Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Address Food Deserts
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2024
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney was joined by Senator Darius Brown, other members of the General Assembly, and advocates on Thursday, August 29, to sign Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 254, which creates the Delaware Grocery Initiative and addresses food insecurity in urban and rural food deserts. The bill signing was held at the Kingswood Food Bank Mobile […]
Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2024
Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from sunrise to sunset, in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, as declared by Senate Joint Resolution 8.
DNREC Awards Contract Replace Bancroft Bridge
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that A-Del Construction of Newark has been awarded the contract for the replacement of the Bancroft Bridge in Alapocas Run State Park. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin Oct. 1 and be completed in April 2025. Replacement of the existing Bancroft Bridge has been one of the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation’s highest priorities since its emergency closure September 2021 when it was damaged beyond repair due to Hurricane Ida floodwaters.
DOJ secures life plus ten years for deadly gun offender
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
A Wilmington man has been sentenced to life plus ten years in prison for convictions stemming from the fatal shooting of Thaddeus Blackman in 2023. On August 16, Kevin Berry, 34, was sentenced to life plus an additional 10 years in prison for convictions of Murder First Degree, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission […]
Summer Enrichment Programs Benefit Delaware Students
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Students across Delaware benefitted from multiple enrichment programs this summer designed to enhance literacy skills and overall well-being. Backed by the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE), Governor John Carney, and key community partners, the programs were offered in school districts and charter schools statewide.
