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Driver Sentenced For Injuring Two Pedestrians In Dover

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 15, 2019

Other defendants guilty on weapons and assault charges A man who ran over two teens as they crossed Route 13 in Dover has pled guilty and been sentenced to prison. In August 2018, William Smith, 52, of Dover, hit the girls with his vehicle while they were in a pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of […]




State, Christina collaborate on future of Delaware Autism Program

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2019

The Delaware Autism Program will continue to be administered by the Christina School District. Please see the attached letter to legislative leadership that outlines the agreement between the four agencies.




Governors Carney, Murphy Announce Agreement on DRBA Toll Increase, Infrastructure

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019

WILMINGTON, Del. – On Wednesday, Delaware Governor John Carney and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced a resolution related to the proposed Delaware Memorial Bridge toll rate increase, to fund necessary safety and infrastructure projects. The new proposal will generate $32M in increased annual toll revenue compared to the previous $34M proposal. The modified proposal […]




DSHA Announces Downtown Development Districts Funding Awards

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019

SMYRNA – Building on progress in Delaware’s downtowns, Governor John Carney and the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced today that eight new downtown revitalization projects in Milford, Dover and Wilmington will receive $4.6 million in rebate funding through Delaware’s Downtown Development Districts (DDD) program. Established in May 2014, the DDD program was created to […]




Heart 2 Heart Hugs Spreading Love Across Delaware

Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019

DOVER — Valentine’s Day is not just for sweethearts. Thursday, February 14 is the day that Schools and Foster Care Programs throughout Delaware will be able to pick up all the warm winter clothes collected by GACEC in their Heart 2 Heart Hugs annual campaign. Donations can still be dropped off at the GACEC office […]







  Category: Newsroom

Driver Sentenced For Injuring Two Pedestrians In Dover

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 15, 2019

Other defendants guilty on weapons and assault charges A man who ran over two teens as they crossed Route 13 in Dover has pled guilty and been sentenced to prison. In August 2018, William Smith, 52, of Dover, hit the girls with his vehicle while they were in a pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of […]




State, Christina collaborate on future of Delaware Autism Program

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2019

The Delaware Autism Program will continue to be administered by the Christina School District. Please see the attached letter to legislative leadership that outlines the agreement between the four agencies.




Governors Carney, Murphy Announce Agreement on DRBA Toll Increase, Infrastructure

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019

WILMINGTON, Del. – On Wednesday, Delaware Governor John Carney and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced a resolution related to the proposed Delaware Memorial Bridge toll rate increase, to fund necessary safety and infrastructure projects. The new proposal will generate $32M in increased annual toll revenue compared to the previous $34M proposal. The modified proposal […]




DSHA Announces Downtown Development Districts Funding Awards

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019

SMYRNA – Building on progress in Delaware’s downtowns, Governor John Carney and the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced today that eight new downtown revitalization projects in Milford, Dover and Wilmington will receive $4.6 million in rebate funding through Delaware’s Downtown Development Districts (DDD) program. Established in May 2014, the DDD program was created to […]




Heart 2 Heart Hugs Spreading Love Across Delaware

Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019

DOVER — Valentine’s Day is not just for sweethearts. Thursday, February 14 is the day that Schools and Foster Care Programs throughout Delaware will be able to pick up all the warm winter clothes collected by GACEC in their Heart 2 Heart Hugs annual campaign. Donations can still be dropped off at the GACEC office […]