Nominations Open for Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
NEW CASTLE (Sept. 27, 2022) – Nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards, which honor exemplary service and the true spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals, age 18 or older, and organizations who are making a difference across Delaware communities, are now open. “Volunteers all across our state are doing incredible things on […]
Governor Carney, Keep Delaware Beautiful, Delaware Department of Transportation Launch Litter Free School Zone Program
Department of Education | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 23, 2022
Governor Carney launched a new program encouraging students to keep their communities litter free.
Brandywine Zoo Awarded Re-Accreditation by Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 15, 2022
The Brandywine Zoo was recently re-accredited after a rigorous review process by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Recent upgrades by DNREC, staff efforts and the support of the Delaware Zoological Society (DZS) were contributing factors in this significant feat. Pictured, from left to right, are the Brandywine Zoo’s curator of conservation education Lauren Barczak, […]
Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency
Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 15, 2022
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Thursday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs. Under Delaware law, Public Health Emergency declarations must be renewed every 30 days. Visit Governor Carney’s website to view the Public Health Emergency […]
Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, September 10, 2022
By a joint resolution approved by Congress on 12/18/2001 (Public Law 107-89), September 11th of each year has been designated as “Patriot Day.” This law also directs flags be lowered to half-staff on September 11th. In concurrence with this joint resolution, the U.S. and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities are to be flown […]
