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Governor Carney Commends State of Delaware Employees in Celebration of Public Service Recognition Week, May 5-11

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 6, 2024

Governor John Carney honored Delaware state employees during Public Service Recognition Week, highlighting their dedication and exceptional contributions. The event, held at the Modern Maturity Center, celebrated the commitment of government workers to the welfare of Delaware communities.




Brutal jewelry store robbery and assault results in conviction on all charges

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 6, 2024

A New Castle County jury has convicted Calvin Ushery on all charges, including first degree robbery and first degree assault, for the 2022 robbery of Solid Gold Jewelry and brutal assault of the then 67-year-old shop owner. On May 5, Ushery, 40, was convicted of Robbery First Degree, Assault First Degree, and Possession of a […]




DNREC, City of Wilmington Unveil Revamped 7th Street Boating and Fishing Access Area

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 3, 2024

The 7th Street Boating and Fishing Area on the Christina River has officially reopened to Wilmington’s Eastside community, with DNREC, in partnership with the city, celebrating the $2.9 million project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in John Barbiarz Park, where the popular facility is located.




The Mezzanine Gallery to exhibit “15,000 Dowels” by Gregg Silvis

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 3, 2024

  Wilmington, Del. (May 3, 2024) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery presents Gregg Silvis’ exhibition, “15,000 Dowels,” on view from May 3-31, 2024. Guests are invited to attend a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, May 3 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The title of the exhibition comes from the essential material in this body […]




Governor Carney Announces Compassionate Champion Award Winners to Kick off Trauma Awareness Month

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney on Thursday announced the 2024 Compassionate Champion Awardees. The Compassionate Champion Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and educational institutions across the State of Delaware that provide trauma-informed services in a manner consistent with the Delaware Developmental Framework for Trauma-Informed Care. “The Compassionate Champions have […]







  Category: Newsroom

Governor Carney Commends State of Delaware Employees in Celebration of Public Service Recognition Week, May 5-11

Department of Human Resources | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 6, 2024

Governor John Carney honored Delaware state employees during Public Service Recognition Week, highlighting their dedication and exceptional contributions. The event, held at the Modern Maturity Center, celebrated the commitment of government workers to the welfare of Delaware communities.




Brutal jewelry store robbery and assault results in conviction on all charges

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 6, 2024

A New Castle County jury has convicted Calvin Ushery on all charges, including first degree robbery and first degree assault, for the 2022 robbery of Solid Gold Jewelry and brutal assault of the then 67-year-old shop owner. On May 5, Ushery, 40, was convicted of Robbery First Degree, Assault First Degree, and Possession of a […]




DNREC, City of Wilmington Unveil Revamped 7th Street Boating and Fishing Access Area

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 3, 2024

The 7th Street Boating and Fishing Area on the Christina River has officially reopened to Wilmington’s Eastside community, with DNREC, in partnership with the city, celebrating the $2.9 million project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in John Barbiarz Park, where the popular facility is located.




The Mezzanine Gallery to exhibit “15,000 Dowels” by Gregg Silvis

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 3, 2024

  Wilmington, Del. (May 3, 2024) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery presents Gregg Silvis’ exhibition, “15,000 Dowels,” on view from May 3-31, 2024. Guests are invited to attend a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, May 3 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The title of the exhibition comes from the essential material in this body […]




Governor Carney Announces Compassionate Champion Award Winners to Kick off Trauma Awareness Month

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 2, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney on Thursday announced the 2024 Compassionate Champion Awardees. The Compassionate Champion Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and educational institutions across the State of Delaware that provide trauma-informed services in a manner consistent with the Delaware Developmental Framework for Trauma-Informed Care. “The Compassionate Champions have […]