Listen to this page using ReadSpeaker

Delaware News



  Category: News


Governor Markell Announces Recipients of the Fifth Annual Financial Literacy Education Fund Grant

Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | State Bank Commissioner | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 9, 2015

At his office in Dover today, Governor Markell announced that 17 Delaware nonprofit organizations will receive a total of $217,600 in grant money from the state’s Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF). These grant funds will be used to teach adults and children throughout Delaware the importance of saving, establishing and maintaining a budget, and investing […]




Checkpoint Strikeforce Week 1 Results

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 8, 2015

A total of one hundred people were arrested statewide last week for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs. Two DUI checkpoints are scheduled for this weekend in Newark and Dover.




Commissioner Stewart Celebrates Stepping Stones Credit Union’s Partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh

Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart joined with Senator Tom Carper and state and federal banking officials on Monday, June 29 to celebrate Stepping Stones Community Federal Credit Union’s joining forces with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh to make more affordable housing dollars available to people who live or work in Wilmington.




Sculptor Robert Kelly to show work in the Mezzanine Gallery in July

Delaware Division of the Arts | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 6, 2015

The title Midway alludes to the space between science and art in which Kelly works as well as the arcade influences from a carnival midway. Kelly is inspired by movement and incorporates elements of amusement, surprise, and entertainment into his paper-based and pop-up sculpture.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Achieving Delaware Promise

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 3, 2015

(Dover, DE) – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights ongoing efforts and initiatives for Delawareans to receive the skills they need to succeed in a global economy. “We’re also making strides toward giving Delawareans who are struggling the most a better path toward reaching their potential. Our budget improves and expands services available to […]







  Category: News

Governor Markell Announces Recipients of the Fifth Annual Financial Literacy Education Fund Grant

Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | State Bank Commissioner | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 9, 2015

At his office in Dover today, Governor Markell announced that 17 Delaware nonprofit organizations will receive a total of $217,600 in grant money from the state’s Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF). These grant funds will be used to teach adults and children throughout Delaware the importance of saving, establishing and maintaining a budget, and investing […]




Checkpoint Strikeforce Week 1 Results

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 8, 2015

A total of one hundred people were arrested statewide last week for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs. Two DUI checkpoints are scheduled for this weekend in Newark and Dover.




Commissioner Stewart Celebrates Stepping Stones Credit Union’s Partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh

Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart joined with Senator Tom Carper and state and federal banking officials on Monday, June 29 to celebrate Stepping Stones Community Federal Credit Union’s joining forces with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh to make more affordable housing dollars available to people who live or work in Wilmington.




Sculptor Robert Kelly to show work in the Mezzanine Gallery in July

Delaware Division of the Arts | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 6, 2015

The title Midway alludes to the space between science and art in which Kelly works as well as the arcade influences from a carnival midway. Kelly is inspired by movement and incorporates elements of amusement, surprise, and entertainment into his paper-based and pop-up sculpture.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Achieving Delaware Promise

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 3, 2015

(Dover, DE) – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights ongoing efforts and initiatives for Delawareans to receive the skills they need to succeed in a global economy. “We’re also making strides toward giving Delawareans who are struggling the most a better path toward reaching their potential. Our budget improves and expands services available to […]