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  Archives:  January 2020

DNREC breaks ground on Brandywine Zoo Madagascar exhibit that will house endangered lemurs, tortoises

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Monday, January 27, 2020

WILMINGTON – The DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation Brandywine Zoo broke ground this week on its Madagascar Exhibit, an outdoor space that will soon be home to  several new animals. The newcomers will include the Radiated Tortoise, and three species of lemurs: the Black and White Ruffed, Ring-Tailed and Crowned. The Madagascar Exhibit is […]




Report: Delaware tourism sets new records

Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Small Business | Date Posted: Monday, January 27, 2020

Delaware tourism experienced a record-breaking year as the state welcomed 9.2 million visitors who accounted for $3.5 billion in economic impact.




Justin Day to Head Up New Partner Services Team at DTI

Department of Technology and Information | Date Posted: Monday, January 27, 2020

DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) is pleased to announce that Justin Day has been promoted to serve as Chief of Partner Services. In his new role, Justin will lead the new Office of Partner Services — which will be comprised of Partner Engagement, End-User Services, and Statewide IT Support […]




DPH Announces Two Additional Flu-Related Deaths; Delawareans Should Follow Basic Tips to Stop Spread of Germs

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020

DOVER – As the number of confirmed influenza cases in Delaware continues to rise, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two recent flu-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths for the 2019-2020 season thus far to four. The most recent victim is a 29-year-old New Castle County man diagnosed with influenza B […]




Wilmington jury convicts drug trafficker in murder-for-hire plot

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020

A Superior Court jury has convicted a Wilmington man for his central role in a June 2016 murder. Witness testimony, cell phone evidence, and collaboration with an FBI task force demonstrated that Brian Wilson, also known as Fudayl Wakim, arranged the murder of Allen Cannon through a $10,000 bounty and a conspiracy with co-defendant Eric […]






  Archives:  January 2020

DNREC breaks ground on Brandywine Zoo Madagascar exhibit that will house endangered lemurs, tortoises

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Monday, January 27, 2020

WILMINGTON – The DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation Brandywine Zoo broke ground this week on its Madagascar Exhibit, an outdoor space that will soon be home to  several new animals. The newcomers will include the Radiated Tortoise, and three species of lemurs: the Black and White Ruffed, Ring-Tailed and Crowned. The Madagascar Exhibit is […]




Report: Delaware tourism sets new records

Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Small Business | Date Posted: Monday, January 27, 2020

Delaware tourism experienced a record-breaking year as the state welcomed 9.2 million visitors who accounted for $3.5 billion in economic impact.




Justin Day to Head Up New Partner Services Team at DTI

Department of Technology and Information | Date Posted: Monday, January 27, 2020

DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) is pleased to announce that Justin Day has been promoted to serve as Chief of Partner Services. In his new role, Justin will lead the new Office of Partner Services — which will be comprised of Partner Engagement, End-User Services, and Statewide IT Support […]




DPH Announces Two Additional Flu-Related Deaths; Delawareans Should Follow Basic Tips to Stop Spread of Germs

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020

DOVER – As the number of confirmed influenza cases in Delaware continues to rise, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two recent flu-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths for the 2019-2020 season thus far to four. The most recent victim is a 29-year-old New Castle County man diagnosed with influenza B […]




Wilmington jury convicts drug trafficker in murder-for-hire plot

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020

A Superior Court jury has convicted a Wilmington man for his central role in a June 2016 murder. Witness testimony, cell phone evidence, and collaboration with an FBI task force demonstrated that Brian Wilson, also known as Fudayl Wakim, arranged the murder of Allen Cannon through a $10,000 bounty and a conspiracy with co-defendant Eric […]