Flag lowering for former Senator Roger Martin
Flag Status | Newsroom | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 31, 2017
With the passing of former State Senator Roger Martin on Thursday, October 27 Governor Carney has ordered the United States and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning Friday morning, November 3 as a mark of respect for Mr. Martin and his service to Delaware. Mr. Martin was elected to […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 27, 2017
Nearly one in four women, and one in nine men, will experience domestic violence, in their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Delaware, that translates to 136,000 women and approximately 108,000 men who have been impacted. As October draws to a close, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is highlighting Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the long-term health impacts of this important social issue.
DPH Confirms First Influenza Cases for 2017-2018 Flu Season
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2017
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting the state’s first laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza for the 2017-2018 flu season. Six individuals have been diagnosed with the flu to date in October.
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 12 free programs during November 2017
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2017
18th Century Market Fair, candle making and music of World War I among the events to be presented.
Delaware a national leader in career pathways, case study finds
Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2017
When it comes to career and technical education and preparing young people for life after high school, Delaware is emerging as a national and international leader, according to “Propelling College and Career Success: The Role of Strategic Partnerships in Scaling Delaware Pathways,” a case study just released by Jobs for the Future (JFF). The case study is part of a larger series, supported by a gift from the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation to Harvard University, examining how states and regions are preparing tomorrow’s workforce and highlighting promising practices that can inform other college and career readiness efforts around the country.
