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DNREC’s First State Heritage Park ‘First Saturday in the First State’ invites the public to discover a Delaware hero

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 1, 2018

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park, in partnership with Caesar Rodney High School’s Stage Crew and Thespians, will present a historical theater production for the Park’s monthly “First Saturday in the First State.” A variety of other free events and activities will also be featured throughout the day.




Delaware Teacher of the Year reflects on past year

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 28, 2018

In October, I will attend the DE STOY banquet that names the next winner of this humbling award. I will offer advice to the blessed educator who is in for a life-changing year, and publicly thank the state for bestowing this incredible honor on me, a gal from Felton, DE who loves books and yoga and belly laughs.




DelDOT Wins Award for Innovative Practices

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, September 27, 2018

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) was recognized this week at the 2018 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Annual Conference as one of three states to receive the 2018 State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) Excellence Award. The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Center of Accelerating Innovation and the AASHTO Innovation Initiative have […]




Grant provides students enrichment, new experiences

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 27, 2018

DOE is issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for eligible districts and charter schools to administer out-of-school-time academic enrichment programs through the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. Initial grants will be at least $50,000 annually for three to five years. Programs may be developed at all grade levels to support elementary, middle and high school students. Representatives from eligible schools or community programs must attend a mandatory meeting this October as part of the competitive grant application process.




Two Delaware men arrested by DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit for illegal dumping in Sussex County

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 27, 2018

During an ongoing investigation into reports of illegal dumping in the Georgetown area, Natural Resources Police Officers with DNREC’s Environmental Crimes Unit arrested two Delaware men Sept. 22 on illegal dumping and drug-paraphernalia-related charges.







  Category: News

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park ‘First Saturday in the First State’ invites the public to discover a Delaware hero

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 1, 2018

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park, in partnership with Caesar Rodney High School’s Stage Crew and Thespians, will present a historical theater production for the Park’s monthly “First Saturday in the First State.” A variety of other free events and activities will also be featured throughout the day.




Delaware Teacher of the Year reflects on past year

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 28, 2018

In October, I will attend the DE STOY banquet that names the next winner of this humbling award. I will offer advice to the blessed educator who is in for a life-changing year, and publicly thank the state for bestowing this incredible honor on me, a gal from Felton, DE who loves books and yoga and belly laughs.




DelDOT Wins Award for Innovative Practices

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, September 27, 2018

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) was recognized this week at the 2018 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Annual Conference as one of three states to receive the 2018 State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) Excellence Award. The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Center of Accelerating Innovation and the AASHTO Innovation Initiative have […]




Grant provides students enrichment, new experiences

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 27, 2018

DOE is issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for eligible districts and charter schools to administer out-of-school-time academic enrichment programs through the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. Initial grants will be at least $50,000 annually for three to five years. Programs may be developed at all grade levels to support elementary, middle and high school students. Representatives from eligible schools or community programs must attend a mandatory meeting this October as part of the competitive grant application process.




Two Delaware men arrested by DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit for illegal dumping in Sussex County

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Community Affairs | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 27, 2018

During an ongoing investigation into reports of illegal dumping in the Georgetown area, Natural Resources Police Officers with DNREC’s Environmental Crimes Unit arrested two Delaware men Sept. 22 on illegal dumping and drug-paraphernalia-related charges.