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Middle and High School Students Honored in Digital Mapping Technology Contest

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 6, 2024

Secretary of Education Mark Holodick is pleased to recognize the following students for their submissions in this year’s Esri’s 2024 ArcGIS webapp competition. Students were challenged to create and share interactive mapping projects using ESRI ArcGIS software. Delaware entrants to this national competition must create a digital Storymap that explores some aspect of life in Delaware.




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 6, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Friday, June 7, 2024, to honor former State Representative and Wilmington City Councilman Joseph G. Di Pinto on the day of his interment.   “Tracey and I were saddened to hear about Joe Di Pinto’s passing. […]




DNREC to Offer June 13 Lecture on Living Shorelines for Home and Property Owners

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 4, 2024

DNREC will present a free lecture Thursday, June 13 to introduce property owners to living shorelines in Delaware, a type of green infrastructure using natural materials. The hour-long lecture hosted by the South Coastal Library in Bethany Beach is presented by the DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship in conjunction with the Delaware Living Shorelines Committee.




Governor Carney Announces Judicial Nominations

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 3, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday announced that he will nominate Thomas Pedersen to serve as Court of Common Pleas Judge in Sussex County, and Candace Holmes to serve as Family Court Commissioner in Kent County. Governor Carney also will renominate Family Court Judge Mardi Pyott to serve an additional term in Kent County […]




Delaware First to Focus on Healthier Start for New Moms with 12 Weeks of Free Diapers, Home-Delivered Meals

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 3, 2024

NEW CASTLE (June 3, 2024) – An extended program that provides 12 weeks of free diapers, wipes, and home-delivered meals to low-income mothers participating in the state’s Diamond State Health Plan Medicaid program is designed to give Delaware families the healthiest start possible by reducing maternal stress, food and diaper insecurity during the critical postpartum […]







  Category: Newsroom

Middle and High School Students Honored in Digital Mapping Technology Contest

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 6, 2024

Secretary of Education Mark Holodick is pleased to recognize the following students for their submissions in this year’s Esri’s 2024 ArcGIS webapp competition. Students were challenged to create and share interactive mapping projects using ESRI ArcGIS software. Delaware entrants to this national competition must create a digital Storymap that explores some aspect of life in Delaware.




Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 6, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Friday, June 7, 2024, to honor former State Representative and Wilmington City Councilman Joseph G. Di Pinto on the day of his interment.   “Tracey and I were saddened to hear about Joe Di Pinto’s passing. […]




DNREC to Offer June 13 Lecture on Living Shorelines for Home and Property Owners

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 4, 2024

DNREC will present a free lecture Thursday, June 13 to introduce property owners to living shorelines in Delaware, a type of green infrastructure using natural materials. The hour-long lecture hosted by the South Coastal Library in Bethany Beach is presented by the DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship in conjunction with the Delaware Living Shorelines Committee.




Governor Carney Announces Judicial Nominations

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 3, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday announced that he will nominate Thomas Pedersen to serve as Court of Common Pleas Judge in Sussex County, and Candace Holmes to serve as Family Court Commissioner in Kent County. Governor Carney also will renominate Family Court Judge Mardi Pyott to serve an additional term in Kent County […]




Delaware First to Focus on Healthier Start for New Moms with 12 Weeks of Free Diapers, Home-Delivered Meals

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 3, 2024

NEW CASTLE (June 3, 2024) – An extended program that provides 12 weeks of free diapers, wipes, and home-delivered meals to low-income mothers participating in the state’s Diamond State Health Plan Medicaid program is designed to give Delaware families the healthiest start possible by reducing maternal stress, food and diaper insecurity during the critical postpartum […]