Division of Public Health Releases Latest Cancer Incidence and Mortality Report
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Cancer screening and early detection have contributed to a continuing decline in Delaware’s all-site cancer mortality rate over the past decade say Delaware Public Health officials. From 1998-2002 to 2008-2012, Delaware’s cancer death rate decreased 14 percent, an improvement that was identical to the decline seen nationally (14 percent), according to the latest cancer data announced by the Division of Public Health (DPH).
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces the “Award Winners XVI” Exhibition at the Biggs Museum of American Art
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 19, 2016
DELAWARE DIVISION OF THE ARTS ANNOUNCES THE “AWARD WINNERS XVI” EXHIBITION AT THE BIGGS MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Each year, the Biggs Museum of American Art, in partnership with the Delaware Division of the Arts, exhibits the work of Delaware’s Individual Artist Fellows. The Award Winners XVI exhibition, on view August 5 through October 23, […]
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Honoring the Life and Service of Tim McClanahan
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016
This past week Delaware lost a selfless community hero and courageous first responder when volunteer firefighter Tim McClanahan was killed during a helicopter training exercise. As we grieve with Tim’s family, friends, and colleagues, we also honor and celebrate his contributions to our state – as a dedicated family member, a volunteer firefighter, and an original member of the Air Rescue team with which he was flying at the time of his tragic accident. And we are reminded of the sacrifices that first responders, police officers, and firefighters make across our state every day to keep us safe.
Department of State Announces Public Hearing Schedule for Review of Agency Regulations
Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Public Service Commission | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2016
The Delaware Department of State announced today that it will hold public hearings next month in all three counties as part of Governor Jack Markell’s effort to strengthen Delaware’s economy by modernizing and streamlining regulations that may be outdated or unnecessarily burdensome, while maintaining the state’s commitment to improving public health and environmental performance. The […]
Buena Vista Movie Night to feature “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” on Saturday, July 23, 2016
Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2016
Outdoor, family-fun night also includes activities, music and food.
