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Beth-Ann Ryan from the Delaware Division of Libraries Receives Prestigious “Mover and Shaker” Award from Library Journal

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 21, 2016

Beth-Ann Ryan of the Delaware Division of Libraries has been named a “Mover and Shaker” in the library industry by the national publication, Library Journal. In its March 15, 2016 issue, Library Journal named 54 outstanding professionals committed to providing excellent service and shaping the future of libraries. Beth-Ann was selected because of her commitment […]




New Castle County Resident is First Flu-Related Death of the 2015-2016 Season

Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016

Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting the first flu-related death of the 2015-2016 flu season. The individual is an 88-year-old man from New Castle County who died on March 14, 2016. The Delaware Public Health Laboratory confirmed that he was infected with influenza A. The gentleman also had underlying health conditions.




Weekly Message: Creating Opportunity and Improving Quality of Life by Investing in Downtowns

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016

Governor Markell highlights the success of Delaware’s Downtown Development District grant program in driving significant private investment in the state’s urban centers.




Weekly Message Transcript: Creating Opportunity and Improving Quality of Life by Investing in Downtowns

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016

We create opportunity for all Delawareans and improve quality of life when we invest in our downtowns. Individuals and businesses are increasingly attracted to work and live near urban centers, which play a crucial role in the economic and cultural life of our state. That’s why we started our Downtown Development District grant program, and it provides a variety of state and local government incentives, including grant rebates to offset the cost of residential, commercial, and industrial development in designated areas.




Delaware State Employees and their Family Members Awarded Honors for the National Arts Program

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 14, 2016

STATE EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AWARDED HONORS FOR THE NATIONAL ARTS PROGRAM®: DELAWARE STATE EMPLOYEE ART EXHIBITION Twenty-eight talented state employees and their family members were recognized for their art work featured in the fifth annual, National Arts Program®: Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition. The reception and awards ceremony was held at the Delaware […]







  Category: Newsroom

Beth-Ann Ryan from the Delaware Division of Libraries Receives Prestigious “Mover and Shaker” Award from Library Journal

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 21, 2016

Beth-Ann Ryan of the Delaware Division of Libraries has been named a “Mover and Shaker” in the library industry by the national publication, Library Journal. In its March 15, 2016 issue, Library Journal named 54 outstanding professionals committed to providing excellent service and shaping the future of libraries. Beth-Ann was selected because of her commitment […]




New Castle County Resident is First Flu-Related Death of the 2015-2016 Season

Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016

Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting the first flu-related death of the 2015-2016 flu season. The individual is an 88-year-old man from New Castle County who died on March 14, 2016. The Delaware Public Health Laboratory confirmed that he was infected with influenza A. The gentleman also had underlying health conditions.




Weekly Message: Creating Opportunity and Improving Quality of Life by Investing in Downtowns

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016

Governor Markell highlights the success of Delaware’s Downtown Development District grant program in driving significant private investment in the state’s urban centers.




Weekly Message Transcript: Creating Opportunity and Improving Quality of Life by Investing in Downtowns

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016

We create opportunity for all Delawareans and improve quality of life when we invest in our downtowns. Individuals and businesses are increasingly attracted to work and live near urban centers, which play a crucial role in the economic and cultural life of our state. That’s why we started our Downtown Development District grant program, and it provides a variety of state and local government incentives, including grant rebates to offset the cost of residential, commercial, and industrial development in designated areas.




Delaware State Employees and their Family Members Awarded Honors for the National Arts Program

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 14, 2016

STATE EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AWARDED HONORS FOR THE NATIONAL ARTS PROGRAM®: DELAWARE STATE EMPLOYEE ART EXHIBITION Twenty-eight talented state employees and their family members were recognized for their art work featured in the fifth annual, National Arts Program®: Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition. The reception and awards ceremony was held at the Delaware […]