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  Category: Kent County


Founding father Benjamin Rush, 18th-century drinks and fabric arts to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in June 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2014

During the month of June 2014, the John Dickinson Plantation, located at 340 Kitts Hummock Rd. in Dover, Del., will present six special programs that explore different aspects of everyday life as it would have been lived during the 18th century when John Dickinson was in residence at the property.




World Language Expansion Program Shows Growth, High Parent Satisfaction in Second Year

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2014

The second annual review of Governor Jack Markell’s world language immersion initiative, which seeks to give Delaware students an advantage in the global economy by ensuring their proficiency in a second language, reported continued growth, with about 1500 students expected to participate in 11 programs next school year




Governor’s Weekly Message: Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 23, 2014

In his weekly message, filmed at the new Delaware National Guard headquarters in New Castle, Governor Markell reflects on the men and women of our armed forces who have sacrificed their lives while serving our country.




Safe Start To Summer

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2014

Impaired driving overtime enforcement will be conducted over the weekend by Dover PD, New Castle City PD, New Castle County PD, Newark PD, Rehoboth Beach PD, Wilmington PD, and Delaware State Police. The Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign began May 12th and continues through Memorial Day weekend with 35 police departments and Delaware State Police participating statewide.




Battle of the Brews homebrewing competition accepting entries

Department of Agriculture | Kent County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Homebrewers from around the region can compete in Delaware’s premier home-brewed beer competition, the Fourth Annual Battle of the Brews at the Delaware State Fair. The July 19 event is a Beer Judge Certification Program-sanctioned event, where certified judges will rate and rank the work of home-brewing enthusiasts, sponsored by the Delaware Department of Agriculture.







  Category: Kent County

Founding father Benjamin Rush, 18th-century drinks and fabric arts to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in June 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2014

During the month of June 2014, the John Dickinson Plantation, located at 340 Kitts Hummock Rd. in Dover, Del., will present six special programs that explore different aspects of everyday life as it would have been lived during the 18th century when John Dickinson was in residence at the property.




World Language Expansion Program Shows Growth, High Parent Satisfaction in Second Year

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2014

The second annual review of Governor Jack Markell’s world language immersion initiative, which seeks to give Delaware students an advantage in the global economy by ensuring their proficiency in a second language, reported continued growth, with about 1500 students expected to participate in 11 programs next school year




Governor’s Weekly Message: Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 23, 2014

In his weekly message, filmed at the new Delaware National Guard headquarters in New Castle, Governor Markell reflects on the men and women of our armed forces who have sacrificed their lives while serving our country.




Safe Start To Summer

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2014

Impaired driving overtime enforcement will be conducted over the weekend by Dover PD, New Castle City PD, New Castle County PD, Newark PD, Rehoboth Beach PD, Wilmington PD, and Delaware State Police. The Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign began May 12th and continues through Memorial Day weekend with 35 police departments and Delaware State Police participating statewide.




Battle of the Brews homebrewing competition accepting entries

Department of Agriculture | Kent County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Homebrewers from around the region can compete in Delaware’s premier home-brewed beer competition, the Fourth Annual Battle of the Brews at the Delaware State Fair. The July 19 event is a Beer Judge Certification Program-sanctioned event, where certified judges will rate and rank the work of home-brewing enthusiasts, sponsored by the Delaware Department of Agriculture.