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  Archives:  December 2023

DNREC to Dredge Assawoman Canal and Complete White Creek Project to Improve Navigability on Sussex County Waterways

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Monday, December 11, 2023

DNREC announced today that two vital dredging projects in southern Delaware are set to begin around the new year.




DPH Reminds Residents to “Spread Joy Not Germs” This Holiday Season

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, December 11, 2023

DOVER, Del. (Dec. 11, 2023) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) takes the safety and well-being of all Delawareans seriously. With COVID-19, flu and RSV all prevalent this time of year, DPH is actively educating residents about how to mitigate exposure and transmission of these respiratory viruses. Keeping in the spirit of the holiday season, […]




Colorado and Delaware Enter Partnership for Automatic Retirement Savings

Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Monday, December 11, 2023

The Partnership for a Dignified Retirement expands with the addition of Delaware EARNS DENVER, COLORADO: Last week, the Colorado SecureSavings Program and Delaware EARNS established a partnership to help more savers prepare for their future retirement. “This is an important step towards expanding sustainable and dignified retirement options across the nation. We appreciate the vote […]




Exhibit at the Delaware Public Archives: Celebrating Emily Bissell, “The Christmas Seal Story”

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Friday, December 8, 2023

This holiday season the Delaware Public Archives will present an exhibit “Celebrating Emily Bissell: The Christmas Seal Story.” The exhibit chronicles the beginning of Christmas Seals, and presents historic Christmas Seals, scrap books, photographs and documents related to Ms. Bissell’s efforts to foster public interest and gain support to raise funds to battle tuberculosis.




Delaware Day Adventure Begins December 7

Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Thursday, December 7, 2023

Delaware’s rich history will be celebrated with fun, adventure, and prizes this year in a contest that challenges visitors to explore an exciting statewide lineup of historic sites in December. This year’s Delaware Day Adventure contest is inspired by the state’s crucial role in the nation’s founding, celebrated each Dec. 7. Visitors who explore the five museums managed by the State of Delaware between Dec. 7 and Dec. 30 and submit photos of their visits will get a chance to win a prize.






  Archives:  December 2023

DNREC to Dredge Assawoman Canal and Complete White Creek Project to Improve Navigability on Sussex County Waterways

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | News | Date Posted: Monday, December 11, 2023

DNREC announced today that two vital dredging projects in southern Delaware are set to begin around the new year.




DPH Reminds Residents to “Spread Joy Not Germs” This Holiday Season

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, December 11, 2023

DOVER, Del. (Dec. 11, 2023) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) takes the safety and well-being of all Delawareans seriously. With COVID-19, flu and RSV all prevalent this time of year, DPH is actively educating residents about how to mitigate exposure and transmission of these respiratory viruses. Keeping in the spirit of the holiday season, […]




Colorado and Delaware Enter Partnership for Automatic Retirement Savings

Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Monday, December 11, 2023

The Partnership for a Dignified Retirement expands with the addition of Delaware EARNS DENVER, COLORADO: Last week, the Colorado SecureSavings Program and Delaware EARNS established a partnership to help more savers prepare for their future retirement. “This is an important step towards expanding sustainable and dignified retirement options across the nation. We appreciate the vote […]




Exhibit at the Delaware Public Archives: Celebrating Emily Bissell, “The Christmas Seal Story”

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Friday, December 8, 2023

This holiday season the Delaware Public Archives will present an exhibit “Celebrating Emily Bissell: The Christmas Seal Story.” The exhibit chronicles the beginning of Christmas Seals, and presents historic Christmas Seals, scrap books, photographs and documents related to Ms. Bissell’s efforts to foster public interest and gain support to raise funds to battle tuberculosis.




Delaware Day Adventure Begins December 7

Delaware Tourism Office | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Thursday, December 7, 2023

Delaware’s rich history will be celebrated with fun, adventure, and prizes this year in a contest that challenges visitors to explore an exciting statewide lineup of historic sites in December. This year’s Delaware Day Adventure contest is inspired by the state’s crucial role in the nation’s founding, celebrated each Dec. 7. Visitors who explore the five museums managed by the State of Delaware between Dec. 7 and Dec. 30 and submit photos of their visits will get a chance to win a prize.