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31. <title>Departments of Labor &#038; Education Team with Jobs for the Future to Celebrate National Youth Apprenticeship Week</title>
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55. <title>Navarro Announces Completion of First Pharmacy Benefit Manager Exams</title>
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87. <title>AG Jennings Secures Over $270 Million Settlement in Principle with Amneal Pharmaceuticals for Role in Opioid Crisis</title>
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103. <title>May is Motorcycle Awareness Month</title>
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153. <description><![CDATA[Composting food scraps along with yard waste reduces waste going to Delaware’s landfills and produces organic material that can be used to enrich garden soil. DNREC is encouraging residents to try composting by promoting a community sale of compost bins online. Through strategic bulk purchasing, DNREC is able to offer compost bins, rain barrels and accessories at reduced prices, just in time for International Composting Awareness Week, May 6 to 12.]]></description>
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159. <title>Governor Carney Commends State of Delaware Employees in Celebration of Public Service Recognition Week, May 5-11</title>
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176. <description><![CDATA[Governor John Carney honored Delaware state employees during Public Service Recognition Week, highlighting their dedication and exceptional contributions. The event, held at the Modern Maturity Center, celebrated the commitment of government workers to the welfare of Delaware communities.]]></description>
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182. <title>Brutal jewelry store robbery and assault results in conviction on all charges</title>
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198. <title>Office of Marijuana Commissioner Opens Social Equity Workshop Registration</title>
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220. <description><![CDATA[The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Social Equity Workshop Registration. Social Equity stakeholders are invited to participate in these workshops that aim to provide information to those interested in applying for a Social Equity license in the Delaware adult-use recreational marijuana industry. &#160; OMC has partnered [&#8230;]]]></description>
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226. <title>DNREC, City of Wilmington Unveil Revamped 7th Street Boating and Fishing Access Area</title>
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252. <description><![CDATA[The 7th Street Boating and Fishing Area on the Christina River has officially reopened to Wilmington's Eastside community, with DNREC, in partnership with the city, celebrating the $2.9 million project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in John Barbiarz Park, where the popular facility is located.]]></description>
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258. <title>The Mezzanine Gallery to exhibit &#8220;15,000 Dowels&#8221; by Gregg Silvis</title>
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275. <description><![CDATA[&#160; Wilmington, Del. (May 3, 2024) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery presents Gregg Silvis’ exhibition, “15,000 Dowels,” on view from May 3-31, 2024. Guests are invited to attend a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, May 3 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The title of the exhibition comes from the essential material in this body [&#8230;]]]></description>
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281. <title>Governor Carney Announces Compassionate Champion Award Winners to Kick off Trauma Awareness Month</title>
282. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/05/02/governor-carney-announces-compassionate-champion-award-winners-to-kick-off-trauma-awareness-month/</link>
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297. <description><![CDATA[WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and First Spouse Tracey Quillen Carney on Thursday announced the 2024 Compassionate Champion Awardees. The Compassionate Champion Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and educational institutions across the State of Delaware that provide trauma-informed services in a manner consistent with the Delaware Developmental Framework for Trauma-Informed Care. “The Compassionate Champions have [&#8230;]]]></description>
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303. <title>The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner Has Published the Official Proposed Regulations.</title>
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322. <description><![CDATA[The Office of Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is inviting stakeholders and interested parties to review and comment on the regulations that will control the State regulated adult-use recreational marijuana industry in Delaware. As you are aware, the Delaware Marijuana Control Act, 4Del. C. Chapter 13 legalized the use of recreational marijuana for individuals 21 and older. [&#8230;]]]></description>
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328. <title>Nominate a Young Environmentalist for DNREC Awards</title>
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345. <description><![CDATA[DNREC is calling for nominations for its 2024 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards. The awards program recognizes Delaware students who have shown a commitment to environmental advocacy and conservation efforts. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, June 28, 2024.]]></description>
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351. <title>First employers sign onto transformative Delaware EARNS retirement benefit</title>
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371. <description><![CDATA[Small businesses and nonprofits throughout Delaware are poised to be the first to offer their employees access to the new EARNS retirement savings program from the Office of the State Treasurer. Nearly a dozen private-sector employers will participate in a pilot of EARNS this month to help ensure systems are fully ready ahead of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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376. <item>
377. <title>Governor Carney Announces Delaware’s General Obligation Bonds Again Earn Triple-A Ratings and Attract Excellent Pricing</title>
378. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/05/01/governor-carney-announces-delawares-general-obligation-bonds-again-earn-triple-a-ratings-and-attract-excellent-pricing/</link>
380. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
381. <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 13:37:14 +0000</pubDate>
382. <category><![CDATA[Department of Finance]]></category>
383. <category><![CDATA[Featured Posts]]></category>
384. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
385. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
386. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
387. <category><![CDATA[Office of the State Treasurer]]></category>
388. <category><![CDATA[State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis]]></category>
389. <category><![CDATA[general obligation bonds]]></category>
390. <category><![CDATA[triple-A rating]]></category>
391. <postcategories><![CDATA[finance|featured-posts|governor-john-carney|news|governor|ost|state-treasurer-colleen-c-davis]]></postcategories>
392. <posttags><![CDATA[general-obligation-bonds|triple-a-rating]]></posttags>
393. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213877</guid>
394.  
395. <description><![CDATA[WILMINGTON, Del.&#160;–&#160;Governor Carney on Tuesday announced that the State of Delaware has once again received the highest possible AAA/Aaa ratings from the nation’s top rating services. The State of Delaware received competitive bids on Tuesday for its upcoming sale of $359 million of General Obligation Bonds.&#160;The State’s bonds carry the highest possible ratings assigned by [&#8230;]]]></description>
399. </item>
400. <item>
401. <title>Northeast Insurance Departments Highlight Lyme Awareness Month</title>
402. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/05/01/northeast-insurance-departments-highlight-lyme-awareness-month/</link>
404. <dc:creator><![CDATA[christinahaas]]></dc:creator>
405. <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 12:45:22 +0000</pubDate>
406. <category><![CDATA[Captive]]></category>
407. <category><![CDATA[Captive Insurance]]></category>
408. <category><![CDATA[Featured Posts]]></category>
409. <category><![CDATA[Insurance Commissioner]]></category>
410. <category><![CDATA[Commissioner Navarro]]></category>
411. <category><![CDATA[Department of Insurance]]></category>
412. <category><![CDATA[DOI]]></category>
413. <category><![CDATA[Insurance Department]]></category>
414. <category><![CDATA[lyme disease]]></category>
415. <category><![CDATA[NAIC]]></category>
416. <category><![CDATA[National Association of Insurance Commissioners]]></category>
417. <category><![CDATA[Trinidad Navarro]]></category>
418. <postcategories><![CDATA[captive|captive-insurance|featured-posts|insurance-commissioner]]></postcategories>
419. <posttags><![CDATA[commissioner-navarro|department-of-insurance|doi|insurance-commissioner|insurance-department|lyme-disease|naic|national-association-of-insurance-commissioners|trinidad-navarro]]></posttags>
420. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213863</guid>
421.  
422. <description><![CDATA[Regional Insurance Commissioners developing new model law to prevent and treat Lyme The Northeast Zone of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners is promoting National Lyme Disease Awareness Month this May, announcing that the regional group aims to work toward development of a model law aimed at preventing and treating Lyme disease. The CDC estimates [&#8230;]]]></description>
426. </item>
427. <item>
428. <title>DOJ secures a murder conviction for violent gun offender</title>
429. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/30/doj-secures-a-murder-conviction-for-violent-gun-offender/</link>
431. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolinedejose]]></dc:creator>
432. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:23:09 +0000</pubDate>
433. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
434. <postcategories><![CDATA[prs]]></postcategories>
435. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
436. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213848</guid>
437.  
438. <description><![CDATA[A Wilmington man has pled guilty to murder charges stemming from the 2022 killing of Bruce Wright. On April 22, 2024, Marcus Bailey, 20, pled guilty to Murder Second Degree and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony in Kent County Superior Court. The plea follows an investigation into the shooting of [&#8230;]]]></description>
442. </item>
443. <item>
444. <title>Delaware Forest Service Celebrates Arbor Day and Poster Contest Winners at Abbott’s Mill</title>
445. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/30/delaware-forest-service-celebrates-arbor-day-and-poster-contest-winners-at-abbotts-mill/</link>
447. <dc:creator><![CDATA[stacey.hofmann]]></dc:creator>
448. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:11:58 +0000</pubDate>
449. <category><![CDATA[Department of Agriculture]]></category>
450. <category><![CDATA[Forest Service]]></category>
451. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
452. <category><![CDATA[Arbor Day]]></category>
453. <category><![CDATA[Arbor Day poster contest]]></category>
454. <category><![CDATA[Award Winners]]></category>
455. <category><![CDATA[conservation]]></category>
456. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Forest Service]]></category>
457. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse]]></category>
458. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Secretary of Education Mark Holodick]]></category>
459. <category><![CDATA[State Forester Kyle Hoyd]]></category>
460. <category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
461. <category><![CDATA[tree planting]]></category>
462. <category><![CDATA[trees]]></category>
463. <postcategories><![CDATA[agriculture|forest-service|news]]></postcategories>
464. <posttags><![CDATA[arbor-day|arbor-day-poster-contest|award-winners|conservation|delaware-forest-service|delaware-secretary-of-agriculture-michael-t-scuse|delaware-secretary-of-education-mark-holodick|state-forester-kyle-hoyd|students|tree-planting|trees]]></posttags>
465. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213832</guid>
466.  
467. <description><![CDATA[Surrounded by family members, teachers, legislators, and cabinet officials, a dozen school-aged children from across Delaware were honored during the Delaware Forest Service’s annual Arbor Day celebration held on April 26 at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center for their artistic abilities, depicting this year’s theme of “Trees are Terrific…For Outdoor Adventures!”]]></description>
471. </item>
472. <item>
473. <title>Delaware Expands Electric Vehicle Rebates to Include Used Models Starting May 1</title>
474. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/30/delaware-expands-electric-vehicle-rebates-to-include-used-models-starting-may-1/</link>
476. <dc:creator><![CDATA[jameswlee]]></dc:creator>
477. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
478. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
479. <category><![CDATA[Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy]]></category>
480. <category><![CDATA[Featured Posts]]></category>
481. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
482. <category><![CDATA[clean transportation]]></category>
483. <category><![CDATA[Climate Action Plan]]></category>
484. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
485. <category><![CDATA[electric transportation]]></category>
486. <category><![CDATA[electric vehicles]]></category>
487. <category><![CDATA[energy and climate]]></category>
488. <category><![CDATA[rebates]]></category>
489. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|energy-and-climate|featured-posts|news]]></postcategories>
490. <posttags><![CDATA[clean-transportation|climate-action-plan|delaware|electric-transportation|electric-vehicles|energy-and-climate|rebates]]></posttags>
491. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213661</guid>
492.  
493. <description><![CDATA[Starting May 1, Delaware will expand its Clean Transportation Incentive Program to include rebates for used plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles.]]></description>
497. </item>
498. <item>
499. <title>New Enforcement for Traffic Safety of Motorists Around Commercial Motor Vehicles</title>
500. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/29/new-enforcement-for-traffic-safety-of-motorists-around-commercial-motor-vehicles/</link>
502. <dc:creator><![CDATA[meghanniddrie]]></dc:creator>
503. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:20:48 +0000</pubDate>
504. <category><![CDATA[Featured Posts]]></category>
505. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
506. <postcategories><![CDATA[featured-posts|news]]></postcategories>
507. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
508. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213811</guid>
509.  
510. <description><![CDATA[DOVER, Del. (April 29, 2024) The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is teaming up with state and local police agencies to conduct a new high visibility enforcement focused on the traffic safety of motorists around commercial motor vehicles. There will be two enforcement periods this year with the first running from April 28 to [&#8230;]]]></description>
514. </item>
515. <item>
516. <title>DOJ secures guilty plea for violent gun offender in cold case murder</title>
517. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/29/doj-secures-guilty-plea-for-violent-gun-offender-in-cold-case-murder/</link>
519. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolinedejose]]></dc:creator>
520. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:09:54 +0000</pubDate>
521. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
522. <postcategories><![CDATA[prs]]></postcategories>
523. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
524. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213805</guid>
525.  
526. <description><![CDATA[A Wilmington man has pled guilty to charges stemming from the 2018 murder of Richard Young. On April 22, 24-year-old Nasir Anderson pled guilty to Murder Second Degree, Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony, Robbery First Degree and Conspiracy Second Degree in New Castle County Superior Court. The plea follows a six-year [&#8230;]]]></description>
530. </item>
531. <item>
532. <title>DNREC Reopens Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp After Parking Lot Expansion</title>
533. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/29/dnrec-reopens-mulberry-landing-boat-ramp-after-parking-lot-expansion/</link>
535. <dc:creator><![CDATA[michael.globetti]]></dc:creator>
536. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:58:09 +0000</pubDate>
537. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
538. <category><![CDATA[Division of Fish and Wildlife]]></category>
539. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
540. <category><![CDATA[amenities]]></category>
541. <category><![CDATA[angling]]></category>
542. <category><![CDATA[Assawoman Wildlife Area]]></category>
543. <category><![CDATA[Bethany Beach]]></category>
544. <category><![CDATA[boating]]></category>
545. <category><![CDATA[expanded parking area]]></category>
546. <category><![CDATA[facilities]]></category>
547. <category><![CDATA[fishing]]></category>
548. <category><![CDATA[Mulberry Landing boat ramp]]></category>
549. <category><![CDATA[upgraded facility]]></category>
550. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|fish-and-wildlife|news]]></postcategories>
551. <posttags><![CDATA[amenities|angling|assawoman-wildlife-area|bethany-beach|boating|expanded-parking-area|facilities|fishing|mulberry-landing-boat-ramp|upgraded-facility]]></posttags>
552. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213776</guid>
553.  
554. <description><![CDATA[After extensive renovation and upgrading, DNREC has reopened the Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp within the Assawoman Wildlife Area near Bethany Beach.]]></description>
558. </item>
559. <item>
560. <title>OSHA Delaware Unveils SafeDE on Worker&#8217;s Memorial Day, Pioneering a Safer Future for Workers</title>
561. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/29/osha-delaware-unveils-safede-on-workers-memorial-day-pioneering-a-safer-future-for-workers/</link>
563. <dc:creator><![CDATA[erich.heintz]]></dc:creator>
564. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:43:12 +0000</pubDate>
565. <category><![CDATA[Department of Labor]]></category>
566. <category><![CDATA[Industrial Affairs]]></category>
567. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
568. <category><![CDATA[OSHA]]></category>
569. <category><![CDATA[OSHC]]></category>
570. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-labor|industrial-affairs|news|osha|oshc]]></postcategories>
571. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
572. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213775</guid>
573.  
574. <description><![CDATA[In observance of Worker&#8217;s Memorial Day, the Delaware Department of Labor&#8217;s (DOL) Office of Safety and Health Consultation is proud to announce the launch of SafeDE (pronounced Safe-DEE-EEE). This groundbreaking initiative signifies our dedication to enhancing workplace safety throughout Delaware, honoring the memory of workers who have tragically lost their lives on the job. SafeDE [&#8230;]]]></description>
578. </item>
579. <item>
580. <title>DSB Highlights Activities for National Small Business Week/Month 2024</title>
581. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/26/small-business-month-2024/</link>
583. <dc:creator><![CDATA[andrea.wojcik]]></dc:creator>
584. <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:55:13 +0000</pubDate>
585. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
586. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
587. <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
588. <category><![CDATA[economic development]]></category>
589. <category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
590. <category><![CDATA[entrepreneurs]]></category>
591. <category><![CDATA[netde]]></category>
592. <category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
593. <category><![CDATA[small business month]]></category>
594. <postcategories><![CDATA[governor-john-carney|governor|small-business]]></postcategories>
595. <posttags><![CDATA[economic-development|economy|entrepreneurs|netde|small-business|small-business-month]]></posttags>
596. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213760</guid>
597.  
598. <description><![CDATA[There are nearly 28-thousand small businesses in the State of Delaware. Each year, the month of May is set aside as a special time to celebrate small businesses, their courage, community efforts, and hard work. The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is highlighting activities that do this taking place during National Small Business Month, and National Small Business Week (NSBW April 28 – May 4, 2024).]]></description>
602. </item>
603. <item>
604. <title>Apply Now for Nonprofit Security Grant Program</title>
605. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/26/nonprofit-security-grants-2024/</link>
607. <dc:creator><![CDATA[johnpetersen]]></dc:creator>
608. <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:35:12 +0000</pubDate>
609. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Emergency Management Agency]]></category>
610. <category><![CDATA[Department of Safety and Homeland Security]]></category>
611. <category><![CDATA[Kent County]]></category>
612. <category><![CDATA[New Castle County]]></category>
613. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
614. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
615. <category><![CDATA[cybersecurity]]></category>
616. <category><![CDATA[grants]]></category>
617. <category><![CDATA[homeland security]]></category>
618. <category><![CDATA[nonprofit]]></category>
619. <postcategories><![CDATA[dema|safety-and-homeland-security|kent-county|new-castle-county|news|sussex-county]]></postcategories>
620. <posttags><![CDATA[cybersecurity|grants|homeland-security|nonprofit]]></posttags>
621. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212103</guid>
622.  
623. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is urging eligible nonprofits, including faith-based organizations, to prepare now for an upcoming Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) opportunity anticipated to be available for applications in April 2024. NSGP provides funding for projects that enhance physical security and cybersecurity to nonprofits at high risk of a terrorist attack.]]></description>
627. </item>
628. <item>
629. <title>DNREC, Center for Inland Bays to Partner on ‘Water Family Fest’ and Native Plant Sale Saturday, May 4</title>
630. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/26/dnrec-center-for-inland-bays-to-partner-on-water-family-fest-and-native-plant-sale-saturday-may-4/</link>
632. <dc:creator><![CDATA[michael.globetti]]></dc:creator>
633. <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:45:41 +0000</pubDate>
634. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
635. <category><![CDATA[Division of Watershed Stewardship]]></category>
636. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
637. <category><![CDATA[Center for the Inland Bays]]></category>
638. <category><![CDATA[coastal protection]]></category>
639. <category><![CDATA[conservation]]></category>
640. <category><![CDATA[family event]]></category>
641. <category><![CDATA[free admission]]></category>
642. <category><![CDATA[Native Plant Sale]]></category>
643. <category><![CDATA[nature-based organizations]]></category>
644. <category><![CDATA[plenty of free parking]]></category>
645. <category><![CDATA[rain or shine]]></category>
646. <category><![CDATA[recreational and educational opportunities]]></category>
647. <category><![CDATA[Water Family Fest]]></category>
648. <category><![CDATA[water quality]]></category>
649. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|watershed-stewardship|news]]></postcategories>
650. <posttags><![CDATA[center-for-the-inland-bays|coastal-protection|conservation|family-event|free-admission|native-plant-sale|nature-based-organizations|plenty-of-free-parking|rain-or-shine|recreational-and-educational-opportunities|water-family-fest|water-quality]]></posttags>
651. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213736</guid>
652.  
653. <description><![CDATA[DNREC and the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays (CIB) are partnering again to host Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale at James Farm Ecological Preserve from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 4. James Farm is located at 30048 Cedar Neck Road, Ocean View, Del. Since 2019, Water Family Fest highlights the work done by DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship and CIB toward benefiting Delaware’s natural resources and environment – including managing and monitoring wetlands, improving water quality, and overseeing, protecting and enhancing recreational shorelines.]]></description>
657. </item>
658. <item>
659. <title>Charter School of Wilmington Wins 2024 Delaware Envirothon Championship</title>
660. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/25/charter-school-of-wilmington-wins-2024-delaware-envirothon-championship/</link>
662. <dc:creator><![CDATA[joanna.wilson]]></dc:creator>
663. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:11:08 +0000</pubDate>
664. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
665. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
666. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Envirothon]]></category>
667. <category><![CDATA[environmental education]]></category>
668. <category><![CDATA[high school environmental competition]]></category>
669. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|news]]></postcategories>
670. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-envirothon|environmental-education|high-school-environmental-competition]]></posttags>
671. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213713</guid>
672.  
673. <description><![CDATA[Charter School of Wilmington Team A won the 2024 Delaware Envirothon at Abbotts Mill Nature Center in Milford, the school’s 22nd win in the event’s 28-year history, an unbroken winning streak in the Envirothon competition since 2002, the Delaware Association of Conservation Districts announced.]]></description>
677. </item>
678. <item>
679. <title>DSHA Celebrates $125 Million In Funding To Help Delawareans Achieve Homeownership</title>
680. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/25/dsha-celebrates-125-million-in-funding-to-help-delawareans-achieve-homeownership/</link>
682. <dc:creator><![CDATA[jeffreyboyer]]></dc:creator>
683. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:04:14 +0000</pubDate>
684. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Housing Authority]]></category>
685. <postcategories><![CDATA[dsha]]></postcategories>
686. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-state-housing-authority]]></posttags>
687. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213697</guid>
688.  
689. <description><![CDATA[Low-Interest Rate Mortgages and Thousands in Financial Assistance Available &#160; Dover, Del. April 25, 2024 – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is proud to announce $125 million in new mortgage funding availability, which will provide 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with competitive interest rates to Delaware homebuyers. To view the agency’s current interest rates, please visit: [&#8230;]]]></description>
693. </item>
694. <item>
695. <title>DNREC to Offer Training for Volunteer Monitors of Delaware’s Beach-Nesting Birds</title>
696. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/25/dnrec-to-offer-training-for-volunteer-monitors-of-delawares-beach-nesting-birds/</link>
698. <dc:creator><![CDATA[michael.globetti]]></dc:creator>
699. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:26:46 +0000</pubDate>
700. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
701. <category><![CDATA[Division of Fish and Wildlife]]></category>
702. <category><![CDATA[Division of Parks and Recreation]]></category>
703. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
704. <category><![CDATA[beach-nesting birds]]></category>
705. <category><![CDATA[Cape Henlopen State Park]]></category>
706. <category><![CDATA[coastal waterbird biologist]]></category>
707. <category><![CDATA[Field Trip]]></category>
708. <category><![CDATA[protected habitat]]></category>
709. <category><![CDATA[state-threatened and -endangered species]]></category>
710. <category><![CDATA[volunteer interest form]]></category>
711. <category><![CDATA[volunteer monitor training]]></category>
712. <category><![CDATA[wildlife conservation]]></category>
713. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|fish-and-wildlife|division-of-parks-and-recreation|news]]></postcategories>
714. <posttags><![CDATA[beach-nesting-birds|cape-henlopen-state-park|coastal-waterbird-biologist|field-trip|protected-habitat|state-threatened-and-endangered-species|volunteer-interest-form|volunteer-monitor-training|wildlife-conservation]]></posttags>
715. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213670</guid>
716.  
717. <description><![CDATA[DNREC is seeking to train volunteers who want to help protect Delaware's beach-nesting birds – which include federally-listed threatened piping plovers and state-listed endangered American oystercatchers. Volunteer monitoring will be offered Saturday, May 4 at Cape Henlopen State Park.]]></description>
721. </item>
722. <item>
723. <title>Delaware Tutoring Efforts Recognized by National Learning Collaborative</title>
724. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/25/delaware-tutoring-efforts-recognized-by-national-learning-collaborative/</link>
726. <dc:creator><![CDATA[angela.moffett-batty]]></dc:creator>
727. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:10:07 +0000</pubDate>
728. <category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
729. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
730. <category><![CDATA[accelerate]]></category>
731. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
732. <category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
733. <category><![CDATA[high-dosage]]></category>
734. <category><![CDATA[literacy]]></category>
735. <category><![CDATA[reading]]></category>
736. <category><![CDATA[reading assist]]></category>
737. <category><![CDATA[tutoring]]></category>
738. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-education|news]]></postcategories>
739. <posttags><![CDATA[accelerate|delaware|education|high-dosage|literacy|reading|reading-assist|tutoring]]></posttags>
740. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213665</guid>
741.  
742. <description><![CDATA[Delaware is being recognized as an innovative national leader for its high-dosage tutoring partnership with Reading Assist. Accelerate, a national nonprofit focused on tutoring and learning acceleration, released a State Field Guide highlighting Delaware’s leadership in high-dosage tutoring and outlining steps, including model regulations, that other states can take to create similar programs. ]]></description>
746. </item>
747. <item>
748. <title>DNREC Launches Online Flood Planning Tool</title>
749. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/24/dnrec-launches-online-flood-planning-tool/</link>
751. <dc:creator><![CDATA[jameswlee]]></dc:creator>
752. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
753. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
754. <category><![CDATA[Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy]]></category>
755. <category><![CDATA[Division of Watershed Stewardship]]></category>
756. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
757. <category><![CDATA[coastal issues]]></category>
758. <category><![CDATA[energy and climate]]></category>
759. <category><![CDATA[flooding]]></category>
760. <category><![CDATA[health and safety]]></category>
761. <category><![CDATA[ocean and coasts]]></category>
762. <category><![CDATA[resilience]]></category>
763. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|energy-and-climate|watershed-stewardship|news]]></postcategories>
764. <posttags><![CDATA[coastal-issues|energy-and-climate|flooding|health-and-safety|ocean-and-coasts|resilience]]></posttags>
765. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213611</guid>
766.  
767. <description><![CDATA[The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Climate, Coastal, and Energy and Division of Watershed Stewardship have launched I-ADAPT, the Individual Adaptation Decision And Planning Tool, to help Delawareans become more resilient to climate hazards, particularly flooding.]]></description>
771. </item>
772. <item>
773. <title>Kids Invited to Cast a Line at Youth Fishing Tournament</title>
774. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/23/kids-invited-to-cast-a-line-at-youth-fishing-tournament/</link>
776. <dc:creator><![CDATA[joanna.wilson]]></dc:creator>
777. <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:34:12 +0000</pubDate>
778. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
779. <category><![CDATA[Division of Fish and Wildlife]]></category>
780. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
781. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Natural Resources Police]]></category>
782. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament]]></category>
783. <category><![CDATA[DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife]]></category>
784. <category><![CDATA[family events]]></category>
785. <category><![CDATA[outdoor recreation]]></category>
786. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|fish-and-wildlife|news]]></postcategories>
787. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-natural-resources-police|delaware-youth-fishing-tournament|dnrec-division-of-fish-and-wildlife|family-events|outdoor-recreation]]></posttags>
788. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213592</guid>
789.  
790. <description><![CDATA[Families are invited to bring their kids out to try casting a line for a big fish in three of the First State’s freshwater public ponds when the Fish and Wildlife Delaware Natural Resources Police hosts its 38th annual Youth Fishing Tournament from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 1, 2024.]]></description>
794. </item>
795. <item>
796. <title>Delaware Officials Provide Latest Updates, Underscore Urgency Regarding Substance Use Disorder Outcomes in Delaware</title>
797. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/22/delaware-officials-provide-latest-updates-underscore-urgency-regarding-substance-use-disorder-outcomes-in-delaware/</link>
799. <dc:creator><![CDATA[timothymastro]]></dc:creator>
800. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:56:37 +0000</pubDate>
801. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
802. <category><![CDATA[Division of Public Health]]></category>
803. <category><![CDATA[Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health]]></category>
804. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
805. <category><![CDATA[Suspected Overdoses]]></category>
806. <category><![CDATA[Department of Health and Social Services]]></category>
807. <category><![CDATA[State Opioid Response]]></category>
808. <category><![CDATA[substance use disorder]]></category>
809. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|public-health-dhss|division-of-substance-abuse-and-mental-health|news|suspected-overdoses]]></postcategories>
810. <posttags><![CDATA[department-of-health-and-social-services|division-of-public-health|division-of-substance-abuse-and-mental-health|state-opioid-response|substance-use-disorder]]></posttags>
811. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213565</guid>
812.  
813. <description><![CDATA[NEW CASTLE (April 22, 2024) – Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long and leaders from the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), along with partner community agencies, led a community response briefing on Monday to provide the latest outcome data and other information regarding the State’s efforts to support individuals struggling with substance use disorder in [&#8230;]]]></description>
817. </item>
818. <item>
819. <title>DSB Partners with SBDC to Support Small Business Loan Program</title>
820. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/22/dsb-small-business-loan-program/</link>
822. <dc:creator><![CDATA[andrea.wojcik]]></dc:creator>
823. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:11:41 +0000</pubDate>
824. <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
825. <category><![CDATA[DSB]]></category>
826. <category><![CDATA[economic development]]></category>
827. <category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
828. <category><![CDATA[netde]]></category>
829. <category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
830. <category><![CDATA[small business loans]]></category>
831. <postcategories><![CDATA[small-business]]></postcategories>
832. <posttags><![CDATA[dsb|economic-development|economy|netde|small-business|small-business-loans]]></posttags>
833. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213566</guid>
834.  
835. <description><![CDATA[DSB has given the SBDC $675,423 in funding to provide Technical Assistance to small business owners for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). SSBCI is a federal program aimed at supporting both small and early-stage businesses who are having challenges obtaining a traditional bank loan, as well as those that are owned by socially and economically disadvantaged persons.]]></description>
839. </item>
840. <item>
841. <title>Governor Carney Announces Opening of Application Period for Student Representative on State Board of Education</title>
842. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/22/governor-carney-announces-opening-of-application-period-for-student-representative-on-state-board-of-education/</link>
844. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
845. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:03:24 +0000</pubDate>
846. <category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
847. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
848. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
849. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
850. <category><![CDATA[State Board of Education]]></category>
851. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-education|governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
852. <posttags><![CDATA[state-board-of-education]]></posttags>
853. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213571</guid>
854.  
855. <description><![CDATA[WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Monday the application period for the student seat on the State Board of Education is open through Monday, May 6, 2024. The application can be found on the State Board of Education website. &#160; Governor Carney appointed the first-ever student representative to the State Board of Education [&#8230;]]]></description>
859. </item>
860. <item>
861. <title>Delaware Forest Service Joins Daughters of the American Revolution to Establish Memorial Forest in Sussex County</title>
862. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/22/delaware-forest-service-walter-gabel/</link>
864. <dc:creator><![CDATA[sophiacurran]]></dc:creator>
865. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 17:03:12 +0000</pubDate>
866. <category><![CDATA[Department of Agriculture]]></category>
867. <category><![CDATA[Forest Service]]></category>
868. <category><![CDATA[afforestation]]></category>
869. <category><![CDATA[Daughters of the American Revolution]]></category>
870. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Forest Service]]></category>
871. <category><![CDATA[memorial]]></category>
872. <category><![CDATA[Redden State Forest]]></category>
873. <category><![CDATA[tree]]></category>
874. <category><![CDATA[tree planting]]></category>
875. <postcategories><![CDATA[agriculture|forest-service]]></postcategories>
876. <posttags><![CDATA[afforestation|daughters-of-the-american-revolution|delaware-forest-service|memorial|redden-state-forest|tree|tree-planting]]></posttags>
877. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213542</guid>
878.  
879. <description><![CDATA[DOVER, Del. (April 22, 2024) – The Delaware Forest Service hosted the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Col. John Haslet Chapter in Dover, and other volunteers to establish a memorial plot dedicated to former State Forester Walter F. Gabel, who served in this role from 1974 to 1991. “We are excited about this DAR [&#8230;]]]></description>
883. </item>
884. <item>
885. <title>Delaware Division of the Arts and The Biggs Museum of American Art Open Award Winners XXIV Exhibition</title>
886. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/22/award-winners-xxiv/</link>
888. <dc:creator><![CDATA[andrewtruscott]]></dc:creator>
889. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:57:23 +0000</pubDate>
890. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of the Arts]]></category>
891. <category><![CDATA[Department of State]]></category>
892. <category><![CDATA[Kent County]]></category>
893. <category><![CDATA[New Castle County]]></category>
894. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
895. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
896. <category><![CDATA["Delaware Division of the Arts"]]></category>
897. <category><![CDATA[art]]></category>
898. <category><![CDATA[artist]]></category>
899. <category><![CDATA[Award Winners XXIV]]></category>
900. <category><![CDATA[Creative Economy]]></category>
901. <category><![CDATA[Dancer]]></category>
902. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Individual Artist Fellowsip]]></category>
903. <category><![CDATA[The Biggs Museum of American Art]]></category>
904. <postcategories><![CDATA[division-of-the-arts|state|kent-county|new-castle-county|news|sussex-county]]></postcategories>
905. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-division-of-the-arts|art|artist|award-winners-xxiv|creative-economy|dancer|delaware-individual-artist-fellowsip|the-biggs-museum-of-american-art]]></posttags>
906. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213299</guid>
907.  
908. <description><![CDATA[Twenty Delaware artists receive significant award from the Delaware Division of the Arts &#160; Dover, Del. (April 22, 2024) – The Biggs Museum of American Art has opened the exhibition, Award Winners XXIV, marking the 24th consecutive year of hosting this exhibition in partnership with the Delaware Division of the Arts. Showcasing the exceptional work [&#8230;]]]></description>
912. </item>
913. <item>
914. <title>Delaware State Housing Authority Welcomes Emily Cunningham As Chief Of Staff</title>
915. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/22/delaware-state-housing-authority-welcomes-emily-cunningham-as-chief-of-staff/</link>
917. <dc:creator><![CDATA[jeffreyboyer]]></dc:creator>
918. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:50:01 +0000</pubDate>
919. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Housing Authority]]></category>
920. <category><![CDATA[chief of staff]]></category>
921. <category><![CDATA[Emily Cunningham]]></category>
922. <postcategories><![CDATA[dsha]]></postcategories>
923. <posttags><![CDATA[chief-of-staff|delaware-state-housing-authority|emily-cunningham]]></posttags>
924. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213466</guid>
925.  
926. <description><![CDATA[Dover, Del. April 22, 2024&#160;– Today, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced that Emily Cunningham will serve as the agency&#8217;s Chief of Staff.&#160; &#160; Cunningham brings a wealth of diverse experience to her new role. She recently served as the Vice President of the Blood Bank of Delmarva. Prior to this role, she was [&#8230;]]]></description>
930. </item>
931. <item>
932. <title>DPH Hosts Family Assistance Center Emergency Response Full-Scale Exercise</title>
933. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/19/dph-hosts-family-assistance-center-emergency-response-full-scale-exercise/</link>
935. <dc:creator><![CDATA[lauramatusheski]]></dc:creator>
936. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:48:44 +0000</pubDate>
937. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
938. <category><![CDATA[Division of Public Health]]></category>
939. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
940. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of Forensic Sciences]]></category>
941. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of Public Health]]></category>
942. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Emergency Management Agency]]></category>
943. <category><![CDATA[delaware state police]]></category>
944. <category><![CDATA[Division of Social Services]]></category>
945. <category><![CDATA[Family Assistance Center]]></category>
946. <category><![CDATA[Josette Manning]]></category>
947. <category><![CDATA[Steven Blessing]]></category>
948. <category><![CDATA[Victim Services]]></category>
949. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|public-health-dhss|news]]></postcategories>
950. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-division-of-forensic-sciences|delaware-division-of-public-health|delaware-emergency-management-agency|delaware-state-police|division-of-social-services|family-assistance-center|josette-manning|steven-blessing|victim-services]]></posttags>
951. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213440</guid>
952.  
953. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) hosted a Family Assistance Center (FAC) Full-Scale Exercise on Thursday, April 18, in Frankford. The exercise simulated a traffic collision with multiple coach buses and numerous injuries and fatalities. It was held to test the readiness and response capabilities of state agencies and the community. DPH collaborated with [&#8230;]]]></description>
957. </item>
958. <item>
959. <title>Attorney General Kathy Jennings supports new rules targeting money laundering</title>
960. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/19/attorney-general-kathy-jennings-supports-new-rules-targeting-money-laundering/</link>
962. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolinedejose]]></dc:creator>
963. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
964. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
965. <postcategories><![CDATA[prs]]></postcategories>
966. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
967. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213349</guid>
968.  
969. <description><![CDATA[Attorney General Kathy Jennings has joined a coalition of 25 states and territories in filing a letter with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in support of proposed rules entitled “Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transactions.”&#160;&#160; &#160; The April 16 letter expresses staunch support for the would-be regulations, which will [&#8230;]]]></description>
973. </item>
974. <item>
975. <title>Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 13th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition Winners</title>
976. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/19/2024_nap/</link>
978. <dc:creator><![CDATA[andrewtruscott]]></dc:creator>
979. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:23:26 +0000</pubDate>
980. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of the Arts]]></category>
981. <category><![CDATA[Department of Human Resources]]></category>
982. <category><![CDATA[Department of State]]></category>
983. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
984. <category><![CDATA["Delaware Division of the Arts"]]></category>
985. <category><![CDATA[delaware state employee art exhibition]]></category>
986. <postcategories><![CDATA[division-of-the-arts|department-human-resources|state|news]]></postcategories>
987. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-division-of-the-arts|delaware-state-employee-art-exhibition]]></posttags>
988. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213296</guid>
989.  
990. <description><![CDATA[Unique program highlights creativity of Delaware state employees &#160; Dover, Del. (April 15, 2024) – The Delaware Division of the Arts held the 13th Annual Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition from February 27 to March 22, 2024 at the Art Center/Gallery at Delaware State University, Dover. This year, 180 State of Delaware employees and their [&#8230;]]]></description>
994. </item>
995. <item>
996. <title>NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain Partners with the Delaware Office of Highway Safety for 2024 Events</title>
997. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/18/nascar-driver-ross-chastain-partners-with-the-delaware-office-of-highway-safety-for-2024-events/</link>
999. <dc:creator><![CDATA[meghanniddrie]]></dc:creator>
1000. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:19:58 +0000</pubDate>
1001. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1002. <postcategories><![CDATA[news]]></postcategories>
1003. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
1004. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213158</guid>
1005.  
1006. <description><![CDATA[The “Use Your Melon” campaign aligns with the OHS “Drive Sober, Arrive Alive” messaging, as both raise awareness for the impacts that driving under the influence have on the driver, passengers, loved ones, and Delaware community. By using your melon and considering the repercussions of your actions—in this instance, driving under the influence—you have the power to save a life and ensure that everyone on the road Arrives Alive.]]></description>
1010. </item>
1011. <item>
1012. <title>Three Schools Earn Delaware Purple Star Recognition</title>
1013. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/18/three-schools-earn-delaware-purple-star-recognition/</link>
1015. <dc:creator><![CDATA[angela.moffett-batty]]></dc:creator>
1016. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:12:58 +0000</pubDate>
1017. <category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
1018. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1019. <category><![CDATA[child]]></category>
1020. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
1021. <category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
1022. <category><![CDATA[military]]></category>
1023. <category><![CDATA[purple star]]></category>
1024. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-education|news]]></postcategories>
1025. <posttags><![CDATA[child|delaware|education|military|purple-star]]></posttags>
1026. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213209</guid>
1027.  
1028. <description><![CDATA[Three Delaware schools have earned the Purple Star School designation, recognizing them for their commitment to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children.]]></description>
1032. </item>
1033. <item>
1034. <title>Wilmington’s Cab Calloway School of the Arts Crowned Junior Solar Sprint Champion</title>
1035. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/18/wilmingtons-cab-calloway-school-of-the-arts-crowned-junior-solar-sprint-champion/</link>
1037. <dc:creator><![CDATA[michael.globetti]]></dc:creator>
1038. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:53:52 +0000</pubDate>
1039. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
1040. <category><![CDATA[Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy]]></category>
1041. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1042. <category><![CDATA[carbon emissions]]></category>
1043. <category><![CDATA[climate change]]></category>
1044. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Technology Student Association]]></category>
1045. <category><![CDATA[environmental studies]]></category>
1046. <category><![CDATA[grades 5 through 8]]></category>
1047. <category><![CDATA[Junior Solar Sprint competition]]></category>
1048. <category><![CDATA[middle school students]]></category>
1049. <category><![CDATA[photovoltaic cells]]></category>
1050. <category><![CDATA[solar panels]]></category>
1051. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|energy-and-climate|news]]></postcategories>
1052. <posttags><![CDATA[carbon-emissions|climate-change|delaware-technology-student-association|environmental-studies|grades-5-through-8|junior-solar-sprint-competition|middle-school-students|photovoltaic-cells|solar-panels]]></posttags>
1053. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213181</guid>
1054.  
