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  Archives:  September 2021

Disability Awareness Month Poster Contest CANCELLED for 2021

Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 22, 2021

The Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) regrets that we are unable to hold the annual poster contest as part of October’s Disability History and Awareness Month this year.  This popular annual event challenges art students from schools across the State of Delaware with a theme to create disabilty awareness. We look forward to […]




Department of State Announces Ownership Transfer of the Kirk and Short Building to the Biggs Museum of American Art

Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2021

DOVER, DE— Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock announced today that the Department of State has transferred ownership of the Kirk and Short Building located at 15 and 21 The Green, Dover, Delaware to the Biggs Museum of the American Art. “We are excited about this move because it’s a much better use of the property […]




Weekly COVID-19 Update – Sept 17, 2021: Hospitalizations and Case Numbers Continue Concerning Trend Upward

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, September 17, 2021

DOVER (SEPTEMBER 17, 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, September 16, 2021. A total of 127,222 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March 11, 2020. The […]




Governor Carney Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration after Flooding Caused by Tropical Depression Ida

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 17, 2021

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) continues to conduct damage assessments WILMINGTON, Del. –  Governor John Carney on Friday sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a Major Disaster Declaration following flooding caused by Tropical Depression Ida. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) in conjunction with the City of Wilmington and other partners, have spent […]




Governor Carney Signs Three Environmental Bills

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Environment | Date Posted: Friday, September 17, 2021

Legislation encourages adoption of solar power and electric vehicles, curbing balloon releases WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday joined members of the General Assembly and environmental advocates at a Wilmington-based solar array to sign three environmentally focused bills that will help expand the use of renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions, and protect Delaware’s […]






  Archives:  September 2021

Disability Awareness Month Poster Contest CANCELLED for 2021

Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 22, 2021

The Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) regrets that we are unable to hold the annual poster contest as part of October’s Disability History and Awareness Month this year.  This popular annual event challenges art students from schools across the State of Delaware with a theme to create disabilty awareness. We look forward to […]




Department of State Announces Ownership Transfer of the Kirk and Short Building to the Biggs Museum of American Art

Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2021

DOVER, DE— Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock announced today that the Department of State has transferred ownership of the Kirk and Short Building located at 15 and 21 The Green, Dover, Delaware to the Biggs Museum of the American Art. “We are excited about this move because it’s a much better use of the property […]




Weekly COVID-19 Update – Sept 17, 2021: Hospitalizations and Case Numbers Continue Concerning Trend Upward

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, September 17, 2021

DOVER (SEPTEMBER 17, 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, September 16, 2021. A total of 127,222 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March 11, 2020. The […]




Governor Carney Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration after Flooding Caused by Tropical Depression Ida

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 17, 2021

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) continues to conduct damage assessments WILMINGTON, Del. –  Governor John Carney on Friday sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a Major Disaster Declaration following flooding caused by Tropical Depression Ida. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) in conjunction with the City of Wilmington and other partners, have spent […]




Governor Carney Signs Three Environmental Bills

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Environment | Date Posted: Friday, September 17, 2021

Legislation encourages adoption of solar power and electric vehicles, curbing balloon releases WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday joined members of the General Assembly and environmental advocates at a Wilmington-based solar array to sign three environmentally focused bills that will help expand the use of renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions, and protect Delaware’s […]