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Governor Markell Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Patriot Day

Flag Status | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016

Sunday, September 11, 2016, marks the 15-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In observance of Patriot Day and National Day of Service, the President has ordered American flags at all government buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff. In concurrence with the President’s Order and in remembrance of the victims who lost their lives […]




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Saving Lives by Reducing Distracted Driving

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016

Modern technology is amazing and there’s almost no limit to what people can do with their phones these days, but when phone use is combined with driving, the results can be deadly. Far too many drivers use handheld electronic devices behind the wheel, and that creates distractions that not only threaten their own lives, but also those in other vehicles and the pedestrians and bicyclists who share our roadways.




Delaware Veterans’ Stand Down: Sept. 23, 2016

Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, September 8, 2016

When/Where: Friday, September 23rd, 2016 @ 9:00am – 3:00pm. Located at Walter L. Fox Post #2, American Legion, 835 Bay Road, Dover, DE  19901 You are cordially invited to attend the Delaware Veterans Stand Down. The opening ceremony is to begin at 9:00am. The intent of the day’s event is to share camaraderie with our […]




EVENT RESCHEDULED–“The First People of the First State: A Lenape Celebration of Heritage” program on the Dover Green to take place on Sept. 24, 2016

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 8, 2016

Program rescheduled from Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 to Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016.




DELAWARE OFFICIALS PREP FOR T.S. HERMINE

News | Date Posted: Friday, September 2, 2016

Officials at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) are closely watching the progress of Tropical Storm Hermine







  Category: News

Governor Markell Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Patriot Day

Flag Status | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016

Sunday, September 11, 2016, marks the 15-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In observance of Patriot Day and National Day of Service, the President has ordered American flags at all government buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff. In concurrence with the President’s Order and in remembrance of the victims who lost their lives […]




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Saving Lives by Reducing Distracted Driving

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016

Modern technology is amazing and there’s almost no limit to what people can do with their phones these days, but when phone use is combined with driving, the results can be deadly. Far too many drivers use handheld electronic devices behind the wheel, and that creates distractions that not only threaten their own lives, but also those in other vehicles and the pedestrians and bicyclists who share our roadways.




Delaware Veterans’ Stand Down: Sept. 23, 2016

Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, September 8, 2016

When/Where: Friday, September 23rd, 2016 @ 9:00am – 3:00pm. Located at Walter L. Fox Post #2, American Legion, 835 Bay Road, Dover, DE  19901 You are cordially invited to attend the Delaware Veterans Stand Down. The opening ceremony is to begin at 9:00am. The intent of the day’s event is to share camaraderie with our […]




EVENT RESCHEDULED–“The First People of the First State: A Lenape Celebration of Heritage” program on the Dover Green to take place on Sept. 24, 2016

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 8, 2016

Program rescheduled from Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 to Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016.




DELAWARE OFFICIALS PREP FOR T.S. HERMINE

News | Date Posted: Friday, September 2, 2016

Officials at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) are closely watching the progress of Tropical Storm Hermine