1055. <description><![CDATA[Cab Calloway School of the Arts from Wilmington accumulated the most points in combined design, portfolio and race competitions this week to capture first place in the 2024 Junior Solar Sprint event sponsored by DNREC.]]></description>
1059. </item>
1060. <item>
1061. <title>State Honors Top High School Seniors as 2024 Secretary of Education Scholars</title>
1062. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/18/state-honors-top-high-school-seniors-as-2024-secretary-of-education-scholars/</link>
1064. <dc:creator><![CDATA[angela.moffett-batty]]></dc:creator>
1065. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:44:32 +0000</pubDate>
1066. <category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
1067. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1068. <category><![CDATA[academic]]></category>
1069. <category><![CDATA[Awards]]></category>
1070. <category><![CDATA[DDOE]]></category>
1071. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
1072. <category><![CDATA[department]]></category>
1073. <category><![CDATA[DOE]]></category>
1074. <category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
1075. <category><![CDATA[scholars]]></category>
1076. <category><![CDATA[secretary]]></category>
1077. <category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
1078. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-education|news]]></postcategories>
1079. <posttags><![CDATA[academic|awards|ddoe|delaware|department|doe|education|scholars|secretary|students]]></posttags>
1080. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213145</guid>
1081.  
1082. <description><![CDATA[Secretary of Education Mark Holodick has recognized 93 public school students from the Class of 2024 as Secretary of Education Scholars.]]></description>
1086. </item>
1087. <item>
1088. <title>DHSS Announces Health Fund Applications Due July 15</title>
1089. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/17/dhss-announces-health-fund-applications-due-july-15/</link>
1091. <dc:creator><![CDATA[timothymastro]]></dc:creator>
1092. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:23:07 +0000</pubDate>
1093. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
1094. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1095. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Health and Social Services]]></category>
1096. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health Fund]]></category>
1097. <category><![CDATA[Health Fund Advisory Committee]]></category>
1098. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|news]]></postcategories>
1099. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-department-of-health-and-social-services|delaware-health-fund|health-fund-advisory-committee]]></posttags>
1100. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213131</guid>
1101.  
1102. <description><![CDATA[NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Health Fund Advisory Committee (HFAC) announced applications are now available for Fiscal Year 2026 and are due July 15. This is a change from previous years when Delaware Health Fund applications went live in June and closed in August. The application went live on [&#8230;]]]></description>
1106. </item>
1107. <item>
1108. <title>Delaware State Housing Authority Announces The Launch Of Its New And Improved Website</title>
1109. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/17/delaware-state-housing-authority-announces-the-launch-of-its-new-and-improved-website/</link>
1111. <dc:creator><![CDATA[jeffreyboyer]]></dc:creator>
1112. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:17:23 +0000</pubDate>
1113. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Housing Authority]]></category>
1114. <postcategories><![CDATA[dsha]]></postcategories>
1115. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
1116. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213149</guid>
1117.  
1118. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced today the launch of its new and improved user-friendly website: https://www.destatehousing.com/. The new website was designed with the public and partners in mind, providing them easy access to services, resources, and information. The new website offers a fresh look and enhanced features like site translation services, improved search [&#8230;]]]></description>
1122. </item>
1123. <item>
1124. <title>Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags</title>
1125. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/16/governor-carney-orders-lowering-of-flags-14/</link>
1127. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ashleydawson]]></dc:creator>
1128. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:04:55 +0000</pubDate>
1129. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
1130. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1131. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
1132. <category><![CDATA[Flag Status]]></category>
1133. <postcategories><![CDATA[governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
1134. <posttags><![CDATA[flag-status]]></posttags>
1135. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213122</guid>
1136.  
1137. <description><![CDATA[Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Saturday, April 20, 2024, to honor former Senator Robert Marshall, a lifelong Delawarean and longtime public servant on the day of his interment.]]></description>
1141. </item>
1142. <item>
1143. <title>Delaware State Fire Commission Welcomes Mental Health and Wellness Administrator.</title>
1144. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/16/delaware-state-fire-commission-welcomes-mental-health-and-wellness-administrator/</link>
1146. <dc:creator><![CDATA[frankfioravaniti]]></dc:creator>
1147. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
1148. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Commission]]></category>
1149. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-commission]]></postcategories>
1150. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
1151. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213094</guid>
1152.  
1153. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission is pleased to announce the establishment of a new Mental Health &#38; Resiliency Program.  The program is in development and will help to meet the needs of our state’s Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).  The Program is staffed by a licensed social worker who will provide First Responders [&#8230;]]]></description>
1157. </item>
1158. <item>
1159. <title>DelDOT Highlights National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week “Become a hero toward zero, their lives depend on it.”</title>
1160. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/16/deldot-highlights-national-work-zone-safety-awareness-week-become-a-hero-toward-zero-their-lives-depend-on-it/</link>
1162. <dc:creator><![CDATA[charles.mcleod]]></dc:creator>
1163. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:44:36 +0000</pubDate>
1164. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Police]]></category>
1165. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Transit Corporation]]></category>
1166. <category><![CDATA[Department of Safety and Homeland Security]]></category>
1167. <category><![CDATA[Department of Transportation]]></category>
1168. <category><![CDATA[Distracted Driving]]></category>
1169. <category><![CDATA[Division of Motor Vehicles]]></category>
1170. <category><![CDATA[Kent County]]></category>
1171. <category><![CDATA[New Castle County]]></category>
1172. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1173. <category><![CDATA[Office of Highway Safety]]></category>
1174. <category><![CDATA[Seat Belts]]></category>
1175. <category><![CDATA[Speed Awareness]]></category>
1176. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
1177. <category><![CDATA[delaware office of highway safety]]></category>
1178. <category><![CDATA[delaware state police]]></category>
1179. <category><![CDATA[DelDOT]]></category>
1180. <category><![CDATA[DelDOT -- News]]></category>
1181. <category><![CDATA[National Work Zone Awareness Week]]></category>
1182. <category><![CDATA[Secretary Majeski]]></category>
1183. <postcategories><![CDATA[delaware-state-police-safety-and-homeland-security|delaware-transit-corporation-deldot|safety-and-homeland-security|deldot|distracted-driving|dmv|kent-county|new-castle-county|news|office-of-highway-safety|office-of-highway-safety-office-of-highway-safety|seat-belts-office-of-highway-safety|speed-awareness|sussex-county]]></postcategories>
1184. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-office-of-highway-safety|delaware-state-police|deldot|deldot-news|national-work-zone-awareness-week|secretary-majeski]]></posttags>
1185. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213095</guid>
1186.  
1187. <description><![CDATA[Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski was joined by representatives of the Delaware State Police and AAA Mid-Atlantic on Monday at the 95/896 interchange project to call attention to the importance of safe driving in our work zones across the state. National Work Zone Awareness Week is held each April at the traditional start of construction [&#8230;]]]></description>
1191. </item>
1192. <item>
1193. <title>The Delaware Office of Highway Safety Increases Enforcement for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month</title>
1194. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/15/the-delaware-office-of-highway-safety-increases-enforcement-for-national-distracted-driving-awareness-month-2/</link>
1196. <dc:creator><![CDATA[meghanniddrie]]></dc:creator>
1197. <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:20:54 +0000</pubDate>
1198. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1199. <postcategories><![CDATA[news]]></postcategories>
1200. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
1201. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213077</guid>
1202.  
1203. <description><![CDATA[DOVER, Del. (April 15, 2023) &#8211; The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is partnering with local and state law enforcement agencies across Delaware to conduct a high visibility enforcement during April for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. OHS wants to remind everyone of the dangers of distracted driving. Not only is distracted driving dangerous, [&#8230;]]]></description>
1207. </item>
1208. <item>
1209. <title>Suspended Trooper faces prison after pleading guilty to six charges, including two felonies</title>
1210. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/12/suspended-trooper-faces-prison-after-pleading-guilty-to-six-charges-including-two-felonies/</link>
1212. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolinedejose]]></dc:creator>
1213. <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 22:08:29 +0000</pubDate>
1214. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
1215. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1216. <postcategories><![CDATA[prs|news]]></postcategories>
1217. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
1218. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213071</guid>
1219.  
1220. <description><![CDATA[Prosecutors have secured multiple felony convictions, including Delaware’s first-ever conviction for Deprivation of Civil Rights, against a Delaware State Trooper for the assault of two juvenile victims, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Friday. Dempsey Walters, 30, was indicted in September 2023 for assaulting two victims — a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old, whose orbital socket was [&#8230;]]]></description>
1224. </item>
1225. <item>
1226. <title>Lt. Governor, School Districts, Philanthropist Launch Monetary Awards Program for Black Students</title>
1227. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/11/lt-governor-school-districts-philanthropist-launch-monetary-awards-program-for-black-students/</link>
1229. <dc:creator><![CDATA[jenniferrini]]></dc:creator>
1230. <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
1231. <category><![CDATA[Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long]]></category>
1232. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1233. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Lieutenant Governor]]></category>
1234. <postcategories><![CDATA[lt-gov-hall-long|news|office-of-lieutenant-governor]]></postcategories>
1235. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
1236. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213047</guid>
1237.  
1238. <description><![CDATA[WILMINGTON, Del. — Surrounded by school and community leaders, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long announced a new program Tuesday to support the educational journeys of Delaware students from minoritized communities.&#160;&#160;&#160; STAR-Delaware Merit is a statewide essay-based merit awards initiative coordinated by Lt. Governor Hall-Long’s Office and participating public school districts. In the wake of COVID-19, the [&#8230;]]]></description>
1242. </item>
1243. <item>
1244. <title>Attorney General Jennings obtains victory for manufactured housing residents</title>
1245. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/11/attorney-general-jennings-obtains-victory-for-manufactured-housing-residents/</link>
1247. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolinedejose]]></dc:creator>
1248. <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:55:12 +0000</pubDate>
1249. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
1250. <postcategories><![CDATA[prs]]></postcategories>
1251. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
1252. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213034</guid>
1253.  
1254. <description><![CDATA[Attorney General Kathy Jennings has obtained a preliminary victory for residents of the Pine Haven manufactured home community after the community owner, Blue Beach Bungalows DE, LLC, violated statutory protections afforded to the residents. An administrative hearing officer issued an opinion last Thursday, April 4th, finding that Blue Beach has willfully violated Delaware’s Consumer Fraud [&#8230;]]]></description>
1258. </item>
1259. <item>
1260. <title>Delaware Cancer Consortium Hosts 2024 Biennial Retreat</title>
1261. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/10/delaware-cancer-consortium-hosts-2024-biennial-retreat/</link>
1263. <dc:creator><![CDATA[lauramatusheski]]></dc:creator>
1264. <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:56:39 +0000</pubDate>
1265. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
1266. <category><![CDATA[Division of Public Health]]></category>
1267. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1268. <category><![CDATA[Bureau of Cancer Prevention and Control]]></category>
1269. <category><![CDATA[Cancer Control Month]]></category>
1270. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Cancer Consortium]]></category>
1271. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Cancer Registry]]></category>
1272. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Cancer Treatment Program]]></category>
1273. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
1274. <category><![CDATA[Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long]]></category>
1275. <category><![CDATA[Minority Cancer Awareness Month]]></category>
1276. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|public-health-dhss|news]]></postcategories>
1277. <posttags><![CDATA[bureau-of-cancer-prevention-and-control|cancer-control-month|delaware-cancer-consortium|delaware-cancer-registry|delaware-cancer-treatment-program|division-of-public-health|governor-john-carney|lieutenant-governor-bethany-hall-long|minority-cancer-awareness-month]]></posttags>
1278. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213020</guid>
1279.  
1280. <description><![CDATA[On April 9, 150 Delaware Cancer Consortium (DCC) members gathered for their 2024 retreat for presentations by prominent local and national speakers, including four cancer survivors who shared their diagnosis, care, and experience living with cancer. The theme was Vision. Purpose. Action. Coming Together to Eliminate Cancer Disparities, aligning with DCC’s goal to implement culturally inclusive initiatives [&#8230;]]]></description>
1284. </item>
1285. <item>
1286. <title>$100,000 Grant Announced To Support Eviction Prevention Services In Delaware</title>
1287. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/09/100000-grant-announced-to-support-eviction-prevention-services-in-delaware/</link>
1289. <dc:creator><![CDATA[jeffreyboyer]]></dc:creator>
1290. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
1291. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Housing Authority]]></category>
1292. <category><![CDATA[EDF]]></category>
1293. <category><![CDATA[Eviction Defense Project]]></category>
1294. <category><![CDATA[grant]]></category>
1295. <postcategories><![CDATA[dsha]]></postcategories>
1296. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-state-housing-authority|edf|eviction-defense-project|grant]]></posttags>
1297. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213007</guid>
1298.  
1299. <description><![CDATA[Dover, Del. Tuesday, April 9,&#160; 2024 &#8211; Today, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced an additional $100,000 in funding awarded to the Eviction Defense Project (EDP). The funding will continue supporting housing stability for low-income, at-risk renters.&#160; The EDP is a partnership between Delaware’s nonprofit civil legal services providers and other justice community partners [&#8230;]]]></description>
1303. </item>
1304. <item>
1305. <title>Final NorthPak defendant convicted of two murders, more than 50 felonies</title>
1306. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/08/final-northpak-defendant-convicted-of-two-murders-more-than-50-felonies/</link>
1308. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolinedejose]]></dc:creator>
1309. <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:07:45 +0000</pubDate>
1310. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
1311. <postcategories><![CDATA[prs]]></postcategories>
1312. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
1313. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213002</guid>
1314.  
1315. <description><![CDATA[Prosecutors with the Delaware Department of Justice have secured 56 new felony convictions—including two first-degree murders and a litany of gun offenses—in a trial against the last remaining defendant in the State’s yearslong case against the violent gang NorthPak, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday.&#160; “I’m grateful for the police and prosecutors who answered the [&#8230;]]]></description>
1319. </item>
1320. <item>
1321. <title>DHSS Seeks Comment on State Plan on Aging at Public Hearings This Month</title>
1322. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/05/dhss-seeks-comment-on-state-plan-on-aging-at-public-hearings-this-month-2/</link>
1324. <dc:creator><![CDATA[timothymastro]]></dc:creator>
1325. <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 20:41:05 +0000</pubDate>
1326. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
1327. <category><![CDATA[Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities]]></category>
1328. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1329. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Health and Social Services]]></category>
1330. <category><![CDATA[state plan]]></category>
1331. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|division-of-services-for-aging-and-adults-with-physical-disabilities|news]]></postcategories>
1332. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-department-of-health-and-social-services|division-of-services-for-aging-and-adults-with-physical-disabilities|state-plan]]></posttags>
1333. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212989</guid>
1334.  
1335. <description><![CDATA[NEWARK – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) will seek public comment on its proposed State Plan on Aging for the period of October 2024 through September 2028. The State Plan has been developed to meet requirements under Title III and Title [&#8230;]]]></description>
1339. </item>
1340. <item>
1341. <title>Delaware Advances Toward 1 Million Tree Planting Goal</title>
1342. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/05/delaware-advances-toward-1-million-tree-planting-goal/</link>
1344. <dc:creator><![CDATA[michael.globetti]]></dc:creator>
1345. <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:30:51 +0000</pubDate>
1346. <category><![CDATA[Department of Agriculture]]></category>
1347. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
1348. <category><![CDATA[Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy]]></category>
1349. <category><![CDATA[Forest Service]]></category>
1350. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
1351. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1352. <category><![CDATA[Climate Action Plan]]></category>
1353. <category><![CDATA[climate change]]></category>
1354. <category><![CDATA[environmental stewardship]]></category>
1355. <category><![CDATA[TEDI]]></category>
1356. <category><![CDATA[tree for every delawarean initiative]]></category>
1357. <category><![CDATA[tree planting]]></category>
1358. <postcategories><![CDATA[agriculture|dnrec|energy-and-climate|forest-service|governor-john-carney|news]]></postcategories>
1359. <posttags><![CDATA[climate-action-plan|climate-change|environmental-stewardship|tedi|tree-for-every-delawarean-initiative|tree-planting]]></posttags>
1360. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212950</guid>
1361.  
1362. <description><![CDATA[The Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI) is making significant progress toward the goal of planting 1 million trees by 2030. The initiative has awarded funding to seven new projects, which will push the total count beyond 200,000 trees this year.]]></description>
1366. </item>
1367. <item>
1368. <title>Treasurer Davis Encourages Delawareans to Prioritize Saving</title>
1369. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/05/asw24/</link>
1371. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carl.kanefsky]]></dc:creator>
1372. <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:58:14 +0000</pubDate>
1373. <category><![CDATA[Office of the State Treasurer]]></category>
1374. <category><![CDATA[State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis]]></category>
1375. <category><![CDATA[America Saves Week]]></category>
1376. <category><![CDATA[DE529 Education Savings Plan]]></category>
1377. <category><![CDATA[Deferred Compensation Plan]]></category>
1378. <category><![CDATA[Delaware EARNS]]></category>
1379. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Saves Week]]></category>
1380. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis]]></category>
1381. <category><![CDATA[DEpendABLE]]></category>
1382. <category><![CDATA[financial literacy]]></category>
1383. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Delaware State Treasurer]]></category>
1384. <postcategories><![CDATA[ost|state-treasurer-colleen-c-davis]]></postcategories>
1385. <posttags><![CDATA[america-saves-week|de529-education-savings-plan|deferred-compensation-plan|delaware-earns|delaware-saves-week|delaware-treasurer-colleen-davis|dependable|financial-literacy|office-of-the-delaware-state-treasurer]]></posttags>
1386. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212918</guid>
1387.  
1388. <description><![CDATA[America Saves Week – April 8-12, 2024 As financial literacy and wellness continue to be paramount in today&#8217;s economic landscape, Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis once again encourages Delawareans to participate in America Saves Week, the initiative aimed at promoting saving, budgeting, and financial stability across the nation. The theme for America Saves Week 2024, which [&#8230;]]]></description>
1392. </item>
1393. <item>
1394. <title>Delaware Overdose Deaths Decrease for the First Time in Decade</title>
1395. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/04/delaware-overdose-deaths-decrease-for-the-first-time-in-decade/</link>
1397. <dc:creator><![CDATA[jenniferrini]]></dc:creator>
1398. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:21:05 +0000</pubDate>
1399. <category><![CDATA[Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long]]></category>
1400. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1401. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Lieutenant Governor]]></category>
1402. <postcategories><![CDATA[lt-gov-hall-long|news|office-of-lieutenant-governor]]></postcategories>
1403. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
1404. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212909</guid>
1405.  
1406. <description><![CDATA[DOVER, Del. — For the first time in a decade, the number of overdose deaths in Delaware has decreased. According to data from the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, there were 527 accidental drug overdose deaths in 2023, representing a 1.8% decrease compared to 2022.&#160;&#160; “As a public health nurse, I applaud this progress. We [&#8230;]]]></description>
1410. </item>
1411. <item>
1412. <title>State Offers Support for Students Applying for Financial Aid</title>
1413. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/04/state-offers-support-for-students-applying-for-financial-aid/</link>
1415. <dc:creator><![CDATA[angela.moffett-batty]]></dc:creator>
1416. <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:53:30 +0000</pubDate>
1417. <category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
1418. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1419. <category><![CDATA[college]]></category>
1420. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
1421. <category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
1422. <category><![CDATA[FAFSA]]></category>
1423. <category><![CDATA[financial]]></category>
1424. <category><![CDATA[financial aid]]></category>
1425. <category><![CDATA[support]]></category>
1426. <category><![CDATA[university]]></category>
1427. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-education|news]]></postcategories>
1428. <posttags><![CDATA[college|delaware|education|fafsa|financial|financial-aid|support|university]]></posttags>
1429. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212998</guid>
1430.  
1431. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) is offering supports to students applying for financial aid for college who have been affected by delayed federal financial aid determinations.]]></description>
1435. </item>
1436. <item>
1437. <title>Governor Carney, Secretary Garvin Celebrate Expansion of White Clay Creek State Park</title>
1438. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/03/governor-carney-secretary-garvin-celebrate-expansion-of-white-clay-creek-state-park/</link>
1440. <dc:creator><![CDATA[joanna.wilson]]></dc:creator>
1441. <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:59:47 +0000</pubDate>
1442. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
1443. <category><![CDATA[Division of Parks and Recreation]]></category>
1444. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
1445. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1446. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Open Space Program]]></category>
1447. <category><![CDATA[Earth Day]]></category>
1448. <category><![CDATA[outdoors and recreation]]></category>
1449. <category><![CDATA[White Clay Creek State Park]]></category>
1450. <category><![CDATA[wildlife habitat]]></category>
1451. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|division-of-parks-and-recreation|governor-john-carney|news]]></postcategories>
1452. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-open-space-program|earth-day|outdoors-and-recreation|white-clay-creek-state-park|wildlife-habitat]]></posttags>
1453. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212879</guid>
1454.  
1455. <description><![CDATA[Gov. Carney and DNREC Secretary Garvin celebrated and hiked part of 275 new acres added to 3,650-acre White Clay Creek State Park in Newark, enhancing recreational opportunities, bolstering wildlife habitats, and preserving additional open spaces in New Castle County.]]></description>
1459. </item>
1460. <item>
1461. <title>State Agencies Join Forces Against Illegal Trash Dumping</title>
1462. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/02/state-agencies-join-forces-against-illegal-trash-dumping/</link>
1464. <dc:creator><![CDATA[serenityfleming]]></dc:creator>
1465. <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:57:28 +0000</pubDate>
1466. <category><![CDATA[Department of Agriculture]]></category>
1467. <category><![CDATA[Department of Correction]]></category>
1468. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
1469. <category><![CDATA[Department of Transportation]]></category>
1470. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1471. <category><![CDATA[cleanup]]></category>
1472. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Natural Resources Police]]></category>
1473. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Solid Waste Authority]]></category>
1474. <category><![CDATA[DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit]]></category>
1475. <category><![CDATA[Keep DE Litter Free]]></category>
1476. <category><![CDATA[Taber State Forest]]></category>
1477. <postcategories><![CDATA[agriculture|doc|dnrec|deldot|news]]></postcategories>
1478. <posttags><![CDATA[cleanup|delaware-natural-resources-police|delaware-solid-waste-authority|dnrec-environmental-crimes-unit|keep-de-litter-free|taber-state-forest]]></posttags>
1479. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212867</guid>
1480.  
1481. <description><![CDATA[Four state agencies recently teamed up to clean up more than 2,300 pounds of trash and debris illegally dumped and strewn at Taber State Forest in western Kent County – Delaware Natural Resources Police (DNRP), Department of Agriculture, Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and Department of Corrections (DOC).]]></description>
1485. </item>
1486. <item>
1487. <title>DNREC to Offer Earth Day Beach Cleanup, Kids Crafts</title>
1488. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/02/dnrec-to-offer-earth-day-beach-cleanup-kids-crafts/</link>
1490. <dc:creator><![CDATA[joanna.wilson]]></dc:creator>
1491. <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:11:01 +0000</pubDate>
1492. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
1493. <category><![CDATA[Division of Fish and Wildlife]]></category>
1494. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1495. <category><![CDATA[beach cleanup]]></category>
1496. <category><![CDATA[beach combing]]></category>
1497. <category><![CDATA[children's crafts]]></category>
1498. <category><![CDATA[DuPont Nature Center]]></category>
1499. <category><![CDATA[Earth Day]]></category>
1500. <category><![CDATA[earth month]]></category>
1501. <category><![CDATA[slaughter beach]]></category>
1502. <category><![CDATA[volunteers]]></category>
1503. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|fish-and-wildlife|news]]></postcategories>
1504. <posttags><![CDATA[beach-cleanup|beach-combing|childrens-crafts|dupont-nature-center|earth-day|earth-month|slaughter-beach|volunteers]]></posttags>
1505. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212809</guid>
1506.  
1507. <description><![CDATA[DNREC invites kids to participate in crafts and activities and volunteers to join in a beach cleanup as part of the agency’s annual celebration of Earth Month.]]></description>
1511. </item>
1512. <item>
1513. <title>Future Health Care Workers Win State Awards</title>
1514. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/02/future-health-care-workers-win-state-awards/</link>
1516. <dc:creator><![CDATA[angela.moffett-batty]]></dc:creator>
1517. <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:58:10 +0000</pubDate>
1518. <category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
1519. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1520. <category><![CDATA[competition]]></category>
1521. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
1522. <category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
1523. <category><![CDATA[Health care]]></category>
1524. <category><![CDATA[HOSA]]></category>
1525. <category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
1526. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-education|news]]></postcategories>
1527. <posttags><![CDATA[competition|delaware|education|health-care|hosa|students]]></posttags>
1528. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212854</guid>
1529.  
1530. <description><![CDATA[Aspiring Delaware health care workers will represent the First State at a national leadership conference this summer after winning state awards last week.]]></description>
1534. </item>
1535. <item>
1536. <title>The Mezzanine Gallery to exhibit &#8220;Within the Intimate Realm&#8221; by E. Schwinn</title>
1537. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/04/01/the-mezzanine-gallery-to-exhibit-within-the-intimate-realm-by-e-schwinn/</link>
1539. <dc:creator><![CDATA[andrewtruscott]]></dc:creator>
1540. <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:29:18 +0000</pubDate>
1541. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of the Arts]]></category>
1542. <category><![CDATA[Department of State]]></category>
1543. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1544. <category><![CDATA[art gallery]]></category>
1545. <category><![CDATA[Artwork]]></category>
1546. <category><![CDATA[E. Schwinn]]></category>
1547. <category><![CDATA[painting]]></category>
1548. <category><![CDATA[The Mezzanine Gallery]]></category>
1549. <postcategories><![CDATA[division-of-the-arts|state|news]]></postcategories>
1550. <posttags><![CDATA[art-gallery|artwork|e-schwinn|painting|the-mezzanine-gallery]]></posttags>
1551. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212830</guid>
1552.  
1553. <description><![CDATA[&#160; Wilmington, Del. (April 1, 2024) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery presents E. Schwinn’s exhibition, “Within the Intimate Realm,” on view from April 5-26, 2024. Guests are invited to attend a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, April 5 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Schwinn creates patterned collages that incorporate found images, saved fragments, half-finished [&#8230;]]]></description>
1557. </item>
1558. <item>
1559. <title>31-year DOC veteran named Warden of Howard R. Young Correctional Institution</title>
1560. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/28/31-year-doc-veteran-named-warden-of-howard-r-young-correctional-institution/</link>
1562. <dc:creator><![CDATA[katherine.weber]]></dc:creator>
1563. <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:50:32 +0000</pubDate>
1564. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1565. <postcategories><![CDATA[news]]></postcategories>
1566. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
1567. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212819</guid>
1568.  
1569. <description><![CDATA[Wilmington, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced today that Philip Parker, Deputy Warden at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) and a 31-year DOC veteran, has been promoted to Warden of Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington (HRYCI), effective immediately. The appointment fills the vacancy created when then-HRYCI Warden Brian Emig [&#8230;]]]></description>
1573. </item>
1574. <item>
1575. <title>Scotton Landing Boat Ramp Reopens for Spring</title>
1576. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/27/scotton-landing-boat-ramp-reopens-for-spring/</link>
1578. <dc:creator><![CDATA[joanna.wilson]]></dc:creator>
1579. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:16:24 +0000</pubDate>
1580. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
1581. <category><![CDATA[Division of Fish and Wildlife]]></category>
1582. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1583. <category><![CDATA[anglers]]></category>
1584. <category><![CDATA[boating]]></category>
1585. <category><![CDATA[DNREC Fisheries Section]]></category>
1586. <category><![CDATA[fishing]]></category>
1587. <category><![CDATA[outdoors and recreation]]></category>
1588. <category><![CDATA[Scotton Landing Boat Ramp]]></category>
1589. <category><![CDATA[St. Jones River]]></category>
1590. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|fish-and-wildlife|news]]></postcategories>
1591. <posttags><![CDATA[anglers|boating|dnrec-fisheries-section|fishing|outdoors-and-recreation|scotton-landing-boat-ramp|st-jones-river]]></posttags>
1592. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212705</guid>
1593.  
1594. <description><![CDATA[The Scotton Landing boat facility near Magnolia has reopened with a new boat ramp and courtesy dock, plus a repaved parking lot, for boaters to access the St. Jones River, following reconstruction that started in November 2023.]]></description>
1598. </item>
1599. <item>
1600. <title>Delaware Teachers Named Finalists for National Mathematics, Science Teaching Award</title>
1601. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/27/delaware-teachers-named-finalists-for-national-mathematics-science-teaching-award/</link>
1603. <dc:creator><![CDATA[angela.moffett-batty]]></dc:creator>
1604. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
1605. <category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
1606. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1607. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
1608. <category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
1609. <category><![CDATA[excellence]]></category>
1610. <category><![CDATA[Math]]></category>
1611. <category><![CDATA[PAEMST]]></category>
1612. <category><![CDATA[presidential]]></category>
1613. <category><![CDATA[Science]]></category>
1614. <category><![CDATA[STEM]]></category>
1615. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-education|news]]></postcategories>
1616. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware|education|excellence|math|paemst|presidential|science|stem]]></posttags>
1617. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212797</guid>
1618.  
1619. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Department of Education has named four Delaware teachers as state finalists for the 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the highest recognition that K-12 STEM teachers can receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Finalists’ applications will now move forward to the national level for final selection of the 2024 PAEMST National Awardees. ]]></description>
1623. </item>
1624. <item>
1625. <title>Walk Down Memory Lane at Delaware Public Archives</title>
1626. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/27/walk-down-memory-lane-at-delaware-public-archives/</link>
1628. <dc:creator><![CDATA[snyderb.de]]></dc:creator>
1629. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:42:13 +0000</pubDate>
1630. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Public Archives]]></category>
1631. <category><![CDATA[Delaware history]]></category>
1632. <category><![CDATA[exhibit]]></category>
1633. <category><![CDATA[exhibits]]></category>
1634. <postcategories><![CDATA[dpa]]></postcategories>
1635. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-history|delaware-public-archives|exhibit|exhibits]]></posttags>
1636. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212782</guid>
1637.  
1638. <description><![CDATA[New lobby exhibit celebrates “things that aren’t there anymore” Do you remember rocking at the Stone Balloon; enjoying a muskrat meal at The Wagon Wheel; or having a shopping spree at Wanamaker’s?  If you don’t the Delaware Public Archives does. Starting in April 2024, the DPA will kick off a celebration and remembrance of things [&#8230;]]]></description>
1642. </item>
1643. <item>
1644. <title>DE Auditor Issues Special Report on Unemployment Insurance</title>
1645. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/26/de-auditor-issues-special-report-on-unemployment-insurance/</link>
1647. <dc:creator><![CDATA[samuelbarry]]></dc:creator>
1648. <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:06:50 +0000</pubDate>
1649. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1650. <postcategories><![CDATA[news]]></postcategories>
1651. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
1652. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212765</guid>
1653.  
1654. <description><![CDATA[Delaware Auditor of Accounts Issues Special Report on Delaware Unemployment Compensation Fund The special report follows the issuance of a disclaimer of opinion in the fiscal year 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Dover, DE – Delaware Auditor of Accounts Lydia E. York issued a special report on the Delaware Unemployment Compensation Fund (DUCF) today. The [&#8230;]]]></description>
1658. </item>
1659. <item>
1660. <title>DMV on the Go Gears Up for 2024 Season</title>
1661. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/26/dmv-on-the-go-gears-up-for-2024-season/</link>
1663. <dc:creator><![CDATA[kathrynbeasley]]></dc:creator>
1664. <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:06:13 +0000</pubDate>
1665. <category><![CDATA[Department of Transportation]]></category>
1666. <category><![CDATA[Division of Motor Vehicles]]></category>
1667. <category><![CDATA[Kent County]]></category>
1668. <category><![CDATA[New Castle County]]></category>
1669. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1670. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
1671. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles; Delaware DMV Director Amy Anthony; DelDOT; Delaware Department of Transportation]]></category>
1672. <category><![CDATA[Delaware DMV]]></category>
1673. <category><![CDATA[DelDOT Secretary Nicole Majeski]]></category>
1674. <category><![CDATA[DMV]]></category>
1675. <category><![CDATA[DMV on the Go]]></category>
1676. <postcategories><![CDATA[deldot|dmv|kent-county|new-castle-county|news|sussex-county]]></postcategories>
1677. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-division-of-motor-vehicles-delaware-dmv-director-amy-anthony-deldot-delaware-department-of-transportation|delaware-dmv|deldot-secretary-nicole-majeski|dmv|dmv-on-the-go]]></posttags>
1678. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212759</guid>
1679.  
1680. <description><![CDATA[This season’s schedule will differ slightly from last year. Instead of appearing in Wilmington on Tuesdays, the trailer will head south to the CHEER Center in Milton. The Georgetown DMV is becoming our busiest DMV location in the state and having the DMV on the Go in three Sussex locations will help us better serve our customers.]]></description>
1684. </item>
1685. <item>
1686. <title>Two Students to Represent Delaware at National Science Camp</title>
1687. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/26/two-students-to-represent-delaware-at-national-science-camp/</link>
1689. <dc:creator><![CDATA[angela.moffett-batty]]></dc:creator>
1690. <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:36:05 +0000</pubDate>
1691. <category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
1692. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1693. <category><![CDATA[camp]]></category>
1694. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
1695. <category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
1696. <category><![CDATA[national]]></category>
1697. <category><![CDATA[Science]]></category>
1698. <category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
1699. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-education|news]]></postcategories>
1700. <posttags><![CDATA[camp|delaware|education|national|science|students]]></posttags>
1701. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212747</guid>
1702.  
1703. <description><![CDATA[Two students will represent Delaware at the 61st National Youth Science Camp.]]></description>
1707. </item>
1708. <item>
1709. <title>Department of Correction Expands Enhanced Mail Screening System To All State Prison Facilities</title>
1710. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/26/department-of-correction-expands-enhanced-mail-screening-system-to-all-state-prison-facilities/</link>
1712. <dc:creator><![CDATA[katherine.weber]]></dc:creator>
1713. <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:58:49 +0000</pubDate>
1714. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1715. <postcategories><![CDATA[news]]></postcategories>
1716. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
1717. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212720</guid>
1718.  
1719. <description><![CDATA[Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction announced today that it is expanding its enhanced mail screening system to all state prison facilities this April to improve mail security and eliminate mail contraband. The system features off-site electronic mail screening and color reproduction that allows prison facilities to receive incoming mail addressed to incarcerated [&#8230;]]]></description>
1723. </item>
1724. <item>
1725. <title>2024 Lt. Governor’s Challenge Seeks Applicants for Wellness Leader Awards</title>
1726. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/25/2024-lt-governors-challenge-seeks-applicants-for-wellness-leader-awards/</link>
1728. <dc:creator><![CDATA[jenniferrini]]></dc:creator>
1729. <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:52:28 +0000</pubDate>
1730. <category><![CDATA[Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long]]></category>
1731. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1732. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Lieutenant Governor]]></category>
1733. <postcategories><![CDATA[lt-gov-hall-long|news|office-of-lieutenant-governor]]></postcategories>
1734. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
1735. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212695</guid>
1736.  
1737. <description><![CDATA[Organizations and individuals can submit nominations for the 2024 Lt. Governor’s Challenge by Monday, April 1.&#160; DOVER, Del. – Are you or someone you know transforming their community by providing services, access, and support in the health and wellness space? Apply for the 2024 Lt. Governor’s Wellness Leadership Challenge awards today.&#160;&#160; Individuals, organizations, and institutions [&#8230;]]]></description>
1741. </item>
1742. <item>
1743. <title>51st Annual DETSA Conference Celebrates Young Leaders, STEM and Innovation</title>
1744. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/25/51st-annual-detsa-conference-celebrates-young-leaders-stem-and-innovation/</link>
1746. <dc:creator><![CDATA[angela.moffett-batty]]></dc:creator>
1747. <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:23:29 +0000</pubDate>
1748. <category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
1749. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1750. <category><![CDATA[association]]></category>
1751. <category><![CDATA[competition]]></category>
1752. <category><![CDATA[conference]]></category>
1753. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
1754. <category><![CDATA[DETSA]]></category>
1755. <category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
1756. <category><![CDATA[Innovation]]></category>
1757. <category><![CDATA[STEM]]></category>
1758. <category><![CDATA[Student]]></category>
1759. <category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
1760. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-education|news]]></postcategories>
1761. <posttags><![CDATA[association|competition|conference|delaware|detsa|education|innovation|stem|student|technology]]></posttags>
1762. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212684</guid>
1763.  
1764. <description><![CDATA[Students brought home honors from the 51st annual Delaware Technology Student Association (DETSA) State Leadership Conference at University of Delaware’s Clayton Hall last week. Bringing together more than 800 students, educators, and industry professionals from across the state, this year's conference was a celebration of innovation, leadership, and excellence in technology and engineering education, all under the theme "Evolution of Excellence."]]></description>
1768. </item>
1769. <item>
1770. <title>DNREC Announces ‘Take a Kid Fishing!’ Spring Events</title>
1771. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/22/dnrec-announces-take-a-kid-fishing-spring-events/</link>
1773. <dc:creator><![CDATA[michael.globetti]]></dc:creator>
1774. <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:50:26 +0000</pubDate>
1775. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
1776. <category><![CDATA[Division of Fish and Wildlife]]></category>
1777. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1778. <category><![CDATA[catch-and-release]]></category>
1779. <category><![CDATA[DNREC Aquatic Resources Education Center]]></category>
1780. <category><![CDATA[fishing equipment provided at no charge]]></category>
1781. <category><![CDATA[fishing fundamentals]]></category>
1782. <category><![CDATA[Free event]]></category>
1783. <category><![CDATA[grandparents]]></category>
1784. <category><![CDATA[guardians]]></category>
1785. <category><![CDATA[parents]]></category>
1786. <category><![CDATA[Take a Kid Fishing]]></category>
1787. <category><![CDATA[young anglers]]></category>
1788. <category><![CDATA[young teens under 16]]></category>
1789. <category><![CDATA[youngsters]]></category>
1790. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|fish-and-wildlife|news]]></postcategories>
1791. <posttags><![CDATA[catch-and-release|dnrec-aquatic-resources-education-center|fishing-equipment-provided-at-no-charge|fishing-fundamentals|free-event|grandparents|guardians|parents|take-a-kid-fishing|young-anglers|young-teens-under-16|youngsters]]></posttags>
1792. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212647</guid>
1793.  
1794. <description><![CDATA[Do you know a youngster or a young teen who might enjoy learning about fishing and the delight in having the opportunity to catch a fish? DNREC's “Take a Kid Fishing!” events are offered free of charge to all participants, with all fishing equipment needed also provided free for participants' use at the events.
