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, January 12, 2020

Event : Special Weather Statement Description : At 727 AM EST, radar indicated showers were located along a line extending from near Tabernacle to near Elmer to near Delaney Corner. Movement was east at 50 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with these showers. Locations impacted include… Vineland, Millville, Bridgeton, Middletown, Cumberland, […]