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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).




State of Delaware Offices in New Castle County Close at Noon on March 7

News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 7, 2018

State of Delaware offices in New Castle County are closing on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from noon until 11:59 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in New Castle County are to leave for the day. Essential employees are to remain at work and report as scheduled.




Augusthy Named New Director of Office of Civil Rights and Public Trust

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Attorney General Matt Denn announced the appointment of Deputy Attorney General Sonia Augusthy as the new head of the Office of Civil Rights and Public Trust. Since November 2016, Augusthy served as the head of the Department of Justice’s Felony Screening Unit. Augusthy has been with the department since 2009, previously serving in the Sex […]




State legislators Ennis and Carson visit Belmont Hall in Smyrna to celebrate accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 6, 2018

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







  Category: News

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).




State of Delaware Offices in New Castle County Close at Noon on March 7

News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 7, 2018

State of Delaware offices in New Castle County are closing on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from noon until 11:59 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in New Castle County are to leave for the day. Essential employees are to remain at work and report as scheduled.




Augusthy Named New Director of Office of Civil Rights and Public Trust

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Attorney General Matt Denn announced the appointment of Deputy Attorney General Sonia Augusthy as the new head of the Office of Civil Rights and Public Trust. Since November 2016, Augusthy served as the head of the Department of Justice’s Felony Screening Unit. Augusthy has been with the department since 2009, previously serving in the Sex […]




State legislators Ennis and Carson visit Belmont Hall in Smyrna to celebrate accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 6, 2018

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