1795. ]]></description>
1799. </item>
1800. <item>
1801. <title>Bill Introduced to Protect Entities Serving the Legal Marijuana Industry</title>
1802. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/21/hb355/</link>
1804. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carl.kanefsky]]></dc:creator>
1805. <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:56:57 +0000</pubDate>
1806. <category><![CDATA[Office of the State Treasurer]]></category>
1807. <category><![CDATA[State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis]]></category>
1808. <category><![CDATA[Cannabis Banking]]></category>
1809. <category><![CDATA[Cannabis Marketplace]]></category>
1810. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
1811. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Treasurer]]></category>
1812. <category><![CDATA[State treasurer Colleen Davis]]></category>
1813. <postcategories><![CDATA[ost|state-treasurer-colleen-c-davis]]></postcategories>
1814. <posttags><![CDATA[cannabis-banking|cannabis-marketplace|delaware|delaware-state-treasurer|state-treasurer-colleen-davis]]></posttags>
1815. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212635</guid>
1816.  
1817. <description><![CDATA[Legislation introduced in the Delaware General Assembly aims to protect banks and other businesses that provide financial services to marijuana cultivators, distributors, and retailers who operate within Delaware’s legal cannabis marketplace. House Bill 355, sponsored by Representative Ed Osienski and Senator Trey Paradee, and in partnership with State Treasurer Colleen Davis, clarifies that these financial [&#8230;]]]></description>
1821. </item>
1822. <item>
1823. <title>DNREC to Host Virtual Meeting on Deauville Beach Management Transition and New Entrance Fee Proposal</title>
1824. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/21/dnrec-to-host-virtual-meeting-on-deauville-beach-management-transition-and-new-entrance-fee-proposal/</link>
1826. <dc:creator><![CDATA[shaunamcvey]]></dc:creator>
1827. <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
1828. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
1829. <category><![CDATA[Division of Parks and Recreation]]></category>
1830. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1831. <category><![CDATA[deauville beach]]></category>
1832. <category><![CDATA[Delaware DNREC]]></category>
1833. <category><![CDATA[Rehoboth Beach]]></category>
1834. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|division-of-parks-and-recreation|news]]></postcategories>
1835. <posttags><![CDATA[deauville-beach|delaware-dnrec|rehoboth-beach]]></posttags>
1836. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212575</guid>
1837.  
1838. <description><![CDATA[DNREC will host a virtual meeting Wednesday, March 27, at 6 p.m., about the transition of management for Deauville Beach from the city of Rehoboth Beach.]]></description>
1842. </item>
1843. <item>
1844. <title>Delaware Inducts Three Farm Families into Century Farm Program</title>
1845. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/21/delaware-inducts-three-farm-families-into-century-farm-program/</link>
1847. <dc:creator><![CDATA[stacey.hofmann]]></dc:creator>
1848. <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:21:50 +0000</pubDate>
1849. <category><![CDATA[Department of Agriculture]]></category>
1850. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1851. <category><![CDATA[agriculture]]></category>
1852. <category><![CDATA[Century Farm Award]]></category>
1853. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Agriculture]]></category>
1854. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse]]></category>
1855. <category><![CDATA[farm families]]></category>
1856. <category><![CDATA[Farming]]></category>
1857. <category><![CDATA[Governor Carney]]></category>
1858. <postcategories><![CDATA[agriculture|news]]></postcategories>
1859. <posttags><![CDATA[agriculture-2|century-farm-award|delaware-department-of-agriculture|delaware-secretary-of-agriculture-michael-t-scuse|farm-families|farming|governor-carney]]></posttags>
1860. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212578</guid>
1861.  
1862. <description><![CDATA[Governor Carney, Secretary of Agriculture Scuse, and state legislators inducted three Delaware farm families into the Century Farm Program, honoring them for their commitment to keeping farmland within the family for 100 years. Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse also took the opportunity to announce a new program related to long-term ownership of family farms.]]></description>
1866. </item>
1867. <item>
1868. <title>DPH Observes World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on March 24</title>
1869. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/21/dph-observes-world-tuberculosis-tb-day-on-march-24/</link>
1871. <dc:creator><![CDATA[lauramatusheski]]></dc:creator>
1872. <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:12:33 +0000</pubDate>
1873. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
1874. <category><![CDATA[Division of Public Health]]></category>
1875. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1876. <category><![CDATA[Awele Maduka-Ezeh]]></category>
1877. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of Public Health]]></category>
1878. <category><![CDATA[DPH]]></category>
1879. <category><![CDATA[Office of Infectious Disease Epidemiology]]></category>
1880. <category><![CDATA[OIDE]]></category>
1881. <category><![CDATA[Tara Jenkins]]></category>
1882. <category><![CDATA[Tuberculosis Elimination and Control Branch]]></category>
1883. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|public-health-dhss|news]]></postcategories>
1884. <posttags><![CDATA[awele-maduka-ezeh|delaware-division-of-public-health|dph|office-of-infectious-disease-epidemiology|oide|tara-jenkins|tuberculosis-elimination-and-control-branch]]></posttags>
1885. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212567</guid>
1886.  
1887. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will join health organizations and advocates around the globe to recognize World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on Sunday, March 24. This day commemorates Dr. Robert Koch&#8217;s groundbreaking discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is used to raise awareness and increase education about the threat of TB. DPH’s Tuberculosis Elimination and [&#8230;]]]></description>
1891. </item>
1892. <item>
1893. <title>DNREC, Kent Conservation District Offer Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant Funding for Septic Tank Pump-outs</title>
1894. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/21/dnrec-kent-conservation-district-offer-chesapeake-bay-implementation-grant-funding-for-septic-tank-pump-outs/</link>
1896. <dc:creator><![CDATA[michael.globetti]]></dc:creator>
1897. <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:30:53 +0000</pubDate>
1898. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
1899. <category><![CDATA[Division of Watershed Stewardship]]></category>
1900. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1901. <category><![CDATA[Chesapeake Bay watershed]]></category>
1902. <category><![CDATA[Chesapeake Implementation Program]]></category>
1903. <category><![CDATA[Kent Conservation District]]></category>
1904. <category><![CDATA[Kent County homeowners]]></category>
1905. <category><![CDATA[septic tank pump-out]]></category>
1906. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|watershed-stewardship|news]]></postcategories>
1907. <posttags><![CDATA[chesapeake-bay-watershed|chesapeake-implementation-program|kent-conservation-district|kent-county-homeowners|septic-tank-pump-out]]></posttags>
1908. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212560</guid>
1909.  
1910. <description><![CDATA[DNREC and the Kent Conservation District announced today that grant funding is still available for Kent homeowners in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Kent County who wish to have their residential septic tanks pumped out for routine maintenance. ]]></description>
1914. </item>
1915. <item>
1916. <title>DNREC to Seek Community Water Project Proposals</title>
1917. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/20/dnrec-to-seek-community-water-project-proposals-3/</link>
1919. <dc:creator><![CDATA[michael.globetti]]></dc:creator>
1920. <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:30:14 +0000</pubDate>
1921. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
1922. <category><![CDATA[Division of Watershed Stewardship]]></category>
1923. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1924. <category><![CDATA[clean water]]></category>
1925. <category><![CDATA[Community Water Quality Improvement Grant]]></category>
1926. <category><![CDATA[community water quality improvement projects]]></category>
1927. <category><![CDATA[grant proposals]]></category>
1928. <category><![CDATA[nonprofit grant opportunities]]></category>
1929. <category><![CDATA[water quality]]></category>
1930. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|watershed-stewardship|news]]></postcategories>
1931. <posttags><![CDATA[clean-water|community-water-quality-improvement-grant|community-water-quality-improvement-projects|grant-proposals|nonprofit-grant-opportunities|water-quality]]></posttags>
1932. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212520</guid>
1933.  
1934. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program.]]></description>
1938. </item>
1939. <item>
1940. <title>Selbyville Fire</title>
1941. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/19/selbyville-fire-3/</link>
1943. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
1944. <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:46:49 +0000</pubDate>
1945. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
1946. <category><![CDATA[attic]]></category>
1947. <category><![CDATA[clendaniel avenue]]></category>
1948. <category><![CDATA[electrical]]></category>
1949. <category><![CDATA[Selbyville]]></category>
1950. <category><![CDATA[Thessalonia Baptist Church]]></category>
1951. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
1952. <posttags><![CDATA[attic|clendaniel-avenue|electrical|selbyville|thessalonia-baptist-church]]></posttags>
1953. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212671</guid>
1954.  
1955. <description><![CDATA[March 19, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a structure in Selbyville, Delaware on March 19, 2024. The incident, reported shortly before 12:30 A.M. , occurred in the unit block of Clendaniel Avenue Selbyville, Delaware at the Thessalonia Baptist Church. The Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company arrived [&#8230;]]]></description>
1959. </item>
1960. <item>
1961. <title>Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Gov. Carney Announce Further Child Care Investments and Initiatives</title>
1962. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/19/delaware-department-of-health-and-social-services-gov-carney-announce-further-child-care-investments-and-initiatives/</link>
1964. <dc:creator><![CDATA[timothymastro]]></dc:creator>
1965. <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:06:56 +0000</pubDate>
1966. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
1967. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
1968. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1969. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
1970. <category><![CDATA[child care]]></category>
1971. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Health and Social Services]]></category>
1972. <category><![CDATA[Division of Social Services]]></category>
1973. <category><![CDATA[Lt. Governor Bethany-Hall-Long]]></category>
1974. <category><![CDATA[Purchase of Care]]></category>
1975. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
1976. <posttags><![CDATA[child-care|delaware-department-of-health-and-social-services|division-of-social-services|governor-john-carney|lt-governor-bethany-hall-long|purchase-of-care]]></posttags>
1977. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212549</guid>
1978.  
1979. <description><![CDATA[NEW CASTLE (March 19, 2024) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and Governor John Carney announced additional investments in child care for the upcoming year. Building on the Governor’s Recommended Budget, which proposes expanding eligibility for Purchase of Care to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and creating over 200 additional [&#8230;]]]></description>
1983. </item>
1984. <item>
1985. <title>Middle and High School Students Invited to Compete in Digital Mapping Technology Contest</title>
1986. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/19/middle-and-high-school-students-invited-to-compete-in-digital-mapping-technology-contest/</link>
1988. <dc:creator><![CDATA[angela.moffett-batty]]></dc:creator>
1989. <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
1990. <category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
1991. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
1992. <category><![CDATA[ArcGIS]]></category>
1993. <category><![CDATA[contest]]></category>
1994. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
1995. <category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
1996. <category><![CDATA[Esri]]></category>
1997. <category><![CDATA[mapping]]></category>
1998. <category><![CDATA[Storymap]]></category>
1999. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-education|news]]></postcategories>
2000. <posttags><![CDATA[arcgis|contest|delaware|education|esri|mapping|storymap]]></posttags>
2001. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212541</guid>
2002.  
2003. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Department of Education, in conjunction with the state’s geospatial education community, invites Delaware middle and high school students to enter Esri’s 2024 ArcGIS webapp competition. Students are challenged to create and share interactive mapping projects using ESRI ArcGIS software. Delaware entrants to this national competition must create a digital Storymap that explores some aspect of life in Delaware.]]></description>
2007. </item>
2008. <item>
2009. <title>Emergency Sirens Test on April 2 and Potassium Iodide Event on April 4 in Middletown</title>
2010. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/19/sirens-test-april-2-potassium-iodide-april-4/</link>
2012. <dc:creator><![CDATA[johnpetersen]]></dc:creator>
2013. <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
2014. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Emergency Management Agency]]></category>
2015. <category><![CDATA[Department of Safety and Homeland Security]]></category>
2016. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2017. <category><![CDATA[Emergency Sirens]]></category>
2018. <category><![CDATA[potassium iodide tablets]]></category>
2019. <category><![CDATA[PSEG New Jersey]]></category>
2020. <category><![CDATA[radiological preparedness]]></category>
2021. <category><![CDATA[Salem/Hope Creek]]></category>
2022. <postcategories><![CDATA[dema|safety-and-homeland-security|news]]></postcategories>
2023. <posttags><![CDATA[emergency-sirens|potassium-iodide-tablets|pseg-new-jersey|radiological-preparedness|salem-hope-creek]]></posttags>
2024. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212313</guid>
2025.  
2026. <description><![CDATA[There are 37 sirens in Delaware located within a 10-mile radius of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations in New Jersey. The sirens cover an area north from Delaware City, west to Middletown, and south to Woodland Beach. This test is part of an ongoing program that continually monitors the integrity of the siren system. Sirens will be activated for three to five minutes, followed by a test message of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on local radio stations.]]></description>
2030. </item>
2031. <item>
2032. <title>Governor Carney Seeks Applications for Governor’s Summer Fellowship Program</title>
2033. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/19/governor-carney-seeks-applications-for-governors-summer-fellowship-program/</link>
2035. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
2036. <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:43:58 +0000</pubDate>
2037. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
2038. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2039. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
2040. <category><![CDATA[governor]]></category>
2041. <category><![CDATA[Summer Fellows]]></category>
2042. <category><![CDATA[Summer Fellowship]]></category>
2043. <postcategories><![CDATA[governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
2044. <posttags><![CDATA[governor-2|summer-fellows|summer-fellowship]]></posttags>
2045. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212511</guid>
2046.  
2047. <description><![CDATA[WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced a call for applications for the Governor’s Summer Fellowship Program for Delaware high school students. &#160; This is the third year of the Governor’s Summer Fellowship Program. The Governor’s Summer Fellowship Program provides paid camp counselor opportunities for Delaware high school seniors and juniors. Along with [&#8230;]]]></description>
2051. </item>
2052. <item>
2053. <title>Delaware to Open Upstate Trout Season With Youth-Only Fishing Day Set for April 6</title>
2054. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/19/delaware-to-open-upstate-trout-season-with-youth-only-fishing-day-set-for-april-6/</link>
2056. <dc:creator><![CDATA[michael.globetti]]></dc:creator>
2057. <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:40:04 +0000</pubDate>
2058. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
2059. <category><![CDATA[Division of Fish and Wildlife]]></category>
2060. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2061. <category><![CDATA[anglers]]></category>
2062. <category><![CDATA[Beaver Run]]></category>
2063. <category><![CDATA[Christina Creek]]></category>
2064. <category><![CDATA[mill creek]]></category>
2065. <category><![CDATA[outdoors and recreation]]></category>
2066. <category><![CDATA[pike creek]]></category>
2067. <category><![CDATA[Red Clay Creek]]></category>
2068. <category><![CDATA[White Clay Creek]]></category>
2069. <category><![CDATA[Wilson Run]]></category>
2070. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|fish-and-wildlife|news]]></postcategories>
2071. <posttags><![CDATA[anglers|beaver-run|christina-creek|mill-creek|outdoors-and-recreation|pike-creek|red-clay-creek|white-clay-creek|wilson-run]]></posttags>
2072. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212499</guid>
2073.  
2074. <description><![CDATA[Delaware’s 2024 upstate stream trout season will open for youth anglers under age 16 at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, with the next day, Sunday, April 7, marking the traditional opening day of the trout season in the state.]]></description>
2078. </item>
2079. <item>
2080. <title>First State Food System Program Opens Third Grant Application Cycle</title>
2081. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/18/first-state-food-system-program-opens-third-grant-application-cycle/</link>
2083. <dc:creator><![CDATA[stacey.hofmann]]></dc:creator>
2084. <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:45:25 +0000</pubDate>
2085. <category><![CDATA[Department of Agriculture]]></category>
2086. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2087. <category><![CDATA[ARPA]]></category>
2088. <category><![CDATA[cold storage]]></category>
2089. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Council on Farm & Food Policy]]></category>
2090. <category><![CDATA[First State Food System Program]]></category>
2091. <category><![CDATA[food aggregation]]></category>
2092. <category><![CDATA[grant funding]]></category>
2093. <category><![CDATA[local food system]]></category>
2094. <category><![CDATA[transportation]]></category>
2095. <postcategories><![CDATA[agriculture|news]]></postcategories>
2096. <posttags><![CDATA[arpa|cold-storage|delaware-council-on-farm-food-policy|first-state-food-system-program|food-aggregation|grant-funding|local-food-system|transportation]]></posttags>
2097. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212477</guid>
2098.  
2099. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Council on Farm &#038; Food Policy (Council) is accepting grant applications for Cycle 3 of the First State Food System Program. Through this program, funding is available to Delaware farmers and a diverse range of food supply chain entities. Awarded funds will aid local entities in expanding capacity, coordinating with partners in their communities, and doing their part to build resilience in Delaware’s food system.]]></description>
2103. </item>
2104. <item>
2105. <title>Cynthia Karnai Confirmed As Director Of Delaware State Housing Authority</title>
2106. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/18/cynthia-karnai-confirmed-as-director-of-delaware-state-housing-authority/</link>
2108. <dc:creator><![CDATA[jeffreyboyer]]></dc:creator>
2109. <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:19:42 +0000</pubDate>
2110. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Housing Authority]]></category>
2111. <category><![CDATA[Director Cythia Karnai]]></category>
2112. <postcategories><![CDATA[dsha]]></postcategories>
2113. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-state-housing-authority|director-cythia-karnai]]></posttags>
2114. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212465</guid>
2115.  
2116. <description><![CDATA[Prior to being named Deputy Director in 2022, Karnai served 16-plus years as the agency's Chief Operating Officer, overseeing its operations, and Director of Housing Finance, guiding homeownership and foreclosure prevention.]]></description>
2120. </item>
2121. <item>
2122. <title>Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Award Honorees to Be Recognized at April 4 Ceremony</title>
2123. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/18/governors-outstanding-volunteer-service-award-honorees-to-be-recognized-at-april-4-ceremony/</link>
2125. <dc:creator><![CDATA[timothymastro]]></dc:creator>
2126. <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:29:57 +0000</pubDate>
2127. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
2128. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
2129. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2130. <category><![CDATA[Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Awards]]></category>
2131. <category><![CDATA[Governor's Youth Volunteer Service Awards]]></category>
2132. <category><![CDATA[State Office of Volunteerism]]></category>
2133. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|governor-john-carney|news]]></postcategories>
2134. <posttags><![CDATA[governors-outstanding-volunteer-awards|governors-youth-volunteer-service-awards|state-office-of-volunteerism]]></posttags>
2135. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212457</guid>
2136.  
2137. <description><![CDATA[NEW CASTLE &#8211; Governor John Carney will present the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards to 17 individuals, six groups, seven emerging youth leaders, and one corporation during an April 4 ceremony to recognize their exceptional volunteer service. The ceremony, to be held at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover, will celebrate significant contributions to communities [&#8230;]]]></description>
2141. </item>
2142. <item>
2143. <title>DNREC’s DuPont Nature Center to Reopen April 3</title>
2144. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/18/dnrecs-dupont-nature-center-to-reopen-april-3/</link>
2146. <dc:creator><![CDATA[melanieingram]]></dc:creator>
2147. <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:44:01 +0000</pubDate>
2148. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
2149. <category><![CDATA[Division of Fish and Wildlife]]></category>
2150. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2151. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Bayshore]]></category>
2152. <category><![CDATA[DuPont Nature Center]]></category>
2153. <category><![CDATA[Horseshoe crabs]]></category>
2154. <category><![CDATA[MIspillion Harbor Reserve]]></category>
2155. <category><![CDATA[outdoors and recreation]]></category>
2156. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|fish-and-wildlife|news]]></postcategories>
2157. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-bayshore|dupont-nature-center|horseshoe-crabs|mispillion-harbor-reserve|outdoors-and-recreation]]></posttags>
2158. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212421</guid>
2159.  
2160. <description><![CDATA[DNREC will welcome visitors to the DuPont Nature Center at the Mispillion Harbor Reserve when the center reopens for the 2024 season on Wednesday, April 3.]]></description>
2164. </item>
2165. <item>
2166. <title>Georgetown Fire</title>
2167. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/17/georgetown-fire-4/</link>
2169. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
2170. <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:50:30 +0000</pubDate>
2171. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
2172. <category><![CDATA[georgetown]]></category>
2173. <category><![CDATA[mobile home]]></category>
2174. <category><![CDATA[Mutual Aid]]></category>
2175. <category><![CDATA[Paradise Street]]></category>
2176. <category><![CDATA[Victim]]></category>
2177. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
2178. <posttags><![CDATA[georgetown|mobile-home|mutual-aid|paradise-street|victim]]></posttags>
2179. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212414</guid>
2180.  
2181. <description><![CDATA[March 17, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a mobile home in Georgetown, Delaware on March 16, 2024. The incident, reported shortly before 4:00 P.M., occurred in the 27000 block of Paradise Street, Georgetown, Delaware. The Georgetown Fire Company arrived on the scene and found smoke [&#8230;]]]></description>
2185. </item>
2186. <item>
2187. <title>AG Jennings’ statement on Senate passage of Senate Bill 2</title>
2188. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/14/ag-jennings-statement-on-senate-passage-of-senate-bill-2/</link>
2190. <dc:creator><![CDATA[matthewmarshall]]></dc:creator>
2191. <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:18:26 +0000</pubDate>
2192. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice]]></category>
2193. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
2194. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2195. <postcategories><![CDATA[justice|prs|news]]></postcategories>
2196. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
2197. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212409</guid>
2198.  
2199. <description><![CDATA[Attorney General Kathy Jennings today released the following statement regarding the Senate’s overwhelming passage of Senate Bill 2, legislation requiring training and a permit to purchase a handgun. The Senate’s vote sends the legislation to Gov. John Carney’s desk.  For five years, all of us — not only me, but the bill sponsors, the advocates, [&#8230;]]]></description>
2203. </item>
2204. <item>
2205. <title>Lt. Gov. Hall-Long Applauds Passage of Senate Bill 2(S) Gun Safety Legislation</title>
2206. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/14/lt-gov-hall-long-applauds-passage-of-senate-bill-2s-gun-safety-legislation/</link>
2208. <dc:creator><![CDATA[jenniferrini]]></dc:creator>
2209. <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:19:26 +0000</pubDate>
2210. <category><![CDATA[Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long]]></category>
2211. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2212. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Lieutenant Governor]]></category>
2213. <postcategories><![CDATA[lt-gov-hall-long|news|office-of-lieutenant-governor]]></postcategories>
2214. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
2215. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212399</guid>
2216.  
2217. <description><![CDATA[DOVER, Del. — Following the Delaware Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 2(S), which would&#160;add Delaware to the growing number of states to require a permit and training to purchase a handgun, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long released the following statement. The bill was sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman and House Majority Leader Melissa [&#8230;]]]></description>
2221. </item>
2222. <item>
2223. <title>Governor Carney’s Statement on the Passage of Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 2</title>
2224. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/14/governor-carneys-statement-on-the-passage-of-senate-substitute-1-for-senate-bill-2/</link>
2226. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
2227. <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
2228. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
2229. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2230. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
2231. <category><![CDATA[gun safety]]></category>
2232. <category><![CDATA[permit to purchase]]></category>
2233. <postcategories><![CDATA[governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
2234. <posttags><![CDATA[gun-safety|permit-to-purchase]]></posttags>
2235. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212394</guid>
2236.  
2237. <description><![CDATA[DOVER, Del.&#160;–&#160;Governor John Carney issued the following statement today on the passage of Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 2.&#160; “As I said in my State of the State Address, reducing gun violence in our communities is a shared priority.&#160;We’ve made progress to keep our communities safe these past seven years. We’ve banned assault weapons, [&#8230;]]]></description>
2241. </item>
2242. <item>
2243. <title>Volunteers Sought to Join Concord Pond Cleanup April 13</title>
2244. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/14/volunteers-sought-to-join-concord-pond-cleanup-april-13/</link>
2246. <dc:creator><![CDATA[joanna.wilson]]></dc:creator>
2247. <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
2248. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
2249. <category><![CDATA[Division of Watershed Stewardship]]></category>
2250. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2251. <category><![CDATA[concord pond]]></category>
2252. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
2253. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Nature Society]]></category>
2254. <category><![CDATA[Nanticoke Watershed Alliance]]></category>
2255. <category><![CDATA[Reclaim Our River]]></category>
2256. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
2257. <category><![CDATA[volunteer event]]></category>
2258. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|watershed-stewardship|news]]></postcategories>
2259. <posttags><![CDATA[concord-pond|delaware-department-of-natural-resources-and-environmental-control|delaware-nature-society|nanticoke-watershed-alliance|reclaim-our-river|sussex-county|volunteer-event]]></posttags>
2260. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212333</guid>
2261.  
2262. <description><![CDATA[As part of DNREC’s month-long celebration of Earth Day 2024, DNREC and partners are seeking volunteers to join a cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 13 at Concord Pond, a popular fishing spot in Sussex County, with registration open now. ]]></description>
2266. </item>
2267. <item>
2268. <title>Prosecutors secure conviction against Jordan Ellerbe’s murderer</title>
2269. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/14/prosecutors-secure-conviction-against-jordan-ellerbes-murderer/</link>
2271. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolinedejose]]></dc:creator>
2272. <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:26:34 +0000</pubDate>
2273. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
2274. <postcategories><![CDATA[prs]]></postcategories>
2275. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
2276. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212349</guid>
2277.  
2278. <description><![CDATA[A Wilmington man has been convicted of the January 2015 murder of 16-year-old Jordan Ellerbe. Oliver “Butter” Henry, 25, has pleaded guilty to Murder 2nd&#160;Degree and faces a minimum 15 years in prison.&#160; Ellerbe’s murder ignited a rapidly accelerating feud between two rival gangs, Shoot to Kill and Only My Brothers. In the months and [&#8230;]]]></description>
2282. </item>
2283. <item>
2284. <title>Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmation of Cynthia Karnai as Director of State Housing Authority</title>
2285. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/13/governor-carneys-statement-on-senate-confirmation-of-cynthia-karnai-as-director-of-state-housing-authority/</link>
2287. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
2288. <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:47:27 +0000</pubDate>
2289. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Housing Authority]]></category>
2290. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2291. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
2292. <category><![CDATA[Cynthia Karnai]]></category>
2293. <postcategories><![CDATA[dsha|news|governor]]></postcategories>
2294. <posttags><![CDATA[cynthia-karnai|delaware-state-housing-authority]]></posttags>
2295. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212328</guid>
2296.  
2297. <description><![CDATA[DOVER, Del.&#160;–&#160;Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Senate’s vote to confirm his nomination of&#160;Cynthia Karnai to serve as Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA). &#160; “Thank you to the members of the Delaware Senate for their votes confirming Cynthia Karnai as Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority,”&#160;said&#160;Governor [&#8230;]]]></description>
2301. </item>
2302. <item>
2303. <title>State of Delaware Seeking Third Consecutive Year of Record Hiring: Job Fair for Students and Skilled Workers</title>
2304. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/13/state-of-delaware-seeking-third-consecutive-year-of-record-hiring-job-fair-for-students-and-skilled-workers/</link>
2306. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ashleyblok]]></dc:creator>
2307. <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 17:46:44 +0000</pubDate>
2308. <category><![CDATA[Department of Human Resources]]></category>
2309. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2310. <category><![CDATA[Career Fair]]></category>
2311. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Human Resources]]></category>
2312. <category><![CDATA[Delaware National Guard]]></category>
2313. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-human-resources|news]]></postcategories>
2314. <posttags><![CDATA[career-fair|delaware-department-of-human-resources|delaware-national-guard]]></posttags>
2315. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212258</guid>
2316.  
2317. <description><![CDATA[DOVER, Del. — Building on two consecutive years of record hiring, the Delaware Department of Human Resources is hosting the 3rd Annual State Agency Career Fair on March 27, 2024 at the Smyrna Readiness Center. High school students, soon-to-be-college graduates and skilled workers can apply on-site for hundreds of state government job opportunities in Executive [&#8230;]]]></description>
2321. </item>
2322. <item>
2323. <title>Nominations Open for State of Delaware Compassionate Champion Awards</title>
2324. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/13/nominations-open-for-state-of-delaware-compassionate-champion-awards/</link>
2326. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
2327. <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
2328. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
2329. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2330. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
2331. <category><![CDATA[Compassionate Champions]]></category>
2332. <category><![CDATA[Trauma Awareness Month]]></category>
2333. <category><![CDATA[trauma-informed]]></category>
2334. <postcategories><![CDATA[governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
2335. <posttags><![CDATA[compassionate-champions|trauma-awareness-month|trauma-informed]]></posttags>
2336. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212295</guid>
2337.  
2338. <description><![CDATA[WILMINGTON, Del.&#160;– Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced that the nomination process is now open for the 2024 Compassionate Champion Awards. The Compassionate Champion Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and educational institutions across the State of Delaware that provide trauma-informed services in a manner consistent with the&#160;Delaware Developmental Framework for Trauma-Informed Care. Nominations can be&#160;submitted on [&#8230;]]]></description>
2342. </item>
2343. <item>
2344. <title>DOJ secures over seven life sentences, habitual offender status for Keith Gibson after violent killing spree</title>
2345. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/13/doj-secures-over-seven-life-sentences-habitual-offender-status-for-keith-gibson-after-violent-killing-spree/</link>
2347. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolinedejose]]></dc:creator>
2348. <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
2349. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
2350. <postcategories><![CDATA[prs]]></postcategories>
2351. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
2352. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212355</guid>
2353.  
2354. <description><![CDATA[Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Wednesday that 41-year-old Keith Gibson was declared a Habitual Offender and sentenced in New Castle County Superior Court to seven life terms, plus 296 years in prison for 22 convictions, including four counts of murder, relating to a brutal crime spree in the summer of 2021 that claimed the lives [&#8230;]]]></description>
2358. </item>
2359. <item>
2360. <title>Delaware Department of Agriculture Opens Request for Applications for Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program</title>
2361. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/12/delaware-department-of-agriculture-opens-request-for-applications-for-resilient-food-systems-infrastructure-program/</link>
2363. <dc:creator><![CDATA[stacey.hofmann]]></dc:creator>
2364. <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:34:05 +0000</pubDate>
2365. <category><![CDATA[Department of Agriculture]]></category>
2366. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2367. <category><![CDATA[agriculture]]></category>
2368. <category><![CDATA[ARPA]]></category>
2369. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
2370. <category><![CDATA[middle-of-the-supply-chain]]></category>
2371. <category><![CDATA[Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program]]></category>
2372. <category><![CDATA[RFSI]]></category>
2373. <category><![CDATA[USDA]]></category>
2374. <category><![CDATA[USDA-AMS]]></category>
2375. <postcategories><![CDATA[agriculture|news]]></postcategories>
2376. <posttags><![CDATA[agriculture-2|arpa|delaware|middle-of-the-supply-chain|resilient-food-systems-infrastructure-program|rfsi|usda|usda-ams]]></posttags>
2377. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212241</guid>
2378.  
2379. <description><![CDATA[Through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), more than $1.7 million in competitive grant funding is available for projects designed to build resilience across the middle of Delaware’s food supply chain. The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced they are accepting applications for the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) through April 30, 2024.]]></description>
2383. </item>
2384. <item>
2385. <title>With gun safety in Court, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania AGs stand for common sense</title>
2386. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/11/with-gun-safety-in-court-delaware-new-jersey-pennsylvania-ags-stand-for-common-sense/</link>
2388. <dc:creator><![CDATA[matthewmarshall]]></dc:creator>
2389. <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:30:33 +0000</pubDate>
2390. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice]]></category>
2391. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
2392. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2393. <postcategories><![CDATA[justice|prs|news]]></postcategories>
2394. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
2395. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212223</guid>
2396.  
2397. <description><![CDATA[PHILADEPHIA — The Attorneys General of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania reiterated their support for common sense gun safety laws today as attorneys for the States of Delaware and New Jersey delivered oral arguments defending landmark gun safety legislation. In Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association v. Delaware Department of Safety &#38; Homeland Security, currently before the [&#8230;]]]></description>
2401. </item>
2402. <item>
2403. <title>The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner released additional sections of the informal draft regulations for review.</title>
2404. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/11/212214/</link>
2406. <dc:creator><![CDATA[keilamontalvo]]></dc:creator>
2407. <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:02:06 +0000</pubDate>
2408. <category><![CDATA[Department of Safety and Homeland Security]]></category>
2409. <category><![CDATA[The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner]]></category>
2410. <category><![CDATA[Cannabis]]></category>
2411. <category><![CDATA[Legalization]]></category>
2412. <category><![CDATA[Marijuana]]></category>
2413. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Marijuana Commissioner]]></category>
2414. <category><![CDATA[Rules and Regulations]]></category>
2415. <postcategories><![CDATA[safety-and-homeland-security|the-office-of-the-marijuana-commissioner]]></postcategories>
2416. <posttags><![CDATA[cannabis|legalization|marijuana|office-of-the-marijuana-commissioner|rules-and-regulations]]></posttags>
2417. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212214</guid>
2418.  
2419. <description><![CDATA[The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has released additional sections of the informal draft regulations for review. The sections of draft regulations released today include the sections related to testing, sampling, waste, disposal, appeals, variances, and fee schedules. The Informal Comment Period on the OMC website&#160;omc.delaware.gov&#160;will close on March 29, 2024. Once this informal [&#8230;]]]></description>
2423. </item>
2424. <item>
2425. <title>Lt. Governor, Partners Raise Awareness of Infant Formula Distribution Program</title>
2426. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/11/lt-governor-partners-raise-awareness-of-infant-formula-distribution-program/</link>
2428. <dc:creator><![CDATA[jenniferrini]]></dc:creator>
2429. <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:09:05 +0000</pubDate>
2430. <category><![CDATA[Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long]]></category>
2431. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2432. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Lieutenant Governor]]></category>
2433. <postcategories><![CDATA[lt-gov-hall-long|news|office-of-lieutenant-governor]]></postcategories>
2434. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
2435. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=213059</guid>
2436.  
2437. <description><![CDATA[WILMINGTON, Del. – One year after launching an initiative to provide Delaware parents with free infant formula, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long announced Monday a further expansion of product availability statewide in an effort to distribute the remaining supply of formula to residents in every corner of the state.&#160; Last year, Lt. Governor Hall-Long, in conjunction [&#8230;]]]></description>
2441. </item>
2442. <item>
2443. <title>Severe Weather Awareness Week March 11-15, 2024</title>
2444. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/09/severe-weather-week-2024/</link>
2446. <dc:creator><![CDATA[johnpetersen]]></dc:creator>
2447. <pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:02:32 +0000</pubDate>
2448. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Emergency Management Agency]]></category>
2449. <category><![CDATA[Department of Safety and Homeland Security]]></category>
2450. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2451. <category><![CDATA[coastal storms]]></category>
2452. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
2453. <category><![CDATA[disaster preparedness]]></category>
2454. <category><![CDATA[floods]]></category>
2455. <category><![CDATA[Hail]]></category>
2456. <category><![CDATA[severe weather]]></category>
2457. <category><![CDATA[tornadoes]]></category>
2458. <postcategories><![CDATA[dema|safety-and-homeland-security|news]]></postcategories>
2459. <posttags><![CDATA[coastal-storms|delaware|delaware-emergency-management-agency|disaster-preparedness|floods|hail|severe-weather|tornadoes]]></posttags>
2460. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212171</guid>
2461.  
2462. <description><![CDATA[In recent years, Delaware has experienced flooding, tornadoes, and coastal storms that put lives and property at risk and adversely impact the health, safety, and economic well-being of families, businesses, and schools. Learning about the different types of hazards can increase preparedness and reduce the devastation caused by severe weather.]]></description>
2466. </item>
2467. <item>
2468. <title>DPH Reports High Levels of Lead in Certain Cinnamon Products</title>
2469. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/08/dph-reports-high-levels-of-lead-in-certain-cinnamon-products/</link>
2471. <dc:creator><![CDATA[lauramatusheski]]></dc:creator>
2472. <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:27:49 +0000</pubDate>
2473. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
2474. <category><![CDATA[Division of Public Health]]></category>
2475. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2476. <category><![CDATA[cinnamon]]></category>
2477. <category><![CDATA[Dollar Tree]]></category>
2478. <category><![CDATA[El Chilar]]></category>
2479. <category><![CDATA[Family Dollar]]></category>
2480. <category><![CDATA[FDA]]></category>
2481. <category><![CDATA[Food and Drug Administration]]></category>
2482. <category><![CDATA[HAN]]></category>
2483. <category><![CDATA[Health Alert Network]]></category>
2484. <category><![CDATA[La Fiesta]]></category>
2485. <category><![CDATA[La Joya Morelense]]></category>
2486. <category><![CDATA[La Superior SuperMercados]]></category>
2487. <category><![CDATA[lead screening]]></category>
2488. <category><![CDATA[Marcum Ground Cinnamon]]></category>
2489. <category><![CDATA[MK]]></category>
2490. <category><![CDATA[Patel Brothers]]></category>
2491. <category><![CDATA[Save A Lot]]></category>
2492. <category><![CDATA[SF Supermarket]]></category>
2493. <category><![CDATA[state service centers]]></category>
2494. <category><![CDATA[Supreme Tradition Ground Cinnamon]]></category>
2495. <category><![CDATA[Swad Cinnamon Powder]]></category>
2496. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|public-health-dhss|news]]></postcategories>
2497. <posttags><![CDATA[cinnamon|dollar-tree|el-chilar|family-dollar|fda|food-and-drug-administration|han|health-alert-network|la-fiesta|la-joya-morelense|la-superior-supermercados|lead-screening|marcum-ground-cinnamon|mk|patel-brothers|save-a-lot|sf-supermarket|state-service-centers|supreme-tradition-ground-cinnamon|swad-cinnamon-powder]]></posttags>
2498. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212153</guid>
2499.  
2500. <description><![CDATA[The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified high lead levels in several ground cinnamon products. Several stores, including Dollar Tree, Save A Lot and Family Dollar, sold cinnamon products that contain lead levels that could be potentially harmful to consumers, particularly children. Signs and symptoms may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in activity [&#8230;]]]></description>
2504. </item>
2505. <item>
2506. <title>Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags</title>
2507. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/08/governor-carney-orders-lowering-of-flags-13/</link>
2509. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ashleydawson]]></dc:creator>
2510. <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:56:26 +0000</pubDate>
2511. <category><![CDATA[Flag Status]]></category>
2512. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
2513. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2514. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
2515. <postcategories><![CDATA[flag-status|governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
2516. <posttags><![CDATA[flag-status|governor-john-carney]]></posttags>
2517. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212139</guid>
2518.  
2519. <description><![CDATA[Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Saturday, March 9, 2024, to honor lifelong public servant, Korean War veteran and former Senate Majority Leader Robert J. Voshell on the day of his internment.]]></description>
2523. </item>
2524. <item>
2525. <title>Maiss Hussein to Represent Delaware in 2024 Poetry Out Loud National Finals</title>
2526. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/07/maiss-hussein-to-represent-delaware-in-2024-poetry-out-loud-national-finals/</link>
2528. <dc:creator><![CDATA[andrewtruscott]]></dc:creator>
2529. <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:37:09 +0000</pubDate>
2530. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of the Arts]]></category>
2531. <category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
2532. <category><![CDATA[Department of State]]></category>
2533. <category><![CDATA[Kent County]]></category>
2534. <category><![CDATA[New Castle County]]></category>
2535. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2536. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
2537. <category><![CDATA[arts advocacy]]></category>
2538. <category><![CDATA[arts education]]></category>
2539. <category><![CDATA[Arts Enrichment Programs]]></category>
2540. <category><![CDATA[arts in education]]></category>
2541. <category><![CDATA[Maiss Hussein]]></category>
2542. <category><![CDATA[Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School]]></category>
2543. <category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category>
2544. <category><![CDATA[Poetry Out Loud]]></category>
2545. <category><![CDATA[Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest]]></category>
2546. <postcategories><![CDATA[division-of-the-arts|department-of-education|state|kent-county|new-castle-county|news|sussex-county]]></postcategories>
2547. <posttags><![CDATA[arts-advocacy|arts-education|arts-enrichment-programs|arts-in-education|maiss-hussein|paul-m-hodgson-vocational-technical-high-school|poetry|poetry-out-loud|poetry-out-loud-national-recitation-contest]]></posttags>
2548. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212025</guid>
2549.  
