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Governor Carney Signs Package of Legislation to Combat Addiction Crisis

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Justice | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017

New laws expand access to substance abuse treatment, remove insurance barriers, and strengthen oversight of prescriptions WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed into law Senate Bill 41, House Bill 91, and House Bill 100, a bipartisan package of legislation that will expand access to substance abuse treatment, strengthen oversight of opioid prescriptions, […]




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Colette Gaiter’s “Alternatively True Facts” Mixed Media Work

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Wilmington, Del. (May 30, 2017) – Gaiter explores the concept of “facts” after the 2016 election season. She arranges public texts and statements from traditionally reliable sources (books, major news sources, etc.) in relationship to images that may enhance or challenge their meaning. At a time when images, words, and meanings can be manipulated, Gaiter […]




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 16 special events during June 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2017

Man’s Best Friend, Separation Day and a wine-glass painting party among the events to be presented.




Delaware Forest Service awards $58,409 in urban and community forestry grants

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 12, 2017

The Delaware Forest Service’s urban and community program has awarded $58,409 in grants to 22 municipalities, HOA’s, and nonprofits to fund planting and management projects to improve tree canopy on public lands and open space in the First State. Over the past 10 years, the program has funded more than $1 million in community-based tree projects in Delaware.

Funded by the U.S. Forest Service, Delaware’s Urban and Community Grant Program is open to all municipalities, community associations, and certified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations within the State of Delaware. Funds can only be utilized on public property owned by the municipality, HOA, or nonprofit organization. Grants can range from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $5,000 in one of two project categories: tree planting or tree management. All applications require a 50-50 cost-share match in either cash or in-kind services within program guidelines.




Governor Carney’s First 100 Days

Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney released the following statement on his first 100 days in office: “During my first several months in office, I have traveled across our state, meeting with Delawareans from Claymont to Laurel, and everywhere in between. We have discussed our budget challenges, ways to create jobs and grow Delaware’s economy, improve […]







  Category: Kent County

Governor Carney Signs Package of Legislation to Combat Addiction Crisis

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Justice | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017

New laws expand access to substance abuse treatment, remove insurance barriers, and strengthen oversight of prescriptions WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed into law Senate Bill 41, House Bill 91, and House Bill 100, a bipartisan package of legislation that will expand access to substance abuse treatment, strengthen oversight of opioid prescriptions, […]




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Colette Gaiter’s “Alternatively True Facts” Mixed Media Work

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Wilmington, Del. (May 30, 2017) – Gaiter explores the concept of “facts” after the 2016 election season. She arranges public texts and statements from traditionally reliable sources (books, major news sources, etc.) in relationship to images that may enhance or challenge their meaning. At a time when images, words, and meanings can be manipulated, Gaiter […]




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 16 special events during June 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2017

Man’s Best Friend, Separation Day and a wine-glass painting party among the events to be presented.




Delaware Forest Service awards $58,409 in urban and community forestry grants

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 12, 2017

The Delaware Forest Service’s urban and community program has awarded $58,409 in grants to 22 municipalities, HOA’s, and nonprofits to fund planting and management projects to improve tree canopy on public lands and open space in the First State. Over the past 10 years, the program has funded more than $1 million in community-based tree projects in Delaware.

Funded by the U.S. Forest Service, Delaware’s Urban and Community Grant Program is open to all municipalities, community associations, and certified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations within the State of Delaware. Funds can only be utilized on public property owned by the municipality, HOA, or nonprofit organization. Grants can range from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $5,000 in one of two project categories: tree planting or tree management. All applications require a 50-50 cost-share match in either cash or in-kind services within program guidelines.




Governor Carney’s First 100 Days

Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney released the following statement on his first 100 days in office: “During my first several months in office, I have traveled across our state, meeting with Delawareans from Claymont to Laurel, and everywhere in between. We have discussed our budget challenges, ways to create jobs and grow Delaware’s economy, improve […]