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Governor Announces Delaware’s Outstanding Volunteers; 24 Recipients Will Be Honored Oct. 25 in Dover Ceremony

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 28, 2017) – Twenty-four individuals and groups will be honored with the 2017 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Award on Oct. 25 at Dover Downs Hotel. The people and organizations engaged in diverse activities including mentoring children, rescuing wildlife, helping seniors and veterans, and protecting the environment. “The thousands of volunteers across our […]




Governor Carney Announces Recipients of $1 Million in Education Opportunity Grants

Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Funding will help districts and charter schools support disadvantaged students and English language learners WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced that nine Delaware school districts and charter schools will receive a combined $1 million in Opportunity Grant funding to support programs that help disadvantaged students and English language learners succeed in classrooms […]




MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Carney Announces Statewide Eco Tour

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 25, 2017

Wilmington, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Friday that he will travel throughout Delaware on an Eco Tour to continue to promote outdoor recreational activities that Delawareans and visitors can enjoy into the fall. Governor Carney will be meeting with outdoor experts and small business owners, and engaging with participants during the tour. *Media […]




Governor Carney and Mayor Purzycki Announce Investments in Wilmington Infrastructure

Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 22, 2017

Twenty transportation projects in Wilmington will lead to $258 million investment WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki were joined today by state and local officials, residents, and members of the business community at the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Train Station in Wilmington to highlight the significant infrastructure investments being made […]




Governor Carney, Delaware Prosperity Partnership Announce Interim CEO

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 22, 2017

John Riley will help develop strategic plan and lead search for permanent leader WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced that John Riley, a former state Director of Business Development, will serve as interim CEO of the Delaware Prosperity Partnership – the newly-established public-private partnership that will lead the state’s economic development efforts. […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Announces Delaware’s Outstanding Volunteers; 24 Recipients Will Be Honored Oct. 25 in Dover Ceremony

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 28, 2017) – Twenty-four individuals and groups will be honored with the 2017 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Award on Oct. 25 at Dover Downs Hotel. The people and organizations engaged in diverse activities including mentoring children, rescuing wildlife, helping seniors and veterans, and protecting the environment. “The thousands of volunteers across our […]




Governor Carney Announces Recipients of $1 Million in Education Opportunity Grants

Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Funding will help districts and charter schools support disadvantaged students and English language learners WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced that nine Delaware school districts and charter schools will receive a combined $1 million in Opportunity Grant funding to support programs that help disadvantaged students and English language learners succeed in classrooms […]




MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Carney Announces Statewide Eco Tour

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 25, 2017

Wilmington, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Friday that he will travel throughout Delaware on an Eco Tour to continue to promote outdoor recreational activities that Delawareans and visitors can enjoy into the fall. Governor Carney will be meeting with outdoor experts and small business owners, and engaging with participants during the tour. *Media […]




Governor Carney and Mayor Purzycki Announce Investments in Wilmington Infrastructure

Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 22, 2017

Twenty transportation projects in Wilmington will lead to $258 million investment WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki were joined today by state and local officials, residents, and members of the business community at the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Train Station in Wilmington to highlight the significant infrastructure investments being made […]




Governor Carney, Delaware Prosperity Partnership Announce Interim CEO

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 22, 2017

John Riley will help develop strategic plan and lead search for permanent leader WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced that John Riley, a former state Director of Business Development, will serve as interim CEO of the Delaware Prosperity Partnership – the newly-established public-private partnership that will lead the state’s economic development efforts. […]