2550. <description><![CDATA[Hussein named Delaware&#8217;s finalist for second consecutive year &#160; Wilmington, Del. (March 7, 2024) – Following a spirited competition featuring eleven talented high school students from Delaware, Maiss Hussein, a senior from Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School, emerged as the 2024 Poetry Out Loud Delaware State Champion. The exhilarating state finals took place [&#8230;]]]></description>
2554. </item>
2555. <item>
2556. <title>DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section Set to Spray Woodland Pools</title>
2557. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/07/dnrecs-mosquito-control-section-set-to-spray-woodland-pools/</link>
2559. <dc:creator><![CDATA[serenityfleming]]></dc:creator>
2560. <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
2561. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
2562. <category><![CDATA[Division of Fish and Wildlife]]></category>
2563. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2564. <category><![CDATA[DNREC Mosquito Control Section]]></category>
2565. <category><![CDATA[health and safety]]></category>
2566. <category><![CDATA[Kent County]]></category>
2567. <category><![CDATA[mosquitoes]]></category>
2568. <category><![CDATA[New Castle County]]></category>
2569. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
2570. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|fish-and-wildlife|news]]></postcategories>
2571. <posttags><![CDATA[dnrec-mosquito-control-section|health-and-safety|kent-county|mosquitoes|new-castle-county|sussex-county]]></posttags>
2572. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212079</guid>
2573.  
2574. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will begin its annual spraying of spring woodland pools to control aquatic immature (larval) mosquitoes as early as Friday, March 15, weather permitting. The spring spray campaign by DNREC’s Mosquito Control section will begin in southern Sussex County, then expand into Kent and New Castle counties over the next several weeks.]]></description>
2578. </item>
2579. <item>
2580. <title>Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmations</title>
2581. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/06/governor-carneys-statement-on-senate-confirmations-4/</link>
2583. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
2584. <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:48:35 +0000</pubDate>
2585. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
2586. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2587. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
2588. <category><![CDATA[Governor Carney]]></category>
2589. <category><![CDATA[senate confirmations]]></category>
2590. <postcategories><![CDATA[governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
2591. <posttags><![CDATA[governor-carney|senate-confirmations]]></posttags>
2592. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212070</guid>
2593.  
2594. <description><![CDATA[DOVER, Del. –&#160;Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of Eliza Hirst to serve as Family Court Judge in New Castle County, Jessica Markowski-Kelly to serve as Family Court Commissioner in New Castle County and Richard Monkman to serve a term as commissioner for the Thoroughbred Racing Commission. [&#8230;]]]></description>
2598. </item>
2599. <item>
2600. <title>Get Involved in Earth Month: Register Now  for the April 13 Christina River Watershed Cleanup</title>
2601. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/06/get-involved-in-earth-month-register-now-for-the-april-13-christina-river-watershed-cleanup/</link>
2603. <dc:creator><![CDATA[serenityfleming]]></dc:creator>
2604. <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:11:13 +0000</pubDate>
2605. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
2606. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2607. <category><![CDATA[Christina Conservancy]]></category>
2608. <category><![CDATA[Christina River Cleanup]]></category>
2609. <category><![CDATA[Christina River Watershed Cleanup]]></category>
2610. <category><![CDATA[cleanup]]></category>
2611. <category><![CDATA[Keep DE Litter Free]]></category>
2612. <category><![CDATA[Partnership for the Delaware Estuary]]></category>
2613. <category><![CDATA[recycling]]></category>
2614. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|news]]></postcategories>
2615. <posttags><![CDATA[christina-conservancy|christina-river-cleanup|christina-river-watershed-cleanup|cleanup|keep-de-litter-free|partnership-for-the-delaware-estuary|recycling]]></posttags>
2616. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212055</guid>
2617.  
2618. <description><![CDATA[Registration is now open for the annual Christina River Watershed Cleanup, rallying volunteers to join the effort on Saturday, April 13. Sponsored by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, in partnership with the Christina Conservancy and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, the cleanup marks the 32nd year hundreds of volunteers will pick up trash at sites across New Castle County as part of Earth Month activities in Delaware.]]></description>
2622. </item>
2623. <item>
2624. <title>Governor Carney Delivers 2024 State of the State Address</title>
2625. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/06/governor-carney-delivers-2024-state-of-the-state-address/</link>
2627. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
2628. <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
2629. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
2630. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2631. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
2632. <category><![CDATA[governor]]></category>
2633. <category><![CDATA[Governor Carney]]></category>
2634. <category><![CDATA[State of the State]]></category>
2635. <postcategories><![CDATA[governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
2636. <posttags><![CDATA[governor-2|governor-carney|state-of-the-state]]></posttags>
2637. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=212024</guid>
2638.  
2639. <description><![CDATA[Governor John Carney on Tuesday delivered his 2024 State of the State address to a joint session of the General Assembly, announcing plans to strengthen our economy, invest in education, protect the environment, and responsibly manage taxpayer dollars. ]]></description>
2643. </item>
2644. <item>
2645. <title>Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries</title>
2646. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/06/change-your-clocks-check-your-batteries/</link>
2648. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
2649. <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:27:51 +0000</pubDate>
2650. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
2651. <category><![CDATA[battery]]></category>
2652. <category><![CDATA[escape drill]]></category>
2653. <category><![CDATA[family]]></category>
2654. <category><![CDATA[home escape plan]]></category>
2655. <category><![CDATA[life saving]]></category>
2656. <category><![CDATA[maintenance]]></category>
2657. <category><![CDATA[meeting place]]></category>
2658. <category><![CDATA[smoke alarm]]></category>
2659. <category><![CDATA[smoke detector]]></category>
2660. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
2661. <posttags><![CDATA[battery|escape-drill|family|home-escape-plan|life-saving|maintenance|meeting-place|smoke-alarm|smoke-detector]]></posttags>
2662. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211995</guid>
2663.  
2664. <description><![CDATA[As Delawareans change their clocks this Sunday, March 10, 2024, the Delaware State Fire Marshal would like to remind all residents to also check the batteries in their smoke detectors and test them to ensure they are working. Smoke detectors are required to be installed in every home because properly installed and maintained smoke detectors [&#8230;]]]></description>
2668. </item>
2669. <item>
2670. <title>Parks Plans Wind Transmission Line Informational Event</title>
2671. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/04/parks-plans-wind-transmission-line-informational-event/</link>
2673. <dc:creator><![CDATA[nikkilavoie]]></dc:creator>
2674. <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
2675. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
2676. <category><![CDATA[Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy]]></category>
2677. <category><![CDATA[Division of Parks and Recreation]]></category>
2678. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2679. <category><![CDATA[3Rs Beach]]></category>
2680. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Seashore State Park]]></category>
2681. <category><![CDATA[US Wind]]></category>
2682. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|energy-and-climate|division-of-parks-and-recreation|news]]></postcategories>
2683. <posttags><![CDATA[3rs-beach|delaware-seashore-state-park|us-wind]]></posttags>
2684. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211985</guid>
2685.  
2686. <description><![CDATA[DNREC will host a public event on March 12 at Bethany Beach Town Hall about US Wind's proposal to bring power lines from its offshore wind project ashore at 3Rs Beach in Delaware Seashore State Park. The meeting is to inform residents about the potential lease to allow the underground cables at 3Rs, including the construction plan and what will be visible to park users after construction.]]></description>
2690. </item>
2691. <item>
2692. <title>Celebrating Delaware’s Trailblazers: Women’s Hall of Fame Art Exhibition in Partnership with the University of Delaware</title>
2693. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/01/celebrating-delawares-trailblazers-womens-hall-of-fame-art-exhibition-in-partnership-with-the-university-of-delaware/</link>
2695. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ashleyblok]]></dc:creator>
2696. <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
2697. <category><![CDATA[Department of Human Resources]]></category>
2698. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2699. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
2700. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Women]]></category>
2701. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame]]></category>
2702. <category><![CDATA[Office of Women's Advancement and Advocacy]]></category>
2703. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-human-resources|news]]></postcategories>
2704. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware|delaware-women|delaware-womens-hall-of-fame|department-of-human-resources|office-of-womens-advancement-and-advocacy]]></posttags>
2705. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211839</guid>
2706.  
2707. <description><![CDATA[The Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy, in collaboration with the University of Delaware, announces the opening of the annual Women’s Hall of Fame Art Exhibition. The showcase, featuring portraits by Delaware Artist, Theresa Walton, pays homage to outstanding Delaware women and marks the start of Women’s History Month in March.]]></description>
2711. </item>
2712. <item>
2713. <title>DNREC Announces Changes to 2024 Summer Flounder and Scup Recreational Fishing Regs</title>
2714. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/03/01/dnrec-announces-changes-to-2024-summer-flounder-and-scup-recreational-fishing-regs/</link>
2716. <dc:creator><![CDATA[melanieingram]]></dc:creator>
2717. <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:16:10 +0000</pubDate>
2718. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
2719. <category><![CDATA[Division of Fish and Wildlife]]></category>
2720. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2721. <category><![CDATA[anglers]]></category>
2722. <category><![CDATA[Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission]]></category>
2723. <category><![CDATA[fishery management plan]]></category>
2724. <category><![CDATA[Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council]]></category>
2725. <category><![CDATA[scup]]></category>
2726. <category><![CDATA[summer flounder]]></category>
2727. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|fish-and-wildlife|news]]></postcategories>
2728. <posttags><![CDATA[anglers|atlantic-states-marine-fisheries-commission|fishery-management-plan|mid-atlantic-fishery-management-council|scup|summer-flounder]]></posttags>
2729. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211965</guid>
2730.  
2731. <description><![CDATA[DNREC announced today that, effective March 2, the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife will implement changes to the recreational fishing regulations for summer flounder and scup required to keep Delaware in compliance with the Fishery Management Plans of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC). ]]></description>
2735. </item>
2736. <item>
2737. <title>Mary and Charles Vinson sentenced to over 150 years in serial child abuse case</title>
2738. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/29/mary-and-charles-vinson-sentenced-to-over-150-years-in-serial-child-abuse-case/</link>
2740. <dc:creator><![CDATA[matthewmarshall]]></dc:creator>
2741. <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:23:20 +0000</pubDate>
2742. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice]]></category>
2743. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
2744. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2745. <postcategories><![CDATA[justice|prs|news]]></postcategories>
2746. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
2747. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211961</guid>
2748.  
2749. <description><![CDATA[A Kent County couple will effectively spend their lives in prison for the serial abuse and torture of their children, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today. “These children went through hell,” said Attorney General Jennings. “Now they never have to worry about their abusers again. Even when these cases are strong, they are not easy. [&#8230;]]]></description>
2753. </item>
2754. <item>
2755. <title>The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has released additional sections of the informal draft regulations.</title>
2756. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/29/the-office-of-the-marijuana-commissioner-omc-has-released-additional-sections-of-the-informal-draft-regulations/</link>
2758. <dc:creator><![CDATA[keilamontalvo]]></dc:creator>
2759. <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:09:55 +0000</pubDate>
2760. <category><![CDATA[Department of Safety and Homeland Security]]></category>
2761. <category><![CDATA[Kent County]]></category>
2762. <category><![CDATA[New Castle County]]></category>
2763. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2764. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
2765. <category><![CDATA[The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner]]></category>
2766. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security]]></category>
2767. <category><![CDATA[Marijuana]]></category>
2768. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Marijuana Commissioner]]></category>
2769. <category><![CDATA[Rules and Regulations]]></category>
2770. <postcategories><![CDATA[safety-and-homeland-security|kent-county|new-castle-county|news|sussex-county|the-office-of-the-marijuana-commissioner]]></postcategories>
2771. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-department-of-safety-and-homeland-security|department-of-safety-and-homeland-security|marijuana|office-of-the-marijuana-commissioner|rules-and-regulations]]></posttags>
2772. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211944</guid>
2773.  
2774. <description><![CDATA[The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has released additional sections of the informal draft regulations for review. The sections of draft regulations released today include the sections related to tracking, product health standards, packaging and labeling requirements, and advertising. The Informal Comment Period on the OMC website omc.delaware.gov will close on March 29, 2024. [&#8230;]]]></description>
2778. </item>
2779. <item>
2780. <title>Delaware Division of the Arts Encourages Arts Philanthropy Through Do More 24 Delaware</title>
2781. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/29/delaware-division-of-the-arts-encourages-arts-philanthropy-through-do-more-24-delaware-4/</link>
2783. <dc:creator><![CDATA[andrewtruscott]]></dc:creator>
2784. <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:57:50 +0000</pubDate>
2785. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of the Arts]]></category>
2786. <category><![CDATA["Delaware Division of the Arts"]]></category>
2787. <category><![CDATA[Do More 24 Delaware]]></category>
2788. <category><![CDATA[Spur Impact Association]]></category>
2789. <category><![CDATA[united way of delaware]]></category>
2790. <postcategories><![CDATA[division-of-the-arts]]></postcategories>
2791. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-division-of-the-arts|do-more-24-delaware|spur-impact-association|united-way-of-delaware]]></posttags>
2792. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211920</guid>
2793.  
2794. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Division of the Arts is proud to support the arts sector through Delaware’s largest day of giving, Do More 24 Delaware, on March 7-8, 2024. Now participating for the fourth year, the Division will provide up to $200,000 in matching funds to its FY2024 arts organization grantees in conjunction with the statewide giving day event.]]></description>
2798. </item>
2799. <item>
2800. <title>The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit &#8220;Unspoken Trajectories&#8221; by Aaron Keith Hoffer</title>
2801. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/29/the-mezzanine-gallery-to-exhibit-unspoken-trajectories-by-aaron-keith-hoffer/</link>
2803. <dc:creator><![CDATA[andrewtruscott]]></dc:creator>
2804. <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:37:22 +0000</pubDate>
2805. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of the Arts]]></category>
2806. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2807. <category><![CDATA[Aaron Keith Hoffer]]></category>
2808. <category><![CDATA[Mezzanine Gallery]]></category>
2809. <postcategories><![CDATA[division-of-the-arts|news]]></postcategories>
2810. <posttags><![CDATA[aaron-keith-hoffer|mezzanine-gallery]]></posttags>
2811. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211892</guid>
2812.  
2813. <description><![CDATA[Wilmington, Del. (February 26, 2024) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery presents Aaron Keith Hoffer’s exhibition, “Unspoken Trajectories,” on view from March 1-28, 2024. Guests are invited to attend a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, March 1 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Hoffer’s show will include dozens of abstract paintings ranging in size from large [&#8230;]]]></description>
2817. </item>
2818. <item>
2819. <title>DNREC Opens Youth Environmental Summit</title>
2820. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/29/dnrec-opens-youth-environmental-summit/</link>
2822. <dc:creator><![CDATA[serenityfleming]]></dc:creator>
2823. <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:12:27 +0000</pubDate>
2824. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
2825. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2826. <category><![CDATA[DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin]]></category>
2827. <category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
2828. <category><![CDATA[University of Delaware]]></category>
2829. <category><![CDATA[Youth Environmental Summit]]></category>
2830. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|news]]></postcategories>
2831. <posttags><![CDATA[dnrec-secretary-shawn-m-garvin|students|university-of-delaware|youth-environmental-summit]]></posttags>
2832. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211871</guid>
2833.  
2834. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) once again joined Delaware’s Youth Environmental Summit (YES!), with Secretary Shawn M. Garvin delivering the opening plenary to kick off the 2024 event. The student-led conference, sponsored by DNREC, was held on Thursday, Feb. 29, at the University of Delaware’s Clayton Hall Conference Center in Newark.]]></description>
2838. </item>
2839. <item>
2840. <title>Major Cybersecurity Event Impacting Health Care, Pharmacy Operations</title>
2841. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/29/major-cybersecurity-event-impacting-health-care-pharmacy-operations/</link>
2843. <dc:creator><![CDATA[christinahaas]]></dc:creator>
2844. <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:06:11 +0000</pubDate>
2845. <category><![CDATA[Captive]]></category>
2846. <category><![CDATA[Captive Insurance]]></category>
2847. <category><![CDATA[Insurance Commissioner]]></category>
2848. <category><![CDATA[Commissioner Navarro]]></category>
2849. <category><![CDATA[cyber security]]></category>
2850. <category><![CDATA[cybersecurity]]></category>
2851. <category><![CDATA[Department of Insurance]]></category>
2852. <category><![CDATA[Health care]]></category>
2853. <category><![CDATA[Health Insurance]]></category>
2854. <category><![CDATA[healthcare]]></category>
2855. <category><![CDATA[Insurance Department]]></category>
2856. <category><![CDATA[pharmacy]]></category>
2857. <category><![CDATA[Trinidad Navarro]]></category>
2858. <postcategories><![CDATA[captive|captive-insurance|insurance-commissioner]]></postcategories>
2859. <posttags><![CDATA[commissioner-navarro|cyber-security|cybersecurity|department-of-insurance|health-care|health-insurance|healthcare|insurance-commissioner|insurance-department|pharmacy|trinidad-navarro]]></posttags>
2860. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211872</guid>
2861.  
2862. <description><![CDATA[Delays impacting operations, including payments and insurance transactions Earlier this month, one of the nation&#8217;s largest health care companies experienced a cybersecurity attack immobilizing much of the industry. Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group that also operates as Optum Solutions, states that it interacts with 1 in every 3 patient records. Their systems are [&#8230;]]]></description>
2866. </item>
2867. <item>
2868. <title>Delaware State Parks Fee Season Begins March 1</title>
2869. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/29/delaware-state-parks-fee-season-begins-march-1-2/</link>
2871. <dc:creator><![CDATA[serenityfleming]]></dc:creator>
2872. <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:38:30 +0000</pubDate>
2873. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
2874. <category><![CDATA[Division of Parks and Recreation]]></category>
2875. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2876. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Parks]]></category>
2877. <category><![CDATA[fee season]]></category>
2878. <category><![CDATA[outdoors and recreation]]></category>
2879. <category><![CDATA[surf fishing]]></category>
2880. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|division-of-parks-and-recreation|news]]></postcategories>
2881. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-state-parks|fee-season|outdoors-and-recreation|surf-fishing]]></posttags>
2882. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211832</guid>
2883.  
2884. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds visitors to Delaware State Parks that 2024 entrance fees will be in effect starting Friday, March 1 through Nov. 30.]]></description>
2888. </item>
2889. <item>
2890. <title>DOJ secures over a dozen convictions for violent gun offender following nine-month manhunt</title>
2891. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/28/doj-secures-over-a-dozen-convictions-for-violent-gun-offender-following-nine-month-manhunt/</link>
2893. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolinedejose]]></dc:creator>
2894. <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:02:58 +0000</pubDate>
2895. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
2896. <postcategories><![CDATA[prs]]></postcategories>
2897. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
2898. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211823</guid>
2899.  
2900. <description><![CDATA[A Wilmington man has been convicted of several felonies, including three separate counts of Attempted Murder, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Wednesday.&#160;&#160; &#8220;An extremely violent gun offender will spend the rest of his life in prison because of excellent collaboration between Wilmington PD, prosecutors, and federal law enforcement,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. “These cases [&#8230;]]]></description>
2904. </item>
2905. <item>
2906. <title>Students Win Big at State Educators Rising Event</title>
2907. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/28/students-win-big-at-state-educators-rising-event/</link>
2909. <dc:creator><![CDATA[angela.moffett-batty]]></dc:creator>
2910. <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:17:30 +0000</pubDate>
2911. <category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
2912. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2913. <category><![CDATA[award]]></category>
2914. <category><![CDATA[competition]]></category>
2915. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
2916. <category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
2917. <category><![CDATA[educator]]></category>
2918. <category><![CDATA[Educators Rising]]></category>
2919. <category><![CDATA[future]]></category>
2920. <category><![CDATA[Student]]></category>
2921. <category><![CDATA[teachers]]></category>
2922. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-education|news]]></postcategories>
2923. <posttags><![CDATA[award|competition|delaware|education|educator|educators-rising|future|student|teachers]]></posttags>
2924. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211784</guid>
2925.  
2926. <description><![CDATA[More than 180 students brought home medals from this month's Delaware Educators Rising State Leadership Conference -- with more than 80 students qualifying for the national conference this summer.  ]]></description>
2930. </item>
2931. <item>
2932. <title>DNREC to Close The Point at Cape Henlopen for Beach-nesting Season</title>
2933. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/28/dnrec-to-close-the-point-at-cape-henlopen-for-beach-nesting-season/</link>
2935. <dc:creator><![CDATA[shaunamcvey]]></dc:creator>
2936. <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:16:38 +0000</pubDate>
2937. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
2938. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2939. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
2940. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|news|sussex-county]]></postcategories>
2941. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
2942. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211812</guid>
2943.  
2944. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, Friday, March 1. Since 1993, The Point has closed annually for most of the spring and summer for the benefit of threatened and endangered beach-nesters and migratory shorebirds, including piping plovers, American oystercatchers, least terns, red knots and other species.]]></description>
2948. </item>
2949. <item>
2950. <title>Claymont Fire</title>
2951. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/27/claymont-fire/</link>
2953. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
2954. <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:48:36 +0000</pubDate>
2955. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
2956. <category><![CDATA[Claymont]]></category>
2957. <category><![CDATA[electric bicycle]]></category>
2958. <category><![CDATA[Knollwood]]></category>
2959. <category><![CDATA[smoke inhalation]]></category>
2960. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
2961. <posttags><![CDATA[claymont|electric-bicycle|knollwood|smoke-inhalation]]></posttags>
2962. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211794</guid>
2963.  
2964. <description><![CDATA[February 27, 2024 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that this morning’s house fire in Claymont, DE was accidental. The Claymont Fire Company was notified of a fire in the unit block of Denham Avenue in the Knollwood Community, shortly after 3:00 AM. Upon arrival they found heavy smoke and fire coming from [&#8230;]]]></description>
2968. </item>
2969. <item>
2970. <title>Newark Fire</title>
2971. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/27/newark-fire-2/</link>
2973. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
2974. <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:48:01 +0000</pubDate>
2975. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
2976. <category><![CDATA[Aetna Hose Hook & Ladder]]></category>
2977. <category><![CDATA[investigation]]></category>
2978. <category><![CDATA[Shelley Farms]]></category>
2979. <category><![CDATA[smoke inhalation]]></category>
2980. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
2981. <posttags><![CDATA[aetna-hose-hook-ladder|investigation|shelley-farms|smoke-inhalation]]></posttags>
2982. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211803</guid>
2983.  
2984. <description><![CDATA[February 27, 2024 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating a house fire that occurred this morning in Newark, DE. The Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company of Newark was notified of a fire in the 200 block of Emma Way in the Shelley Farms community, shortly after 4:00 AM. Upon arrival they [&#8230;]]]></description>
2988. </item>
2989. <item>
2990. <title>AG Jennings Announces Appeal Of Superior Court Voting Ruling, Vows Support For Constitutional Amendment</title>
2991. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/27/ag-jennings-announces-appeal-of-superior-court-voting-ruling-vows-support-for-constitutional-amendment/</link>
2993. <dc:creator><![CDATA[matthewmarshall]]></dc:creator>
2994. <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:24:01 +0000</pubDate>
2995. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice]]></category>
2996. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
2997. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
2998. <postcategories><![CDATA[justice|prs|news]]></postcategories>
2999. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3000. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211773</guid>
3001.  
3002. <description><![CDATA[The Department of Justice will move to appeal a Superior Court judge’s ruling curtailing voting rights, and will support legislative efforts to pass constitutional amendments expanding and enshrining voting rights.]]></description>
3006. </item>
3007. <item>
3008. <title>Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 12 Finalists for Delaware&#8217;s 2024 Poetry Out Loud State Finals</title>
3009. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/27/delaware-division-of-the-arts-announces-12-finalists-for-delawares-2024-poetry-out-loud-state-finals/</link>
3011. <dc:creator><![CDATA[andrewtruscott]]></dc:creator>
3012. <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:42:31 +0000</pubDate>
3013. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of the Arts]]></category>
3014. <category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
3015. <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
3016. <category><![CDATA["Delaware Division of the Arts"]]></category>
3017. <category><![CDATA[National Endowment for the Arts]]></category>
3018. <category><![CDATA[poetry]]></category>
3019. <category><![CDATA[Poetry Out Loud]]></category>
3020. <category><![CDATA[The Poetry Foundation]]></category>
3021. <postcategories><![CDATA[division-of-the-arts|department-of-education|gov-education]]></postcategories>
3022. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-division-of-the-arts|national-endowment-for-the-arts|poetry|poetry-out-loud|the-poetry-foundation]]></posttags>
3023. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211737</guid>
3024.  
3025. <description><![CDATA[Twelve students to compete to advance to the National Finals in Washington, DC &#160; Wilmington, Del. (February 27, 2024) – Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals returns to the Smyrna Opera House on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 6:00pm. Twelve student finalists will compete for the opportunity to represent Delaware and advance to the National [&#8230;]]]></description>
3029. </item>
3030. <item>
3031. <title>Controlled Burn at Brandywine Creek State Park Aims to Boost Native Wildlife and Plant Growth</title>
3032. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/27/controlled-burn-at-brandywine-creek-state-park-aims-to-boost-native-wildlife-and-plant-growth/</link>
3034. <dc:creator><![CDATA[shaunamcvey]]></dc:creator>
3035. <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
3036. <category><![CDATA[Department of Agriculture]]></category>
3037. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
3038. <category><![CDATA[Division of Air Quality]]></category>
3039. <category><![CDATA[Division of Parks and Recreation]]></category>
3040. <category><![CDATA[Forest Service]]></category>
3041. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3042. <category><![CDATA[Brandywine Creek State Park]]></category>
3043. <category><![CDATA[controlled burn]]></category>
3044. <category><![CDATA[DDA Forest Service]]></category>
3045. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Agriculture]]></category>
3046. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
3047. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Fire Service]]></category>
3048. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Parks]]></category>
3049. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association]]></category>
3050. <category><![CDATA[dnrec]]></category>
3051. <category><![CDATA[EC Division of Air Quality]]></category>
3052. <category><![CDATA[prescribed burn]]></category>
3053. <postcategories><![CDATA[agriculture|dnrec|air-quality-dnrec|division-of-parks-and-recreation|forest-service|news]]></postcategories>
3054. <posttags><![CDATA[brandywine-creek-state-park|controlled-burn|dda-forest-service|delaware-department-of-agriculture|delaware-department-of-natural-resources-and-environmental-control|delaware-fire-service|delaware-state-parks|delaware-volunteer-firefighters-association|division-of-parks-and-recreation|dnrec-2|ec-division-of-air-quality|prescribed-burn]]></posttags>
3055. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211719</guid>
3056.  
3057. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is working with the Delaware Department of Agriculture to execute a controlled burn at Brandywine Creek State Park in February or March. This prescribed burn will help manage nearly 30 acres of meadowland near the park’s nature center.]]></description>
3061. </item>
3062. <item>
3063. <title>Four-Legged Assistant Helps Change Lives Canine Companions Facility Dog Joins Delaware State Fire Commission</title>
3064. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/26/four-legged-assistant-helps-change-lives-canine-companions-facility-dog-joins-delaware-state-fire-commission/</link>
3066. <dc:creator><![CDATA[frankfioravaniti]]></dc:creator>
3067. <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:29:03 +0000</pubDate>
3068. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3069. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Commission]]></category>
3070. <postcategories><![CDATA[news|state-fire-commission]]></postcategories>
3071. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3072. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211707</guid>
3073.  
3074. <description><![CDATA[Motivation and support come in many forms, including a cold nose and a warm heart.  Delaware State Fire Commission welcomed its newest staff member, Canine Companions Facility Dog, Ajax.  Ajax will assist handler Frank Fioravaniti during his work assisting first responders. &#160; Facility Dog Ajax is deployed into the field to assist in lowering tension [&#8230;]]]></description>
3078. </item>
3079. <item>
3080. <title>DNREC to Close Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp in Sussex County Temporarily for Expansion and Paving of Parking Lot</title>
3081. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/26/dnrec-to-close-mulberry-landing-boat-ramp-in-sussex-county-temporarily-for-expansion-and-paving-of-parking-lot/</link>
3083. <dc:creator><![CDATA[joanna.wilson]]></dc:creator>
3084. <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:22:02 +0000</pubDate>
3085. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
3086. <category><![CDATA[Division of Fish and Wildlife]]></category>
3087. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3088. <category><![CDATA[Assawoman Wildlife Area]]></category>
3089. <category><![CDATA[boat ramp reconstruction]]></category>
3090. <category><![CDATA[boating]]></category>
3091. <category><![CDATA[outdoors and recreation]]></category>
3092. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|fish-and-wildlife|news]]></postcategories>
3093. <posttags><![CDATA[assawoman-wildlife-area|boat-ramp-reconstruction|boating|outdoors-and-recreation]]></posttags>
3094. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211676</guid>
3095.  
3096. <description><![CDATA[DNREC announced the March 6 closure of the Mulberry Landing Boat Ramp near Bethany Beach for a construction project to enlarge and pave the boat ramp’s gravel parking lot, with the project’s completion anticipated by April 14, dependent on weather.]]></description>
3100. </item>
3101. <item>
3102. <title>DOJ secures guilty pleas, prison time in fatal shooting case</title>
3103. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/23/doj-secures-guilty-pleas-prison-time-in-fatal-shooting-case/</link>
3105. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolinedejose]]></dc:creator>
3106. <pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
3107. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
3108. <postcategories><![CDATA[prs]]></postcategories>
3109. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3110. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211671</guid>
3111.  
3112. <description><![CDATA[Two people have pleaded guilty in relation to the assault and fatal shooting of 19-year-old Za’Quan Blackwell. On February 2, Ah’Kee Flonnory of Wilmington pleaded guilty to Manslaughter, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony; Armani Rogers, 20, of New Castle pleaded guilty to Assault 2nd&#160;Degree.&#160; &#8220;This was a tragic loss [&#8230;]]]></description>
3116. </item>
3117. <item>
3118. <title>Children’s pastor arrested on child pornography charges</title>
3119. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/23/childrens-pastor-arrested-on-child-pornography-charges/</link>
3121. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolinedejose]]></dc:creator>
3122. <pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:28:33 +0000</pubDate>
3123. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
3124. <postcategories><![CDATA[prs]]></postcategories>
3125. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3126. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211665</guid>
3127.  
3128. <description><![CDATA[A Seaford pastor has been arrested and charged with 10 felony counts of Dealing in Child Pornography, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Thursday.&#160; James R.&#160;Dryden, 74, was arrested February 15 following an Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) investigation led by the Delaware Department of Justice and Delaware State Police. ICAC’s investigation was spurred [&#8230;]]]></description>
3132. </item>
3133. <item>
3134. <title>DNREC to Offer Feb. 28 Webinar on Living Shoreline Cost Share Program for Home and Property Owners</title>
3135. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/23/dnrec-to-offer-feb-28-webinar-on-living-shoreline-cost-share-program-for-home-and-property-owners/</link>
3137. <dc:creator><![CDATA[serenityfleming]]></dc:creator>
3138. <pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:19:06 +0000</pubDate>
3139. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
3140. <category><![CDATA[Division of Watershed Stewardship]]></category>
3141. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3142. <category><![CDATA[DNREC Living Shoreline Cost Share Program]]></category>
3143. <category><![CDATA[DNREC Nonpoint Source Program]]></category>
3144. <category><![CDATA[DNREC Watershed Assessment and Management Section]]></category>
3145. <category><![CDATA[living shorelines]]></category>
3146. <category><![CDATA[watersheds]]></category>
3147. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|watershed-stewardship|news]]></postcategories>
3148. <posttags><![CDATA[dnrec-living-shoreline-cost-share-program|dnrec-nonpoint-source-program|dnrec-watershed-assessment-and-management-section|living-shorelines|watersheds]]></posttags>
3149. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211641</guid>
3150.  
3151. <description><![CDATA[DNREC will host a free webinar Wednesday, Feb. 28 to introduce property owners to DNREC’s Living Shoreline Cost Share Program, which provides funding that can help Delawareans in selected watersheds install living shorelines using natural materials.]]></description>
3155. </item>
3156. <item>
3157. <title>Delaware State Fire Commission K9 Ajax To Get Donation of Body Armor.</title>
3158. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/23/delaware-state-fire-commission-k9-ajax-to-get-donation-of-body-armor/</link>
3160. <dc:creator><![CDATA[frankfioravaniti]]></dc:creator>
3161. <pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:26:48 +0000</pubDate>
3162. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3163. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Commission]]></category>
3164. <postcategories><![CDATA[news|state-fire-commission]]></postcategories>
3165. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3166. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211635</guid>
3167.  
3168. <description><![CDATA[Delaware State Fire Commission K9 Ajax will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Ajax’s vest is sponsored by Paulette Penzes of Middleburg Heights, OH and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always”.  Delivery is expected [&#8230;]]]></description>
3172. </item>
3173. <item>
3174. <title>DOJ secures felony conviction in first of several cases related to abuses of the 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program </title>
3175. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/22/doj-secures-felony-conviction-in-first-of-several-cases-related-to-abuses-of-the-2022-delaware-relief-rebate-program/</link>
3177. <dc:creator><![CDATA[matthewmarshall]]></dc:creator>
3178. <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:40:18 +0000</pubDate>
3179. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice]]></category>
3180. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
3181. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3182. <postcategories><![CDATA[justice|prs|news]]></postcategories>
3183. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3184. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211656</guid>
3185.  
3186. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Department of Justice secured a felony conviction in the first of several pending cases stemming from an ongoing investigation by the Delaware Division of Revenue and the Department of Justice into fraud related to the 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program. That program provided Delaware residents with a one-time $300.00 check and was intended [&#8230;]]]></description>
3190. </item>
3191. <item>
3192. <title>Delaware, New Jersey, Illinois lead multistate coalition supporting PA gun safety law</title>
3193. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/22/delaware-new-jersey-illinois-lead-multistate-coalition-supporting-pa-gun-safety-law/</link>
3195. <dc:creator><![CDATA[matthewmarshall]]></dc:creator>
3196. <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:07:03 +0000</pubDate>
3197. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice]]></category>
3198. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
3199. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3200. <postcategories><![CDATA[justice|prs|news]]></postcategories>
3201. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3202. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211620</guid>
3203.  
3204. <description><![CDATA[Attorney General Kathy Jennings today co-led a coalition of 18 attorneys general filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. The coalition urged the court to revisit an opinion striking down a Pennsylvania law prohibiting individuals under the age of 21 from carrying concealed weapons in public and imposing [&#8230;]]]></description>
3208. </item>
3209. <item>
3210. <title>Delaware State Fire Commission Updates Fire Regulations.</title>
3211. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/20/delaware-state-fire-commission-updates-fire-regulations/</link>
3213. <dc:creator><![CDATA[frankfioravaniti]]></dc:creator>
3214. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:43:14 +0000</pubDate>
3215. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3216. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Commission]]></category>
3217. <postcategories><![CDATA[news|state-fire-commission]]></postcategories>
3218. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3219. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211597</guid>
3220.  
3221. <description><![CDATA[&#160; &#160; February 20, 2024 &#160; The Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission has multiple functions within the fire service including updating regulations on Delaware training requirements for firefighters.  This is a lengthy process as it entails committee meetings of several representatives within the Delaware Fire Service to discuss and recommend changes to existing regulations.  Once [&#8230;]]]></description>
3225. </item>
3226. <item>
3227. <title>GACEC Hosts Celebration for Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest</title>
3228. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/20/gacec-hosts-celebration-for-disability-history-and-awareness-month-poster-contest/</link>
3230. <dc:creator><![CDATA[laciespence]]></dc:creator>
3231. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:41:08 +0000</pubDate>
3232. <category><![CDATA[Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens]]></category>
3233. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3234. <postcategories><![CDATA[gacec|news]]></postcategories>
3235. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3236. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211554</guid>
3237.  
3238. <description><![CDATA[On Friday, February 16th, the Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) held their Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest Celebration.&#160; This year’s contest theme was “Same Dreams; Different Abilities.”&#160; Youth across the state submitted creative works of art depicting topics faced by people with disabilities.&#160; Once submitted, the posters were reviewed and judged [&#8230;]]]></description>
3242. </item>
3243. <item>
3244. <title>Governor Carney Announces Delaware State Housing Authority Nomination</title>
3245. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/20/governor-carney-announces-delaware-state-housing-authority-nomination/</link>
3247. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
3248. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:15:15 +0000</pubDate>
3249. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Housing Authority]]></category>
3250. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
3251. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3252. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
3253. <category><![CDATA[Cynthia Karnai]]></category>
3254. <category><![CDATA[dsha]]></category>
3255. <postcategories><![CDATA[dsha|governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
3256. <posttags><![CDATA[cynthia-karnai|delaware-state-housing-authority|dsha]]></posttags>
3257. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211588</guid>
3258.  
3259. <description><![CDATA[DOVER, Del.&#160;–&#160;Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced he intends to nominate Cynthia Karnai to serve as Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA). &#160; Karnai’s nomination must be approved by the Delaware State Senate.&#160; &#160; “Cynthia understands the housing situation in Delaware, and she’ll continue the hard work we are doing to create affordable [&#8230;]]]></description>
3263. </item>
3264. <item>
3265. <title>Treasurer Davis Honored for Delaware EARNS</title>
3266. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/20/cri/</link>
3268. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carl.kanefsky]]></dc:creator>
3269. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:38:48 +0000</pubDate>
3270. <category><![CDATA[Office of the State Treasurer]]></category>
3271. <category><![CDATA[State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis]]></category>
3272. <category><![CDATA[Auto IRA]]></category>
3273. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Treasurer. Delaware EARNS]]></category>
3274. <category><![CDATA[Georgetown CRI]]></category>
3275. <category><![CDATA[Retirement Security]]></category>
3276. <category><![CDATA[State treasurer Colleen Davis]]></category>
3277. <postcategories><![CDATA[ost|state-treasurer-colleen-c-davis]]></postcategories>
3278. <posttags><![CDATA[auto-ira|delaware-state-treasurer-delaware-earns|georgetown-cri|retirement-security|state-treasurer-colleen-davis]]></posttags>
3279. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211543</guid>
3280.  
3281. <description><![CDATA[Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis has received the 2024 Distinguished State Leader Award from the Georgetown University Center for Retirement Initiatives (CRI) at the McCourt School of Public Policy for her work in the adoption and implementation of Delaware EARNS. The Delaware Expanding Access for Retirement and Necessary Savings (EARNS) program will provide a convenient way [&#8230;]]]></description>
3285. </item>
3286. <item>
3287. <title>Lt. Gov. Hall-Long Outlines Recommendations to Protect State Retiree Healthcare, Foster Fiscal Sustainability</title>
3288. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/19/lt-gov-hall-long-outlines-recommendations-to-protect-state-retiree-healthcare-foster-fiscal-sustainability/</link>
3290. <dc:creator><![CDATA[jenniferrini]]></dc:creator>
3291. <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 21:57:42 +0000</pubDate>
3292. <category><![CDATA[Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long]]></category>
3293. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3294. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Lieutenant Governor]]></category>
3295. <postcategories><![CDATA[lt-gov-hall-long|news|office-of-lieutenant-governor]]></postcategories>
3296. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3297. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211513</guid>
3298.  
