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Delaware students honored by SkillsUSA at national conference

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 12, 2018

Highly skilled students and advisors from across Delaware brought home honors from the 54th annual National SkillsUSA Leadership Conference last month in Louisville, Kentucky. Delaware students represented our state in competitive events such as: architectural drafting, automotive service technology, aviation maintenance technology, carpentry, computer programming, cosmetology, criminal justice, diesel equipment technology, electronics technology, extemporaneous speaking, heating, ventilation, air conditioning & refrigeration, industrial motor controls, information technology, masonry, plumbing, prepared speech, technical math, welding, and more.




Highmark Requests 2019 Health Insurance Marketplace Rate Increase of 5.7%

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Insurance (Department) has received a proposed rate increase request from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware (Highmark BCBSD) of 5.7% for its 2019 individual Marketplace business, also known as the Affordable Care Act and Obamacare. It is important to note that the proposed rate increase will not […]




“An Immigrant Story: Crossing the Atlantic in a 17th Century Sailing Ship” at the New Castle Court House Museum

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Program will explore what life would be like for a two-month crossing of the Atlantic Ocean from Europe to the New World.




Delaware Cancer Mortality Continues to Decrease; Public Health Releases Annual Cancer Report

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 9, 2018

Cancer screening and early detection efforts continue to drive down Delaware’s all-site cancer mortality rates, say Delaware public health officials. From 2000-2004 to 2010-2014, Delaware’s cancer death rate decreased 12 percent, an impressive improvement though slightly lower than the decline seen nationally (14 percent), according to the latest cancer data announced by the Division of Public Health (DPH).




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 25-July 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 6, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between June 25-July 1 made 4,257 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 135 citations. Officers responded to 102 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.







  Category: News

Delaware students honored by SkillsUSA at national conference

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 12, 2018

Highly skilled students and advisors from across Delaware brought home honors from the 54th annual National SkillsUSA Leadership Conference last month in Louisville, Kentucky. Delaware students represented our state in competitive events such as: architectural drafting, automotive service technology, aviation maintenance technology, carpentry, computer programming, cosmetology, criminal justice, diesel equipment technology, electronics technology, extemporaneous speaking, heating, ventilation, air conditioning & refrigeration, industrial motor controls, information technology, masonry, plumbing, prepared speech, technical math, welding, and more.




Highmark Requests 2019 Health Insurance Marketplace Rate Increase of 5.7%

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Insurance (Department) has received a proposed rate increase request from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware (Highmark BCBSD) of 5.7% for its 2019 individual Marketplace business, also known as the Affordable Care Act and Obamacare. It is important to note that the proposed rate increase will not […]




“An Immigrant Story: Crossing the Atlantic in a 17th Century Sailing Ship” at the New Castle Court House Museum

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Program will explore what life would be like for a two-month crossing of the Atlantic Ocean from Europe to the New World.




Delaware Cancer Mortality Continues to Decrease; Public Health Releases Annual Cancer Report

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 9, 2018

Cancer screening and early detection efforts continue to drive down Delaware’s all-site cancer mortality rates, say Delaware public health officials. From 2000-2004 to 2010-2014, Delaware’s cancer death rate decreased 12 percent, an impressive improvement though slightly lower than the decline seen nationally (14 percent), according to the latest cancer data announced by the Division of Public Health (DPH).




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 25-July 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 6, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between June 25-July 1 made 4,257 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 135 citations. Officers responded to 102 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.