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  Archives:  May 2024

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 24, 2024

DOVER, Del. – President Biden has proclaimed Memorial Day, May 27, 2024, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and designated the hour of 11 a.m. as a time to collectively unite in prayer and reflection. President Biden also has asked all Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at 3 p.m., and has […]




Panel Discussion Marked 70 Years Since Brown v. Board of Education: Delaware’s Role in Desegregating Public Schools

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 24, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. — On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in honor of the 70th anniversary of the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision, the State of Delaware’s Department of Human Resources, Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in collaboration with the Governor’s Office, hosted a panel discussion featuring descendants of the Delaware cases that […]




Cape Henlopen Reclaims Girls Lacrosse State Championship

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 24, 2024

The Cape Henlopen Vikings girls lacrosse team defeated Tatnall Hornets on Thursday, May 23, 2024, to reclaim the DIAA girls lacrosse state championship. Tatnall came into this year as the reigning state champs after beating Cape last year 10-9 at Delaware State University. 




Delawareans Gear Up to Celebrate 529 Day

Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Friday, May 24, 2024

Investing in tomorrow while honoring the past As the nation wraps up its Memorial Day observances, Delawareans eagerly anticipate another significant celebration just two days later. May 29th marks 529 Day, a time aimed at highlighting the critical importance of saving for higher education through 529 education savings plans. These plans, named after Section 529 […]




Hurricane Awareness Week: Prepare Now for Active Season

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 24, 2024

Forecasters predict that the Atlantic hurricane season that begins on June 1 could be very active. Governor John C. Carney, Jr. has proclaimed May 27 to May 31 as Hurricane Awareness Week, and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency urges everyone to visit PrepareDE.org to find resources on how to “make a plan, build a kit, and stay informed.” Residents and visitors can also use the Know Your Zone tool to locate their evacuation zone, which can help inform when and how to evacuate in an emergency.






  Archives:  May 2024

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 24, 2024

DOVER, Del. – President Biden has proclaimed Memorial Day, May 27, 2024, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and designated the hour of 11 a.m. as a time to collectively unite in prayer and reflection. President Biden also has asked all Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at 3 p.m., and has […]




Panel Discussion Marked 70 Years Since Brown v. Board of Education: Delaware’s Role in Desegregating Public Schools

Department of Human Resources | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 24, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. — On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in honor of the 70th anniversary of the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision, the State of Delaware’s Department of Human Resources, Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in collaboration with the Governor’s Office, hosted a panel discussion featuring descendants of the Delaware cases that […]




Cape Henlopen Reclaims Girls Lacrosse State Championship

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 24, 2024

The Cape Henlopen Vikings girls lacrosse team defeated Tatnall Hornets on Thursday, May 23, 2024, to reclaim the DIAA girls lacrosse state championship. Tatnall came into this year as the reigning state champs after beating Cape last year 10-9 at Delaware State University. 




Delawareans Gear Up to Celebrate 529 Day

Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Friday, May 24, 2024

Investing in tomorrow while honoring the past As the nation wraps up its Memorial Day observances, Delawareans eagerly anticipate another significant celebration just two days later. May 29th marks 529 Day, a time aimed at highlighting the critical importance of saving for higher education through 529 education savings plans. These plans, named after Section 529 […]




Hurricane Awareness Week: Prepare Now for Active Season

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 24, 2024

Forecasters predict that the Atlantic hurricane season that begins on June 1 could be very active. Governor John C. Carney, Jr. has proclaimed May 27 to May 31 as Hurricane Awareness Week, and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency urges everyone to visit PrepareDE.org to find resources on how to “make a plan, build a kit, and stay informed.” Residents and visitors can also use the Know Your Zone tool to locate their evacuation zone, which can help inform when and how to evacuate in an emergency.