3299. <description><![CDATA[Hall-Long, chair of the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee, detailed the subcommittee’s report before the Joint Health Committees in the House and Senate.&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; DOVER, Del. — Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long on Monday outlined an actionable roadmap to protect state retirees’ healthcare and promote fiscal sustainability during a joint House and Senate Health Committee hearing.&#160; Meeting [&#8230;]]]></description>
3303. </item>
3304. <item>
3305. <title>Secretary of State Presents 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award</title>
3306. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/19/secretary-of-state-presents-2023-john-lewis-youth-leadership-award/</link>
3308. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ronybaltazar]]></dc:creator>
3309. <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 21:32:28 +0000</pubDate>
3310. <category><![CDATA[Department of State]]></category>
3311. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3312. <category><![CDATA["Jeffrey Bullock"]]></category>
3313. <category><![CDATA["Secretary of State"]]></category>
3314. <category><![CDATA[2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award]]></category>
3315. <category><![CDATA[Atnre Alleyne]]></category>
3316. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of State]]></category>
3317. <category><![CDATA[NASS]]></category>
3318. <category><![CDATA[Sherry Dorsey Walker]]></category>
3319. <category><![CDATA[Tariah Hyland]]></category>
3320. <postcategories><![CDATA[state|news]]></postcategories>
3321. <posttags><![CDATA[jeffrey-bullock|secretary-of-state|2023-john-lewis-youth-leadership-award|atnre-alleyne|delaware-department-of-state|nass|sherry-dorsey-walker|tariah-hyland]]></posttags>
3322. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211527</guid>
3323.  
3324. <description><![CDATA[Tariah Hyland selected as the 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award recipient Secretary of State Jeff Bullock on Monday announced that Tariah Hyland, a resident of Wilmington, has been selected for the prestigious 2023 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. The award, in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis, recognizes a gifted, civic-minded young Delawarean [&#8230;]]]></description>
3328. </item>
3329. <item>
3330. <title>Governor Carney Announces Judicial Nominations</title>
3331. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/19/governor-carney-announces-judicial-nominations-6/</link>
3333. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
3334. <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:15:06 +0000</pubDate>
3335. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
3336. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3337. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
3338. <category><![CDATA[Eliza Hirst]]></category>
3339. <category><![CDATA[Jessica Markowski-Kelly]]></category>
3340. <category><![CDATA[judicial nominations]]></category>
3341. <postcategories><![CDATA[governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
3342. <posttags><![CDATA[eliza-hirst|jessica-markowski-kelly|judicial-nominations]]></posttags>
3343. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211518</guid>
3344.  
3345. <description><![CDATA[WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday announced that he will nominate Eliza Hirst to serve as Family Court Judge in New Castle County, and Jessica Markowski-Kelly to serve as Family Court Commissioner in New Castle County. The Governor’s nominations will be submitted to the Delaware State Senate for consideration. &#160; “I want to [&#8230;]]]></description>
3349. </item>
3350. <item>
3351. <title>Terra Taylor Sworn in as Department of Correction Commissioner</title>
3352. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/16/terra-taylor-sworn-in-as-department-of-correction-commissioner/</link>
3354. <dc:creator><![CDATA[katherine.weber]]></dc:creator>
3355. <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:52:01 +0000</pubDate>
3356. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3357. <postcategories><![CDATA[news]]></postcategories>
3358. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3359. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211489</guid>
3360.  
3361. <description><![CDATA[Dover, DE – During a ceremony hosted by Governor Carney today in Dover Terra Taylor took the oath of office as the 11th Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC).  Governor Carney appointed then-Deputy Commissioner Taylor as Acting Commissioner this past July and further nominated her as Commissioner on a permanent basis last month.  She was [&#8230;]]]></description>
3365. </item>
3366. <item>
3367. <title>Brian Emig Named Warden of James T. Vaughn Correctional Center</title>
3368. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/15/brian-emig-named-warden-of-james-t-vaughn-correctional-center/</link>
3370. <dc:creator><![CDATA[katherine.weber]]></dc:creator>
3371. <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:34:34 +0000</pubDate>
3372. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3373. <postcategories><![CDATA[news]]></postcategories>
3374. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3375. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211465</guid>
3376.  
3377. <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
3381. </item>
3382. <item>
3383. <title>Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is accepting public comment for Informal Regulation Review until March 29</title>
3384. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/15/office-of-the-marijuana-commissioner-omc-is-accepting-public-comment-for-informal-regulation-review-until-march-29/</link>
3386. <dc:creator><![CDATA[keilamontalvo]]></dc:creator>
3387. <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:45:27 +0000</pubDate>
3388. <category><![CDATA[Department of Safety and Homeland Security]]></category>
3389. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3390. <category><![CDATA[The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner]]></category>
3391. <category><![CDATA[Marijuana]]></category>
3392. <category><![CDATA[OMC]]></category>
3393. <category><![CDATA[public comments]]></category>
3394. <category><![CDATA[regulations]]></category>
3395. <postcategories><![CDATA[safety-and-homeland-security|news|the-office-of-the-marijuana-commissioner]]></postcategories>
3396. <posttags><![CDATA[marijuana|omc|public-comments|regulations]]></posttags>
3397. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211456</guid>
3398.  
3399. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Marijuana Control Act, 4Del. C. Chapter 13 legalized the use of recreational marijuana for individuals 21 and older. The newly created OMC has the responsibility to adopt rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this law.]]></description>
3403. </item>
3404. <item>
3405. <title>Department of Correction Announces Senior Leadership Promotion</title>
3406. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/14/department-of-correction-announces-senior-leadership-promotion/</link>
3408. <dc:creator><![CDATA[katherine.weber]]></dc:creator>
3409. <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:10:25 +0000</pubDate>
3410. <category><![CDATA[Department of Correction]]></category>
3411. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3412. <postcategories><![CDATA[doc|news]]></postcategories>
3413. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3414. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211446</guid>
3415.  
3416. <description><![CDATA[Dover, DE – Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) Acting Commissioner Terra Taylor today announced that James T. Vaughn Correctional Center Warden Robert May has been promoted to Chief of the Bureau of Prisons.  May, a 31-year veteran of the DOC and the Department’s most experienced Warden, began his career as a Correctional Officer at Howard [&#8230;]]]></description>
3420. </item>
3421. <item>
3422. <title>DNREC to Assume Management of Deauville Beach</title>
3423. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/14/dnrec-to-assume-management-of-deauville-beach/</link>
3425. <dc:creator><![CDATA[shaunamcvey]]></dc:creator>
3426. <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:02:30 +0000</pubDate>
3427. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
3428. <category><![CDATA[Division of Parks and Recreation]]></category>
3429. <category><![CDATA[deauville beach]]></category>
3430. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Parks]]></category>
3431. <category><![CDATA[dnrec]]></category>
3432. <category><![CDATA[Rehoboth Beach]]></category>
3433. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|division-of-parks-and-recreation]]></postcategories>
3434. <posttags><![CDATA[deauville-beach|delaware-state-parks|dnrec-2|rehoboth-beach]]></posttags>
3435. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211426</guid>
3436.  
3437. <description><![CDATA[ DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation will assume management of the state-owned Deauville Beach and continue all services currently being provided. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that it will assume day-to-day management of Deauville Beach from the city of Rehoboth Beach for the 2024 season. DNREC and the city [&#8230;]]]></description>
3441. </item>
3442. <item>
3443. <title>Spring Pond Trout Season to Open With Youth-Only Day March 2, Followed by Regular Downstate Opener March 3</title>
3444. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/13/spring-pond-trout-season-to-open-with-youth-only-day-march-2-followed-by-regular-downstate-opener-march-3/</link>
3446. <dc:creator><![CDATA[serenityfleming]]></dc:creator>
3447. <pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
3448. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
3449. <category><![CDATA[Division of Fish and Wildlife]]></category>
3450. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3451. <category><![CDATA[anglers]]></category>
3452. <category><![CDATA[DNREC Fisheries Section]]></category>
3453. <category><![CDATA[Kent County]]></category>
3454. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
3455. <category><![CDATA[trout season]]></category>
3456. <category><![CDATA[trout stocking]]></category>
3457. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|fish-and-wildlife|news]]></postcategories>
3458. <posttags><![CDATA[anglers|dnrec-fisheries-section|kent-county|sussex-county|trout-season|trout-stocking]]></posttags>
3459. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211414</guid>
3460.  
3461. <description><![CDATA[Delaware’s 2024 downstate pond trout season will open for youth anglers under age 16 only at 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, followed by the opening of the regular pond trout season for all anglers a half-hour before sunrise on Sunday, March 3.]]></description>
3465. </item>
3466. <item>
3467. <title>DHSS and DHCC Launch Benchmark Trend Report Dashboard</title>
3468. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/12/dhss-and-dhcc-launch-benchmark-trend-report-dashboard/</link>
3470. <dc:creator><![CDATA[timothymastro]]></dc:creator>
3471. <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:41:40 +0000</pubDate>
3472. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
3473. <category><![CDATA[Health Care Commission]]></category>
3474. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3475. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Health and Social Services]]></category>
3476. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health Care Commission]]></category>
3477. <category><![CDATA[Health Care Spending Benchmark]]></category>
3478. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|health-care-commission|news]]></postcategories>
3479. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-department-of-health-and-social-services|delaware-health-care-commission|health-care-spending-benchmark]]></posttags>
3480. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211402</guid>
3481.  
3482. <description><![CDATA[NEW CASTLE (February 12, 2024) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Health Care Commission have launched the Benchmark Trend Report Dashboard to further support the State’s efforts to improve health care quality for all residents, while simultaneously working to monitor and reduce the economic burden of health care spending. [&#8230;]]]></description>
3486. </item>
3487. <item>
3488. <title>Quality Education Requires School Referenda</title>
3489. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/09/quality-education-requires-school-referenda/</link>
3491. <dc:creator><![CDATA[angela.moffett-batty]]></dc:creator>
3492. <pubDate>Sat, 10 Feb 2024 00:07:24 +0000</pubDate>
3493. <category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
3494. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3495. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
3496. <category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
3497. <category><![CDATA[funding]]></category>
3498. <category><![CDATA[referenda]]></category>
3499. <category><![CDATA[referendum]]></category>
3500. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-education|news]]></postcategories>
3501. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware|education|funding|referenda|referendum]]></posttags>
3502. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211395</guid>
3503.  
3504. <description><![CDATA[As Delaware Secretary of Education, I am entrusted with overseeing and improving educational systems throughout the state. A crucial part of this responsibility is making sure schools have the resources they need to provide a quality education to all students. In Delaware, one of the key mechanisms for securing these resources is through school referenda.]]></description>
3508. </item>
3509. <item>
3510. <title>Governor Carney Releases Statement on Delaware State Housing Authority Director Young’s resignation</title>
3511. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/09/governor-carney-releases-statement-on-delaware-state-housing-authority-director-youngs-resignation/</link>
3513. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
3514. <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:44:44 +0000</pubDate>
3515. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Housing Authority]]></category>
3516. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
3517. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3518. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
3519. <category><![CDATA[dsha]]></category>
3520. <category><![CDATA[Eugene Young]]></category>
3521. <postcategories><![CDATA[dsha|governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
3522. <posttags><![CDATA[dsha|eugene-young]]></posttags>
3523. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211387</guid>
3524.  
3525. <description><![CDATA[DOVER, DE&#160;–&#160;Governor John Carney on Friday released the following statement on Director Eugene Young Jr.’s decision to step down March 8, 2024, from his current role as the head of the Delaware State Housing Authority. Director Young has served as the agency’s leader since 2021. &#160; “Eugene is a strong leader dedicated to public service. [&#8230;]]]></description>
3529. </item>
3530. <item>
3531. <title>Get a look inside Delaware’s correctional system through the DOC Citizens Academy</title>
3532. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/09/get-a-look-inside-delawares-correctional-system-through-the-doc-citizens-academy/</link>
3534. <dc:creator><![CDATA[katherine.weber]]></dc:creator>
3535. <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 18:18:40 +0000</pubDate>
3536. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3537. <postcategories><![CDATA[news]]></postcategories>
3538. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3539. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211378</guid>
3540.  
3541. <description><![CDATA[Six weekly evening sessions start April 15th; application deadline March 25th Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking members of the community to participate in its Spring 2024 Citizens Academy which begins April 15 in Dover.  The DOC Citizens Academy is a free program that is designed to give local residents a close-up [&#8230;]]]></description>
3545. </item>
3546. <item>
3547. <title>More Than 91,000 Bags of Trash Collected from Delaware Roads in 2023</title>
3548. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/08/more-than-91000-bags-of-trash-collected-from-delaware-roads-in-2023/</link>
3550. <dc:creator><![CDATA[charles.mcleod]]></dc:creator>
3551. <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:32:53 +0000</pubDate>
3552. <category><![CDATA[Department of Transportation]]></category>
3553. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
3554. <category><![CDATA[Kent County]]></category>
3555. <category><![CDATA[New Castle County]]></category>
3556. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3557. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
3558. <category><![CDATA[DelDOT]]></category>
3559. <category><![CDATA[DelDOT -- News]]></category>
3560. <category><![CDATA[Governor Carney]]></category>
3561. <category><![CDATA[Keep DE Litter Free]]></category>
3562. <postcategories><![CDATA[deldot|governor-john-carney|kent-county|new-castle-county|news|sussex-county]]></postcategories>
3563. <posttags><![CDATA[deldot|deldot-news|governor-carney|keep-de-litter-free]]></posttags>
3564. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211369</guid>
3565.  
3566. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and its partners collected 91,810 bags of trash in 2023 in the ongoing effort to Keep DE Litter Free. The work was performed by DelDOT Maintenance &#38; Operations employees, DART, Adopt-A-Highway/Sponsor-A-Highway efforts, the Work A Day Earn A Pay Program, and with help from the Delaware Department of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
3570. </item>
3571. <item>
3572. <title>DOL Reissues Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate Letters</title>
3573. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/08/dol-reissues-unemployment-insurance-tax-rate-letters/</link>
3575. <dc:creator><![CDATA[erich.heintz]]></dc:creator>
3576. <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:59:15 +0000</pubDate>
3577. <category><![CDATA[Department of Labor]]></category>
3578. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3579. <category><![CDATA[Unemployment Insurance]]></category>
3580. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-labor|news|unemployment-insurance]]></postcategories>
3581. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3582. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211353</guid>
3583.  
3584. <description><![CDATA[The Division of Unemployment Insurance has corrected the issue related to the 2024 UI tax rate letters mailed in January. Corrected letters have been mailed to employers the week of February 5, 2024. The corrected letters have a date of February 1, 2024. The Division of Unemployment would like to thank all employers for their [&#8230;]]]></description>
3588. </item>
3589. <item>
3590. <title>Delaware Public Archives Celebrates African American History</title>
3591. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/07/delaware-public-archives-celebrates-african-american-history/</link>
3593. <dc:creator><![CDATA[snyderb.de]]></dc:creator>
3594. <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:53:18 +0000</pubDate>
3595. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Public Archives]]></category>
3596. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3597. <category><![CDATA[African American]]></category>
3598. <category><![CDATA[African American History Month]]></category>
3599. <postcategories><![CDATA[dpa|news]]></postcategories>
3600. <posttags><![CDATA[african-american|african-american-history-month|delaware-public-archives]]></posttags>
3601. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211329</guid>
3602.  
3603. <description><![CDATA[New display shines a spotlight on eighty-nine State of Delaware Historical Markers related to Black History The Delaware Public Archives has unveiled a new exhibition in its lobby, “Celebrating African American History in The First State” that features every State of Delaware Historical Marker related to Black history and the significance behind them. “With this [&#8230;]]]></description>
3607. </item>
3608. <item>
3609. <title>Sponsors and Meal Sites Sought for 2024 Summer Food Service Program</title>
3610. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/07/sponsors-and-meal-sites-sought-for-2024-summer-food-service-program/</link>
3612. <dc:creator><![CDATA[angela.moffett-batty]]></dc:creator>
3613. <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:29:22 +0000</pubDate>
3614. <category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
3615. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3616. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
3617. <category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
3618. <category><![CDATA[food]]></category>
3619. <category><![CDATA[nutrition]]></category>
3620. <category><![CDATA[Program]]></category>
3621. <category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>
3622. <category><![CDATA[SFSP]]></category>
3623. <category><![CDATA[summer]]></category>
3624. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-education|news]]></postcategories>
3625. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware|education|food|nutrition|program|schools|sfsp|summer]]></posttags>
3626. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211312</guid>
3627.  
3628. <description><![CDATA[A program that targets children in low-income areas to ensure they have meals during the summer is seeking sponsors and meal sites for meal locations.   The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded program operated nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered in Delaware by the Department of Education (DDOE).  Sponsors are reimbursed for all meals served free at approved meal sites in low-income areas to children 18 years and under. ]]></description>
3632. </item>
3633. <item>
3634. <title>Delaware Department of Human Resources Sets Consecutive Hiring Records</title>
3635. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/06/delaware-department-of-human-resources-sets-consecutive-hiring-records/</link>
3637. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ashleyblok]]></dc:creator>
3638. <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:08:43 +0000</pubDate>
3639. <category><![CDATA[Department of Human Resources]]></category>
3640. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3641. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Human Resources]]></category>
3642. <category><![CDATA[hiring]]></category>
3643. <category><![CDATA[Hiring Records]]></category>
3644. <category><![CDATA[Recruitment]]></category>
3645. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-human-resources|news]]></postcategories>
3646. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-department-of-human-resources|department-of-human-resources|hiring|hiring-records|recruitment]]></posttags>
3647. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211294</guid>
3648.  
3649. <description><![CDATA[DOVER, Del. — Implementing a strategic state government workforce recruitment campaign highlighting higher salaries, employee benefits and signing bonuses, the Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) set new records the past two years hiring and promoting state employees. In calendar year 2023, 4,516 state employees were hired and promoted, which is a 22 percent increase [&#8230;]]]></description>
3653. </item>
3654. <item>
3655. <title>Rep. Kimberly Williams and Sen. Jack Walsh Honor the Office of Animal Welfare with a Tribute for 10 Years of Service</title>
3656. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/06/rep-kimberly-williams-and-sen-jack-walsh-honor-the-office-of-animal-welfare-with-a-tribute-for-10-years-of-service/</link>
3658. <dc:creator><![CDATA[lauramatusheski]]></dc:creator>
3659. <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:36:05 +0000</pubDate>
3660. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
3661. <category><![CDATA[Division of Public Health]]></category>
3662. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3663. <category><![CDATA[animal cruelty]]></category>
3664. <category><![CDATA[animal welfare]]></category>
3665. <category><![CDATA[Christina Motoyoshi]]></category>
3666. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Animal Services]]></category>
3667. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Health and Social Services]]></category>
3668. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of Public Health]]></category>
3669. <category><![CDATA[Delaware General Assembly]]></category>
3670. <category><![CDATA[DPH]]></category>
3671. <category><![CDATA[Jack Walsh]]></category>
3672. <category><![CDATA[Kimberly Williams]]></category>
3673. <category><![CDATA[Office of Animal Welfare]]></category>
3674. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|public-health-dhss|news]]></postcategories>
3675. <posttags><![CDATA[animal-cruelty|animal-welfare|christina-motoyoshi|delaware-animal-services|delaware-department-of-health-and-social-services|delaware-division-of-public-health|delaware-general-assembly|dph|jack-walsh|kimberly-williams|office-of-animal-welfare]]></posttags>
3676. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211285</guid>
3677.  
3678. <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) was recognized by the 152nd General Assembly, with House Concurrent Resolution 81 sponsored by Rep. Kimberly Williams, (D-19), and Sen. Jack Walsh, (D-9). November 2023 marked 10 years since the OAW was established under the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). The OAW is [&#8230;]]]></description>
3682. </item>
3683. <item>
3684. <title>Div. of Small Business &#8211; Announces Fall 2023 EDGE Grant Winners</title>
3685. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/06/fall-2023-edge-grant-winners/</link>
3687. <dc:creator><![CDATA[andrea.wojcik]]></dc:creator>
3688. <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
3689. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
3690. <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
3691. <category><![CDATA[The Economy]]></category>
3692. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of Small Business]]></category>
3693. <category><![CDATA[economic development]]></category>
3694. <category><![CDATA[EconomicDevelopment]]></category>
3695. <category><![CDATA[netde]]></category>
3696. <category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
3697. <postcategories><![CDATA[governor-john-carney|small-business|gov-economy]]></postcategories>
3698. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-division-of-small-business|economic-development|economicdevelopment|netde|small-business]]></posttags>
3699. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211440</guid>
3700.  
3701. <description><![CDATA[The DE Div. of Small Business recognized 10 small businesses Tuesday Feb. 6, as winners of the seventh round of the EDGE grant competition.]]></description>
3705. </item>
3706. <item>
3707. <title>Delaware Receives $120K Grant for American Kestrel Conservation Project</title>
3708. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/05/delaware-receives-120k-grant-for-american-kestrel-conservation-project/</link>
3710. <dc:creator><![CDATA[joanna.wilson]]></dc:creator>
3711. <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:08:54 +0000</pubDate>
3712. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
3713. <category><![CDATA[Division of Fish and Wildlife]]></category>
3714. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3715. <category><![CDATA[American Kestrel]]></category>
3716. <category><![CDATA[birds]]></category>
3717. <category><![CDATA[endangered species]]></category>
3718. <category><![CDATA[falcon]]></category>
3719. <category><![CDATA[radio towers]]></category>
3720. <category><![CDATA[research]]></category>
3721. <category><![CDATA[wildlife]]></category>
3722. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|fish-and-wildlife|news]]></postcategories>
3723. <posttags><![CDATA[american-kestrel|birds|endangered-species|falcon|radio-towers|research|wildlife]]></posttags>
3724. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211243</guid>
3725.  
3726. <description><![CDATA[Delaware has received approximately $120,000 from the U.S. Fish &#038; Wildlife Service’s Wildlife Restoration Program to support the study and preservation of the American kestrel, a species currently listed as endangered in Delaware and the smallest falcon in North America.]]></description>
3730. </item>
3731. <item>
3732. <title>Delaware 250: Grants for Museums, Heritage Groups, and Non-Profits</title>
3733. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/02/delaware-250-grants-for-museums-heritage-groups-and-non-profits/</link>
3735. <dc:creator><![CDATA[snyderb.de]]></dc:creator>
3736. <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:13:17 +0000</pubDate>
3737. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Heritage Commission]]></category>
3738. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Public Archives]]></category>
3739. <category><![CDATA[Delaware 250]]></category>
3740. <category><![CDATA[grants]]></category>
3741. <category><![CDATA[heritage]]></category>
3742. <category><![CDATA[museums]]></category>
3743. <category><![CDATA[Non-Profits]]></category>
3744. <postcategories><![CDATA[delaware-heritage-commission|dpa]]></postcategories>
3745. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-250|delaware-heritage-commission|delaware-public-archives|grants|heritage|museums|non-profits]]></posttags>
3746. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211185</guid>
3747.  
3748. <description><![CDATA[Delaware 250 Grants for Museums, Heritage Groups, and Non-Profits Notice of Funding Opportunity &#160; About Delaware 250 The year 2026 will see the United States Semiquincentennial, the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of America’s (and Delaware’s) independence. This anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on Delaware’s unique history and its contributions over the course of [&#8230;]]]></description>
3752. </item>
3753. <item>
3754. <title>DSHA Launches Expanded Homeownership Programs For First-Time And Repeat Homebuyers</title>
3755. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/02/dsha-launches-expanded-homeownership-programs-for-first-time-and-repeat-homebuyers/</link>
3757. <dc:creator><![CDATA[jeffreyboyer]]></dc:creator>
3758. <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:19:32 +0000</pubDate>
3759. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Housing Authority]]></category>
3760. <postcategories><![CDATA[dsha]]></postcategories>
3761. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3762. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211204</guid>
3763.  
3764. <description><![CDATA[First New Money Tax-Exempt Deal Since 2013 Will Provide $75 Million To Fund Down Payment Assistance Programs and Offer Competitive Mortgage Loan Interest Rates &#160; &#160;The Delaware State Housing Authority&#160;(DSHA) announced Tuesday new competitive mortgage programs and the relaunch of down payment and closing cost assistance programs that can make the dream of homeownership a [&#8230;]]]></description>
3768. </item>
3769. <item>
3770. <title>Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags</title>
3771. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/02/governor-carney-orders-lowering-of-flags-12/</link>
3773. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
3774. <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:44:48 +0000</pubDate>
3775. <category><![CDATA[Flag Status]]></category>
3776. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
3777. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3778. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
3779. <category><![CDATA[Governor Carney]]></category>
3780. <postcategories><![CDATA[flag-status|governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
3781. <posttags><![CDATA[flag-status|governor-carney]]></posttags>
3782. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211180</guid>
3783.  
3784. <description><![CDATA[With the passing of former Delaware State Senator Myrna L. Bair on January 29, 2024, Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, until end of day Wednesday, February 7, 2024, as a mark of respect for Mrs. Bair and her service to Delaware.]]></description>
3788. </item>
3789. <item>
3790. <title>Probation and Parole’s Operation ZiPP Up collects 1,400 winter clothes items to warm local residents in need</title>
3791. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/02/probation-and-paroles-operation-zipp-up-collects-1400-winter-clothes-items-to-warm-local-residents-in-need/</link>
3793. <dc:creator><![CDATA[katherine.weber]]></dc:creator>
3794. <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:11:40 +0000</pubDate>
3795. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3796. <postcategories><![CDATA[news]]></postcategories>
3797. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3798. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211162</guid>
3799.  
3800. <description><![CDATA[Dover, DE – Delaware Probation and Parole’s 16th Annual Operation ZiPP Up clothing campaign collected a record number of cold weather items for vulnerable area residents this winter.  An all-volunteer program initiated by Probation &#38; Parole Officers and staff, Operation ZiPP Up solicits coats, blankets, gloves, hats, socks and other items for distribution to community organizations [&#8230;]]]></description>
3804. </item>
3805. <item>
3806. <title>AG  Jennings announces $350 million multistate settlement with marketing firm Publicis over role in opioid epidemic</title>
3807. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/01/ag-jennings-announces-350-million-multistate-settlement-with-marketing-firm-publicis-over-role-in-opioid-epidemic/</link>
3809. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolinedejose]]></dc:creator>
3810. <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:21:51 +0000</pubDate>
3811. <category><![CDATA[Consumer Protection]]></category>
3812. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
3813. <category><![CDATA[Fraud]]></category>
3814. <postcategories><![CDATA[consumerprotection|prs|fraud]]></postcategories>
3815. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3816. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211144</guid>
3817.  
3818. <description><![CDATA[Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced a $350 million national settlement with Publicis Health to resolve investigations into the global marketing and communications firm’s role in the prescription opioid crisis. Delaware will receive over $1.5 million from the settlement to help address the opioid crisis.&#160; In agreeing to the terms of the settlement, Publicis recognized the harm its conduct caused, and the agreement [&#8230;]]]></description>
3822. </item>
3823. <item>
3824. <title>Downtown Dover Revitalization to Get Boost With $25 Million in State Funding</title>
3825. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/01/downtown-dover-revitalization-to-get-boost-with-25-million-in-state-funding/</link>
3827. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
3828. <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:26:37 +0000</pubDate>
3829. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
3830. <category><![CDATA[Kent County]]></category>
3831. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3832. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
3833. <category><![CDATA[Downtown Dover]]></category>
3834. <category><![CDATA[Governor Carney]]></category>
3835. <postcategories><![CDATA[governor-john-carney|kent-county|news|governor]]></postcategories>
3836. <posttags><![CDATA[downtown-dover|governor-carney]]></posttags>
3837. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211137</guid>
3838.  
3839. <description><![CDATA[Investments from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Bond Bill will fund new residences, businesses, parking &#160; DOVER, Del. – Governor Carney and Dover-area legislators on Thursday announced the State’s plan to invest more than $25 million in three priority projects for revitalizing downtown Dover. &#160; “The State of Delaware has a vested interest [&#8230;]]]></description>
3843. </item>
3844. <item>
3845. <title>Delaware Division of the Arts Presents &#8220;The Knowing&#8221; by Cony Madariaga &#8211; Opens February 2</title>
3846. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/01/delaware-division-of-the-arts-presents-the-knowing-by-cony-madariaga-opens-february-2/</link>
3848. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ronybaltazar]]></dc:creator>
3849. <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:31:52 +0000</pubDate>
3850. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of the Arts]]></category>
3851. <category><![CDATA[Department of State]]></category>
3852. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3853. <category><![CDATA[arts]]></category>
3854. <category><![CDATA[Division of the Arts]]></category>
3855. <category><![CDATA[exhibit]]></category>
3856. <category><![CDATA[Meet the Artist]]></category>
3857. <category><![CDATA[Mezzanine Gallery]]></category>
3858. <category><![CDATA[The Knowing]]></category>
3859. <postcategories><![CDATA[division-of-the-arts|state|news]]></postcategories>
3860. <posttags><![CDATA[arts|department-of-state|division-of-the-arts|exhibit|meet-the-artist|mezzanine-gallery|the-knowing]]></posttags>
3861. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211128</guid>
3862.  
3863. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Division of the Arts Mezzanine Gallery presents Constanza (Cony) Madariaga’s exhibition, “The Knowing,” on view from February 2-24, 2024. Guests are invited to attend a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, February 2 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The title of Madariaga’s show is a reference to a Jay-Z quote that resonated with the artist. In an [&#8230;]]]></description>
3867. </item>
3868. <item>
3869. <title>Delaware Office of Animal Welfare Rescues 76 Animals from Felton Home</title>
3870. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/01/delaware-office-of-animal-welfare-rescues-76-animals-from-felton-home/</link>
3872. <dc:creator><![CDATA[lauramatusheski]]></dc:creator>
3873. <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:45:30 +0000</pubDate>
3874. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
3875. <category><![CDATA[Division of Public Health]]></category>
3876. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3877. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|public-health-dhss|news]]></postcategories>
3878. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3879. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211108</guid>
3880.  
3881. <description><![CDATA[Animal welfare officers rescued 76 animals from a mobile home in Felton after being found living in cramped, unsanitary conditions. The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW)’s Delaware Animal Services (DAS) received a call from Delaware State Police about a potential animal cruelty case. Animal welfare officers arrived at the home to investigate, discovering 66 small breed dogs, 9 cats and 1 bird living in inhumane conditions.]]></description>
3885. </item>
3886. <item>
3887. <title>State Employees’ Charitable Campaign Opens 2024 Application Opportunity</title>
3888. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/01/state-employees-charitable-campaign-opens-2024-application-opportunity/</link>
3890. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ashleyblok]]></dc:creator>
3891. <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:33:21 +0000</pubDate>
3892. <category><![CDATA[Department of Human Resources]]></category>
3893. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
3894. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3895. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
3896. <category><![CDATA[SECC]]></category>
3897. <category><![CDATA[Secretary Claire DeMatteis]]></category>
3898. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-human-resources|governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
3899. <posttags><![CDATA[department-of-human-resources|governor-john-carney|secc|secretary-claire-dematteis]]></posttags>
3900. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211098</guid>
3901.  
3902. <description><![CDATA[Championing Causes, Transforming Lives: Delaware Nonprofits Encouraged to Apply to the SECC DOVER, Del.— The State Employees’ Charitable Campaign (SECC) Steering Committee invites Delaware nonprofit organizations to submit an application to participate in the 2024 campaign. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2024. In partnership with the United Way of Delaware, the SECC is [&#8230;]]]></description>
3906. </item>
3907. <item>
3908. <title>National Unclaimed Property Day 2024</title>
3909. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/01/national-unclaimed-property-day-2024/</link>
3911. <dc:creator><![CDATA[melissamarlin]]></dc:creator>
3912. <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:48:28 +0000</pubDate>
3913. <category><![CDATA[Department of Finance]]></category>
3914. <category><![CDATA[claims]]></category>
3915. <category><![CDATA[escheat]]></category>
3916. <category><![CDATA[holders]]></category>
3917. <category><![CDATA[lost money]]></category>
3918. <category><![CDATA[unclaimed property]]></category>
3919. <postcategories><![CDATA[finance]]></postcategories>
3920. <posttags><![CDATA[claims|escheat|holders|lost-money|unclaimed-property]]></posttags>
3921. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210994</guid>
3922.  
3923. <description><![CDATA[Delaware’s Office of Unclaimed Property encourages you to “check for a check” on February 1st, National Unclaimed Property Day &#160; Statewide, DE (February 1, 2024) – Delaware’s Office of Unclaimed Property has once again joined the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators’ (NAUPA) third annual National Unclaimed Property Day campaign to encourage all Delawareans to [&#8230;]]]></description>
3927. </item>
3928. <item>
3929. <title>2024 Arbor Day Poster Contest Now Open</title>
3930. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/02/01/2024-arbor-day-poster-contest-now-open/</link>
3932. <dc:creator><![CDATA[sophiacurran]]></dc:creator>
3933. <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:16:26 +0000</pubDate>
3934. <category><![CDATA[Department of Agriculture]]></category>
3935. <category><![CDATA[Forest Service]]></category>
3936. <category><![CDATA[Arbor Day]]></category>
3937. <category><![CDATA[Arbor Day School Poster Contest]]></category>
3938. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Forest Service]]></category>
3939. <category><![CDATA[Delaware schools]]></category>
3940. <category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
3941. <category><![CDATA[tree planting]]></category>
3942. <postcategories><![CDATA[agriculture|forest-service]]></postcategories>
3943. <posttags><![CDATA[arbor-day|arbor-day-school-poster-contest|delaware-forest-service|delaware-schools|students|tree-planting]]></posttags>
3944. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211071</guid>
3945.  
3946. <description><![CDATA[PHOTO: Lyla Jones of Brandywine Springs Elementary (at right) was the State winner for the 2023 poster contest. Contact: Ashley Melvin, Delaware Forest Service (302) 698-4551  ashley.melvin@delaware.gov DOVER, Del. (February 1, 2024) – The Delaware Forest Service is now seeking entries for its annual Arbor Day Poster Contest, open to all K-5 public, private, homeschool, [&#8230;]]]></description>
3950. </item>
3951. <item>
3952. <title>Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Presents Gold Award to High 5 Hospitality</title>
3953. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/30/delaware-division-of-substance-abuse-and-mental-health-presents-gold-award-to-high-5-hospitality/</link>
3955. <dc:creator><![CDATA[timothymastro]]></dc:creator>
3956. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:23:57 +0000</pubDate>
3957. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3958. <postcategories><![CDATA[news]]></postcategories>
3959. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3960. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211048</guid>
3961.  
3962. <description><![CDATA[MILFORD (January 30, 2024) – The Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) presented the Gold Restaurant Accolade Program Award to High 5 Hospitality Tuesday at its new Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in Milford. The Restaurant Accolade Program has successfully trained 124 restaurants to recognize and respond to an overdose, making these restaurants [&#8230;]]]></description>
3966. </item>
3967. <item>
3968. <title>Woman Arrested for Vehicular Assault on a Natural Resources Police Officer</title>
3969. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/30/woman-arrested-for-vehicular-assault-on-a-natural-resources-police-officer/</link>
3971. <dc:creator><![CDATA[nikkilavoie]]></dc:creator>
3972. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:27:39 +0000</pubDate>
3973. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
3974. <category><![CDATA[Division of Parks and Recreation]]></category>
3975. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3976. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Natural Resources Police]]></category>
3977. <category><![CDATA[DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation]]></category>
3978. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|division-of-parks-and-recreation|news]]></postcategories>
3979. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-natural-resources-police|dnrec-division-of-parks-and-recreation]]></posttags>
3980. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211033</guid>
3981.  
3982. <description><![CDATA[Delaware Natural Resources Police arrested a Wilmington woman on the charge of multiple criminal and traffic offenses on Jan. 29, 2024.]]></description>
3986. </item>
3987. <item>
3988. <title>DPH Confirms Flu-Related Deaths During 2023-2024 Flu Season, Urges Public to Get Vaccinated</title>
3989. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/30/dph-confirms-flu-related-deaths-during-2023-2024-flu-season-urges-public-to-get-vaccinated/</link>
3991. <dc:creator><![CDATA[lauramatusheski]]></dc:creator>
3992. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:41:07 +0000</pubDate>
3993. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
3994. <category><![CDATA[Division of Public Health]]></category>
3995. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
3996. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|public-health-dhss|news]]></postcategories>
3997. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
3998. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211023</guid>
3999.  
4000. <description><![CDATA[Getting the annual flu vaccine is important for all people ages 6 months and older to prevent serious illness, hospitalization and death that can result from the flu virus. Hospitalization and death from the flu can occur in previously healthy individuals, though persons with underlying health conditions are at significantly increased risk for serious outcomes.]]></description>
4004. </item>
4005. <item>
4006. <title>DOJ secures lengthy sentence for Wilmington man in fatal shooting incident </title>
4007. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/30/doj-secures-lengthy-sentence-for-wilmington-man-in-fatal-shooting-incident/</link>
4009. <dc:creator><![CDATA[matthewmarshall]]></dc:creator>
4010. <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
4011. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice]]></category>
4012. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
4013. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4014. <postcategories><![CDATA[justice|prs|news]]></postcategories>
4015. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
4016. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211661</guid>
4017.  
4018. <description><![CDATA[On January 5, Timothy Thomas, 34, of Newark was sentenced to 25 years in prison for convictions of Murder 2nd Degree and Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited. Thomas previously submitted a guilty plea in October following an investigation into the shooting of Andre Hickson, 40, on July 6, 2020. &#8220;When you commit [&#8230;]]]></description>
4022. </item>
4023. <item>
4024. <title>AG Jennings, law enforcement leaders announce record low violent crime rates</title>
4025. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/29/ag-jennings-law-enforcement-leaders-announce-record-low-violent-crime-rates/</link>
4027. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolinedejose]]></dc:creator>
4028. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 22:11:01 +0000</pubDate>
4029. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
4030. <postcategories><![CDATA[prs]]></postcategories>
4031. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
4032. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211011</guid>
4033.  
4034. <description><![CDATA[Flanked by law enforcement leaders, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday that law enforcement’s focus on violent criminals and gun offenders has driven Delaware’s violent crime rates to their lowest point since the State began tracking the statistic — a 40% decline since 2008. “I’ve never seen another jurisdiction accomplish the things that Delaware is [&#8230;]]]></description>
4038. </item>
4039. <item>
4040. <title>Statement from Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis</title>
4041. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/29/statement-from-delaware-state-treasurer-colleen-davis/</link>
4043. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carl.kanefsky]]></dc:creator>
4044. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 18:16:36 +0000</pubDate>
4045. <category><![CDATA[Office of the State Treasurer]]></category>
4046. <category><![CDATA[State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis]]></category>
4047. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
4048. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Treasurer]]></category>
4049. <category><![CDATA[State treasurer Colleen Davis]]></category>
4050. <postcategories><![CDATA[ost|state-treasurer-colleen-c-davis]]></postcategories>
4051. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware|delaware-state-treasurer|state-treasurer-colleen-davis]]></posttags>
4052. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210985</guid>
4053.  
4054. <description><![CDATA[“I want to share a personal update with you regarding my upcoming schedule and why I won&#8217;t be able to participate in some important meetings and events over the next few weeks. Due to health issues with some members of my family, I recently underwent medical testing to determine if I too were at risk [&#8230;]]]></description>
4058. </item>
4059. <item>
4060. <title>The Delaware Tenant Rent Reporting Program Pilot To Close March 2024</title>
4061. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/29/the-delaware-tenant-rent-reporting-program-pilot-to-close-march-2024/</link>
4063. <dc:creator><![CDATA[jeffreyboyer]]></dc:creator>
4064. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:59:06 +0000</pubDate>
4065. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Housing Authority]]></category>
4066. <category><![CDATA[Inc.]]></category>
4067. <category><![CDATA[NeighborGood Partners]]></category>
4068. <category><![CDATA[Self Financial]]></category>
4069. <postcategories><![CDATA[dsha]]></postcategories>
4070. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-state-housing-authority|inc|neighborgood-partners|self-financial]]></posttags>
4071. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210972</guid>
4072.  
