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Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission names Associate Steward and Safety Steward for 2018

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 9, 2018

Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission (DTRC) Chairman W. Duncan Patterson announced at the Commission meeting on March 8, 2018 that two candidates, Cynthia L. Smith and Robert E. Colton had been selected for the positions of Associate State Steward and Safety Steward respectively. “Both of these individuals have a deep respect for the racing industry and the people involved in racing,” said DTRC Executive Director John F. Wayne. “They will fit in well, maintaining the high level of regulatory oversight that the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission expects and deserves.”




Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long chosen as International Women’s Day honoree for 2018 by University & Whist Club

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

      Wilmington, DE – Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, PhD., was celebrated by the University and Whist Club of Wilmington today with a luncheon as their honoree for International Women’s Day.  Events around the world today serve to highlight the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the globe. Today’s event marks […]




Students can learn more about career pathways at EXPO

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

The Delaware Department of Education invites Delaware high school students to attend the Delaware Pathways Student EXPO on Friday, April 27 to learn more about how Delaware Pathways can help prepare them for success after high school. Aimed at students and their families, the EXPO is a free event providing hands-on opportunities for youth to learn more about career pathways offered across Delaware public high schools. Participants also will learn about the programs, partners, supports, and services that can help youth and adults prepare for a successful transition into the workforce.




State Sen. Lopez visits the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes to celebrate accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

Accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.




Delaware ED Data Shows Significant Increase in Opioid Overdoses;DPH Announces Forum for First Responders and EDs to Address Overdose Management

News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 7, 2018

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on Tuesday, released data from emergency departments (EDs) showing substantial increases in opioid overdose numbers nationwide, including in Delaware. According to the CDC’s Vital Signs report, which examined ED visit data in 45 states, visits for suspected opioid overdoses increased 30 percent nationwide from July 2016 to September 2017. Of 16 states participating in enhanced data surveillance, Delaware reported the second-highest percent change for suspected opioid overdose ED visits during that time period (105 percent).







  Category: News

Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission names Associate Steward and Safety Steward for 2018

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 9, 2018

Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission (DTRC) Chairman W. Duncan Patterson announced at the Commission meeting on March 8, 2018 that two candidates, Cynthia L. Smith and Robert E. Colton had been selected for the positions of Associate State Steward and Safety Steward respectively. “Both of these individuals have a deep respect for the racing industry and the people involved in racing,” said DTRC Executive Director John F. Wayne. “They will fit in well, maintaining the high level of regulatory oversight that the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission expects and deserves.”




Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long chosen as International Women’s Day honoree for 2018 by University & Whist Club

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

      Wilmington, DE – Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, PhD., was celebrated by the University and Whist Club of Wilmington today with a luncheon as their honoree for International Women’s Day.  Events around the world today serve to highlight the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the globe. Today’s event marks […]




Students can learn more about career pathways at EXPO

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

The Delaware Department of Education invites Delaware high school students to attend the Delaware Pathways Student EXPO on Friday, April 27 to learn more about how Delaware Pathways can help prepare them for success after high school. Aimed at students and their families, the EXPO is a free event providing hands-on opportunities for youth to learn more about career pathways offered across Delaware public high schools. Participants also will learn about the programs, partners, supports, and services that can help youth and adults prepare for a successful transition into the workforce.




State Sen. Lopez visits the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes to celebrate accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018

Accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.




Delaware ED Data Shows Significant Increase in Opioid Overdoses;DPH Announces Forum for First Responders and EDs to Address Overdose Management

News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 7, 2018

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on Tuesday, released data from emergency departments (EDs) showing substantial increases in opioid overdose numbers nationwide, including in Delaware. According to the CDC’s Vital Signs report, which examined ED visit data in 45 states, visits for suspected opioid overdoses increased 30 percent nationwide from July 2016 to September 2017. Of 16 states participating in enhanced data surveillance, Delaware reported the second-highest percent change for suspected opioid overdose ED visits during that time period (105 percent).