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‘Struggles for Equality’ series in February 2023

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Series highlights important parts of Black history in Delaware, and pioneering African American artists of rhythm and blues, soul, and rock and roll music.




Two Delaware Arts Organizations Receive Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2023

  THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS ANNOUNCES $34 MILLION IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE ARTS The Choir School of Delaware and State Education Agency Directors of Education to receive federal funding for arts projects   Wilmington, Del. (January 17, 2023) — As the only funder in the country to support arts activities in all […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2023 Individual Artist Fellowship Winners

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2023

  The prestigious Individual Artist Fellowships from the Delaware Division of the Arts recognize artists in a variety of disciplines for their outstanding quality of work and provide monetary awards.   Wilmington, Del. (January 17, 2023) – Seventeen Delaware artists are being recognized by the Delaware Division of the Arts for the high quality of […]




Piping Plovers in Delaware Experience Modest Nesting Success in 2022

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Beach-nesting piping plovers – a federally-listed threatened species and a Delaware state-listed endangered species – experienced modest nesting success in Delaware during 2022.




School Water Testing Program Update

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2023

The State of Delaware is actively working with federal and local partners to ensure all Delaware children and school staff have safe and clean drinking water. With the help of a grant from the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Delaware Department of Education (DOE) with support from the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) began a sampling initiative in Delaware schools in October 2020 to identify the levels of lead within the drinking water system.







  Category: Newsroom

‘Struggles for Equality’ series in February 2023

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Series highlights important parts of Black history in Delaware, and pioneering African American artists of rhythm and blues, soul, and rock and roll music.




Two Delaware Arts Organizations Receive Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2023

  THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS ANNOUNCES $34 MILLION IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE ARTS The Choir School of Delaware and State Education Agency Directors of Education to receive federal funding for arts projects   Wilmington, Del. (January 17, 2023) — As the only funder in the country to support arts activities in all […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2023 Individual Artist Fellowship Winners

Delaware Division of the Arts | Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2023

  The prestigious Individual Artist Fellowships from the Delaware Division of the Arts recognize artists in a variety of disciplines for their outstanding quality of work and provide monetary awards.   Wilmington, Del. (January 17, 2023) – Seventeen Delaware artists are being recognized by the Delaware Division of the Arts for the high quality of […]




Piping Plovers in Delaware Experience Modest Nesting Success in 2022

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Beach-nesting piping plovers – a federally-listed threatened species and a Delaware state-listed endangered species – experienced modest nesting success in Delaware during 2022.




School Water Testing Program Update

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2023

The State of Delaware is actively working with federal and local partners to ensure all Delaware children and school staff have safe and clean drinking water. With the help of a grant from the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Delaware Department of Education (DOE) with support from the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) began a sampling initiative in Delaware schools in October 2020 to identify the levels of lead within the drinking water system.