4073. <description><![CDATA[Dover, Del. January 29, 2024&#160;&#8211; In January 2023, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) launched the Delaware Tenant Rent Reporting Pilot Program in partnership with Self Financial, Inc. and NeighborGood Partners. This voluntary and free program allows qualified Delaware renters to build their credit by reporting their on-time rent payments to Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion [&#8230;]]]></description>
4077. </item>
4078. <item>
4079. <title>Department of Insurance Releases 2023 Data</title>
4080. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/29/department-of-insurance-releases-2023-data/</link>
4082. <dc:creator><![CDATA[christinahaas]]></dc:creator>
4083. <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:13:03 +0000</pubDate>
4084. <category><![CDATA[Captive]]></category>
4085. <category><![CDATA[Captive Insurance]]></category>
4086. <category><![CDATA[Insurance Commissioner]]></category>
4087. <category><![CDATA[Commissioner Navarro]]></category>
4088. <category><![CDATA[Department of Insurance]]></category>
4089. <category><![CDATA[Dept of Insurance]]></category>
4090. <category><![CDATA[DOI]]></category>
4091. <category><![CDATA[Health Insurance]]></category>
4092. <category><![CDATA[insurance]]></category>
4093. <category><![CDATA[Insurance Department]]></category>
4094. <category><![CDATA[Insurance Dept]]></category>
4095. <category><![CDATA[Insurance Regulation]]></category>
4096. <category><![CDATA[market conduct]]></category>
4097. <category><![CDATA[Marketplace]]></category>
4098. <category><![CDATA[Office of Value-Based Health Care Delivery]]></category>
4099. <category><![CDATA[open enrollment]]></category>
4100. <category><![CDATA[OVBHCD]]></category>
4101. <category><![CDATA[Primary Care]]></category>
4102. <category><![CDATA[Trinidad Navarro]]></category>
4103. <postcategories><![CDATA[captive|captive-insurance|insurance-commissioner]]></postcategories>
4104. <posttags><![CDATA[commissioner-navarro|department-of-insurance|dept-of-insurance|doi|health-insurance|insurance|insurance-commissioner|insurance-department|insurance-dept|insurance-regulation|market-conduct|marketplace|office-of-value-based-health-care-delivery|open-enrollment|ovbhcd|primary-care|trinidad-navarro]]></posttags>
4105. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210961</guid>
4106.  
4107. <description><![CDATA[Another banner year for consumer protection and insurer competition In 2023, the Delaware Department of Insurance’s 101 team members served Delaware residents and seniors, attracted new companies, oversaw expansions of coverage and enhanced competition, and contributed substantial funds to the state. Today’s data release details how each team contributed to Delaware’s strong insurance environment. “Each [&#8230;]]]></description>
4111. </item>
4112. <item>
4113. <title>Georgetown Fire</title>
4114. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/28/georgetown-fire-3/</link>
4116. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
4117. <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2024 15:19:28 +0000</pubDate>
4118. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
4119. <category><![CDATA[accidental]]></category>
4120. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Solid Waste Authority]]></category>
4121. <category><![CDATA[georgetown]]></category>
4122. <category><![CDATA[industrial]]></category>
4123. <category><![CDATA[Landfill Lane]]></category>
4124. <category><![CDATA[mechanical malfunction]]></category>
4125. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
4126. <posttags><![CDATA[accidental|delaware-solid-waste-authority|georgetown|industrial|landfill-lane|mechanical-malfunction]]></posttags>
4127. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210966</guid>
4128.  
4129. <description><![CDATA[January 28, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated a fire that damaged an industrial structure in Georgetown, Delaware on January 27, 2024. The incident, reported shortly before 1:30 P.M., occurred in the 29000 block of Landfill Lane Georgetown, Delaware. The Millsboro Fire Company arrived on the scene and found smoke and [&#8230;]]]></description>
4133. </item>
4134. <item>
4135. <title>Millsboro Fire</title>
4136. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/26/millsboro-fire/</link>
4138. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
4139. <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:04:45 +0000</pubDate>
4140. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
4141. <category><![CDATA[Cadia Healthcare Renaissance Rehabilitation]]></category>
4142. <category><![CDATA[electrical]]></category>
4143. <category><![CDATA[John J. Williams Highway]]></category>
4144. <category><![CDATA[mechanical]]></category>
4145. <category><![CDATA[Millsboro]]></category>
4146. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
4147. <posttags><![CDATA[cadia-healthcare-renaissance-rehabilitation|electrical|john-j-williams-highway|mechanical|millsboro]]></posttags>
4148. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210952</guid>
4149.  
4150. <description><![CDATA[January 26, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated a structure fire that occurred in Millsboro, Delaware on January 25, 2024. The incident, reported shortly after 09:30 P.M. , occurred in the 26000 block of John J. Williams Highway Millsboro, Delaware. The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company arrived on the scene and [&#8230;]]]></description>
4154. </item>
4155. <item>
4156. <title>Governor Carney Presents Fiscal Year 2025 Recommended Budget</title>
4157. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/25/governor-carney-presents-fiscal-year-2025-recommended-budget/</link>
4159. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
4160. <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:17:40 +0000</pubDate>
4161. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
4162. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4163. <category><![CDATA[Office of Management and Budget]]></category>
4164. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
4165. <category><![CDATA[State Budget]]></category>
4166. <category><![CDATA[budget]]></category>
4167. <category><![CDATA[Fiscal Year 2025]]></category>
4168. <category><![CDATA[governor]]></category>
4169. <category><![CDATA[Governor Carney]]></category>
4170. <postcategories><![CDATA[governor-john-carney|news|omb|governor|gov-state-budget]]></postcategories>
4171. <posttags><![CDATA[budget|fiscal-year-2025|governor-2|governor-carney]]></posttags>
4172. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210930</guid>
4173.  
4174. <description><![CDATA[Governor Carney presented his Fiscal Year 2025 Recommended Budget sending the General Assembly a plan that will strengthen Delaware’s economy, invest in public schools, support Delaware’s families and workforce, and protect our environment.]]></description>
4178. </item>
4179. <item>
4180. <title>Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmation of Terra Taylor as DOC Commissioner</title>
4181. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/24/governor-carneys-statement-on-senate-confirmation-of-terra-taylor-as-doc-commissioner/</link>
4183. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
4184. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 22:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
4185. <category><![CDATA[Department of Correction]]></category>
4186. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
4187. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4188. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
4189. <category><![CDATA[Governor Carney]]></category>
4190. <category><![CDATA[Terra Taylor]]></category>
4191. <postcategories><![CDATA[doc|governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
4192. <posttags><![CDATA[department-of-correction|governor-carney|terra-taylor]]></posttags>
4193. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210921</guid>
4194.  
4195. <description><![CDATA[DOVER, Del.&#160;–&#160;Governor John Carney on&#160;Wednesday&#160;issued the following statement on the Senate’s vote to confirm his nomination of&#160;Terra&#160;Taylor to serve as Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC).&#160; &#160;&#160; “Thank you to the members of the Delaware Senate for confirming Terra Taylor as Commissioner of the Department of Correction,”&#160;said&#160;Governor Carney. “Terra has a background in [&#8230;]]]></description>
4199. </item>
4200. <item>
4201. <title>Federal judge sides with Jennings against Cabela’s</title>
4202. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/24/federal-judge-sides-with-jennings-against-cabelas/</link>
4204. <dc:creator><![CDATA[matthewmarshall]]></dc:creator>
4205. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:10:41 +0000</pubDate>
4206. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice]]></category>
4207. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
4208. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4209. <postcategories><![CDATA[justice|prs|news]]></postcategories>
4210. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
4211. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210915</guid>
4212.  
4213. <description><![CDATA[District Court sends stolen ammo investigation back to Superior Court, awards DOJ legal fees A U.S. District Court Judge has rejected an attempt by Cabela’s Inc. to hinder the Delaware Attorney General’s investigation into reports of 500,000 rounds of ammunition shoplifted from the retailer’s Christiana location.  Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced last summer that she [&#8230;]]]></description>
4217. </item>
4218. <item>
4219. <title>Winter Fire Safety</title>
4220. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/24/winter-fire-safety/</link>
4222. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
4223. <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:33:38 +0000</pubDate>
4224. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
4225. <category><![CDATA[carbon monoxide]]></category>
4226. <category><![CDATA[Fire]]></category>
4227. <category><![CDATA[generator]]></category>
4228. <category><![CDATA[heating]]></category>
4229. <category><![CDATA[Winter Fire Safety]]></category>
4230. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
4231. <posttags><![CDATA[carbon-monoxide|fire|generator|heating|winter-fire-safety]]></posttags>
4232. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210903</guid>
4233.  
4234. <description><![CDATA[January 24, 2024 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind Delawareans that home fires occur more in the winter months than any other season throughout the year. In fact, half of all home heating fires occur in December, January, &#38; February. Nationwide, heating equipment is involved in 1 out of every 6 [&#8230;]]]></description>
4238. </item>
4239. <item>
4240. <title>Downtown Development District Program Successes Showcased in 2023 Annual Report and Story Map</title>
4241. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/23/downtown-development-district-program-successes-showcased-in-2023-annual-report-and-story-map/</link>
4243. <dc:creator><![CDATA[jeffreyboyer]]></dc:creator>
4244. <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:22:07 +0000</pubDate>
4245. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Housing Authority]]></category>
4246. <category><![CDATA[Annual Report]]></category>
4247. <category><![CDATA[Downtown Development DIstrict]]></category>
4248. <postcategories><![CDATA[dsha]]></postcategories>
4249. <posttags><![CDATA[annual-report|delaware-state-housing-authority|downtown-development-district]]></posttags>
4250. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210885</guid>
4251.  
4252. <description><![CDATA[The Downtown Development Districts Rebate Program (DDD), administered by the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), is proud to release its Fiscal Year 2023 (FY2023) Annual Report and Story Map. &#160; During FY2023, 63 development projects – 13 large and 50 small projects &#8212; were completed, receiving $10.9 million in state funds and leveraging $170 million [&#8230;]]]></description>
4256. </item>
4257. <item>
4258. <title>Milton Fire</title>
4259. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/23/milton-fire/</link>
4261. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
4262. <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:17:02 +0000</pubDate>
4263. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
4264. <category><![CDATA[Broadkill Road]]></category>
4265. <category><![CDATA[Milton]]></category>
4266. <category><![CDATA[paramedic]]></category>
4267. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County Emergency Medical Services]]></category>
4268. <category><![CDATA[vehicle fire]]></category>
4269. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
4270. <posttags><![CDATA[broadkill-road|milton|paramedic|sussex-county-emergency-medical-services|vehicle-fire]]></posttags>
4271. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210880</guid>
4272.  
4273. <description><![CDATA[January 23, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged Sussex County Emergency Medical Services Paramedic vehicles and a detached carport structure in Milton, Delaware on January 22, 2024. The incident, reported shortly before 5:00 P.M. , occurred in the 24000 block of Broadkill Road, Milton, Delaware. The [&#8230;]]]></description>
4277. </item>
4278. <item>
4279. <title>Delaware Officials Underscore Urgency Regarding Individuals Facing Homelessness Related to Substance Use</title>
4280. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/22/delaware-officials-underscore-urgency-regarding-individuals-facing-homelessness-related-to-substance-use/</link>
4282. <dc:creator><![CDATA[timothymastro]]></dc:creator>
4283. <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:46:12 +0000</pubDate>
4284. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
4285. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Housing Authority]]></category>
4286. <category><![CDATA[Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health]]></category>
4287. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4288. <category><![CDATA[Behavioral Health Consortium]]></category>
4289. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Health and Social Services]]></category>
4290. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Housing Authority]]></category>
4291. <category><![CDATA[substance use disorder]]></category>
4292. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|dsha|division-of-substance-abuse-and-mental-health|news]]></postcategories>
4293. <posttags><![CDATA[behavioral-health-consortium|delaware-department-of-health-and-social-services|delaware-housing-authority|division-of-substance-abuse-and-mental-health|substance-use-disorder]]></posttags>
4294. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210871</guid>
4295.  
4296. <description><![CDATA[NEW CASTLE (January 22, 2024) – Today, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long and leaders from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) along with partner community agencies led a community response briefing to provide the latest information regarding the state’s efforts to support individuals facing homelessness and housing instability related to substance use disorder. [&#8230;]]]></description>
4300. </item>
4301. <item>
4302. <title>DelDOT, DEMA Issue Travel Advisory for Snow and Ice</title>
4303. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/19/deldot-dema-issue-travel-advisory-for-snow-and-ice/</link>
4305. <dc:creator><![CDATA[johnpetersen]]></dc:creator>
4306. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 19:22:57 +0000</pubDate>
4307. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Emergency Management Agency]]></category>
4308. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Transit Corporation]]></category>
4309. <category><![CDATA[Department of Safety and Homeland Security]]></category>
4310. <category><![CDATA[Department of Transportation]]></category>
4311. <category><![CDATA[Kent County]]></category>
4312. <category><![CDATA[New Castle County]]></category>
4313. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4314. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
4315. <category><![CDATA[Weather]]></category>
4316. <category><![CDATA[weather]]></category>
4317. <postcategories><![CDATA[dema|delaware-transit-corporation-deldot|safety-and-homeland-security|deldot|kent-county|new-castle-county|news|sussex-county|weather]]></postcategories>
4318. <posttags><![CDATA[weather]]></posttags>
4319. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210849</guid>
4320.  
4321. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Department of Transportation and Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)  are issuing a travel advisory for this afternoon and evening due to poor visibility from heavier snowfall and freezing on road surfaces tonight as temperatures drop. The advisory is not an official Level 1 Driving Warning, but is meant to caution motorists of adverse weather conditions and to stay off roads if possible. If driving is necessary, motorists are urged to use caution and common sense.]]></description>
4325. </item>
4326. <item>
4327. <title>State of DE offices in Kent &#038; NCC Counties are closed on Friday, January 19, 2024</title>
4328. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/18/state-of-de-offices-in-kent-ncc-counties-are-closed-on-friday-january-19-2024/</link>
4330. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ashleyblok]]></dc:creator>
4331. <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 04:33:48 +0000</pubDate>
4332. <category><![CDATA[Department of Human Resources]]></category>
4333. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
4334. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4335. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
4336. <category><![CDATA[Weather]]></category>
4337. <category><![CDATA[weather]]></category>
4338. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-human-resources|governor-john-carney|news|governor|weather]]></postcategories>
4339. <posttags><![CDATA[weather]]></posttags>
4340. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210832</guid>
4341.  
4342. <description><![CDATA[Severe Weather Conditions &#038; Emergencies Alert
4343.  
4344. State of Delaware offices in Kent and New Castle Counties are closed on Friday, January 19, 2024, during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in Kent and New Castle Counties are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees designated for severe weather are to report as scheduled.]]></description>
4348. </item>
4349. <item>
4350. <title>Scheduled Closure of the Office of Vital Statistics in Dover for Renovations</title>
4351. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/18/scheduled-closure-of-the-office-of-vital-statistics-in-dover-for-renovations-2/</link>
4353. <dc:creator><![CDATA[lauramatusheski]]></dc:creator>
4354. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:12:52 +0000</pubDate>
4355. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
4356. <category><![CDATA[Division of Public Health]]></category>
4357. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4358. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|public-health-dhss|news]]></postcategories>
4359. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
4360. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210834</guid>
4361.  
4362. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announces that the Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) in Dover will be closed to the public for renovations beginning February 12 through April 5, 2024.]]></description>
4366. </item>
4367. <item>
4368. <title>Governor Carney Postpones State of the State Address</title>
4369. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/18/governor-carney-postpones-state-of-the-state-address/</link>
4371. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
4372. <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:27:33 +0000</pubDate>
4373. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
4374. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4375. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
4376. <category><![CDATA[Governor Carney]]></category>
4377. <category><![CDATA[State of the State]]></category>
4378. <postcategories><![CDATA[governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
4379. <posttags><![CDATA[governor-carney|state-of-the-state]]></posttags>
4380. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210823</guid>
4381.  
4382. <description><![CDATA[DOVER, Del.&#160;–&#160;Governor John Carney has postponed the State of the State Address due to illness. The Governor has a fever and mild symptoms, but is in good spirits. The Governor’s State of the State Address will be rescheduled and announced at a later date.]]></description>
4386. </item>
4387. <item>
4388. <title>Delaware Office of Highway Safety Announces Occupant Protection and Distracted Driving Enforcement Effort</title>
4389. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/17/delaware-office-of-highway-safety-announces-occupant-protection-and-distracted-driving-enforcement-effort/</link>
4391. <dc:creator><![CDATA[meghanniddrie]]></dc:creator>
4392. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:50:50 +0000</pubDate>
4393. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4394. <postcategories><![CDATA[news]]></postcategories>
4395. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
4396. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210746</guid>
4397.  
4398. <description><![CDATA[Delaware Sees Highest Seatbelt Usage Rate Ever &#160; Dover, Del. (January 17, 2024) — The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is reminding drivers and passengers to buckle up every trip, every time, and to avoid distractions behind the wheel. OHS is working alongside state and local law enforcement with the Occupant Protection and Distracted [&#8230;]]]></description>
4402. </item>
4403. <item>
4404. <title>Level 1 Driving Warning Rescinded at 7:00 a.m.</title>
4405. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/17/driving-warning-rescinded/</link>
4407. <dc:creator><![CDATA[johnpetersen]]></dc:creator>
4408. <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
4409. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Emergency Management Agency]]></category>
4410. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Police]]></category>
4411. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Transit Corporation]]></category>
4412. <category><![CDATA[Department of Safety and Homeland Security]]></category>
4413. <category><![CDATA[Department of Transportation]]></category>
4414. <category><![CDATA[Kent County]]></category>
4415. <category><![CDATA[New Castle County]]></category>
4416. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4417. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
4418. <category><![CDATA[Traffic Safety News]]></category>
4419. <category><![CDATA[Weather]]></category>
4420. <category><![CDATA[DelDOT -- News]]></category>
4421. <category><![CDATA[DEMA]]></category>
4422. <category><![CDATA[Level 1 Driving Warning]]></category>
4423. <category><![CDATA[Traffic News]]></category>
4424. <postcategories><![CDATA[dema|delaware-state-police-safety-and-homeland-security|delaware-transit-corporation-deldot|safety-and-homeland-security|deldot|kent-county|new-castle-county|news|sussex-county|traffic-safety-news|weather]]></postcategories>
4425. <posttags><![CDATA[deldot-news|dema|level-1-driving-warning|traffic-news]]></posttags>
4426. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210802</guid>
4427.  
4428. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is rescinding the Level 1 Driving Warning as of Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 a.m. The warning was issued on Tuesday, January 16 due to the likelihood of icing occurring on roads and bridges statewide overnight. A Level 1 Driving Warning is an advisory against unnecessary travel due to road conditions. ]]></description>
4432. </item>
4433. <item>
4434. <title>Level 1 Driving Warning Issued Due to Icing Conditions</title>
4435. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/16/level-1-driving-warning-issued-due-to-icing-conditions/</link>
4437. <dc:creator><![CDATA[charles.mcleod]]></dc:creator>
4438. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 22:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
4439. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Emergency Management Agency]]></category>
4440. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Police]]></category>
4441. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Transit Corporation]]></category>
4442. <category><![CDATA[Department of Transportation]]></category>
4443. <category><![CDATA[Kent County]]></category>
4444. <category><![CDATA[New Castle County]]></category>
4445. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4446. <category><![CDATA[Office of Highway Safety]]></category>
4447. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
4448. <category><![CDATA[Weather]]></category>
4449. <category><![CDATA[DelDOT]]></category>
4450. <category><![CDATA[DEMA]]></category>
4451. <category><![CDATA[Level 1 Driving Warning]]></category>
4452. <category><![CDATA[winter weather]]></category>
4453. <postcategories><![CDATA[dema|delaware-state-police-safety-and-homeland-security|delaware-transit-corporation-deldot|deldot|kent-county|new-castle-county|news|office-of-highway-safety-office-of-highway-safety|office-of-highway-safety|sussex-county|weather]]></postcategories>
4454. <posttags><![CDATA[deldot|dema|level-1-driving-warning|winter-weather]]></posttags>
4455. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210790</guid>
4456.  
4457. <description><![CDATA[With temperatures forecasted to fall well below freezing tonight, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency has issued a Level 1 Driving Warning statewide for the overnight hours of Tuesday, January 16, 2024, to Wednesday, January 17, 2024, due to the likelihood of icing occurring on roads and bridges statewide tonight. A Level 1 Driving Warning is [&#8230;]]]></description>
4461. </item>
4462. <item>
4463. <title>Governor Carney Nominates Terra Taylor as DOC Commissioner</title>
4464. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/16/governor-carney-nominates-terra-taylor-as-doc-commissioner/</link>
4466. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ashleydawson]]></dc:creator>
4467. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:17:14 +0000</pubDate>
4468. <category><![CDATA[Department of Correction]]></category>
4469. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
4470. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4471. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
4472. <category><![CDATA[cabinet nomination]]></category>
4473. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
4474. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Correction]]></category>
4475. <postcategories><![CDATA[doc|governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
4476. <posttags><![CDATA[cabinet-nomination|delaware|delaware-department-of-correction|governor-john-carney]]></posttags>
4477. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210778</guid>
4478.  
4479. <description><![CDATA[WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced he intends to nominate Terra Taylor to serve as Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC). Taylor’s nomination must be approved by the Delaware State Senate. “Terra’s years of experience within the Department of Correction— starting from her time as a Probation Officer to Chief of Community Corrections to Deputy Commissioner to Acting [&#8230;]]]></description>
4483. </item>
4484. <item>
4485. <title>State of DE offices in NCC &#038; Kent Counties will open at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024</title>
4486. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/16/state-of-de-in-ncc-kent-county-in-offices-will-open-at-1000-a-m-on-tuesday-january-16-2024/</link>
4488. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ashleyblok]]></dc:creator>
4489. <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:24:18 +0000</pubDate>
4490. <category><![CDATA[Department of Human Resources]]></category>
4491. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
4492. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
4493. <category><![CDATA[Weather]]></category>
4494. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-human-resources|governor-john-carney|governor|weather]]></postcategories>
4495. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
4496. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210721</guid>
4497.  
4498. <description><![CDATA[Severe Weather Conditions &#038; Emergencies Alert
4499.  
4500. On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, State of Delaware offices in New Castle and Kent Counties will open at 10 a.m. Non-essential employees in New Castle and Kent Counties do not report until 10 a.m. Essential employees designated for severe weather are to report as scheduled.]]></description>
4504. </item>
4505. <item>
4506. <title>Lewes Fire</title>
4507. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/13/lewes-fire-2/</link>
4509. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
4510. <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 15:48:55 +0000</pubDate>
4511. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
4512. <category><![CDATA[commercial]]></category>
4513. <category><![CDATA[Dave Marshal Tennis & Fitness]]></category>
4514. <category><![CDATA[Lewes]]></category>
4515. <category><![CDATA[Plantations Boulevard. fire]]></category>
4516. <category><![CDATA[structure]]></category>
4517. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
4518. <posttags><![CDATA[commercial|dave-marshal-tennis-fitness|lewes|plantations-boulevard-fire|structure]]></posttags>
4519. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210820</guid>
4520.  
4521. <description><![CDATA[January 13, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a commercial structure in Lewes, Delaware on January 12, 2024. The incident, reported shortly after 09:00 P.M., occurred in the 18000 block of Plantations Boulevard Lewes, Delaware. The Lewes Fire Department arrived on the scene and found smoke [&#8230;]]]></description>
4525. </item>
4526. <item>
4527. <title>Governor Carney&#8217;s Statement on Ted Blunt</title>
4528. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/12/210706/</link>
4530. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
4531. <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 23:33:11 +0000</pubDate>
4532. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
4533. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4534. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
4535. <category><![CDATA[Ted Blunt]]></category>
4536. <postcategories><![CDATA[governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
4537. <posttags><![CDATA[ted-blunt]]></posttags>
4538. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210706</guid>
4539.  
4540. <description><![CDATA[Flags to be lowered on day of interment &#160; WILMINGTON, Del.&#160;–&#160;Governor Carney issued the following statement on the passing of former Wilmington City Council President Ted Blunt: &#160; “Tracey and I were saddened today to learn of the passing of Ted Blunt. Ted was a devoted husband and father, and a true public servant who [&#8230;]]]></description>
4544. </item>
4545. <item>
4546. <title>DHR Unveils FY23 EEO/AA Report, Highlighting Transparency and Diversity in Executive Branch Agencies</title>
4547. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/12/dhr-unveils-fy23-eeo-aa-report-highlighting-transparency-and-diversity-in-executive-branch-agencies/</link>
4549. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ashleyblok]]></dc:creator>
4550. <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:35:07 +0000</pubDate>
4551. <category><![CDATA[Department of Human Resources]]></category>
4552. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4553. <category><![CDATA[Affirmative Action]]></category>
4554. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Human Resources]]></category>
4555. <category><![CDATA[diversity]]></category>
4556. <category><![CDATA[Division of Diversity Equity and Inclusion]]></category>
4557. <category><![CDATA[Equal Employment Opportunity]]></category>
4558. <category><![CDATA[inclusion]]></category>
4559. <category><![CDATA[report]]></category>
4560. <category><![CDATA[Workforce]]></category>
4561. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-human-resources|news]]></postcategories>
4562. <posttags><![CDATA[affirmative-action|delaware-department-of-human-resources|diversity|division-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion|equal-employment-opportunity|inclusion|report|workforce]]></posttags>
4563. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210602</guid>
4564.  
4565. <description><![CDATA[With state workforce employment reflecting the population of Delaware, the Delaware Department of Human Resources Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion issues its annual Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Report as part of the state’s ongoing commitment to transparency and fostering diversity within Executive Branch Agencies.]]></description>
4569. </item>
4570. <item>
4571. <title>Road Fatalities Decrease in 2023 from 2022 High</title>
4572. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/12/road-fatalities-decrease-in-2023-from-2022-high/</link>
4574. <dc:creator><![CDATA[charles.mcleod]]></dc:creator>
4575. <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:15:35 +0000</pubDate>
4576. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Police]]></category>
4577. <category><![CDATA[Department of Transportation]]></category>
4578. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
4579. <category><![CDATA[Kent County]]></category>
4580. <category><![CDATA[New Castle County]]></category>
4581. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4582. <category><![CDATA[Office of Highway Safety]]></category>
4583. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
4584. <category><![CDATA[Pedestrian Safety]]></category>
4585. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
4586. <category><![CDATA[Traffic Safety News]]></category>
4587. <category><![CDATA[delaware office of highway safety]]></category>
4588. <category><![CDATA[delaware state police]]></category>
4589. <category><![CDATA[DelDOT]]></category>
4590. <category><![CDATA[DelDOT -- News]]></category>
4591. <category><![CDATA[Governor Carney]]></category>
4592. <category><![CDATA[Road Fatalities]]></category>
4593. <postcategories><![CDATA[delaware-state-police-safety-and-homeland-security|deldot|governor-john-carney|kent-county|new-castle-county|news|office-of-highway-safety|office-of-highway-safety-office-of-highway-safety|governor|pedestrian-safety|sussex-county|traffic-safety-news]]></postcategories>
4594. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-office-of-highway-safety|delaware-state-police|deldot|deldot-news|governor-carney|road-fatalities]]></posttags>
4595. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210677</guid>
4596.  
4597. <description><![CDATA[137 fatalities were recorded on Delaware roads in 2023, a 16 percent decrease from 2022 when 164 fatalities occurred. Fatalities were down across all modes of transportation with a 13 percent reduction in pedestrian fatalities; 29 percent reduction in bicyclist fatalities; and a 32 percent reduction in motorcyclist fatalities from last year. “Reducing fatalities on [&#8230;]]]></description>
4601. </item>
4602. <item>
4603. <title>Nominations Open for Delaware Women&#8217;s Hall of Fame &#038; She&#8217;s on Her Way Awards</title>
4604. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/12/nominations-open-for-delaware-womens-hall-of-fame-shes-on-her-way-awards/</link>
4606. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
4607. <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 16:04:34 +0000</pubDate>
4608. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
4609. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4610. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
4611. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame]]></category>
4612. <category><![CDATA[Office of Women's Advancement and Advocacy]]></category>
4613. <category><![CDATA[OWAA]]></category>
4614. <category><![CDATA[She's On Her Way]]></category>
4615. <postcategories><![CDATA[governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
4616. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-womens-hall-of-fame|office-of-womens-advancement-and-advocacy|owaa|shes-on-her-way]]></posttags>
4617. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210667</guid>
4618.  
4619. <description><![CDATA[Deadline to Submit Nominations is Midnight on March 28, 2024.&#160; WILMINGTON, Del.&#160;– Governor John Carney and the Office of Women’s Advancement &#38; Advocacy (OWAA) announced today that the nomination process is open for induction into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame and the She’s&#160;on&#160;Her Way Award for 2024. Nomination forms are available online at de.gov/women. [&#8230;]]]></description>
4623. </item>
4624. <item>
4625. <title>DNREC to Close Part of Cape Henlopen State Park Jan. 16, 17 for Managed Deer Hunt</title>
4626. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/12/dnrec-to-close-part-of-cape-henlopen-state-park-jan-16-17-for-managed-deer-hunt/</link>
4628. <dc:creator><![CDATA[shaunamcvey]]></dc:creator>
4629. <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
4630. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
4631. <category><![CDATA[Division of Parks and Recreation]]></category>
4632. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4633. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
4634. <category><![CDATA[buck]]></category>
4635. <category><![CDATA[Cape Henlopen State Park]]></category>
4636. <category><![CDATA[deer hunting]]></category>
4637. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Parks]]></category>
4638. <category><![CDATA[DOE]]></category>
4639. <category><![CDATA[managed hunt]]></category>
4640. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|division-of-parks-and-recreation|news|sussex-county]]></postcategories>
4641. <posttags><![CDATA[buck|cape-henlopen-state-park|deer-hunting|delaware-state-parks|division-of-parks-and-recreation|doe|managed-hunt]]></posttags>
4642. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210655</guid>
4643.  
4644. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that a section of Cape Henlopen State Park will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 16 and Wednesday, Jan. 17 to accommodate a managed deer hunt. The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation will close the park’s main entrance for the managed hunt, meaning bay and [&#8230;]]]></description>
4648. </item>
4649. <item>
4650. <title>Delaware Division of the Arts Announces FY 2024 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees</title>
4651. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/12/delaware-division-of-the-arts-announces-fy-2024-individual-artist-fellowship-awardees/</link>
4653. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ronybaltazar]]></dc:creator>
4654. <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:44:50 +0000</pubDate>
4655. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of the Arts]]></category>
4656. <category><![CDATA[Department of State]]></category>
4657. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4658. <category><![CDATA[Division of the Arts]]></category>
4659. <category><![CDATA[Emerging Professional Award]]></category>
4660. <category><![CDATA[Established Professional Award]]></category>
4661. <category><![CDATA[Individual Artist Fellowship Artists]]></category>
4662. <category><![CDATA[Jessica Ball]]></category>
4663. <category><![CDATA[Masters Award]]></category>
4664. <postcategories><![CDATA[division-of-the-arts|state|news]]></postcategories>
4665. <posttags><![CDATA[department-of-state|division-of-the-arts|emerging-professional-award|established-professional-award|individual-artist-fellowship-artists|jessica-ball|masters-award]]></posttags>
4666. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210640</guid>
4667.  
4668. <description><![CDATA[Twenty Delaware artists are being recognized by the Delaware Division of the Arts for the high quality of their artwork. The Division received work samples from 149 Delaware musicians; writers; and folk, media, and visual artists. The work samples were reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals who considered the demonstrated creativity and skill in each artist’s [&#8230;]]]></description>
4672. </item>
4673. <item>
4674. <title>DOL to Re-issue Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate Letters Due to Error</title>
4675. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/11/dol-to-re-issue-unemployment-insurance-tax-rate-letters-due-to-error/</link>
4677. <dc:creator><![CDATA[erich.heintz]]></dc:creator>
4678. <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:03:28 +0000</pubDate>
4679. <category><![CDATA[Department of Labor]]></category>
4680. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4681. <category><![CDATA[Unemployment Insurance]]></category>
4682. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-labor|news|unemployment-insurance]]></postcategories>
4683. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
4684. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210623</guid>
4685.  
4686. <description><![CDATA[The Division of Unemployment Insurance (UI) recently mailed 2024 UI tax rate letters that contained incorrect information. We apologize for the error. We are working to correct the issue and will mail new letters with the correct rate as quickly as possible. All employers will receive updated letters even if their rate does not change. [&#8230;]]]></description>
4690. </item>
4691. <item>
4692. <title>The Delaware Division of Public Health Issues Update About Potential Measles Exposure</title>
4693. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/11/the-delaware-division-of-public-health-issues-update-about-potential-measles-exposure/</link>
4695. <dc:creator><![CDATA[lauramatusheski]]></dc:creator>
4696. <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 21:44:09 +0000</pubDate>
4697. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
4698. <category><![CDATA[Division of Public Health]]></category>
4699. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4700. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|public-health-dhss|news]]></postcategories>
4701. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
4702. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210614</guid>
4703.  
4704. <description><![CDATA[ The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting a potential measles exposure at the Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington on December 29, 2023. An extensive contact tracing investigation identified between 20-30 people exposed to the individual who was not symptomatic but was infectious at the time of their visit to the facility. ]]></description>
4708. </item>
4709. <item>
4710. <title>Governor Carney Expands Opportunities for Careers in State Government</title>
4711. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/11/governor-carney-expands-opportunities-for-careers-in-state-government/</link>
4713. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ashleydawson]]></dc:creator>
4714. <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:29:52 +0000</pubDate>
4715. <category><![CDATA[Department of Human Resources]]></category>
4716. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
4717. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4718. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
4719. <category><![CDATA[careers]]></category>
4720. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
4721. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Human Resources]]></category>
4722. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-human-resources|governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
4723. <posttags><![CDATA[careers|delaware|delaware-department-of-human-resources]]></posttags>
4724. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210593</guid>
4725.  
4726. <description><![CDATA[DOVER, Del. –&#160;Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced the State of Delaware&#160;has implemented changes to mandatory bachelor’s degree requirements, among other criteria, for several positions to provide a pathway for more individuals to enter the state workforce.&#160;The Delaware Department&#160;of Human Resources (DHR) recently removed the bachelor’s degree requirement for critical positions within the Department of [&#8230;]]]></description>
4730. </item>
4731. <item>
4732. <title>State Releases School Facility Tools</title>
4733. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/10/state-releases-school-facility-tools/</link>
4735. <dc:creator><![CDATA[angela.moffett-batty]]></dc:creator>
4736. <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 16:36:20 +0000</pubDate>
4737. <category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
4738. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4739. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-education|news]]></postcategories>
4740. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
4741. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210554</guid>
4742.  
4743. <description><![CDATA[The state today released tools to help assure the safety of public school buildings throughout Delaware.]]></description>
4747. </item>
4748. <item>
4749. <title>NCC Officials Urge Residents Not to Drive After Dark Due to Flood Risk</title>
4750. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/09/ncc-officials-urge-not-driving-after-dark-due-to-flood-risk/</link>
4752. <dc:creator><![CDATA[johnpetersen]]></dc:creator>
4753. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:31:34 +0000</pubDate>
4754. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Emergency Management Agency]]></category>
4755. <category><![CDATA[Department of Safety and Homeland Security]]></category>
4756. <category><![CDATA[Department of Transportation]]></category>
4757. <category><![CDATA[New Castle County]]></category>
4758. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4759. <category><![CDATA[Weather]]></category>
4760. <category><![CDATA[flooding]]></category>
4761. <category><![CDATA[weather]]></category>
4762. <postcategories><![CDATA[dema|safety-and-homeland-security|deldot|new-castle-county|news|weather]]></postcategories>
4763. <posttags><![CDATA[flooding|new-castle-county|weather]]></posttags>
4764. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210565</guid>
4765.  
4766. <description><![CDATA[New Castle County’s Office of Emergency Management and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency are urging residents to avoid driving after dark because of the expected heavy rain tonight and the risks from flooding. The National Weather Service has forecast periods of intense and heavy rain with high winds for this evening, which could cause small stream, river flooding, and coastal flooding – especially in the upper Delaware Bay.
4767.  
4768. The National Weather Service is currently forecasting the Delaware Bay at Reedy Point to crest at 9.1 feet, near the record of 9.24 feet set on April 16, 2011. Currently, no evacuations are planned, but officials expect Delaware City to be temporarily inaccessible for a period.]]></description>
4772. </item>
4773. <item>
4774. <title>DSHA Scales Back Delaware Mortgage Relief Program As Federal Funding Expires</title>
4775. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/09/dsha-scales-back-delaware-mortgage-relief-program-as-federal-funding-expires/</link>
4777. <dc:creator><![CDATA[jeffreyboyer]]></dc:creator>
4778. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:52:19 +0000</pubDate>
4779. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Housing Authority]]></category>
4780. <postcategories><![CDATA[dsha]]></postcategories>
4781. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
4782. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210553</guid>
4783.  
4784. <description><![CDATA[Homeowners Seeking Financial Assistance Encouraged to Apply Now Dover, Del. January 9, 2024 &#8211; The Delaware Mortgage Relief Program, administered by the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), is no longer accepting new applications for financial assistance to cover delinquent homeowner association fees, homeowner’s insurance, and lot rent fees. Applications for monthly payment assistance will end [&#8230;]]]></description>
4788. </item>
4789. <item>
4790. <title>Delaware to Solicit Water Quality Improvement Projects With Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding</title>
4791. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/09/delaware-to-solicit-water-quality-improvement-projects-with-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-funding-3/</link>
4793. <dc:creator><![CDATA[serenityfleming]]></dc:creator>
4794. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:26:11 +0000</pubDate>
4795. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
4796. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4797. <category><![CDATA[Bipartisan Infrastructure Law]]></category>
4798. <category><![CDATA[clean water]]></category>
4799. <category><![CDATA[Clean Water State Revolving Fund]]></category>
4800. <category><![CDATA[community workshop]]></category>
4801. <category><![CDATA[drinking water]]></category>
4802. <category><![CDATA[Drinking Water State Revolving Fund]]></category>
4803. <category><![CDATA[wastewater]]></category>
4804. <category><![CDATA[water quality]]></category>
4805. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|news]]></postcategories>
4806. <posttags><![CDATA[bipartisan-infrastructure-law|clean-water|clean-water-state-revolving-fund|community-workshop|drinking-water|drinking-water-state-revolving-fund|wastewater|water-quality]]></posttags>
4807. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210547</guid>
4808.  
4809. <description><![CDATA[DNREC, in conjunction with the Division of Public Health (DPH), will begin soliciting for new water quality improvement projects Wednesday, Jan. 17.]]></description>
4813. </item>
4814. <item>
4815. <title>Delaware Farmers Market Sales Grow to $4.14 Million in 2023</title>
4816. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/09/delaware-farmers-market-sales-grow-to-4-14-million-in-2023/</link>
4818. <dc:creator><![CDATA[stacey.hofmann]]></dc:creator>
4819. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
4820. <category><![CDATA[Department of Agriculture]]></category>
4821. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Ag Week]]></category>
4822. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Grown]]></category>
4823. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse]]></category>
4824. <category><![CDATA[family farms]]></category>
4825. <category><![CDATA[farmers' markets]]></category>
4826. <category><![CDATA[fruits and vegetables]]></category>
4827. <category><![CDATA[sales]]></category>
4828. <category><![CDATA[Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program]]></category>
4829. <postcategories><![CDATA[agriculture]]></postcategories>
4830. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-ag-week|delaware-grown|delaware-secretary-of-agriculture-michael-t-scuse|family-farms|farmers-markets|fruits-and-vegetables|sales|senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program]]></posttags>
4831. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210529</guid>
4832.  
