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Disney film “Moana” to be featured at Buena Vista Movie Night on the Lawn on Saturday, July 22, 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Free outdoor, family-fun night also includes activities, music and food on the grounds of one of Delaware’s most historic estates.




75 schools to participate in fresh fruit, vegetable program

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2017

In the 2017-18 school year, 75 elementary schools in Delaware will receive funding to participate in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Schools were awarded funding through a competitive application process.




Public Health Makes it Easier to Apply for Distressed Cemetery Funds

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2017

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is changing its Distressed Cemetery Fund guidelines to encourage cemetery owners, managers or caretakers with minimal resources to apply for funds by making the application process more attractive and efficient. The goal is to assist those that have shown an ongoing commitment to repairing cemeteries by increasing the maximum award amount, decreasing the match requirement, and reducing the waiting period between applications.




Department of Insurance Launches Special Website Section for Public Comment on ACA Rate Request

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 17, 2017

Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Insurance (“Department”) has launched a special section on its website for public comments with regard to the requested rate increase by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware (“Highmark”).   This increase request of 33.6% applies only to health insurance plans on the Affordable Care Act Exchange. This launch […]




Delaware receives highest federal rating for special education services

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 13, 2017

Delaware earned the highest rating possible from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) in its evaluation of the state’s special education services. The top marks come just three years after Delaware had received a “needs intervention” rating, the second-lowest.







  Category: News

Disney film “Moana” to be featured at Buena Vista Movie Night on the Lawn on Saturday, July 22, 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Free outdoor, family-fun night also includes activities, music and food on the grounds of one of Delaware’s most historic estates.




75 schools to participate in fresh fruit, vegetable program

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2017

In the 2017-18 school year, 75 elementary schools in Delaware will receive funding to participate in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Schools were awarded funding through a competitive application process.




Public Health Makes it Easier to Apply for Distressed Cemetery Funds

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2017

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is changing its Distressed Cemetery Fund guidelines to encourage cemetery owners, managers or caretakers with minimal resources to apply for funds by making the application process more attractive and efficient. The goal is to assist those that have shown an ongoing commitment to repairing cemeteries by increasing the maximum award amount, decreasing the match requirement, and reducing the waiting period between applications.




Department of Insurance Launches Special Website Section for Public Comment on ACA Rate Request

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 17, 2017

Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Insurance (“Department”) has launched a special section on its website for public comments with regard to the requested rate increase by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware (“Highmark”).   This increase request of 33.6% applies only to health insurance plans on the Affordable Care Act Exchange. This launch […]




Delaware receives highest federal rating for special education services

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 13, 2017

Delaware earned the highest rating possible from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) in its evaluation of the state’s special education services. The top marks come just three years after Delaware had received a “needs intervention” rating, the second-lowest.