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Delaware Children’s Department Awarded $4M Federal LAUNCH Grant

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2014

A partnership of government, education, and health care leaders has been awarded a $4 million federal grant that will build on Governor Jack Markell’s push to improve opportunities for some of Delaware’s most disadvantaged youth.




Dr. Gary L. Collins Named Delaware Chief Medical Examiner

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Lewis D. Schiliro, Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security, announced the appointment of Dr. Gary L. Collins as Delaware’s Chief Medical Examiner. Dr. Collins will oversee the many forensic and pathology testing functions performed by the Division of Forensic Science (DFS).




Businesses selected for Project Pop-Up 2014

Delaware Economic Development Office (2013-2017) | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Five entrepreneurs jumped at an opportunity offered by the State of Delaware and used it to achieve their dreams of moving into a brick-and-mortar location.




Museums of the state of Delaware to feature 10 free programs in October 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 12, 2014

William Penn Day; Emile Berliner, a pioneer of the music industry; and a Day in the Life of the John Dickinson Plantation to be featured.




DSHA Announces the Recipients of More than $2.5 Million in CDBG and HOME Funds

Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 12, 2014

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) today announced that 14 communities and scattered sites will receive funds from the state’s Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). More than $2.5 million will be divided amongst the municipalities of Kent and Sussex Counties for housing rehabilitation, water/sewer hookups, demolition, drainage, street repair, curb/sidewalk installation, and administration to benefit low- to moderate-income families and individuals.







  Category: Newsroom

Delaware Children’s Department Awarded $4M Federal LAUNCH Grant

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2014

A partnership of government, education, and health care leaders has been awarded a $4 million federal grant that will build on Governor Jack Markell’s push to improve opportunities for some of Delaware’s most disadvantaged youth.




Dr. Gary L. Collins Named Delaware Chief Medical Examiner

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Lewis D. Schiliro, Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security, announced the appointment of Dr. Gary L. Collins as Delaware’s Chief Medical Examiner. Dr. Collins will oversee the many forensic and pathology testing functions performed by the Division of Forensic Science (DFS).




Businesses selected for Project Pop-Up 2014

Delaware Economic Development Office (2013-2017) | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Five entrepreneurs jumped at an opportunity offered by the State of Delaware and used it to achieve their dreams of moving into a brick-and-mortar location.




Museums of the state of Delaware to feature 10 free programs in October 2014

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 12, 2014

William Penn Day; Emile Berliner, a pioneer of the music industry; and a Day in the Life of the John Dickinson Plantation to be featured.




DSHA Announces the Recipients of More than $2.5 Million in CDBG and HOME Funds

Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 12, 2014

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) today announced that 14 communities and scattered sites will receive funds from the state’s Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). More than $2.5 million will be divided amongst the municipalities of Kent and Sussex Counties for housing rehabilitation, water/sewer hookups, demolition, drainage, street repair, curb/sidewalk installation, and administration to benefit low- to moderate-income families and individuals.