4833. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced today that last year’s farmers markets hit an all-time high sales record. In 2023, sales from all 17 Delaware community-run farmers markets totaled $4,144,951, up $437,136 from the previous record set in 2022.]]></description>
4837. </item>
4838. <item>
4839. <title>DOL Conducting 2024 Annual Prevailing Wage Survey</title>
4840. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/09/dol-conducting-2024-annual-prevailing-wage-survey/</link>
4842. <dc:creator><![CDATA[erich.heintz]]></dc:creator>
4843. <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
4844. <category><![CDATA[Department of Labor]]></category>
4845. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4846. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-labor|news]]></postcategories>
4847. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
4848. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210538</guid>
4849.  
4850. <description><![CDATA[The Department is currently conducting its Annual Prevailing Wage Survey for state-funded construction projects. On December 20, 2023, the Department mailed over 4500 survey forms to contractors and various interested parties. The completed survey forms must be postmarked or returned no later than February 8, 2024, to the Department of Labor for the data to [&#8230;]]]></description>
4854. </item>
4855. <item>
4856. <title>The Delaware Division of Public Health Issues Notification  About Potential Measles Exposure</title>
4857. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/08/the-delaware-division-of-public-health-issues-notification-about-potential-measles-exposure/</link>
4859. <dc:creator><![CDATA[lauramatusheski]]></dc:creator>
4860. <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 22:46:39 +0000</pubDate>
4861. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
4862. <category><![CDATA[Division of Public Health]]></category>
4863. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4864. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|public-health-dhss|news]]></postcategories>
4865. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
4866. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210517</guid>
4867.  
4868. <description><![CDATA[DOVER, Del. (Jan. 8, 2024) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting a potential measles exposure in a Delaware health care facility. On January 5, 2024, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health identified a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated individual. While infectious, the individual sought care at a healthcare facility [&#8230;]]]></description>
4872. </item>
4873. <item>
4874. <title>Major Storm Could Bring Widespread Flooding</title>
4875. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/08/major-storm-could-bring-widespread-flooding/</link>
4877. <dc:creator><![CDATA[johnpetersen]]></dc:creator>
4878. <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 21:11:19 +0000</pubDate>
4879. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Emergency Management Agency]]></category>
4880. <category><![CDATA[Department of Safety and Homeland Security]]></category>
4881. <category><![CDATA[Department of Transportation]]></category>
4882. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4883. <category><![CDATA[Weather]]></category>
4884. <category><![CDATA[DelDOT]]></category>
4885. <category><![CDATA[DEMA]]></category>
4886. <category><![CDATA[flooding]]></category>
4887. <category><![CDATA[high winds]]></category>
4888. <category><![CDATA[portal alert]]></category>
4889. <category><![CDATA[storm]]></category>
4890. <category><![CDATA[weather alert]]></category>
4891. <postcategories><![CDATA[dema|safety-and-homeland-security|deldot|news|weather]]></postcategories>
4892. <posttags><![CDATA[deldot|dema|flooding|high-winds|portal-alert|storm|weather-alert]]></posttags>
4893. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210478</guid>
4894.  
4895. <description><![CDATA[Delaware state officials are urging residents to be aware and prepare for potential flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday from a major storm that could bring at least 1 to 3 inches of rain with the heaviest rainfall expected to fall Tuesday night. The combination of heavy rain on already saturated ground with rivers running higher could lead to widespread and significant flooding.]]></description>
4899. </item>
4900. <item>
4901. <title>State of Delaware Announces Expansion of White Clay Creek State Park</title>
4902. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/08/state-of-delaware-announces-expansion-of-white-clay-creek-state-park/</link>
4904. <dc:creator><![CDATA[matthewcardona]]></dc:creator>
4905. <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:44:40 +0000</pubDate>
4906. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
4907. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
4908. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4909. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
4910. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Open Space Program]]></category>
4911. <category><![CDATA[outdoors and recreation]]></category>
4912. <category><![CDATA[white clay creek state park master plan]]></category>
4913. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
4914. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-open-space-program|outdoors-and-recreation|white-clay-creek-state-park-master-plan]]></posttags>
4915. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210458</guid>
4916.  
4917. <description><![CDATA[Governor John Carney, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), and the Delaware Open Space Council announced an expansion of 275 acres to White Clay Creek State Park in Newark.]]></description>
4921. </item>
4922. <item>
4923. <title>Multiple Fires in New Castle County</title>
4924. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/06/multiple-fires-in-new-castle-county/</link>
4926. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
4927. <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jan 2024 18:34:16 +0000</pubDate>
4928. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
4929. <category><![CDATA[Aetna Hose]]></category>
4930. <category><![CDATA[Alban Park]]></category>
4931. <category><![CDATA[Boyds Valley Drive]]></category>
4932. <category><![CDATA[burns]]></category>
4933. <category><![CDATA[Cedarwood Apartments]]></category>
4934. <category><![CDATA[Christiana]]></category>
4935. <category><![CDATA[Crozer Chester Hospital]]></category>
4936. <category><![CDATA[Five Points]]></category>
4937. <category><![CDATA[Homestead Road]]></category>
4938. <category><![CDATA[juvenile firesetting]]></category>
4939. <category><![CDATA[Meeting House Hill]]></category>
4940. <category><![CDATA[smoke inhalation]]></category>
4941. <category><![CDATA[townhouse]]></category>
4942. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
4943. <posttags><![CDATA[aetna-hose|alban-park|boyds-valley-drive|burns|cedarwood-apartments|christiana|crozer-chester-hospital|five-points|homestead-road|juvenile-firesetting|meeting-house-hill|smoke-inhalation|townhouse]]></posttags>
4944. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210449</guid>
4945.  
4946. <description><![CDATA[January 6, 2024 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating Multiple fires in New Castle County. At approximately 12 PM on January 5, 2024 the Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company of Newark was alerted to a fire in the unit block of Boyds Valley Dr., in the development of Meeting House Hill. [&#8230;]]]></description>
4950. </item>
4951. <item>
4952. <title>Panel Submits Recommendations to Protect State Retiree, Worker Healthcare, Reduce Unfunded Liability</title>
4953. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/05/panel-submits-recommendations-to-protect-state-retiree-worker-healthcare-reduce-unfunded-liability/</link>
4955. <dc:creator><![CDATA[jenniferrini]]></dc:creator>
4956. <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:32:34 +0000</pubDate>
4957. <category><![CDATA[Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long]]></category>
4958. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Lieutenant Governor]]></category>
4959. <postcategories><![CDATA[lt-gov-hall-long|office-of-lieutenant-governor]]></postcategories>
4960. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
4961. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211503</guid>
4962.  
4963. <description><![CDATA[DOVER – A working group charged with addressing state retiree healthcare benefits issued a series of recommendations Friday to help ensure that current and future retirees have access to quality healthcare coverage and the trust fund for the benefits is solvent for future generations.&#160; The General Assembly established the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee (RHBAS)&#160;via [&#8230;]]]></description>
4967. </item>
4968. <item>
4969. <title>DNREC State Energy Office Delivers Offshore Wind Procurement Report to Governor, Legislators</title>
4970. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/03/210425/</link>
4972. <dc:creator><![CDATA[melanieingram]]></dc:creator>
4973. <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:46:49 +0000</pubDate>
4974. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
4975. <category><![CDATA[Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy]]></category>
4976. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4977. <category><![CDATA[Climate Action Plan]]></category>
4978. <category><![CDATA[Delaware's Offshore Wind Working Group]]></category>
4979. <category><![CDATA[offshore wind]]></category>
4980. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|energy-and-climate|news]]></postcategories>
4981. <posttags><![CDATA[climate-action-plan|delawares-offshore-wind-working-group|offshore-wind]]></posttags>
4982. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210425</guid>
4983.  
4984. <description><![CDATA[The Offshore Wind Procurement Report provides recommendations in the development of a comprehensive offshore wind program.]]></description>
4988. </item>
4989. <item>
4990. <title>Secretary of State Announces Massage Technician License Suspension</title>
4991. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/03/secretary-of-state-announces-massage-technician-license-suspension/</link>
4993. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ronybaltazar]]></dc:creator>
4994. <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:19:27 +0000</pubDate>
4995. <category><![CDATA[Department of State]]></category>
4996. <category><![CDATA[Division of Professional Regulation]]></category>
4997. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
4998. <category><![CDATA[Certified Massage Technician]]></category>
4999. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork]]></category>
5000. <category><![CDATA[jeff bullock]]></category>
5001. <postcategories><![CDATA[state|division-of-professional-regulation|news]]></postcategories>
5002. <posttags><![CDATA[certified-massage-technician|delaware-board-of-massage-and-bodywork|department-of-state|division-of-professional-regulation|jeff-bullock]]></posttags>
5003. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210427</guid>
5004.  
5005. <description><![CDATA[Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock has suspended the Delaware certified massage technician license of Robert D. Leech for engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with massage clients. In making this determination, Secretary Bullock considered a complaint filed by the Delaware Department of Justice. The complaint states that Mr. Leech used his position to impose unwelcome sexual [&#8230;]]]></description>
5009. </item>
5010. <item>
5011. <title>Delaware Forest Service Partners with Delaware Libraries to Promote Smokey Bear Reading Challenge</title>
5012. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/03/delaware-forest-service-partners-with-delaware-libraries-to-promote-smokey-bear-reading-challenge/</link>
5014. <dc:creator><![CDATA[sophiacurran]]></dc:creator>
5015. <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 18:41:23 +0000</pubDate>
5016. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Libraries]]></category>
5017. <category><![CDATA[Department of Agriculture]]></category>
5018. <category><![CDATA[Forest Service]]></category>
5019. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Forest Service]]></category>
5020. <category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
5021. <category><![CDATA[environmental education]]></category>
5022. <category><![CDATA[Forest]]></category>
5023. <category><![CDATA[Forest Education]]></category>
5024. <category><![CDATA[library]]></category>
5025. <category><![CDATA[reading]]></category>
5026. <category><![CDATA[Reading Challenge]]></category>
5027. <category><![CDATA[Smokey Bear]]></category>
5028. <category><![CDATA[tree]]></category>
5029. <category><![CDATA[wildfire education]]></category>
5030. <category><![CDATA[wildfire prevention]]></category>
5031. <postcategories><![CDATA[delaware-libraries|agriculture|forest-service]]></postcategories>
5032. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-forest-service|delaware-libraries|education|environmental-education|forest|forest-education|library|reading|reading-challenge|smokey-bear|tree|wildfire-education|wildfire-prevention]]></posttags>
5033. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210419</guid>
5034.  
5035. <description><![CDATA[The challenge is geared towards children ages 4 through 10, but all ages are welcome to join. The Smokey Bear Reading Challenge aims to engage youth in reading about wildfire prevention, forests, and natural resource careers while they explore their local environment.]]></description>
5039. </item>
5040. <item>
5041. <title>Delaware’s Tax Season Starts January 23, 2024</title>
5042. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/02/delawares-tax-season-starts-january-23-2024/</link>
5044. <dc:creator><![CDATA[melissamarlin]]></dc:creator>
5045. <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:12:12 +0000</pubDate>
5046. <category><![CDATA[Department of Finance]]></category>
5047. <category><![CDATA[Division of Revenue]]></category>
5048. <category><![CDATA[filing]]></category>
5049. <category><![CDATA[filing deadline]]></category>
5050. <category><![CDATA[income tax]]></category>
5051. <category><![CDATA[tax]]></category>
5052. <postcategories><![CDATA[finance|division-of-revenue]]></postcategories>
5053. <posttags><![CDATA[division-of-revenue|filing|filing-deadline|income-tax|tax]]></posttags>
5054. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210412</guid>
5055.  
5056. <description><![CDATA[Delaware’s Division of Revenue will begin processing 2023 individual income tax returns on January 23, 2024. As a result of fraud prevention measures that protect Delaware taxpayers, refunds will not begin to be issued until February 15, 2024. Taxpayers are encouraged to file their taxes electronically as paper returns take longer to process. Taxpayers who [&#8230;]]]></description>
5060. </item>
5061. <item>
5062. <title>Public Input Sought on Delaware’s Clean Water Trust Strategic Plan and Annual Report</title>
5063. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/02/public-input-sought-on-delawares-clean-water-trust-strategic-plan-and-annual-report/</link>
5065. <dc:creator><![CDATA[serenityfleming]]></dc:creator>
5066. <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 20:32:18 +0000</pubDate>
5067. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
5068. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5069. <category><![CDATA[clean water]]></category>
5070. <category><![CDATA[clean water act]]></category>
5071. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Clean Water Initiative for Underserved Communities]]></category>
5072. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Clean Water Trust]]></category>
5073. <category><![CDATA[public input]]></category>
5074. <category><![CDATA[water quality]]></category>
5075. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|news]]></postcategories>
5076. <posttags><![CDATA[clean-water|clean-water-act|delaware-clean-water-initiative-for-underserved-communities|delaware-clean-water-trust|public-input|water-quality]]></posttags>
5077. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210404</guid>
5078.  
5079. <description><![CDATA[A 15-day public input period which is to begin Jan. 3 offers an opportunity for Delaware residents and interested parties to tell how they feel the trust can support water quality improvements in the state with funding through the Delaware Clean Water Act.]]></description>
5083. </item>
5084. <item>
5085. <title>Attorney General Jennings Announces $150 Million Settlement with Hikma Pharmaceuticals to Help Combat Opioid Crisis</title>
5086. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2024/01/02/attorney-general-jennings-announces-150-million-settlement-with-hikma-pharmaceuticals-to-combat-opioid-crisis/</link>
5088. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolinedejose]]></dc:creator>
5089. <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:26:47 +0000</pubDate>
5090. <category><![CDATA[Consumer Protection]]></category>
5091. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
5092. <category><![CDATA[Fraud]]></category>
5093. <postcategories><![CDATA[consumerprotection|prs|fraud]]></postcategories>
5094. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
5095. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=211156</guid>
5096.  
5097. <description><![CDATA[Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today a $150 million multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals (Hikma) for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. Hikma produces a range of generic opioid products and sells hundreds of millions of opioid doses every year. The attorneys general allege that from 2006 to 2021, Hikma [&#8230;]]]></description>
5101. </item>
5102. <item>
5103. <title>Emergency Sirens Test on January 2 at 10:45 a.m.</title>
5104. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/26/emergency-siren-test-jan-2/</link>
5106. <dc:creator><![CDATA[johnpetersen]]></dc:creator>
5107. <pubDate>Tue, 26 Dec 2023 18:21:41 +0000</pubDate>
5108. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Emergency Management Agency]]></category>
5109. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Police]]></category>
5110. <category><![CDATA[Department of Safety and Homeland Security]]></category>
5111. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5112. <postcategories><![CDATA[dema|delaware-state-police-safety-and-homeland-security|safety-and-homeland-security|news]]></postcategories>
5113. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
5114. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210386</guid>
5115.  
5116. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police, along with Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 10:45 a.m.
5117.  
5118. There are 37 sirens in Delaware located within a 10-mile radius of the Salem-Hope Creek Generating Stations in New Jersey.]]></description>
5122. </item>
5123. <item>
5124. <title>2024 Delaware Ag Week Promises Networking and Latest Innovations</title>
5125. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/26/2024-delaware-ag-week-promises-networking-and-latest-innovations/</link>
5127. <dc:creator><![CDATA[stacey.hofmann]]></dc:creator>
5128. <pubDate>Tue, 26 Dec 2023 13:53:15 +0000</pubDate>
5129. <category><![CDATA[Department of Agriculture]]></category>
5130. <category><![CDATA[agriculture]]></category>
5131. <category><![CDATA[agronomy]]></category>
5132. <category><![CDATA[animal science]]></category>
5133. <category><![CDATA[beekeeping]]></category>
5134. <category><![CDATA[continuing education]]></category>
5135. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Ag Week]]></category>
5136. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Agriculture]]></category>
5137. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State University Cooperative Extension]]></category>
5138. <category><![CDATA[farmers]]></category>
5139. <category><![CDATA[forestry]]></category>
5140. <category><![CDATA[nutrient management]]></category>
5141. <category><![CDATA[pest management]]></category>
5142. <category><![CDATA[specialty crops]]></category>
5143. <category><![CDATA[University of Delaware Cooperative Extension]]></category>
5144. <category><![CDATA[woodland management]]></category>
5145. <postcategories><![CDATA[agriculture]]></postcategories>
5146. <posttags><![CDATA[agriculture-2|agronomy|animal-science|beekeeping|continuing-education|delaware-ag-week|delaware-department-of-agriculture|delaware-state-university-cooperative-extension|farmers|forestry|nutrient-management|pest-management|specialty-crops|university-of-delaware-cooperative-extension|woodland-management]]></posttags>
5147. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210374</guid>
5148.  
5149. <description><![CDATA[Delaware’s agricultural industry looks forward to attending the annual Delaware Ag Week at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington from January 8 – 11, 2024. “Ag Week is the largest venue where Delaware farmers, agribusinesses, and subject matter experts can network and learn about the latest innovations and research that will impact them in the upcoming growing season,” said Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse.]]></description>
5153. </item>
5154. <item>
5155. <title>$1.075 Million in Grants Announced to Support Homeless Services in Delaware</title>
5156. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/22/1-075-million-in-grants-announced-to-support-homeless-services-in-delaware-2/</link>
5158. <dc:creator><![CDATA[sheilahunton]]></dc:creator>
5159. <pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 21:37:44 +0000</pubDate>
5160. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Housing Authority]]></category>
5161. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5162. <category><![CDATA[dsha]]></category>
5163. <category><![CDATA[FHLBank]]></category>
5164. <category><![CDATA[Grants Announced to Support Homeless Services]]></category>
5165. <category><![CDATA[Home4Good grants]]></category>
5166. <postcategories><![CDATA[dsha|news]]></postcategories>
5167. <posttags><![CDATA[dsha|fhlbank|grants-announced-to-support-homeless-services|home4good-grants]]></posttags>
5168. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210344</guid>
5169.  
5170. <description><![CDATA[DOVER, Del.: The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) are excited to announce a combined total of $1.075 million has been awarded to selected nonprofit organizations to support initiatives in Delaware that lead to stable housing for individuals and families who are homeless or determined to be [&#8230;]]]></description>
5174. </item>
5175. <item>
5176. <title>DPH Reports Zero Cases of High Blood Lead Levels in Children Consuming Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches</title>
5177. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/22/dph-reports-zero-cases-of-high-blood-lead-levels-in-children-consuming-recalled-cinnamon-applesauce-pouches/</link>
5179. <dc:creator><![CDATA[lauramatusheski]]></dc:creator>
5180. <pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 19:37:36 +0000</pubDate>
5181. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
5182. <category><![CDATA[Division of Public Health]]></category>
5183. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|public-health-dhss]]></postcategories>
5184. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
5185. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210329</guid>
5186.  
5187. <description><![CDATA[The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received reports from multiple states that suggest children may have higher blood lead levels (BLLs) after consuming recalled cinnamon-containing applesauce products. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has received no reports of children with high BLLs in response to the recall of cinnamon-containing applesauce products. Signs and [&#8230;]]]></description>
5191. </item>
5192. <item>
5193. <title>DNREC Announces Closure of Newton Pond for Construction of New Piers</title>
5194. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/22/dnrec-announces-closure-of-newton-pond-for-construction-of-new-piers/</link>
5196. <dc:creator><![CDATA[joanna.wilson]]></dc:creator>
5197. <pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 16:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
5198. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
5199. <category><![CDATA[Division of Fish and Wildlife]]></category>
5200. <category><![CDATA[construction]]></category>
5201. <category><![CDATA[fishing]]></category>
5202. <category><![CDATA[fishing piers]]></category>
5203. <category><![CDATA[Newton Pond]]></category>
5204. <category><![CDATA[trout]]></category>
5205. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|fish-and-wildlife]]></postcategories>
5206. <posttags><![CDATA[construction|fishing|fishing-piers|newton-pond|trout]]></posttags>
5207. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210305</guid>
5208.  
5209. <description><![CDATA[DNREC has temporarily closed Newton Pond in Greenwood due to a construction project installing new fishing piers.]]></description>
5213. </item>
5214. <item>
5215. <title>Gun offenders guilty on all counts in Attempted Murder trial</title>
5216. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/22/gun-offenders-guilty-on-all-counts-in-attempted-murder-trial/</link>
5218. <dc:creator><![CDATA[matthewmarshall]]></dc:creator>
5219. <pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 15:30:48 +0000</pubDate>
5220. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice]]></category>
5221. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
5222. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5223. <postcategories><![CDATA[justice|prs|news]]></postcategories>
5224. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
5225. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210289</guid>
5226.  
5227. <description><![CDATA[Two men have been found guilty of all charges relating to a January 2022 violent crime spree, marking the final conviction in a massive four-defendant indictment. Walike Parham, 24, and Kyair Keys, 20, could face life in prison for their roles in an eight-day violent crime spree involving four shootings, including one that shattered the [&#8230;]]]></description>
5231. </item>
5232. <item>
5233. <title>Delaware Medicaid to receive $7.6 million for alleged false claims caused by Christiana Care Health System</title>
5234. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/22/delaware-medicaid-to-receive-7-6-million-for-alleged-false-claims-caused-by-christiana-care-health-system/</link>
5236. <dc:creator><![CDATA[matthewmarshall]]></dc:creator>
5237. <pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
5238. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice]]></category>
5239. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
5240. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5241. <postcategories><![CDATA[justice|prs|news]]></postcategories>
5242. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
5243. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210295</guid>
5244.  
5245. <description><![CDATA[Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Friday that Delaware’s Medicaid program would receive $7,666,379.00 following a settlement that would resolve federal False Claims Act (FCA) and Delaware False Claims and Reporting Act (DFCRA) allegations against Christiana Care Health System (CCHS). The case, which was initiated by a whistleblower, alleges that CHSS provided free or below-market value [&#8230;]]]></description>
5249. </item>
5250. <item>
5251. <title>DNREC Announces Closure of the Records Pond Tidal Pier</title>
5252. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/21/dnrec-announces-closure-of-the-records-pond-tidal-pier/</link>
5254. <dc:creator><![CDATA[joanna.wilson]]></dc:creator>
5255. <pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
5256. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
5257. <category><![CDATA[Division of Fish and Wildlife]]></category>
5258. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5259. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
5260. <category><![CDATA[DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife]]></category>
5261. <category><![CDATA[fishing]]></category>
5262. <category><![CDATA[floating docks]]></category>
5263. <category><![CDATA[Records Pond]]></category>
5264. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|fish-and-wildlife|news|sussex-county]]></postcategories>
5265. <posttags><![CDATA[dnrec-division-of-fish-and-wildlife|fishing|floating-docks|records-pond]]></posttags>
5266. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210251</guid>
5267.  
5268. <description><![CDATA[DNREC announced today the closure and removal of the Records Pond tidal pier in Laurel. The pier, located on Broad Creek just downstream of the Records Pond spillway, had its floating docks heavily damaged after heavy rains and massive outflow from the dam caused the floating dock to become partially submerged and break away from the pier.]]></description>
5272. </item>
5273. <item>
5274. <title>Delaware to Negotiate with US Wind Over Benefits for State</title>
5275. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/19/delaware-to-negotiate-with-us-wind-over-benefits-for-state/</link>
5277. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
5278. <pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:30:14 +0000</pubDate>
5279. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
5280. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5281. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
5282. <category><![CDATA[offshore wind]]></category>
5283. <category><![CDATA[wind]]></category>
5284. <postcategories><![CDATA[governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
5285. <posttags><![CDATA[offshore-wind|wind]]></posttags>
5286. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210232</guid>
5287.  
5288. <description><![CDATA[WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced the start of formal negotiations between Delaware and US Wind regarding its two planned offshore wind projects, MarWin and Momentum Wind, with an outline of potential agreements for a lease of state land, for energy credits to reduce electricity costs, and for funding for workforce and environmental projects. [&#8230;]]]></description>
5292. </item>
5293. <item>
5294. <title>Attorney General Jennings announces $700 million settlement with Google over Play Store misconduct</title>
5295. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/19/attorney-general-jennings-announces-700-million-settlement-with-google-over-play-store-misconduct/</link>
5297. <dc:creator><![CDATA[matthewmarshall]]></dc:creator>
5298. <pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:06:02 +0000</pubDate>
5299. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5300. <postcategories><![CDATA[news]]></postcategories>
5301. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
5302. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210216</guid>
5303.  
5304. <description><![CDATA[Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a bipartisan group of 52 other attorneys general today announced a $700 million agreement with Google in their lawsuit about Google’s anticompetitive conduct with the Google Play Store. “Today’s agreement is a victory not only for the consumers affected by Google’s illegal monopoly, but for every consumer who benefits from a [&#8230;]]]></description>
5308. </item>
5309. <item>
5310. <title>DNREC Announces New Superintendents at Three Delaware State Parks</title>
5311. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/19/dnrec-announces-new-superintendents-at-three-delaware-state-parks/</link>
5313. <dc:creator><![CDATA[melanieingram]]></dc:creator>
5314. <pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:18:33 +0000</pubDate>
5315. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
5316. <category><![CDATA[Division of Parks and Recreation]]></category>
5317. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5318. <category><![CDATA[Auburn Valley State Park]]></category>
5319. <category><![CDATA[Brandywine Creek State Park]]></category>
5320. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Seashore State Park]]></category>
5321. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Parks]]></category>
5322. <category><![CDATA[outdoors and recreation]]></category>
5323. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|division-of-parks-and-recreation|news]]></postcategories>
5324. <posttags><![CDATA[auburn-valley-state-park|brandywine-creek-state-park|delaware-seashore-state-park|delaware-state-parks|outdoors-and-recreation]]></posttags>
5325. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210174</guid>
5326.  
5327. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is pleased to announce three new superintendents at Delaware State Parks. ]]></description>
5331. </item>
5332. <item>
5333. <title>Carney, Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Host Energy Department’s Deputy Secretary Turk at hydrogen hub conference</title>
5334. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/19/carney-carper-coons-blunt-rochester-host-energy-departments-deputy-secretary-turk-at-hydrogen-hub-conference/</link>
5336. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
5337. <pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:08:18 +0000</pubDate>
5338. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
5339. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5340. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
5341. <category><![CDATA[hydrogen]]></category>
5342. <category><![CDATA[hydrogen hub]]></category>
5343. <category><![CDATA[Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub]]></category>
5344. <postcategories><![CDATA[governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
5345. <posttags><![CDATA[hydrogen|hydrogen-hub|mid-atlantic-clean-hydrogen-hub]]></posttags>
5346. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210187</guid>
5347.  
5348. <description><![CDATA[WILMINGTON, Del. &#8211; Governor John Carney, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) hosted U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Deputy Secretary David Turk at the Clean Hydrogen for the Mid-Atlantic Conference at the Chase Center on the Riverfront to discuss the economic and environmental benefits of clean hydrogen [&#8230;]]]></description>
5352. </item>
5353. <item>
5354. <title>Ellendale Fire</title>
5355. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/18/ellendale-fire/</link>
5357. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
5358. <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:25:17 +0000</pubDate>
5359. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
5360. <category><![CDATA[Ellendale]]></category>
5361. <category><![CDATA[Fleatown Road]]></category>
5362. <category><![CDATA[heating unit]]></category>
5363. <category><![CDATA[structural]]></category>
5364. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
5365. <posttags><![CDATA[ellendale|fleatown-road|heating-unit|structural]]></posttags>
5366. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210156</guid>
5367.  
5368. <description><![CDATA[December 18, 2023 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire that damaged a single family dwelling in Ellendale, Delaware on December 18, 2023. The incident, reported shortly before 05:00 A.M. , occurred in the 18000 block of Fleatown Road, Ellendale, Delaware. The Ellendale Volunteer Fire Company arrived on the [&#8230;]]]></description>
5372. </item>
5373. <item>
5374. <title>Recycle Your Holiday Tree at Free TreeCycle Event Jan. 6</title>
5375. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/18/recycle-your-holiday-tree-at-free-treecycle-event-jan-6/</link>
5377. <dc:creator><![CDATA[serenityfleming]]></dc:creator>
5378. <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:43:51 +0000</pubDate>
5379. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
5380. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5381. <category><![CDATA[Christmas trees]]></category>
5382. <category><![CDATA[recycling]]></category>
5383. <category><![CDATA[Treecycle]]></category>
5384. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|news]]></postcategories>
5385. <posttags><![CDATA[christmas-trees|recycling|treecycle]]></posttags>
5386. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210129</guid>
5387.  
5388. <description><![CDATA[DNREC in partnership with the Delaware Center for Horticulture are encouraging families to recycle their live holiday trees by hosting TreeCycle.]]></description>
5392. </item>
5393. <item>
5394. <title>Dagsboro Fire</title>
5395. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/17/dagsboro-fire/</link>
5397. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
5398. <pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2023 16:21:02 +0000</pubDate>
5399. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
5400. <category><![CDATA[accidental]]></category>
5401. <category><![CDATA[Dagsboro]]></category>
5402. <category><![CDATA[electrical]]></category>
5403. <category><![CDATA[Nine Foot Road]]></category>
5404. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
5405. <posttags><![CDATA[accidental|dagsboro|electrical|nine-foot-road]]></posttags>
5406. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210150</guid>
5407.  
5408. <description><![CDATA[December 17, 2023 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated a fire that heavily damaged a single family dwelling structure in Dagsboro, Delaware on December 17, 2023. The incident, reported shortly after 2:00 A.M. , occurred in the 24000 block of Nine Foot Road, Dagsboro, Delaware. The Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Department arrived on [&#8230;]]]></description>
5412. </item>
5413. <item>
5414. <title>Seaford Fire</title>
5415. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/17/seaford-fire-3/</link>
5417. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
5418. <pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2023 16:11:11 +0000</pubDate>
5419. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
5420. <category><![CDATA[Boyce Road]]></category>
5421. <category><![CDATA[Seaford]]></category>
5422. <category><![CDATA[structure fire]]></category>
5423. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
5424. <posttags><![CDATA[boyce-road|seaford|structure-fire]]></posttags>
5425. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210141</guid>
5426.  
5427. <description><![CDATA[December 17, 2023 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire that occurred in Seaford, Delaware on December 17, 2023. The incident, reported shortly after 12:30 A.M. , occurred in the 5000 block of Boyce Road Seaford, Delaware. The Seaford Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene and found smoke [&#8230;]]]></description>
5431. </item>
5432. <item>
5433. <title>Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags</title>
5434. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/15/governor-carney-orders-lowering-of-flags-11/</link>
5436. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
5437. <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:59:26 +0000</pubDate>
5438. <category><![CDATA[Flag Status]]></category>
5439. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
5440. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5441. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
5442. <category><![CDATA[Flag Lowering]]></category>
5443. <postcategories><![CDATA[flag-status|governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
5444. <posttags><![CDATA[flag-lowering|flag-status]]></posttags>
5445. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210120</guid>
5446.  
5447. <description><![CDATA[WILMINGTON, Del.&#160;– In accordance with the President’s order, Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at state facilities&#160;on the day of interment&#160;to honor the late&#160;Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female appointed to the nation’s highest court.&#160;A dedicated public servant and advocate for civics education, O’Connor received the [&#8230;]]]></description>
5451. </item>
5452. <item>
5453. <title>Nominations Now Open for 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards</title>
5454. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/15/nominations-now-open-for-2024-governors-volunteer-service-awards/</link>
5456. <dc:creator><![CDATA[timothymastro]]></dc:creator>
5457. <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:44:11 +0000</pubDate>
5458. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
5459. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5460. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Health and Social Services]]></category>
5461. <category><![CDATA[Division of State Service Centers]]></category>
5462. <category><![CDATA[Governor's Youth Volunteer Service Awards]]></category>
5463. <category><![CDATA[State Office of Volunteerism]]></category>
5464. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|news]]></postcategories>
5465. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-department-of-health-and-social-services|division-of-state-service-centers|governors-youth-volunteer-service-awards|state-office-of-volunteerism]]></posttags>
5466. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210159</guid>
5467.  
5468. <description><![CDATA[NEW CASTLE – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of State Service Centers (DSSC) and State Office of Volunteerism (SOV) is excited to announce that nominations for the prestigious Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards and the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards (Adult Awards) are open. Nominations for both awards will be accepted by the [&#8230;]]]></description>
5472. </item>
5473. <item>
5474. <title>Department Adds New Test Options and Increases Fees for Seed Lab</title>
5475. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/13/department-adds-new-test-options-and-increases-fees-for-seed-lab/</link>
5477. <dc:creator><![CDATA[stacey.hofmann]]></dc:creator>
5478. <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
5479. <category><![CDATA[Department of Agriculture]]></category>
5480. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5481. <category><![CDATA[agriculture]]></category>
5482. <category><![CDATA[DDA Seed Lab]]></category>
5483. <category><![CDATA[Falling Numbers test]]></category>
5484. <category><![CDATA[farmers]]></category>
5485. <category><![CDATA[fee increase]]></category>
5486. <category><![CDATA[Plant Industries]]></category>
5487. <category><![CDATA[services]]></category>
5488. <category><![CDATA[testing]]></category>
5489. <postcategories><![CDATA[agriculture|news]]></postcategories>
5490. <posttags><![CDATA[agriculture-2|dda-seed-lab|falling-numbers-test|farmers|fee-increase|plant-industries|services|testing]]></posttags>
5491. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210079</guid>
5492.  
5493. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced beginning January 2, 2024, their seed laboratory will offer additional testing service options to assist producers. For the first time since 1999, DDA is increasing fees for services performed by the DDA Seed Lab.]]></description>
5497. </item>
5498. <item>
5499. <title>FY2025 Grant Applications for Delaware Arts &#038; Community-Based Organizations, Schools Now Open</title>
5500. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/13/fy2025-grant-applications-for-delaware-arts-community-based-organizations-schools-now-open/</link>
5502. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ronybaltazar]]></dc:creator>
5503. <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:38:06 +0000</pubDate>
5504. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of the Arts]]></category>
5505. <category><![CDATA[Department of State]]></category>
5506. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5507. <category><![CDATA[artist fellowship]]></category>
5508. <category><![CDATA[arts]]></category>
5509. <category><![CDATA[Arts Access]]></category>
5510. <category><![CDATA[Arts Opportunity Grants]]></category>
5511. <category><![CDATA[Arts Stabilization]]></category>
5512. <category><![CDATA[Community-based organizations]]></category>
5513. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Arts Organizations]]></category>
5514. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of State]]></category>
5515. <category><![CDATA[Division of the Arts]]></category>
5516. <category><![CDATA[Education Resource]]></category>
5517. <category><![CDATA[Grant Applications]]></category>
5518. <category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>
5519. <category><![CDATA[StartUp]]></category>
5520. <category><![CDATA[TranspARTation]]></category>
5521. <postcategories><![CDATA[division-of-the-arts|state|news]]></postcategories>
5522. <posttags><![CDATA[artist-fellowship|arts|arts-access|arts-opportunity-grants|arts-stabilization|community-based-organizations|delaware-arts-organizations|delaware-department-of-state|division-of-the-arts|education-resource|grant-applications|schools|startup|transpartation]]></posttags>
5523. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210069</guid>
5524.  
5525. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Division of the Arts has opened its annual online application process for grants for arts programming and projects taking place during fiscal year 2025 (September 2024 – August 2025). Applications will be submitted through the smARTDE online system and are due by 4:30 p.m. EST on Friday, March 1, 2024. New to smARTDE? [&#8230;]]]></description>
5529. </item>
5530. <item>
5531. <title>Delaware Association for Environmental Education Seeks Presentations and Award Nominations</title>
5532. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/13/delaware-association-for-environmental-education-seeks-presentations-and-award-nominations/</link>
5534. <dc:creator><![CDATA[sophiacurran]]></dc:creator>
5535. <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:33:38 +0000</pubDate>
5536. <category><![CDATA[Department of Agriculture]]></category>
5537. <category><![CDATA[Forest Service]]></category>
5538. <category><![CDATA[Urban and Community Forestry]]></category>
5539. <category><![CDATA[conference]]></category>
5540. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Association for Environmental Education]]></category>
5541. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Forest Service]]></category>
5542. <category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
5543. <category><![CDATA[environmental education]]></category>
5544. <category><![CDATA[Forest]]></category>
5545. <category><![CDATA[Forest Education]]></category>
5546. <category><![CDATA[tree]]></category>
5547. <category><![CDATA[urban forestry]]></category>
5548. <postcategories><![CDATA[agriculture|forest-service|urban-and-community-forestry]]></postcategories>
5549. <posttags><![CDATA[conference|delaware-association-for-environmental-education|delaware-forest-service|education|environmental-education|forest|forest-education|tree|urban-forestry]]></posttags>
5550. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210052</guid>
5551.  
5552. <description><![CDATA[DOVER, Del. (December 13, 2023) – The Delaware Association for Environmental Education (DAEE) is holding its 15th Annual Conference with a focus on “Nature Access for All!” on February 24, 2024, at Fred Fifer III Middle School in Camden. The keynote speaker will be Dr. McKay Jenkins, noted author and University of Delaware professor. Todd [&#8230;]]]></description>
5556. </item>
5557. <item>
5558. <title>Wilmington Fire</title>
5559. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/12/wilmington-fire-3/</link>
5561. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
5562. <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:49:41 +0000</pubDate>
5563. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
5564. <category><![CDATA[criminal mischief]]></category>
5565. <category><![CDATA[fairfax shopping center]]></category>
5566. <category><![CDATA[reckless burning]]></category>
5567. <category><![CDATA[Talleyville]]></category>
5568. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
5569. <posttags><![CDATA[criminal-mischief|fairfax-shopping-center|reckless-burning|talleyville]]></posttags>
5570. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210112</guid>
5571.  
5572. <description><![CDATA[December 12, 2023 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has charged sixty-one year old David Delaurentis with Reckless Burning and Criminal Mischief in connection to a fire that occurred overnight in the Fairfax Shopping Center off Concord Pike. The Talleyville Fire Company was notified of a fire in the rear of the Fairfax Shopping Center [&#8230;]]]></description>
5576. </item>
5577. <item>
5578. <title>Santa, Delaware Natural Resources Police Team up for Advance Delivery of Happy Holidays Through Toys For Tots Program</title>
5579. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/12/santa-delaware-natural-resources-police-team-up-for-advance-delivery-of-happy-holidays-through-toys-for-tots-program/</link>
5581. <dc:creator><![CDATA[serenityfleming]]></dc:creator>
5582. <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:13:16 +0000</pubDate>
5583. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
5584. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5585. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Natural Resources Police]]></category>
5586. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Seashore State Park]]></category>
5587. <category><![CDATA[donations]]></category>
5588. <category><![CDATA[holidays]]></category>
5589. <category><![CDATA[Toys for Tots]]></category>
5590. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|news]]></postcategories>
5591. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-natural-resources-police|delaware-seashore-state-park|donations|holidays|toys-for-tots]]></posttags>
5592. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210039</guid>
5593.  
