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Governor Carney Announces $60 Million Opportunity Funding Initiative for Disadvantaged Students

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Weighted funding program will target resources for low-income students, English learners DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney, Delaware Education Secretary Susan Bunting, and education advocates on Tuesday announced a three-year, $60 million Opportunity Funding initiative to target resources toward Delaware’s most disadvantaged students. This program, for the first time in Delaware, will provide weighted funding […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2019 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, January 14, 2019

Twenty Delaware artists and three Honorable Mentions to receive recognition Wilmington, Del. (January 14, 2019) – Twenty Delaware artists are being recognized by the Division for the high quality of their artwork. Work samples from 136 Delaware choreographers, composers, musicians, writers, folk and visual artists were reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals, considering demonstrated creativity and skill […]




New US 301 Opens to Traffic

Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2019

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the new US 301 mainline has opened to traffic on Thursday, January 10, 2019. The 14 mile-long US 301 mainline will improve safety and reducing congestion with the bypassing of 29 at-grade intersections, 18 of which are signalized, and numerous driveways with direct access to existing US […]




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor seven special events during January 2019

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Highlights include activities celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, early jazz and the Avery’s Rest archaeological site.




Museums of the State of Delaware 2018–2019 winter-holiday schedule

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Enjoy the season and learn about the First State’s many contributions to the history and culture of the United States.







  Category: New Castle County

Governor Carney Announces $60 Million Opportunity Funding Initiative for Disadvantaged Students

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Weighted funding program will target resources for low-income students, English learners DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney, Delaware Education Secretary Susan Bunting, and education advocates on Tuesday announced a three-year, $60 million Opportunity Funding initiative to target resources toward Delaware’s most disadvantaged students. This program, for the first time in Delaware, will provide weighted funding […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2019 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, January 14, 2019

Twenty Delaware artists and three Honorable Mentions to receive recognition Wilmington, Del. (January 14, 2019) – Twenty Delaware artists are being recognized by the Division for the high quality of their artwork. Work samples from 136 Delaware choreographers, composers, musicians, writers, folk and visual artists were reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals, considering demonstrated creativity and skill […]




New US 301 Opens to Traffic

Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 10, 2019

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the new US 301 mainline has opened to traffic on Thursday, January 10, 2019. The 14 mile-long US 301 mainline will improve safety and reducing congestion with the bypassing of 29 at-grade intersections, 18 of which are signalized, and numerous driveways with direct access to existing US […]




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor seven special events during January 2019

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Highlights include activities celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, early jazz and the Avery’s Rest archaeological site.




Museums of the State of Delaware 2018–2019 winter-holiday schedule

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Enjoy the season and learn about the First State’s many contributions to the history and culture of the United States.