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  Archives:  May 2021

Flag Lowering for Memorial Day

Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Monday, May 31, 2021

In recognition of Memorial Day, President Biden has proclaimed May 31, 2021, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and designated the hour of 11:00 AM as a time when we might collectively unite in prayer and reflection. President Biden has also asked that all Americans observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at […]




Weekly COVID-19 Update – May 28, 2021: Delaware Sees Lowest Number of Cases Since August

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 28, 2021

DOVER (May 28, 2021) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2021. A total of 108,681 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]




DNREC Closes Fort Delaware until June 4 for Ferry Repairs

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 28, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has closed Fort Delaware State Park until Friday, June 4, to repair the Delafort ferry that transports visitors to the fort. The ferry is in need of repair due to an unforeseen mechanical issue. A second boat brought in as a temporary replacement to the Delafort […]




Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Community COVID-19 Testing Sites

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 28, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announced the list of community testing sites throughout Delaware next week. Testing locations listed below include pop-up and Curative trailer sites, as well as community sites hosted by New Castle County and Henrietta Johnson Medical Center. DEMA has coordinated community sites this […]




Governor to Nominate Eugene Young as Director of Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA)

Delaware State Housing Authority | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 28, 2021

Director Anas Ben Addi is leaving for Chief Financial Officer position at Delaware State University WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced he will nominate Eugene Young, Jr., currently the President and CEO of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League (MWUL), as the next Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA). The Delaware […]






  Archives:  May 2021

Flag Lowering for Memorial Day

Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Monday, May 31, 2021

In recognition of Memorial Day, President Biden has proclaimed May 31, 2021, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and designated the hour of 11:00 AM as a time when we might collectively unite in prayer and reflection. President Biden has also asked that all Americans observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at […]




Weekly COVID-19 Update – May 28, 2021: Delaware Sees Lowest Number of Cases Since August

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 28, 2021

DOVER (May 28, 2021) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2021. A total of 108,681 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]




DNREC Closes Fort Delaware until June 4 for Ferry Repairs

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 28, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has closed Fort Delaware State Park until Friday, June 4, to repair the Delafort ferry that transports visitors to the fort. The ferry is in need of repair due to an unforeseen mechanical issue. A second boat brought in as a temporary replacement to the Delafort […]




Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Community COVID-19 Testing Sites

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 28, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announced the list of community testing sites throughout Delaware next week. Testing locations listed below include pop-up and Curative trailer sites, as well as community sites hosted by New Castle County and Henrietta Johnson Medical Center. DEMA has coordinated community sites this […]




Governor to Nominate Eugene Young as Director of Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA)

Delaware State Housing Authority | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 28, 2021

Director Anas Ben Addi is leaving for Chief Financial Officer position at Delaware State University WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced he will nominate Eugene Young, Jr., currently the President and CEO of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League (MWUL), as the next Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA). The Delaware […]