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  Archives:  June 2024

Delaware 250 Grants for Museums, Heritage Groups, and Non-Profits – Summer 2024 Cycle

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Friday, June 7, 2024

The Summer 2024 Grant Cycle has closed. For information on Delaware 250 grants, please visit www.Delaware250.org   About Delaware 250 The year 2026 will see the United States Semiquincentennial, the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of America’s (and Delaware’s) independence. This anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on Delaware’s unique history and its contributions over […]




The Mezzanine Gallery to exhibit Don James’ “Beyond the Facade: Architectural Portraits”

Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 7, 2024

Wilmington, Del.  – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery presents Don James’ exhibition, “Beyond the Facade: Architectural Portraits,” on view from June 7-28, 2024. Guests are invited to attend a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, June 7 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Don James, from Milton, Delaware, is a photographer who finds inspiration in natural, industrial, […]




DPH’s PANO Program Hosts Second Annual Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, June 6, 2024

Olympic athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee delivered a motivational keynote address DOVER, Del. (June 6, 2024) – The Delaware Division of Public Health’s (DPH) Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention (PANO) Program hosted its second annual Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference today. At Delaware State University’s (DSU) Martin Luther King Jr. Conference Center, approximately 300 participants came together […]




Dagsboro Angler Wins Annual Youth Fishing Tournament Second Year in a Row

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 6, 2024

More than 300 youth anglers turned out on a perfect early summer day June 1 to cast their lines in the 38th annual Youth Fishing Tournament, hosted by the Delaware Natural Resources Police at Ingrams Pond in Sussex County, Akridge Scout Reservation in Kent County, and Lums Pond in New Castle County.




Middle and High School Students Honored in Digital Mapping Technology Contest

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 6, 2024

Secretary of Education Mark Holodick is pleased to recognize the following students for their submissions in this year’s Esri’s 2024 ArcGIS webapp competition. Students were challenged to create and share interactive mapping projects using ESRI ArcGIS software. Delaware entrants to this national competition must create a digital Storymap that explores some aspect of life in Delaware.






  Archives:  June 2024

Delaware 250 Grants for Museums, Heritage Groups, and Non-Profits – Summer 2024 Cycle

Delaware Heritage Commission | Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Friday, June 7, 2024

The Summer 2024 Grant Cycle has closed. For information on Delaware 250 grants, please visit www.Delaware250.org   About Delaware 250 The year 2026 will see the United States Semiquincentennial, the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of America’s (and Delaware’s) independence. This anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on Delaware’s unique history and its contributions over […]




The Mezzanine Gallery to exhibit Don James’ “Beyond the Facade: Architectural Portraits”

Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 7, 2024

Wilmington, Del.  – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery presents Don James’ exhibition, “Beyond the Facade: Architectural Portraits,” on view from June 7-28, 2024. Guests are invited to attend a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, June 7 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Don James, from Milton, Delaware, is a photographer who finds inspiration in natural, industrial, […]




DPH’s PANO Program Hosts Second Annual Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, June 6, 2024

Olympic athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee delivered a motivational keynote address DOVER, Del. (June 6, 2024) – The Delaware Division of Public Health’s (DPH) Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention (PANO) Program hosted its second annual Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference today. At Delaware State University’s (DSU) Martin Luther King Jr. Conference Center, approximately 300 participants came together […]




Dagsboro Angler Wins Annual Youth Fishing Tournament Second Year in a Row

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 6, 2024

More than 300 youth anglers turned out on a perfect early summer day June 1 to cast their lines in the 38th annual Youth Fishing Tournament, hosted by the Delaware Natural Resources Police at Ingrams Pond in Sussex County, Akridge Scout Reservation in Kent County, and Lums Pond in New Castle County.




Middle and High School Students Honored in Digital Mapping Technology Contest

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 6, 2024

Secretary of Education Mark Holodick is pleased to recognize the following students for their submissions in this year’s Esri’s 2024 ArcGIS webapp competition. Students were challenged to create and share interactive mapping projects using ESRI ArcGIS software. Delaware entrants to this national competition must create a digital Storymap that explores some aspect of life in Delaware.