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Hannah Sturgis to represent Delaware in 2016 Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, DC

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 24, 2016

HANNAH STURGIS TO REPRESENT DELAWARE IN 2016 POETRY OUT LOUD NATIONAL FINALS IN WASHINGTON, DC   From a competitive field of more than eighteen Delaware high schools students, Hannah Sturgis, a junior from POLYTECH High School, earned the title of 2016 Poetry Out Loud Delaware State Champion at the state finals held in Smyrna, Delaware, on […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: Improving Our Criminal Justice System to Create New Opportunities

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 19, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlighted the commitment Delaware has made to investing in alternatives to incarceration.




“George Washington Birthday Celebration” at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on Feb. 22, 2016 at 1 p.m.

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 18, 2016

Event to feature writings by, and about, the first president, read by historical interpreters and distinguished guests, plus live, streaming video of Sen. Chris Coons reading Washington’s Farewell Address from the floor of the U.S. Senate.




National Women’s History Month events among 20 special programs at the museums of the State of Delaware during March 2016

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Programs on operatic divas, women’s lives at the John Dickinson Plantation and the escape of an enslaved woman among the month’s highlights.




Eighteen High School Students Will Compete in 2016 Poetry Out Loud Delaware State Finals

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 16, 2016

For Immediate Release EIGHTEEN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL COMPETE IN 2016 POETRY OUT LOUD DELAWARE STATE FINALS   Students from eighteen Delaware high schools will compete in the Poetry Out Loud state finals at the Smyrna Opera House on Tuesday, February 23 at 7 p.m. The event is free and the public is welcome to […]







  Category: Kent County

Hannah Sturgis to represent Delaware in 2016 Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, DC

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 24, 2016

HANNAH STURGIS TO REPRESENT DELAWARE IN 2016 POETRY OUT LOUD NATIONAL FINALS IN WASHINGTON, DC   From a competitive field of more than eighteen Delaware high schools students, Hannah Sturgis, a junior from POLYTECH High School, earned the title of 2016 Poetry Out Loud Delaware State Champion at the state finals held in Smyrna, Delaware, on […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: Improving Our Criminal Justice System to Create New Opportunities

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 19, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlighted the commitment Delaware has made to investing in alternatives to incarceration.




“George Washington Birthday Celebration” at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on Feb. 22, 2016 at 1 p.m.

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 18, 2016

Event to feature writings by, and about, the first president, read by historical interpreters and distinguished guests, plus live, streaming video of Sen. Chris Coons reading Washington’s Farewell Address from the floor of the U.S. Senate.




National Women’s History Month events among 20 special programs at the museums of the State of Delaware during March 2016

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Programs on operatic divas, women’s lives at the John Dickinson Plantation and the escape of an enslaved woman among the month’s highlights.




Eighteen High School Students Will Compete in 2016 Poetry Out Loud Delaware State Finals

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 16, 2016

For Immediate Release EIGHTEEN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL COMPETE IN 2016 POETRY OUT LOUD DELAWARE STATE FINALS   Students from eighteen Delaware high schools will compete in the Poetry Out Loud state finals at the Smyrna Opera House on Tuesday, February 23 at 7 p.m. The event is free and the public is welcome to […]