Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Community COVID-19 Testing Sites
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 2021
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announced the list of community testing sites throughout Delaware next week. Testing locations listed below include pop-up and Curative trailer sites, as well as community sites hosted by New Castle County and Henrietta Johnson Medical Center. DEMA has coordinated community sites this […]
DNREC to Issue Off-Peak Surf Fishing Permits Starting May 25
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 21, 2021
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will launch an off-peak surf fishing permit pilot program starting Tuesday, May 25. The pilot program is being introduced in response to unprecedented surf fishing permit sales and to provide an opportunity to allow more anglers and beach users to safely social distance during the COVID-19 […]
State Treasurer Colleen Davis Brings Forth Landmark Retirement Program for Delaware
Newsroom | Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Thursday, May 20, 2021
Delaware EARNS would stem savings crisis More than 200,000 Delaware workers currently lack access to an employer-sponsored retirement program, meaning they have no effective way to save for the future. Bi-partisan legislation introduced in the Delaware House of Representatives creating the Delaware Expanding Access for Retirement and Necessary Savings (“EARNS”) program could reverse that trend. […]
Grants Can Help Volunteer Companies Fight Wildfires
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 20, 2021
The Delaware Forest Service’s 2021 VFA Grant program is open to all Delaware volunteer fire departments and can provide up to $4,500 in matching grants to acquire pumps, hoses, and equipment to respond to and suppress wildfires. More than $350,000 has been given to enhance wildfire response in the First State since the program’s inception. Applications must be received by the Delaware Forest Service office by regular mail no later than June 20, 2021. No email submissions will be accepted. Awards will be made within 7 business days so that awarded projects can begin. Details at de.gov/wildfire.
Navigating The New Normal
Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children (DEAEYC) is holding a Virtual Conference June 19 – 29, 2021. This online training offers training sessions on Trauma-Informed Care, Anti-Bias in the Classroom, Conscious Discipline, Advocacy Training and so much more. This year’s Keynote Speaker is Sonia Manzano “Maria” from Sesame Street will be speaking […]
