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  Archives:  March 2024

Lt. Governor, Partners Raise Awareness of Infant Formula Distribution Program

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 11, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – One year after launching an initiative to provide Delaware parents with free infant formula, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long announced Monday a further expansion of product availability statewide in an effort to distribute the remaining supply of formula to residents in every corner of the state.  Last year, Lt. Governor Hall-Long, in conjunction […]




Severe Weather Awareness Week March 11-15, 2024

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Saturday, March 9, 2024

In recent years, Delaware has experienced flooding, tornadoes, and coastal storms that put lives and property at risk and adversely impact the health, safety, and economic well-being of families, businesses, and schools. Learning about the different types of hazards can increase preparedness and reduce the devastation caused by severe weather.




DPH Reports High Levels of Lead in Certain Cinnamon Products

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 8, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified high lead levels in several ground cinnamon products. Several stores, including Dollar Tree, Save A Lot and Family Dollar, sold cinnamon products that contain lead levels that could be potentially harmful to consumers, particularly children. Signs and symptoms may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in activity […]




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 8, 2024

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Saturday, March 9, 2024, to honor lifelong public servant, Korean War veteran and former Senate Majority Leader Robert J. Voshell on the day of his internment.




Maiss Hussein to Represent Delaware in 2024 Poetry Out Loud National Finals

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 7, 2024

Hussein named Delaware’s finalist for second consecutive year   Wilmington, Del. (March 7, 2024) – Following a spirited competition featuring eleven talented high school students from Delaware, Maiss Hussein, a senior from Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School, emerged as the 2024 Poetry Out Loud Delaware State Champion. The exhilarating state finals took place […]






  Archives:  March 2024

Lt. Governor, Partners Raise Awareness of Infant Formula Distribution Program

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 11, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – One year after launching an initiative to provide Delaware parents with free infant formula, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long announced Monday a further expansion of product availability statewide in an effort to distribute the remaining supply of formula to residents in every corner of the state.  Last year, Lt. Governor Hall-Long, in conjunction […]




Severe Weather Awareness Week March 11-15, 2024

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Saturday, March 9, 2024

In recent years, Delaware has experienced flooding, tornadoes, and coastal storms that put lives and property at risk and adversely impact the health, safety, and economic well-being of families, businesses, and schools. Learning about the different types of hazards can increase preparedness and reduce the devastation caused by severe weather.




DPH Reports High Levels of Lead in Certain Cinnamon Products

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 8, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified high lead levels in several ground cinnamon products. Several stores, including Dollar Tree, Save A Lot and Family Dollar, sold cinnamon products that contain lead levels that could be potentially harmful to consumers, particularly children. Signs and symptoms may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in activity […]




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 8, 2024

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Saturday, March 9, 2024, to honor lifelong public servant, Korean War veteran and former Senate Majority Leader Robert J. Voshell on the day of his internment.




Maiss Hussein to Represent Delaware in 2024 Poetry Out Loud National Finals

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 7, 2024

Hussein named Delaware’s finalist for second consecutive year   Wilmington, Del. (March 7, 2024) – Following a spirited competition featuring eleven talented high school students from Delaware, Maiss Hussein, a senior from Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School, emerged as the 2024 Poetry Out Loud Delaware State Champion. The exhilarating state finals took place […]