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  Category: Kent County


The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Julieta Zavala’s “Mercado Kitsch México”

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 3, 2024

“Mercado Kitsch México” presents a vibrant and eclectic exhibition inspired by the rich visual and cultural heritage of kitsch art in Mexico City. Zavala celebrates the creativity and artistic expression of the working class, who, with ingenuity and passion, combine textures, colors, and shapes to reflect their unique essence. Her Mexican heritage “has been and will continue to be my strongest inspiration. Everything about our art, culture, and traditions inspires me.”




Family Emergency Preparedness Day on September 14 for National Preparedness Month

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2024

To celebrate September as National Preparedness Month, more than 45 public safety agencies, nonprofits, and utilities will join together for the 18th Annual Family Emergency Preparedness Day on Saturday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brecknock County Park, 80 Old Camden Road, Camden, Delaware. There is no cost to attend and free parking is available onsite at the park. There is no rain date.

The event offers attendees a chance to meet first responders and public safety experts in a fun, friendly environment where families can find a wealth of information and resources to promote emergency preparedness and help them “make a plan, build a kit, and stay informed” by visiting PrepareDE.org. Family Emergency Preparedness Day is sponsored by the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), Kent County Parks and Recreation, Kent County Department of Public Safety, Delaware State Fire School, and the Delaware Division of Public Health’s Office of Preparedness.




Drive Safely as Kids Head Back to School

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2024

More than 142,000 children are enrolled in schools across the state and we want all of them to get to and from school safely each day whether they are walking, riding a bus or bike, or being dropped off.




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces First Round of Grants in Support of Arts Projects for FY2025

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Tourism Office | Department of Education | Department of State | Governor John Carney | Kent County | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | The Economy | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Statewide, DEL. (August 7, 2024) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is investing nearly $4.5 million in more than 100 arts and community organizations that will serve Delawareans statewide with arts programming and services, arts education, and arts marketing and promotion. This first round of funding for FY2025 includes General Operating Support, Project Support, […]




DMV Introduces New Chatbot, Della

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, August 1, 2024

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is excited to unveil the latest edition to their online services at dmv.de.gov, Della the Chatbot. Della began assisting customers on the website in early June 2024. DMV partnered with Google Cloud and SID Global Solutions Digital in the development of the AI-powered chatbot that will provide customers […]







  Category: Kent County

The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Julieta Zavala’s “Mercado Kitsch México”

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 3, 2024

“Mercado Kitsch México” presents a vibrant and eclectic exhibition inspired by the rich visual and cultural heritage of kitsch art in Mexico City. Zavala celebrates the creativity and artistic expression of the working class, who, with ingenuity and passion, combine textures, colors, and shapes to reflect their unique essence. Her Mexican heritage “has been and will continue to be my strongest inspiration. Everything about our art, culture, and traditions inspires me.”




Family Emergency Preparedness Day on September 14 for National Preparedness Month

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2024

To celebrate September as National Preparedness Month, more than 45 public safety agencies, nonprofits, and utilities will join together for the 18th Annual Family Emergency Preparedness Day on Saturday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brecknock County Park, 80 Old Camden Road, Camden, Delaware. There is no cost to attend and free parking is available onsite at the park. There is no rain date.

The event offers attendees a chance to meet first responders and public safety experts in a fun, friendly environment where families can find a wealth of information and resources to promote emergency preparedness and help them “make a plan, build a kit, and stay informed” by visiting PrepareDE.org. Family Emergency Preparedness Day is sponsored by the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), Kent County Parks and Recreation, Kent County Department of Public Safety, Delaware State Fire School, and the Delaware Division of Public Health’s Office of Preparedness.




Drive Safely as Kids Head Back to School

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2024

More than 142,000 children are enrolled in schools across the state and we want all of them to get to and from school safely each day whether they are walking, riding a bus or bike, or being dropped off.




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces First Round of Grants in Support of Arts Projects for FY2025

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Tourism Office | Department of Education | Department of State | Governor John Carney | Kent County | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | The Economy | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Statewide, DEL. (August 7, 2024) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is investing nearly $4.5 million in more than 100 arts and community organizations that will serve Delawareans statewide with arts programming and services, arts education, and arts marketing and promotion. This first round of funding for FY2025 includes General Operating Support, Project Support, […]




DMV Introduces New Chatbot, Della

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, August 1, 2024

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is excited to unveil the latest edition to their online services at dmv.de.gov, Della the Chatbot. Della began assisting customers on the website in early June 2024. DMV partnered with Google Cloud and SID Global Solutions Digital in the development of the AI-powered chatbot that will provide customers […]