“Rose Color to Gold to Glowing Red: Orville and Ethel Peets in Paris 1913-1914”
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2017
New exhibit now open at Lewes, Del.’s Zwaanendael Museum.
DPH Shares ‘Preparedness Buddy’ Brochure To Help Delawareans Prepare For Emergencies
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017
Winter weather can bring high winds, snow, ice, and extremely cold temperatures. Responding to those and other potential hazards — such as power outages, fires, floods, and disease outbreaks — is less stressful when emergency plans are in place. This is particularly true for adults and children with disabilities, seniors, and those with temporary or chronic health conditions, language barriers or any other issue that might make mobility difficult in an emergency. That’s why the Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging use of the Office of Preparedness’ “Preparedness Buddy Brochure.”
Governor Carney Creates Government Efficiency and Accountability Review Board
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2017
Governor signs Executive Order #4 establishing the GEAR Board to identify efficiencies DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney signed Executive Order Four on Thursday, establishing the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review Board (GEAR) to identify, on an ongoing basis, opportunities for cost savings in state government. Members of the board are listed in the text […]
Fiscal Responsibility Earns Delaware a Universal Triple-A Credit Rating
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 13, 2017
Rating agencies express confidence in Delaware’s financial management WILMINGTON, Del. – The three major rating agencies have once again awarded Delaware a Triple-A credit rating, the highest mark that a state can achieve. Delaware has earned the Triple-A rating for 17 years, and the rating agencies continue to express confidence in Delaware’s strong financial management […]
First Flu-Related Death In Sussex County Senior; Cases Among Children And Youth Surging
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 13, 2017
As influenza continues to spread across Delaware, the Division of Public Health (DPH) announces the first Sussex County flu-related death for the 2016-2017 season. The deceased was a 74-year-old female who was a resident at a long-term care facility. The Delaware Public Health Laboratory confirmed that she had been diagnosed with Influenza A and had multiple underlying health conditions. Her death brings the state total this flu season to three. The three people who died all had underlying health conditions, in addition to being ill with the flu.
