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  Category: Kent County


Demonstrations of 18th-century crafts to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in July 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2014

During the month of July 2014, Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation will present six special programs featuring demonstrations of traditional crafts that would have been made during the 18th century when the “Penman of the Revolution” was in residence at the property.




Division of Libraries Signs Agreement to Integrate DAFB Library Collection to State Catalog

Delaware Libraries | Kent County | Date Posted: Monday, June 23, 2014

The integration of the DAFB Library collection to the Delaware Library Catalog is an initiative resulting from the transformation of DAFB library last March and will make the most popular collections, children’s books and educations materials available to all Delawareans.




Gov. Markell, Sens. Carper and Coons, Congressman Carney announce funding to increase resiliency of vulnerable Bayshore habitats

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2014

Today, Governor Jack Markell and Delaware’s Congressional Delegation of U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Rep. John Carney and DNREC Sec. Collin O’Mara announced that the state has received $6.9 million in federal funding to design and construct projects for Delaware Bay wetland and beach habitats that will minimize coastal flooding and enhance the resiliency of communities and ecosystems degraded by storms, including Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The funding will support Delaware’s efforts to protect lands, infrastructure, and communities along the Bayshore from future coastal storms and sea level rise.




Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered on June 17

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, June 16, 2014

Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered on Tuesday, June 17, for the passing of former State Representative Thomas E. Brady Jr.




Emergency Preparedness and Response Workshop for Faith Leaders Scheduled

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Kent County | New Castle County | Date Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014

The Delaware Council of Faith Based Partnerships (DCFBP) will host a half-day workshop on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) offices in Smyrna.







  Category: Kent County

Demonstrations of 18th-century crafts to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in July 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2014

During the month of July 2014, Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation will present six special programs featuring demonstrations of traditional crafts that would have been made during the 18th century when the “Penman of the Revolution” was in residence at the property.




Division of Libraries Signs Agreement to Integrate DAFB Library Collection to State Catalog

Delaware Libraries | Kent County | Date Posted: Monday, June 23, 2014

The integration of the DAFB Library collection to the Delaware Library Catalog is an initiative resulting from the transformation of DAFB library last March and will make the most popular collections, children’s books and educations materials available to all Delawareans.




Gov. Markell, Sens. Carper and Coons, Congressman Carney announce funding to increase resiliency of vulnerable Bayshore habitats

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2014

Today, Governor Jack Markell and Delaware’s Congressional Delegation of U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Rep. John Carney and DNREC Sec. Collin O’Mara announced that the state has received $6.9 million in federal funding to design and construct projects for Delaware Bay wetland and beach habitats that will minimize coastal flooding and enhance the resiliency of communities and ecosystems degraded by storms, including Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The funding will support Delaware’s efforts to protect lands, infrastructure, and communities along the Bayshore from future coastal storms and sea level rise.




Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered on June 17

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, June 16, 2014

Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered on Tuesday, June 17, for the passing of former State Representative Thomas E. Brady Jr.




Emergency Preparedness and Response Workshop for Faith Leaders Scheduled

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Kent County | New Castle County | Date Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014

The Delaware Council of Faith Based Partnerships (DCFBP) will host a half-day workshop on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) offices in Smyrna.