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  Archives:  March 2024

31-year DOC veteran named Warden of Howard R. Young Correctional Institution

News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 28, 2024

Wilmington, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that Philip Parker, Deputy Warden at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) and a 31-year DOC veteran, has been promoted to Warden of Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington (HRYCI), effective immediately. The appointment fills the vacancy created when then-HRYCI Warden Brian Emig […]




Scotton Landing Boat Ramp Reopens for Spring

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The Scotton Landing boat facility near Magnolia has reopened with a new boat ramp and courtesy dock, plus a repaved parking lot, for boaters to access the St. Jones River, following reconstruction that started in November 2023.




Delaware Teachers Named Finalists for National Mathematics, Science Teaching Award

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The Delaware Department of Education has named four Delaware teachers as state finalists for the 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the highest recognition that K-12 STEM teachers can receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Finalists’ applications will now move forward to the national level for final selection of the 2024 PAEMST National Awardees. 




Walk Down Memory Lane at Delaware Public Archives

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2024

New lobby exhibit celebrates “things that aren’t there anymore” Do you remember rocking at the Stone Balloon; enjoying a muskrat meal at The Wagon Wheel; or having a shopping spree at Wanamaker’s?  If you don’t the Delaware Public Archives does. Starting in April 2024, the DPA will kick off a celebration and remembrance of things […]




DE Auditor Issues Special Report on Unemployment Insurance

News | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Delaware Auditor of Accounts Issues Special Report on Delaware Unemployment Compensation Fund The special report follows the issuance of a disclaimer of opinion in the fiscal year 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Dover, DE – Delaware Auditor of Accounts Lydia E. York issued a special report on the Delaware Unemployment Compensation Fund (DUCF) today. The […]






  Archives:  March 2024

31-year DOC veteran named Warden of Howard R. Young Correctional Institution

News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 28, 2024

Wilmington, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that Philip Parker, Deputy Warden at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) and a 31-year DOC veteran, has been promoted to Warden of Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington (HRYCI), effective immediately. The appointment fills the vacancy created when then-HRYCI Warden Brian Emig […]




Scotton Landing Boat Ramp Reopens for Spring

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The Scotton Landing boat facility near Magnolia has reopened with a new boat ramp and courtesy dock, plus a repaved parking lot, for boaters to access the St. Jones River, following reconstruction that started in November 2023.




Delaware Teachers Named Finalists for National Mathematics, Science Teaching Award

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The Delaware Department of Education has named four Delaware teachers as state finalists for the 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the highest recognition that K-12 STEM teachers can receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Finalists’ applications will now move forward to the national level for final selection of the 2024 PAEMST National Awardees. 




Walk Down Memory Lane at Delaware Public Archives

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 27, 2024

New lobby exhibit celebrates “things that aren’t there anymore” Do you remember rocking at the Stone Balloon; enjoying a muskrat meal at The Wagon Wheel; or having a shopping spree at Wanamaker’s?  If you don’t the Delaware Public Archives does. Starting in April 2024, the DPA will kick off a celebration and remembrance of things […]




DE Auditor Issues Special Report on Unemployment Insurance

News | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Delaware Auditor of Accounts Issues Special Report on Delaware Unemployment Compensation Fund The special report follows the issuance of a disclaimer of opinion in the fiscal year 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Dover, DE – Delaware Auditor of Accounts Lydia E. York issued a special report on the Delaware Unemployment Compensation Fund (DUCF) today. The […]