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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Marcie Tauber’s “Caldera” Fused Glass Bowls

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, April 3, 2017

Wilmington, Del. (April 3, 2017) – Tauber’s bowls are inspired by the cauldron-like depressions created by the inward collapse of a volcano, also known as calderas. In her studio, patterned glass is slumped (or collapsed) into deeper molds in a hot kiln. The result – a caldera. This form enables Tauber to tell a story […]




“Founding Fathers and Mothers”: The Old State House’s Coffee-Hour Lecture Series to take place in April 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 30, 2017

Lectures feature a team of scholars and historians who will discuss the Founding Fathers of the United States and the women in their lives.




“Listen Up! The Finale” at Dover’s Old State House on April 8, 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 30, 2017

Conclusion of the year-long spoken-word program that engages young people in Delaware history.




New online tool to assess community tree canopy in Delaware

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2017

The Delaware Forest Service (DFS) has unveiled a new online tool that uses geographic information systems (GIS) software to help cities, towns, and neighborhoods to measure and increase their community tree canopy percentage. The link is: de.gov/treecanopy

Developed by the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s GIS specialist Jimmy Kroon, the tool covers the entire First State: municipalities as well as homeowner associations and neighborhoods can assess their current level of tree cover as a starting point to explore opportunities to plant new trees and maintain their existing ones.




Delaware to Participate in National Criminal Justice Reform Project

Criminal Justice Council | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 27, 2017

Efforts will focus on reducing recidivism, improving substance abuse & mental health treatment for offenders WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Monday that Delaware has been selected to participate in the National Criminal Justice Reform Project – an initiative led by the National Governors Association and the National Criminal Justice Association Center for […]







  Category: Kent County

The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Marcie Tauber’s “Caldera” Fused Glass Bowls

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, April 3, 2017

Wilmington, Del. (April 3, 2017) – Tauber’s bowls are inspired by the cauldron-like depressions created by the inward collapse of a volcano, also known as calderas. In her studio, patterned glass is slumped (or collapsed) into deeper molds in a hot kiln. The result – a caldera. This form enables Tauber to tell a story […]




“Founding Fathers and Mothers”: The Old State House’s Coffee-Hour Lecture Series to take place in April 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 30, 2017

Lectures feature a team of scholars and historians who will discuss the Founding Fathers of the United States and the women in their lives.




“Listen Up! The Finale” at Dover’s Old State House on April 8, 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 30, 2017

Conclusion of the year-long spoken-word program that engages young people in Delaware history.




New online tool to assess community tree canopy in Delaware

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 29, 2017

The Delaware Forest Service (DFS) has unveiled a new online tool that uses geographic information systems (GIS) software to help cities, towns, and neighborhoods to measure and increase their community tree canopy percentage. The link is: de.gov/treecanopy

Developed by the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s GIS specialist Jimmy Kroon, the tool covers the entire First State: municipalities as well as homeowner associations and neighborhoods can assess their current level of tree cover as a starting point to explore opportunities to plant new trees and maintain their existing ones.




Delaware to Participate in National Criminal Justice Reform Project

Criminal Justice Council | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 27, 2017

Efforts will focus on reducing recidivism, improving substance abuse & mental health treatment for offenders WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Monday that Delaware has been selected to participate in the National Criminal Justice Reform Project – an initiative led by the National Governors Association and the National Criminal Justice Association Center for […]