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  Category: Kent County


Governor Carney Opts-In to Federal Plan to Improve Broadband Network for First Responders

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Technology and Information | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 22, 2017

Delaware’s approval allows FirstNet to move forward with plan to build communications network for emergency personnel WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney signed a letter on Friday opting into a federal First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) plan to build a wireless broadband network intended to improve communications for first responders across the State of Delaware. The […]




DelDOT Announces Business Process Improvements

Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | The Economy | Date Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2017

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced several initiatives to streamline processes and contribute to fostering economic growth across the state. “During my statewide business roundtable meetings, I asked business owners, “What can the state do better to help our businesses grow?” I received great feedback and I’m glad that we are already making […]




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor seven free programs during January 2018

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Highlights include activities celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and programs on E.R. Johnson’s yacht the Caroline and buccaneers in the Delaware Bay.




Canceled: Patching Will Require Weekend Lane Closures on I-95 NB and I-495 NB

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 15, 2017

UPDATED: Due to inclement weather, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the patching on I-95 and I-495 northbound has been canceled for this weekend. A new date will be announced later in January 2018. PREVIOUS RELEASE: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that lanes will be closed for patching beginning at 9 p.m. […]




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs museums closed on Dec. 24, 25 and 31, 2017; and Jan. 1, 2018

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 15, 2017

Museums closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.







  Category: Kent County

Governor Carney Opts-In to Federal Plan to Improve Broadband Network for First Responders

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Department of Technology and Information | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 22, 2017

Delaware’s approval allows FirstNet to move forward with plan to build communications network for emergency personnel WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney signed a letter on Friday opting into a federal First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) plan to build a wireless broadband network intended to improve communications for first responders across the State of Delaware. The […]




DelDOT Announces Business Process Improvements

Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | The Economy | Date Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2017

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced several initiatives to streamline processes and contribute to fostering economic growth across the state. “During my statewide business roundtable meetings, I asked business owners, “What can the state do better to help our businesses grow?” I received great feedback and I’m glad that we are already making […]




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor seven free programs during January 2018

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Highlights include activities celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and programs on E.R. Johnson’s yacht the Caroline and buccaneers in the Delaware Bay.




Canceled: Patching Will Require Weekend Lane Closures on I-95 NB and I-495 NB

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 15, 2017

UPDATED: Due to inclement weather, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the patching on I-95 and I-495 northbound has been canceled for this weekend. A new date will be announced later in January 2018. PREVIOUS RELEASE: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that lanes will be closed for patching beginning at 9 p.m. […]




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs museums closed on Dec. 24, 25 and 31, 2017; and Jan. 1, 2018

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 15, 2017

Museums closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.