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  Archives:  February 2023

DNREC, Iron Hill Museum in Newark Celebrate New African American History Trail

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2023

With today’s unveiling of a new African American History Trail on the grounds of the Iron Hill Museum and Science Center in Newark, visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the 1923 schoolhouse that houses the museum and the unique story of the free Black community that formed on Iron Hill in the 1830s.




Delaware Will Issue Final Monthly Emergency Benefits Feb. 28 to All SNAP Households

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2023

Due to a recent change in federal law passed in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, this will be the final emergency benefits payment as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Emergency benefits paid as part of two cash assistance programs – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and General Assistance (GA) – will continue until the end of the federal Public Health Emergency in May.




John Brennan named Deputy Warden of Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution 

Department of Correction | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2023

New Castle, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction announced today that John Brennan, Security Superintendent of James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC), has been promoted to Deputy Warden of Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution (BWCI), effective February 27.  Brennan fills the vacancy created when then-BWCI Deputy Warden Kimberly Hughey was promoted to BWCI Warden in December 2022. “Deputy Warden Brennan is a […]




Treasurer Davis Promotes Financial Confidence

News | Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2023

Having a savings plan, knowing what resources are available for it, and knowing how to use those resources are the three vital factors needed to build financial confidence. State Treasurer Colleen Davis is encouraging all Delawareans to use America Saves Week as the incentive to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth over time. The […]




Presentations on Attracting Pollinators to Help Yards and Gardens Thrive Set for March 6 and 27

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host two free presentations in March on techniques for attracting butterflies, birds, and other pollinators to suburban yards and gardens and helping them to thrive and flower.






  Archives:  February 2023

DNREC, Iron Hill Museum in Newark Celebrate New African American History Trail

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2023

With today’s unveiling of a new African American History Trail on the grounds of the Iron Hill Museum and Science Center in Newark, visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the 1923 schoolhouse that houses the museum and the unique story of the free Black community that formed on Iron Hill in the 1830s.




Delaware Will Issue Final Monthly Emergency Benefits Feb. 28 to All SNAP Households

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2023

Due to a recent change in federal law passed in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, this will be the final emergency benefits payment as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Emergency benefits paid as part of two cash assistance programs – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and General Assistance (GA) – will continue until the end of the federal Public Health Emergency in May.




John Brennan named Deputy Warden of Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution 

Department of Correction | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2023

New Castle, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction announced today that John Brennan, Security Superintendent of James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC), has been promoted to Deputy Warden of Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution (BWCI), effective February 27.  Brennan fills the vacancy created when then-BWCI Deputy Warden Kimberly Hughey was promoted to BWCI Warden in December 2022. “Deputy Warden Brennan is a […]




Treasurer Davis Promotes Financial Confidence

News | Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2023

Having a savings plan, knowing what resources are available for it, and knowing how to use those resources are the three vital factors needed to build financial confidence. State Treasurer Colleen Davis is encouraging all Delawareans to use America Saves Week as the incentive to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth over time. The […]




Presentations on Attracting Pollinators to Help Yards and Gardens Thrive Set for March 6 and 27

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host two free presentations in March on techniques for attracting butterflies, birds, and other pollinators to suburban yards and gardens and helping them to thrive and flower.