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Wilmington man sentenced to life over murder-for-hire plot

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 13, 2020

A Wilmington man has been sentenced to life without parole for his central role in a June 2016 murder. Brian Wilson, also known as Fudayl Wakim, was convicted in January by a Superior Court jury for Murder First Degree, Conspiracy First Degree, and Criminal Solicitation First Degree after witness testimony, cell phone evidence, and collaboration […]




Thirty-Seven Talented State Employees and Their Family Members Honored

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 13, 2020

Division of the Arts announces award-winning artists in its annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition Dover, Del. (March 14, 2020) – The talented state employees and their family members were recognized for their artwork exhibited at the ninth annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition sponsored by the National Arts Program®. Twenty-nine awards were awarded in […]




Delaware Division of Public Health Provides Update on Individuals Being Tested

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2020

DOVER (March 12, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of individuals currently being tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In Delaware, DPH is currently monitoring 35 individuals. A total of 44 individuals have been tested for COVID-19, including the 4 individuals who tested positive for […]




DHSS Recommends Nursing Homes and Other Long-Term Care Facilities Temporarily Ban Visitors to Reduce Coronavirus Risk

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2020

NEW CASTLE (March 12, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is recommending that all Delaware nursing homes, long-term care facilities and adult day-care centers temporarily end visitation as a way to reduce the risk of residents and clients contracting coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The recommendation follows the Centers for Disease Control and […]




Legislative Session for the Week of March 17 Postponed

Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2020

  Future return to session will be re-evaluated weekly DOVER – In response to growing concerns about the Coronavirus pandemic, House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf and Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride announced Thursday that the Delaware General Assembly is postponing next week’s legislative session. The legislature was scheduled to return from its break for Joint […]







  Category: Newsroom

Wilmington man sentenced to life over murder-for-hire plot

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 13, 2020

A Wilmington man has been sentenced to life without parole for his central role in a June 2016 murder. Brian Wilson, also known as Fudayl Wakim, was convicted in January by a Superior Court jury for Murder First Degree, Conspiracy First Degree, and Criminal Solicitation First Degree after witness testimony, cell phone evidence, and collaboration […]




Thirty-Seven Talented State Employees and Their Family Members Honored

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 13, 2020

Division of the Arts announces award-winning artists in its annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition Dover, Del. (March 14, 2020) – The talented state employees and their family members were recognized for their artwork exhibited at the ninth annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition sponsored by the National Arts Program®. Twenty-nine awards were awarded in […]




Delaware Division of Public Health Provides Update on Individuals Being Tested

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2020

DOVER (March 12, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of individuals currently being tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In Delaware, DPH is currently monitoring 35 individuals. A total of 44 individuals have been tested for COVID-19, including the 4 individuals who tested positive for […]




DHSS Recommends Nursing Homes and Other Long-Term Care Facilities Temporarily Ban Visitors to Reduce Coronavirus Risk

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2020

NEW CASTLE (March 12, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is recommending that all Delaware nursing homes, long-term care facilities and adult day-care centers temporarily end visitation as a way to reduce the risk of residents and clients contracting coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The recommendation follows the Centers for Disease Control and […]




Legislative Session for the Week of March 17 Postponed

Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2020

  Future return to session will be re-evaluated weekly DOVER – In response to growing concerns about the Coronavirus pandemic, House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf and Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride announced Thursday that the Delaware General Assembly is postponing next week’s legislative session. The legislature was scheduled to return from its break for Joint […]