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Firefly Music Festival economic impact more than $68 million

The four-day Firefly Music Festival contributed more than $68 million to the regional economy and created the equivalent of 579 full-time jobs in 2014, according to a study released.




Governor Markell Highlights Delaware’s Progress in Recycling

Governor Jack Markell highlighted Delaware’s significant progress in recycling, as the State sunsets a four-cent recycling fee established to enhance the state’s recycling rate and the diversion of recyclables that would otherwise be landfilled.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Recognizing the Generosity of Delawareans

In his weekly message, filmed at the Dover Boys & Girls Club, Governor Markell shares a Thanksgiving message of gratitude to individuals and organizations throughout Delaware who provide help and support to those in need.




Governor Statement on Delaware Setting Jobs Record

Delaware has set an all-time jobs record according to the Monthly Labor Review released by the Delaware Department of Labor. The 443,700 jobs reported top the previous high mark of 442,300 in February, 2008, prior to the Great Recession.




Wilmington Education Advisory Group Meetings Announced

Wilmington Education Advisory Group Chairman Tony Allen announced the members of the advisory committee formed by Governor Markell through Executive Order 46. The body was created to advise the Governor and his administration on how best to strengthen educational opportunities for all Wilmington students and to support family engagement.







 Pages Tagged With: "qualityoflife"

Firefly Music Festival economic impact more than $68 million

The four-day Firefly Music Festival contributed more than $68 million to the regional economy and created the equivalent of 579 full-time jobs in 2014, according to a study released.




Governor Markell Highlights Delaware’s Progress in Recycling

Governor Jack Markell highlighted Delaware’s significant progress in recycling, as the State sunsets a four-cent recycling fee established to enhance the state’s recycling rate and the diversion of recyclables that would otherwise be landfilled.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Recognizing the Generosity of Delawareans

In his weekly message, filmed at the Dover Boys & Girls Club, Governor Markell shares a Thanksgiving message of gratitude to individuals and organizations throughout Delaware who provide help and support to those in need.




Governor Statement on Delaware Setting Jobs Record

Delaware has set an all-time jobs record according to the Monthly Labor Review released by the Delaware Department of Labor. The 443,700 jobs reported top the previous high mark of 442,300 in February, 2008, prior to the Great Recession.




Wilmington Education Advisory Group Meetings Announced

Wilmington Education Advisory Group Chairman Tony Allen announced the members of the advisory committee formed by Governor Markell through Executive Order 46. The body was created to advise the Governor and his administration on how best to strengthen educational opportunities for all Wilmington students and to support family engagement.