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  Archives:  May 2021

15 Young People, 4 Groups Honored with the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 2021

NEW CASTLE (May 19, 2021) – Highlighting the difference that young volunteers make in their communities, Governor John Carney will present the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards virtually to 10 individuals, four groups and five emerging leaders in recognition of their service to Delaware. “Giving back to our communities is one of the most selfless […]




Forest Service Observes “Outdoor Classroom Day”

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | News | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 2021

The Delaware Forest Service joined the Delaware Association for Environmental Education (DAEE) to observe “World Outdoor Classroom Day” by planting trees this week at Heritage Elementary in Red Clay School District and Allen Frear Elementary in Caesar Rodney School District. An outdoor learning place is “any place where meaningful experiences can be had in and with nature and the environment,” according to DAEE.  “Outdoor learning places are especially beneficial to young students to develop the deep life-long appreciation for the natural world, our dependence on it, and its fragility. Outdoor learning places are often at schools but they can be at parks, churches, or even created in a backyard.” For information, go to http://daeeonline.org




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

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 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 […]




DNREC to Issue Off-Peak Surf Fishing Permits Starting May 25

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will launch an off-peak surf fishing permit pilot program starting Tuesday, May 25. The pilot program is being introduced in response to unprecedented surf fishing permit sales and to provide an opportunity to allow more anglers and beach users to safely social distance during the COVID-19 […]




State Treasurer Colleen Davis Brings Forth Landmark Retirement Program for Delaware

News | Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Thursday, May 20, 2021

Delaware EARNS would stem savings crisis More than 200,000 Delaware workers currently lack access to an employer-sponsored retirement program, meaning they have no effective way to save for the future. Bi-partisan legislation introduced in the Delaware House of Representatives creating the Delaware Expanding Access for Retirement and Necessary Savings (“EARNS”) program could reverse that trend. […]






  Archives:  May 2021

15 Young People, 4 Groups Honored with the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 2021

NEW CASTLE (May 19, 2021) – Highlighting the difference that young volunteers make in their communities, Governor John Carney will present the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards virtually to 10 individuals, four groups and five emerging leaders in recognition of their service to Delaware. “Giving back to our communities is one of the most selfless […]




Forest Service Observes “Outdoor Classroom Day”

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | News | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 2021

The Delaware Forest Service joined the Delaware Association for Environmental Education (DAEE) to observe “World Outdoor Classroom Day” by planting trees this week at Heritage Elementary in Red Clay School District and Allen Frear Elementary in Caesar Rodney School District. An outdoor learning place is “any place where meaningful experiences can be had in and with nature and the environment,” according to DAEE.  “Outdoor learning places are especially beneficial to young students to develop the deep life-long appreciation for the natural world, our dependence on it, and its fragility. Outdoor learning places are often at schools but they can be at parks, churches, or even created in a backyard.” For information, go to http://daeeonline.org




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

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 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 […]




DNREC to Issue Off-Peak Surf Fishing Permits Starting May 25

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will launch an off-peak surf fishing permit pilot program starting Tuesday, May 25. The pilot program is being introduced in response to unprecedented surf fishing permit sales and to provide an opportunity to allow more anglers and beach users to safely social distance during the COVID-19 […]




State Treasurer Colleen Davis Brings Forth Landmark Retirement Program for Delaware

News | Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Thursday, May 20, 2021

Delaware EARNS would stem savings crisis More than 200,000 Delaware workers currently lack access to an employer-sponsored retirement program, meaning they have no effective way to save for the future. Bi-partisan legislation introduced in the Delaware House of Representatives creating the Delaware Expanding Access for Retirement and Necessary Savings (“EARNS”) program could reverse that trend. […]