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Video explores Black life in Delaware 1790–1840

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2021

Video explores anti-slavery activity in Delaware in the late-18th century and the subsequent passage of repressive legislation targeting free Blacks in the 19th century.




DPH Announces Walk-In Hours for COVID-19 Vaccines at 5 Public Health Clinics

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing walk-in hours at five of its public health clinics for those interested in getting a COVID-19 vaccination.




Statement from Attorney General Jennings on loss of Cpl. Keith Heacook

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2021

These are the worst moments any of us can imagine: mourning the loss of a member of our law enforcement family.  Cpl. Keith Heacook served his Department and his community honorably and faithfully for more than two decades – a family man, a public servant, and a protector of his community until his final days. […]




COVID-19 Update and Virtual Town Hall: April 28, 2021

News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2021

08Governor John Carney will hold a COVID-19 Update and Virtual Town Hall on Delaware’s response to COVID-19 on Wednesday, April 28 at 6:00 p.m. Delawareans can submit questions to townhall@delaware.gov. This event will be livestreamed on Governor Carney’s Facebook page, YouTube and de.gov/live.    




2021 Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Grade 5 student Alyssa DeLuca of Brandywine Springs Elementary is the state winner of the Delaware Forest Service’s annual Arbor Day School Poster Contest.

This year’s contest attracted entries from 44 schools and 73 classrooms, with a total of 2,748 students participating. This year’s theme was “Trees Are Terrific…in Many Wonderful Ways!” Posters were judged on originality, use of theme, neatness, and artistic expression. Each winner receives a gift card, a tree-themed book, and a tree planting at their school.  Twelve winners were selected from each county in four grade categories: kindergarten, grade 1 and 2, grade 3 and 4, and grade 5. The complete gallery of winners is at de.gov/arbordaypostercontest







  Category: News

Video explores Black life in Delaware 1790–1840

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Thursday, April 29, 2021

Video explores anti-slavery activity in Delaware in the late-18th century and the subsequent passage of repressive legislation targeting free Blacks in the 19th century.




DPH Announces Walk-In Hours for COVID-19 Vaccines at 5 Public Health Clinics

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing walk-in hours at five of its public health clinics for those interested in getting a COVID-19 vaccination.




Statement from Attorney General Jennings on loss of Cpl. Keith Heacook

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2021

These are the worst moments any of us can imagine: mourning the loss of a member of our law enforcement family.  Cpl. Keith Heacook served his Department and his community honorably and faithfully for more than two decades – a family man, a public servant, and a protector of his community until his final days. […]




COVID-19 Update and Virtual Town Hall: April 28, 2021

News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2021

08Governor John Carney will hold a COVID-19 Update and Virtual Town Hall on Delaware’s response to COVID-19 on Wednesday, April 28 at 6:00 p.m. Delawareans can submit questions to townhall@delaware.gov. This event will be livestreamed on Governor Carney’s Facebook page, YouTube and de.gov/live.    




2021 Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Grade 5 student Alyssa DeLuca of Brandywine Springs Elementary is the state winner of the Delaware Forest Service’s annual Arbor Day School Poster Contest.

This year’s contest attracted entries from 44 schools and 73 classrooms, with a total of 2,748 students participating. This year’s theme was “Trees Are Terrific…in Many Wonderful Ways!” Posters were judged on originality, use of theme, neatness, and artistic expression. Each winner receives a gift card, a tree-themed book, and a tree planting at their school.  Twelve winners were selected from each county in four grade categories: kindergarten, grade 1 and 2, grade 3 and 4, and grade 5. The complete gallery of winners is at de.gov/arbordaypostercontest