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Delaware Kicks Off Older Americans Month with Proclamation

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2023

The Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) celebrated the 60th anniversary of Older Americans Month with an event at the Wilmington Public Library on Monday. This year’s theme for Older Americans Month is “Aging Unbound,” which offers an opportunity to explore a wide range of aging experiences and to […]




DelDOT Breaks Ground on I-95/896 Interchange Improvements Project

Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2023

The construction project includes reconfiguration of existing interchange ramps, widening of I-95 northbound and southbound, widening and rehabilitation of existing bridges on I-95 and SR 896, and construction of new bridges, retaining walls, sign structures, and lighting. A separated path will also span the interchange providing a connection for bicycle and foot traffic from Newark to Glasgow.




DOJ, DSP Secure Indictment and Arrest in 2009 Homicide 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2023

A Newark man has been indicted and arrested for a 2009 homicide following a cold case investigation. On April 24, 31-year-old Ricardo J. Vega was indicted on two counts of Murder 1st Degree for the killing of 19-year-old Justin Trnka. Trnka, also of Newark, was killed during an armed robbery on March17,2009. Potential charges for the armed robbery are subject to a statute of limitations […]




Governor Carney Announces Delaware’s AAA Rating Reaffirmed by Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings, and FitchRatings

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del.– Governor John Carney on Monday announced that Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings, and FitchRatings have reaffirmed the State’s AAA rating, the highest rating available for any state. The State of Delaware received competitive bids last week for its upcoming sale of $380 million of triple-A rated General Obligation Bonds. The State’s bonds carry the […]




Governor Carney Releases Short-term Extension, End of Public Health Emergency

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 28, 2023

Governor to terminate order on May 11, 2023   DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced the final short-term extension and anticipated end date for the State of Delaware’s Public Health Emergency order. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Governor Carney plans to terminate the order on May 11, 2023 — the same date the federal Public […]







  Category: News

Delaware Kicks Off Older Americans Month with Proclamation

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2023

The Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) celebrated the 60th anniversary of Older Americans Month with an event at the Wilmington Public Library on Monday. This year’s theme for Older Americans Month is “Aging Unbound,” which offers an opportunity to explore a wide range of aging experiences and to […]




DelDOT Breaks Ground on I-95/896 Interchange Improvements Project

Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2023

The construction project includes reconfiguration of existing interchange ramps, widening of I-95 northbound and southbound, widening and rehabilitation of existing bridges on I-95 and SR 896, and construction of new bridges, retaining walls, sign structures, and lighting. A separated path will also span the interchange providing a connection for bicycle and foot traffic from Newark to Glasgow.




DOJ, DSP Secure Indictment and Arrest in 2009 Homicide 

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2023

A Newark man has been indicted and arrested for a 2009 homicide following a cold case investigation. On April 24, 31-year-old Ricardo J. Vega was indicted on two counts of Murder 1st Degree for the killing of 19-year-old Justin Trnka. Trnka, also of Newark, was killed during an armed robbery on March17,2009. Potential charges for the armed robbery are subject to a statute of limitations […]




Governor Carney Announces Delaware’s AAA Rating Reaffirmed by Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings, and FitchRatings

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del.– Governor John Carney on Monday announced that Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings, and FitchRatings have reaffirmed the State’s AAA rating, the highest rating available for any state. The State of Delaware received competitive bids last week for its upcoming sale of $380 million of triple-A rated General Obligation Bonds. The State’s bonds carry the […]




Governor Carney Releases Short-term Extension, End of Public Health Emergency

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 28, 2023

Governor to terminate order on May 11, 2023   DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced the final short-term extension and anticipated end date for the State of Delaware’s Public Health Emergency order. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Governor Carney plans to terminate the order on May 11, 2023 — the same date the federal Public […]