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New Safe Havens Family Visitation Center in Middletown to Host Grand Opening Sept. 6

Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 24, 2018

MIDDLETOWN (Aug. 24, 2018) – After five years of development, the Safe Havens Family Visitation Center opened Aug. 8 in Middletown, bringing the total number of family visitation centers for Delaware to six. An official open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Sept. 6. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women […]




DPH Investigating Outbreak of Whooping Cough in Kent County; Urging Residents to Get Vaccinated

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2018

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is investigating an outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, in Kent County. Whooping cough is a highly contagious disease transmitted by coughing or sneezing, or coming in direct contact with respiratory secretions of infected persons. The most common symptom is uncontrollable coughing spells often followed by a characteristic “whoop” sound. The disease can cause severe illness in infants and young children.




Delaware releases historic preservation plan for 2018–2022

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2018

Working to preserve Delaware’s heritage for the future, the plan outlines six broad goals for the next five years.




Delaware Department of Insurance Issues Statement on Acquisition of Control of XL Group Ltd. by AXA SA & Affiliates

Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2018

Dover, DE – Thursday, August 17, 2018, the Delaware Department of Insurance (the “Department”) held a Public Hearing to address the application submitted pursuant to 18 Del. C. § 5003, regarding the proposed acquisition of control of XL Insurance America, Inc., XL Select Insurance Company, XL Specialty Insurance Company, Catlin Indemnity Company, Catlin Specialty Insurance […]




Prevailing Wage Regulations Public Hearing on September 24, 2018

Department of Labor | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2018

On September 24, 2018, the Division of Industrial Affairs will accept public comment on proposed changes to Delaware’s Prevailing Wage Regulations from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Department of Labor’s Harold Stafford Training Center located at 19 Lea Boulevard, Wilmington, DE 19802. Members of the public may receive a copy of the proposed regulations […]







  Category: Newsroom

New Safe Havens Family Visitation Center in Middletown to Host Grand Opening Sept. 6

Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 24, 2018

MIDDLETOWN (Aug. 24, 2018) – After five years of development, the Safe Havens Family Visitation Center opened Aug. 8 in Middletown, bringing the total number of family visitation centers for Delaware to six. An official open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Sept. 6. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women […]




DPH Investigating Outbreak of Whooping Cough in Kent County; Urging Residents to Get Vaccinated

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2018

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is investigating an outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, in Kent County. Whooping cough is a highly contagious disease transmitted by coughing or sneezing, or coming in direct contact with respiratory secretions of infected persons. The most common symptom is uncontrollable coughing spells often followed by a characteristic “whoop” sound. The disease can cause severe illness in infants and young children.




Delaware releases historic preservation plan for 2018–2022

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2018

Working to preserve Delaware’s heritage for the future, the plan outlines six broad goals for the next five years.




Delaware Department of Insurance Issues Statement on Acquisition of Control of XL Group Ltd. by AXA SA & Affiliates

Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2018

Dover, DE – Thursday, August 17, 2018, the Delaware Department of Insurance (the “Department”) held a Public Hearing to address the application submitted pursuant to 18 Del. C. § 5003, regarding the proposed acquisition of control of XL Insurance America, Inc., XL Select Insurance Company, XL Specialty Insurance Company, Catlin Indemnity Company, Catlin Specialty Insurance […]




Prevailing Wage Regulations Public Hearing on September 24, 2018

Department of Labor | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2018

On September 24, 2018, the Division of Industrial Affairs will accept public comment on proposed changes to Delaware’s Prevailing Wage Regulations from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Department of Labor’s Harold Stafford Training Center located at 19 Lea Boulevard, Wilmington, DE 19802. Members of the public may receive a copy of the proposed regulations […]