5594. <description><![CDATA[DNRP officers and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin welcomed Santa Claus, who arrived by police boat at DNREC’s Indian River Marina bearing toys donated to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign by the public and DNREC staff.]]></description>
5598. </item>
5599. <item>
5600. <title>LEADelaware Seats Twelve Fellows for Class VII</title>
5601. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/12/leadelaware-seats-twelve-fellows-for-class-vii/</link>
5603. <dc:creator><![CDATA[stacey.hofmann]]></dc:creator>
5604. <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 13:38:30 +0000</pubDate>
5605. <category><![CDATA[Department of Agriculture]]></category>
5606. <category><![CDATA[agriculture]]></category>
5607. <category><![CDATA[Class VII]]></category>
5608. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse]]></category>
5609. <category><![CDATA[international trip]]></category>
5610. <category><![CDATA[LEADelaware]]></category>
5611. <category><![CDATA[leadership]]></category>
5612. <category><![CDATA[University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources]]></category>
5613. <postcategories><![CDATA[agriculture]]></postcategories>
5614. <posttags><![CDATA[agriculture-2|class-vii|delaware-secretary-of-agriculture-michael-t-scuse|international-trip|leadelaware|leadership|university-of-delaware-college-of-agriculture-and-natural-resources]]></posttags>
5615. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210030</guid>
5616.  
5617. <description><![CDATA[Following an extensive application and interview process, LEADelaware has seated 12 fellows representing Delaware’s agriculture industry, who will begin a 2-year journey to develop leadership skills within the food, fiber, and natural resources industries. The program offers unique learning opportunities where fellows will do site visits, attend seminars and expert panels, and participate in team activities and workshops. At the end of the program, the cohort will go on an international agriculture study trip to be determined in 2025.]]></description>
5621. </item>
5622. <item>
5623. <title>State Releases Education Funding Study</title>
5624. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/12/state-releases-education-funding-study/</link>
5626. <dc:creator><![CDATA[angela.moffett-batty]]></dc:creator>
5627. <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:05:53 +0000</pubDate>
5628. <category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
5629. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5630. <category><![CDATA[Delaware]]></category>
5631. <category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
5632. <category><![CDATA[funding]]></category>
5633. <category><![CDATA[high-needs]]></category>
5634. <category><![CDATA[Opportunity Funding]]></category>
5635. <category><![CDATA[public]]></category>
5636. <category><![CDATA[school]]></category>
5637. <category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
5638. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-education|news]]></postcategories>
5639. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware|education|funding|high-needs|opportunity-funding|public|school|students]]></posttags>
5640. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210024</guid>
5641.  
5642. <description><![CDATA[An independent study of Delaware’s education funding system has yielded recommendations for policymakers.]]></description>
5646. </item>
5647. <item>
5648. <title>DNREC to Dredge Assawoman Canal and Complete White Creek Project to Improve Navigability on Sussex County Waterways</title>
5649. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/11/dnrec-to-dredge-assawoman-canal-and-complete-white-creek-project-to-improve-navigability-on-sussex-county-waterways/</link>
5651. <dc:creator><![CDATA[serenityfleming]]></dc:creator>
5652. <pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:28:31 +0000</pubDate>
5653. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
5654. <category><![CDATA[Division of Watershed Stewardship]]></category>
5655. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5656. <category><![CDATA[Assawoman Canal]]></category>
5657. <category><![CDATA[DNREC Shoreline and Waterway Management Section]]></category>
5658. <category><![CDATA[Dredging]]></category>
5659. <category><![CDATA[restoration]]></category>
5660. <category><![CDATA[White Creek]]></category>
5661. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|watershed-stewardship|news]]></postcategories>
5662. <posttags><![CDATA[assawoman-canal|dnrec-shoreline-and-waterway-management-section|dredging|restoration|white-creek]]></posttags>
5663. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210016</guid>
5664.  
5665. <description><![CDATA[DNREC announced today that two vital dredging projects in southern Delaware are set to begin around the new year.]]></description>
5669. </item>
5670. <item>
5671. <title>DPH Reminds Residents to “Spread Joy Not Germs” This Holiday Season</title>
5672. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/11/dph-reminds-residents-to-spread-joy-not-germs-this-holiday-season/</link>
5674. <dc:creator><![CDATA[seandooley]]></dc:creator>
5675. <pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:23:26 +0000</pubDate>
5676. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
5677. <category><![CDATA[Division of Public Health]]></category>
5678. <category><![CDATA[2023-2024 flu season]]></category>
5679. <category><![CDATA[COVID-19]]></category>
5680. <category><![CDATA[DE Division of Public Health]]></category>
5681. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of Public Health]]></category>
5682. <category><![CDATA[RSV]]></category>
5683. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|public-health-dhss]]></postcategories>
5684. <posttags><![CDATA[2023-2024-flu-season|covid-19|de-division-of-public-health|delaware-division-of-public-health|rsv]]></posttags>
5685. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=210006</guid>
5686.  
5687. <description><![CDATA[DOVER, Del. (Dec. 11, 2023) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) takes the safety and well-being of all Delawareans seriously. With COVID-19, flu and RSV all prevalent this time of year, DPH is actively educating residents about how to mitigate exposure and transmission of these respiratory viruses. Keeping in the spirit of the holiday season, [&#8230;]]]></description>
5691. </item>
5692. <item>
5693. <title>Colorado and Delaware Enter Partnership for Automatic Retirement Savings</title>
5694. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/11/de-co/</link>
5696. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carl.kanefsky]]></dc:creator>
5697. <pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:42:53 +0000</pubDate>
5698. <category><![CDATA[Office of the State Treasurer]]></category>
5699. <category><![CDATA[State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis]]></category>
5700. <category><![CDATA[Auto IRA]]></category>
5701. <category><![CDATA[DE EARNS]]></category>
5702. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Treasurer]]></category>
5703. <category><![CDATA[Secure Choice]]></category>
5704. <category><![CDATA[State treasurer Colleen Davis]]></category>
5705. <postcategories><![CDATA[ost|state-treasurer-colleen-c-davis]]></postcategories>
5706. <posttags><![CDATA[auto-ira|de-earns|delaware-state-treasurer|secure-choice|state-treasurer-colleen-davis]]></posttags>
5707. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209998</guid>
5708.  
5709. <description><![CDATA[The Partnership for a Dignified Retirement expands with the addition of Delaware EARNS DENVER, COLORADO: Last week, the Colorado SecureSavings Program and Delaware EARNS established a partnership to help more savers prepare for their future retirement. &#8220;This is an important step towards expanding sustainable and dignified retirement options across the nation. We appreciate the vote [&#8230;]]]></description>
5713. </item>
5714. <item>
5715. <title>Exhibit at the Delaware Public Archives: Celebrating Emily Bissell, &#8220;The Christmas Seal Story&#8221;</title>
5716. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/08/exhibit-at-the-delaware-public-archives-celebrating-emily-bissell-the-christmas-seal-story/</link>
5718. <dc:creator><![CDATA[snyderb.de]]></dc:creator>
5719. <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:30:26 +0000</pubDate>
5720. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Public Archives]]></category>
5721. <postcategories><![CDATA[dpa]]></postcategories>
5722. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-public-archives]]></posttags>
5723. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209988</guid>
5724.  
5725. <description><![CDATA[This holiday season the Delaware Public Archives will present an exhibit “Celebrating Emily Bissell: The Christmas Seal Story.”  The exhibit chronicles the beginning of Christmas Seals, and presents historic Christmas Seals, scrap books, photographs and documents related to Ms. Bissell’s efforts to foster public interest and gain support to raise funds to battle tuberculosis. ]]></description>
5729. </item>
5730. <item>
5731. <title>Delaware Day Adventure Begins December 7</title>
5732. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/07/delaware-day-adventure-begins-december-7/</link>
5734. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ronybaltazar]]></dc:creator>
5735. <pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:51:27 +0000</pubDate>
5736. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Tourism Office]]></category>
5737. <category><![CDATA[Department of State]]></category>
5738. <category><![CDATA[Historical and Cultural Affairs]]></category>
5739. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5740. <category><![CDATA[December 7]]></category>
5741. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Day]]></category>
5742. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Day Adventure]]></category>
5743. <postcategories><![CDATA[delaware-tourism-office|state|historical-cultural-affairs|news]]></postcategories>
5744. <posttags><![CDATA[december-7|delaware-day|delaware-day-adventure]]></posttags>
5745. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209974</guid>
5746.  
5747. <description><![CDATA[Delaware’s rich history will be celebrated with fun, adventure, and prizes this year in a contest that challenges visitors to explore an exciting statewide lineup of historic sites in December. This year’s Delaware Day Adventure contest is inspired by the state’s crucial role in the nation’s founding, celebrated each Dec. 7. Visitors who explore the five museums managed by the State of Delaware between Dec. 7 and Dec. 30 and submit photos of their visits will get a chance to win a prize.]]></description>
5751. </item>
5752. <item>
5753. <title>Holiday Safety</title>
5754. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/06/holiday-safety/</link>
5756. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
5757. <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 21:47:11 +0000</pubDate>
5758. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
5759. <category><![CDATA[candle]]></category>
5760. <category><![CDATA[cooking]]></category>
5761. <category><![CDATA[decorating]]></category>
5762. <category><![CDATA[electrical]]></category>
5763. <category><![CDATA[holiday]]></category>
5764. <category><![CDATA[lights]]></category>
5765. <category><![CDATA[safety]]></category>
5766. <category><![CDATA[tree]]></category>
5767. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
5768. <posttags><![CDATA[candle|cooking|decorating|electrical|holiday|lights|safety|tree]]></posttags>
5769. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209961</guid>
5770.  
5771. <description><![CDATA[As families and friends get together to celebrate the holiday season, it is important that Delawareans consider fire safety as they decorate their homes and entertain guests. During the holidays, residential fires generally increase. Following a few simple tips will help ensure your family has a happy, fire-safe holiday season. HOLIDAY DECORATING Be careful with [&#8230;]]]></description>
5775. </item>
5776. <item>
5777. <title>Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags</title>
5778. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/06/governor-carney-orders-lowering-of-flags-10/</link>
5780. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
5781. <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:07:06 +0000</pubDate>
5782. <category><![CDATA[Flag Status]]></category>
5783. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
5784. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5785. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
5786. <category><![CDATA[flag]]></category>
5787. <postcategories><![CDATA[flag-status|governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
5788. <posttags><![CDATA[flag|flag-status]]></posttags>
5789. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209950</guid>
5790.  
5791. <description><![CDATA[Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Thursday, December 7.]]></description>
5795. </item>
5796. <item>
5797. <title>Caesar Rodney Paraprofessional Named Delaware 2024 Educational Support Professional of the Year</title>
5798. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/05/caesar-rodney-paraprofessional-named-delaware-2024-educational-support-professional-of-the-year/</link>
5800. <dc:creator><![CDATA[angela.moffett-batty]]></dc:creator>
5801. <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:41:56 +0000</pubDate>
5802. <category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
5803. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5804. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-education|news]]></postcategories>
5805. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
5806. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209941</guid>
5807.  
5808. <description><![CDATA[A paraprofessional/library specialist from Caesar Rodney School District’s Magnolia Middle School is the state’s 2024 Delaware Educational Support Professional of the Year. Sinead Ronan says her role is to come along side students and educators.]]></description>
5812. </item>
5813. <item>
5814. <title>Delaware’s Birth to Three Program Hosts Virtual Event with Online Sensation Ms. Rachel</title>
5815. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/05/delawares-birth-to-three-program-hosts-virtual-event-with-online-sensation-ms-rachel/</link>
5817. <dc:creator><![CDATA[seandooley]]></dc:creator>
5818. <pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
5819. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
5820. <category><![CDATA[Division of Public Health]]></category>
5821. <category><![CDATA[birth to three]]></category>
5822. <category><![CDATA[DE Division of Public Health]]></category>
5823. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Health and Social Services]]></category>
5824. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of Public Health]]></category>
5825. <category><![CDATA[Delaware health]]></category>
5826. <category><![CDATA[early intervention program]]></category>
5827. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|public-health-dhss]]></postcategories>
5828. <posttags><![CDATA[birth-to-three|de-division-of-public-health|delaware-department-of-health-and-social-services|delaware-division-of-public-health|delaware-health|early-intervention-program]]></posttags>
5829. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209934</guid>
5830.  
5831. <description><![CDATA[Delaware&#8217;s Birth to Three Program is proud to announce a dynamic and engaging virtual event, “Explore Delaware&#8217;s Birth to Three Journey with Special Guest Ms. Rachel,” scheduled for December 6, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (EST) via Zoom. This one-hour live event is divided into two captivating segments, designed to educate, inspire and [&#8230;]]]></description>
5835. </item>
5836. <item>
5837. <title>Governor Carney Releases Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board Report</title>
5838. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/04/governor-carney-releases-government-efficiency-and-accountability-review-gear-board-report-2/</link>
5840. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
5841. <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
5842. <category><![CDATA[Department of Finance]]></category>
5843. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
5844. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5845. <category><![CDATA[Office of Management and Budget]]></category>
5846. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
5847. <category><![CDATA[GEAR]]></category>
5848. <category><![CDATA[GEAR Board]]></category>
5849. <category><![CDATA[Government Efficiency and Accountability Review Board]]></category>
5850. <category><![CDATA[governor]]></category>
5851. <category><![CDATA[Governor Carney]]></category>
5852. <postcategories><![CDATA[finance|governor-john-carney|news|omb|governor]]></postcategories>
5853. <posttags><![CDATA[gear|gear-board|government-efficiency-and-accountability-review-board|governor-2|governor-carney]]></posttags>
5854. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209926</guid>
5855.  
5856. <description><![CDATA[Seventh annual report highlights State’s continuous improvement accomplishments &#160; WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday released the seventh annual report of the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board. Governor Carney established GEAR under Executive Order #4 in February 2017 to identify ways for State government to sustain its culture of continuous improvement [&#8230;]]]></description>
5860. </item>
5861. <item>
5862. <title>State of Delaware Offers Tuition Incentive To Attract Certified Nurse Assistants</title>
5863. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/04/state-of-delaware-offers-tuition-incentive-to-attract-certified-nurse-assistants/</link>
5865. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ashleyblok]]></dc:creator>
5866. <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 17:08:28 +0000</pubDate>
5867. <category><![CDATA[Department of Human Resources]]></category>
5868. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5869. <category><![CDATA[Certified Nurse Assistants]]></category>
5870. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Health and Social Services]]></category>
5871. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Human Resources]]></category>
5872. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of State]]></category>
5873. <category><![CDATA[nurses]]></category>
5874. <category><![CDATA[training]]></category>
5875. <category><![CDATA[tuition]]></category>
5876. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-human-resources|news]]></postcategories>
5877. <posttags><![CDATA[certified-nurse-assistants|delaware-department-of-health-and-social-services|delaware-department-of-human-resources|delaware-department-of-state|nurses|training|tuition]]></posttags>
5878. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209916</guid>
5879.  
5880. <description><![CDATA[Delaware launches tuition incentive program on December 1, 2023, to tackle nurse staffing issues in state facilities. Aimed at boosting recruitment of Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs).]]></description>
5884. </item>
5885. <item>
5886. <title>Delaware Safety and Homeland Security Names Executive Director to Lead New Police Officer Standards Training Commission</title>
5887. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/12/01/delaware-safety-and-homeland-security-names-executive-director-to-lead-new-police-officer-standards-training-commission/</link>
5889. <dc:creator><![CDATA[arshonhoward]]></dc:creator>
5890. <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
5891. <category><![CDATA[Department of Safety and Homeland Security]]></category>
5892. <category><![CDATA[COPT]]></category>
5893. <category><![CDATA[POST]]></category>
5894. <postcategories><![CDATA[safety-and-homeland-security]]></postcategories>
5895. <posttags><![CDATA[copt|post]]></posttags>
5896. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209910</guid>
5897.  
5898. <description><![CDATA[Today the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) announced Sean E. Moriarty, Ed. D. as Executive Director of the new Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST). POST, now a new division within DSHS, was created through House Bill 206 and signed into law in August to replace the Delaware Council on Police [&#8230;]]]></description>
5902. </item>
5903. <item>
5904. <title>Governor Carney Officially Designates December as Delaware Safe Family Holiday Month</title>
5905. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/30/governor-carney-officially-designates-december-as-delaware-safe-family-holiday-month/</link>
5907. <dc:creator><![CDATA[meghanniddrie]]></dc:creator>
5908. <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
5909. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5910. <postcategories><![CDATA[news]]></postcategories>
5911. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
5912. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209875</guid>
5913.  
5914. <description><![CDATA[Office of the Governor and the Delaware Blue Coats community kick off a season of safe driving awareness with proclamation, safety pledge, and ugly holiday sweaters. DOVER, Del. (Nov. 30, 2023) Delaware Governor John Carney has officially designated December as Safe Family Holiday Month in support of the annual Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) [&#8230;]]]></description>
5918. </item>
5919. <item>
5920. <title>Delaware Division of the Arts Presents &#8220;Art Monster&#8221; by Lauren E. Peters &#8211; Opens December 1</title>
5921. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/30/delaware-division-of-the-arts-presents-art-monster-by-lauren-e-peters-opens-december-1/</link>
5923. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ronybaltazar]]></dc:creator>
5924. <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:26:24 +0000</pubDate>
5925. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of the Arts]]></category>
5926. <category><![CDATA[Department of State]]></category>
5927. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5928. <category><![CDATA[Art Monster]]></category>
5929. <category><![CDATA[Division of the Arts]]></category>
5930. <category><![CDATA[Lauren E. Peters]]></category>
5931. <category><![CDATA[Mezzanine Gallery]]></category>
5932. <postcategories><![CDATA[division-of-the-arts|state|news]]></postcategories>
5933. <posttags><![CDATA[art-monster|division-of-the-arts|lauren-e-peters|mezzanine-gallery]]></posttags>
5934. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209854</guid>
5935.  
5936. <description><![CDATA[Wilmington, Del. (November 30, 2023) – The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery presents 2023 Artist Fellow Lauren E. Peters’ exhibition, “Art Monster,” on view between December 1-29, 2023. Guests are invited to attend a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, December 1 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Lauren E. Peters is a visual artist working with the [&#8230;]]]></description>
5940. </item>
5941. <item>
5942. <title>DNREC Finalizes Clean Car Regulations</title>
5943. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/29/dnrec-finalizes-clean-car-regulations/</link>
5945. <dc:creator><![CDATA[serenityfleming]]></dc:creator>
5946. <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:32:26 +0000</pubDate>
5947. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
5948. <category><![CDATA[Division of Air Quality]]></category>
5949. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5950. <category><![CDATA[Advanced Clean Car II Program]]></category>
5951. <category><![CDATA[air quality]]></category>
5952. <category><![CDATA[clean air]]></category>
5953. <category><![CDATA[Climate Action Plan]]></category>
5954. <category><![CDATA[DNREC Secretary's Order]]></category>
5955. <category><![CDATA[Zero Emission Vehicle]]></category>
5956. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|air-quality-dnrec|news]]></postcategories>
5957. <posttags><![CDATA[advanced-clean-car-ii-program|air-quality|clean-air|climate-action-plan|dnrec-secretarys-order|zero-emission-vehicle]]></posttags>
5958. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209835</guid>
5959.  
5960. <description><![CDATA[The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has finalized regulations to adopt the Advanced Clean Car II (ACC II).]]></description>
5964. </item>
5965. <item>
5966. <title>Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags</title>
5967. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/28/governor-carney-orders-lowering-of-flags-9/</link>
5969. <dc:creator><![CDATA[carolineklinger]]></dc:creator>
5970. <pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:13:32 +0000</pubDate>
5971. <category><![CDATA[Flag Status]]></category>
5972. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
5973. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
5974. <category><![CDATA[Office of the Governor]]></category>
5975. <postcategories><![CDATA[flag-status|governor-john-carney|news|governor]]></postcategories>
5976. <posttags><![CDATA[flag-status]]></posttags>
5977. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209809</guid>
5978.  
5979. <description><![CDATA[WILMINGTON, Del.&#160;– Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities through sunset on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, to honor former First Lady of the United States Rosalynn Carter. Throughout her life in public service, she advocated for equal rights and opportunities for women, people with disabilities and [&#8230;]]]></description>
5983. </item>
5984. <item>
5985. <title>Export Delaware Announces the Compass Grant to Help Delaware Businesses Increase their Sales Globally</title>
5986. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/28/export-delaware-announces-the-compass-grant-to-help-delaware-businesses-increase-their-sales-globally/</link>
5988. <dc:creator><![CDATA[emmapautler]]></dc:creator>
5989. <pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:11:06 +0000</pubDate>
5990. <category><![CDATA[Export Delaware]]></category>
5991. <category><![CDATA["Secretary of State"]]></category>
5992. <category><![CDATA[Beth Pomper]]></category>
5993. <category><![CDATA[Compass Grant]]></category>
5994. <category><![CDATA[export delaware]]></category>
5995. <category><![CDATA[Secretary Bullock]]></category>
5996. <postcategories><![CDATA[export-delaware]]></postcategories>
5997. <posttags><![CDATA[secretary-of-state|beth-pomper|compass-grant|export-delaware|secretary-bullock]]></posttags>
5998. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209806</guid>
5999.  
6000. <description><![CDATA[Delaware small businesses who are seeking support in selling around the world may now apply for a Compass Grant from Export Delaware. The Compass Grant helps Delaware small businesses navigate international business development through grant funding to support marketing and sales activities around the world. Grant funds can be used to reimburse Delaware businesses for [&#8230;]]]></description>
6004. </item>
6005. <item>
6006. <title>Delaware Families, Stakeholders Celebrate National Adoption Month</title>
6007. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/28/delaware-families-stakeholders-celebrate-national-adoption-month/</link>
6009. <dc:creator><![CDATA[karen.smith]]></dc:creator>
6010. <pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:18:58 +0000</pubDate>
6011. <category><![CDATA[Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families]]></category>
6012. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
6013. <category><![CDATA[adopt]]></category>
6014. <category><![CDATA[adoption]]></category>
6015. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Children's Department]]></category>
6016. <category><![CDATA[Department of Services for Children Youth and Their Families]]></category>
6017. <category><![CDATA[Division of Family Services]]></category>
6018. <category><![CDATA[DSCYF]]></category>
6019. <category><![CDATA[Governor Carney]]></category>
6020. <category><![CDATA[Lt. Governor Bethany-Hall-Long]]></category>
6021. <category><![CDATA[National Adoption Month]]></category>
6022. <postcategories><![CDATA[dept-services-for-children-youth-families|news]]></postcategories>
6023. <posttags><![CDATA[adopt|adoption|delaware-childrens-department|department-of-services-for-children-youth-and-their-families|division-of-family-services|dept-services-for-children-youth-families|governor-carney|lt-governor-bethany-hall-long|national-adoption-month]]></posttags>
6024. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209763</guid>
6025.  
6026. <description><![CDATA[Annual event honors families adopting and family service workers DOVER – On November 18, the State of Delaware came together to celebrate National Adoption Day, a day dedicated to highlighting the importance of adoption and the support available to adoptive families. This special program, hosted by the Interagency Committee on Adoption, a collaboration between Delaware’s [&#8230;]]]></description>
6030. </item>
6031. <item>
6032. <title>Seaford Fire</title>
6033. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/27/seaford-fire-2/</link>
6035. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
6036. <pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 01:34:34 +0000</pubDate>
6037. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
6038. <category><![CDATA[Fire]]></category>
6039. <category><![CDATA[Highland Drive]]></category>
6040. <category><![CDATA[Seaford]]></category>
6041. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
6042. <posttags><![CDATA[fire|highland-drive|seaford]]></posttags>
6043. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209796</guid>
6044.  
6045. <description><![CDATA[November 27, 2023 &#160; The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a residential dwelling structure in Seaford, Delaware on November 27, 2023. &#160; The incident, reported shortly after 1:00 P.M., occurred in the 400 block of Highland Drive Seaford, Delaware. The Seaford Volunteer Fire Department and Sussex County [&#8230;]]]></description>
6049. </item>
6050. <item>
6051. <title>New Claymont Transportation Center Dedicated</title>
6052. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/27/new-claymont-transportation-center-dedicated/</link>
6054. <dc:creator><![CDATA[charles.mcleod]]></dc:creator>
6055. <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:56:32 +0000</pubDate>
6056. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Transit Corporation]]></category>
6057. <category><![CDATA[Department of Transportation]]></category>
6058. <category><![CDATA[Governor John Carney]]></category>
6059. <category><![CDATA[Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long]]></category>
6060. <category><![CDATA[New Castle County]]></category>
6061. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
6062. <category><![CDATA[Claymont]]></category>
6063. <category><![CDATA[Claymont Transportation Center]]></category>
6064. <category><![CDATA[Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester]]></category>
6065. <category><![CDATA[DART First State]]></category>
6066. <category><![CDATA[DelDOT]]></category>
6067. <category><![CDATA[DelDOT -- News]]></category>
6068. <category><![CDATA[Lt. Governor Bethany-Hall-Long]]></category>
6069. <category><![CDATA[Sen. Chris Coons]]></category>
6070. <category><![CDATA[Sen. Tom Carper]]></category>
6071. <category><![CDATA[SEPTA]]></category>
6072. <postcategories><![CDATA[delaware-transit-corporation-deldot|deldot|governor-john-carney|lt-gov-hall-long|new-castle-county|news]]></postcategories>
6073. <posttags><![CDATA[claymont|claymont-transportation-center|congresswoman-lisa-blunt-rochester|dart-first-state|deldot|deldot-news|lt-governor-bethany-hall-long|sen-chris-coons|sen-tom-carper|septa]]></posttags>
6074. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209776</guid>
6075.  
6076. <description><![CDATA[The new Claymont Transportation Center was dedicated today as the Harris B. McDowell, III Transportation Center and full service will begin on Monday, December 4, 2023. Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski was joined by Delaware Transit Corporation CEO John Sisson, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, the U.S. congressional delegation and numerous federal, state, and local officials [&#8230;]]]></description>
6080. </item>
6081. <item>
6082. <title>DNREC Surf Fishing Permits, Annual Passes on Sale Nov. 28</title>
6083. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/27/dnrec-surf-fishing-permits-annual-passes-on-sale-nov-28/</link>
6085. <dc:creator><![CDATA[shaunamcvey]]></dc:creator>
6086. <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:08:31 +0000</pubDate>
6087. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
6088. <category><![CDATA[Division of Parks and Recreation]]></category>
6089. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
6090. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
6091. <category><![CDATA[Annual Passes]]></category>
6092. <category><![CDATA[Delaware State Parks]]></category>
6093. <category><![CDATA[dnrec]]></category>
6094. <category><![CDATA[low-digit tags]]></category>
6095. <category><![CDATA[reservations]]></category>
6096. <category><![CDATA[surf fishing]]></category>
6097. <category><![CDATA[surf fishing tag auction]]></category>
6098. <category><![CDATA[surf fishing tags]]></category>
6099. <category><![CDATA[surf permits]]></category>
6100. <category><![CDATA[surf-fishing permits]]></category>
6101. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|division-of-parks-and-recreation|news|sussex-county]]></postcategories>
6102. <posttags><![CDATA[annual-passes|delaware-state-parks|dnrec-2|low-digit-tags|reservations|surf-fishing|surf-fishing-tag-auction|surf-fishing-tags|surf-permits|surf-fishing-permits]]></posttags>
6103. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209740</guid>
6104.  
6105. <description><![CDATA[&#160;Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tag Auction Now Live Through Dec. 7. &#160; The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will begin sales of 2024 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits starting at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28. Annual passes and surf fishing permits may be purchased at any state park office [&#8230;]]]></description>
6109. </item>
6110. <item>
6111. <title>Winter Weather Awareness Week: Nov. 27 to Dec. 1</title>
6112. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/22/winter-weather-week/</link>
6114. <dc:creator><![CDATA[johnpetersen]]></dc:creator>
6115. <pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:58:08 +0000</pubDate>
6116. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Emergency Management Agency]]></category>
6117. <category><![CDATA[Department of Safety and Homeland Security]]></category>
6118. <category><![CDATA[Department of Transportation]]></category>
6119. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
6120. <postcategories><![CDATA[dema|safety-and-homeland-security|deldot|news]]></postcategories>
6121. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
6122. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209622</guid>
6123.  
6124. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Delaware Department of Transportation, National Weather Service, and county emergency agencies are teaming up to share important information to help residents and visitors to prepare and stay safe in the coming months. ]]></description>
6128. </item>
6129. <item>
6130. <title>Introducing Export Delaware’s new Compass Grant</title>
6131. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/21/introducing-export-delawares-new-compass-grant/</link>
6133. <dc:creator><![CDATA[emmapautler]]></dc:creator>
6134. <pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:50:09 +0000</pubDate>
6135. <category><![CDATA[Department of State]]></category>
6136. <category><![CDATA[Export Delaware]]></category>
6137. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
6138. <category><![CDATA[Compass Grant]]></category>
6139. <category><![CDATA[export delaware]]></category>
6140. <category><![CDATA[small business]]></category>
6141. <category><![CDATA[Small Business Loan]]></category>
6142. <postcategories><![CDATA[state|export-delaware|news]]></postcategories>
6143. <posttags><![CDATA[compass-grant|department-of-state|export-delaware|small-business|small-business-loan]]></posttags>
6144. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209600</guid>
6145.  
6146. <description><![CDATA[The Compass Grant is a brand new grant program from the Delaware Department of State that helps Delaware small businesses navigate selling their products or services around the world. &#160; Compass Grant Informational Webinar Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM &#160; Are you seeking financial support to help your organization grow your sales overseas? [&#8230;]]]></description>
6150. </item>
6151. <item>
6152. <title>A Beltway to Success – One Delaware Veteran’s Story of Business Ownership</title>
6153. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/21/a-beltway-to-success-one-delaware-veterans-story-of-business-ownership/</link>
6155. <dc:creator><![CDATA[emmapautler]]></dc:creator>
6156. <pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:44:10 +0000</pubDate>
6157. <category><![CDATA[Export Delaware]]></category>
6158. <postcategories><![CDATA[export-delaware]]></postcategories>
6159. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
6160. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209592</guid>
6161.  
6162. <description><![CDATA[Derco USA is a Newark, Delaware-based fabricator of custom conveyor belting for various industries, including bakery, agriculture, automotive, and more. The story of how this business grew to national recognition in the industry starts with its owner, Paul O’Connor, and his high personal standard of service. O’Connor served two years in the Army and nine [&#8230;]]]></description>
6166. </item>
6167. <item>
6168. <title>Delaware Poultry Owners Urged to Take Precautions Due to HPAI on Delmarva</title>
6169. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/21/delaware-poultry-owners-urged-to-take-precautions-due-to-hpai-on-delmarva/</link>
6171. <dc:creator><![CDATA[stacey.hofmann]]></dc:creator>
6172. <pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:59:50 +0000</pubDate>
6173. <category><![CDATA[Department of Agriculture]]></category>
6174. <category><![CDATA[agriculture]]></category>
6175. <category><![CDATA[avian influenza]]></category>
6176. <category><![CDATA[birds]]></category>
6177. <category><![CDATA[highly pathogenic avian influenza]]></category>
6178. <category><![CDATA[HPAI]]></category>
6179. <category><![CDATA[poultry]]></category>
6180. <category><![CDATA[poultry health]]></category>
6181. <postcategories><![CDATA[agriculture]]></postcategories>
6182. <posttags><![CDATA[agriculture-2|avian-influenza|birds|highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza|hpai|poultry|poultry-health]]></posttags>
6183. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209580</guid>
6184.  
6185. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Department of Agriculture is urging all poultry owners, including commercial producers and backyard flock owners, to take precautions to protect their flocks from disease after a commercial broiler flock in Caroline County, Maryland, was preliminarily confirmed to have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Further confirmation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory is pending.]]></description>
6189. </item>
6190. <item>
6191. <title>AG Jennings Announces $30 Million Order Against Student Lender For Illegal Practices </title>
6192. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/20/ag-jennings-announces-30-million-order-against-student-lender-for-illegal-practices/</link>
6194. <dc:creator><![CDATA[matthewmarshall]]></dc:creator>
6195. <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 20:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
6196. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice]]></category>
6197. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
6198. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
6199. <postcategories><![CDATA[justice|prs|news]]></postcategories>
6200. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
6201. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209567</guid>
6202.  
6203. <description><![CDATA[Comes after initiating joint effort with federal and state partners Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today that, due to the work of her office, along with the federal Consumer Protection Financial Bureau and 11 other states, a Delaware bankruptcy court approved a stipulated judgment that will require bankrupt student lender Prehired to provide more than [&#8230;]]]></description>
6207. </item>
6208. <item>
6209. <title>Felton Fire</title>
6210. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/20/felton-fire/</link>
6212. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
6213. <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:22:48 +0000</pubDate>
6214. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
6215. <category><![CDATA[commercial building fire]]></category>
6216. <category><![CDATA[felton]]></category>
6217. <category><![CDATA[vehicle]]></category>
6218. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
6219. <posttags><![CDATA[commercial-building-fire|felton|vehicle]]></posttags>
6220. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209556</guid>
6221.  
6222. <description><![CDATA[November 20, 2023 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined a commercial building fire that occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Felton, DE was accidental in nature. The fire was reported at 2:35pm by a rental tenant at the J&#38;J Contracting Storage Facility, located in the 9000 block of S. Dupont Hwy, in [&#8230;]]]></description>
6226. </item>
6227. <item>
6228. <title>Thanksgiving Safety</title>
6229. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/20/thanksgiving-safety/</link>
6231. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
6232. <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:48:19 +0000</pubDate>
6233. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
6234. <category><![CDATA[grease fire]]></category>
6235. <category><![CDATA[kitchen]]></category>
6236. <category><![CDATA[safety]]></category>
6237. <category><![CDATA[thanksgiving]]></category>
6238. <category><![CDATA[turkey fryer]]></category>
6239. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
6240. <posttags><![CDATA[grease-fire|kitchen|safety|thanksgiving|turkey-fryer]]></posttags>
6241. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209547</guid>
6242.  
6243. <description><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Safety &#160; November 20, 2023 &#160; As Thanksgiving approaches, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind Delawareans of the importance of fire safety in the kitchen. On Thanksgiving Day, there is a lot of activity in the kitchen and many people in the home. Nationwide, it is also the leading day [&#8230;]]]></description>
6247. </item>
6248. <item>
6249. <title>Portion of Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier to Close as Part of Ongoing Structural Analysis</title>
6250. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/17/portion-of-cape-henlopen-fishing-pier-to-close-as-part-of-ongoing-structural-analysis/</link>
6252. <dc:creator><![CDATA[shaunamcvey]]></dc:creator>
6253. <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 19:31:50 +0000</pubDate>
6254. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
6255. <category><![CDATA[Division of Parks and Recreation]]></category>
6256. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
6257. <category><![CDATA[Cape Henlopen State Park]]></category>
6258. <category><![CDATA[chsp]]></category>
6259. <category><![CDATA[dnrec]]></category>
6260. <category><![CDATA[fishing]]></category>
6261. <category><![CDATA[fishing pier]]></category>
6262. <category><![CDATA[pier repairs]]></category>
6263. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|division-of-parks-and-recreation|news]]></postcategories>
6264. <posttags><![CDATA[cape-henlopen-state-park|chsp|dnrec-2|fishing|fishing-pier|pier-repairs]]></posttags>
6265. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209528</guid>
6266.  
6267. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has closed the last 145 feet of the 1,300-foot Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier. The DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation decided to close this portion of the World War II-era pier as part of an ongoing annual structural analysis. The annual engineering review is [&#8230;]]]></description>
6271. </item>
6272. <item>
6273. <title>E-ZPass Delaware Announces Annual Free Transponder Event</title>
6274. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/17/e-zpass-delaware-announces-annual-free-transponder-event/</link>
6276. <dc:creator><![CDATA[kathrynbeasley]]></dc:creator>
6277. <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:32:49 +0000</pubDate>
6278. <category><![CDATA[Department of Transportation]]></category>
6279. <category><![CDATA[Division of Motor Vehicles]]></category>
6280. <category><![CDATA[Kent County]]></category>
6281. <category><![CDATA[New Castle County]]></category>
6282. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
6283. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
6284. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Transportation Secretary Nicole Majeski; DMV]]></category>
6285. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles]]></category>
6286. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles Director Amy Anthony]]></category>
6287. <category><![CDATA[Delaware DMV]]></category>
6288. <category><![CDATA[DelDOT; Delaware Department of Transportation; Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski]]></category>
6289. <category><![CDATA[E-ZPass; E-ZPass Delaware]]></category>
6290. <postcategories><![CDATA[deldot|dmv|kent-county|new-castle-county|news|sussex-county]]></postcategories>
6291. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-department-of-transportation-secretary-nicole-majeski-dmv|delaware-division-of-motor-vehicles|delaware-division-of-motor-vehicles-director-amy-anthony|delaware-dmv|deldot-delaware-department-of-transportation-secretary-of-transportation-nicole-majeski|e-zpass-e-zpass-delaware]]></posttags>
6292. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209520</guid>
6293.  
6294. <description><![CDATA[E-ZPass Delaware’s Black Friday free transponder event returns Friday, November 24, 2023, and continues through Sunday, December 31, 2023. Anyone who opens a new individual account during this time will get a free transponder.]]></description>
6298. </item>
6299. <item>
6300. <title>DelDOT Announces New DMV Director</title>
6301. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/17/209507/</link>
6303. <dc:creator><![CDATA[kathrynbeasley]]></dc:creator>
6304. <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
6305. <category><![CDATA[Department of Transportation]]></category>
6306. <category><![CDATA[Division of Motor Vehicles]]></category>
6307. <category><![CDATA[Kent County]]></category>
6308. <category><![CDATA[New Castle County]]></category>
6309. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
6310. <category><![CDATA[Sussex County]]></category>
6311. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles; Delaware DMV Director Amy Anthony; DelDOT; Delaware Department of Transportation]]></category>
6312. <category><![CDATA[Delaware DMV]]></category>
6313. <category><![CDATA[Secretary Nicole Majeski; Delaware Department of Transportation Secretary Nicol Majeski]]></category>
6314. <postcategories><![CDATA[deldot|dmv|kent-county|new-castle-county|news|sussex-county]]></postcategories>
6315. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-division-of-motor-vehicles-delaware-dmv-director-amy-anthony-deldot-delaware-department-of-transportation|delaware-dmv|secretary-nicole-majeski-delaware-department-of-transportation-secretary-nicol-majeski]]></posttags>
6316. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209507</guid>
6317.  
6318. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is proud to announce its new director, Amy Anthony. Director Anthony began her tenure at the DMV in 2002 as a Motor Vehicle Specialist on the front line in our Vehicle Services section. From there, she transitioned to the front line in our Driver Services section, and shortly [&#8230;]]]></description>
6322. </item>
6323. <item>
6324. <title>District/Charter Educational Support Professionals of the Year Celebrated; One to be Named State Honoree</title>
6325. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/15/district-charter-educational-support-professionals-of-the-year-celebrated-one-to-be-named-state-honoree-2/</link>
6327. <dc:creator><![CDATA[angela.moffett-batty]]></dc:creator>
6328. <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:56:15 +0000</pubDate>
6329. <category><![CDATA[Department of Education]]></category>
6330. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
6331. <postcategories><![CDATA[department-of-education|news]]></postcategories>
6332. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
6333. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209486</guid>
6334.  
6335. <description><![CDATA[The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) is honoring 20 educational support professionals for their outstanding work supporting their students and school communities.]]></description>
6339. </item>
6340. <item>
6341. <title>Kirkwood Square Fire</title>
6342. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/15/kirkwood-square-fire/</link>
6344. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
6345. <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:13:20 +0000</pubDate>
6346. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
6347. <category><![CDATA[Fire]]></category>
6348. <category><![CDATA[fish tank]]></category>
6349. <category><![CDATA[kirkwood square]]></category>
6350. <category><![CDATA[mill creek]]></category>
6351. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
6352. <posttags><![CDATA[fire|fish-tank|kirkwood-square|mill-creek]]></posttags>
6353. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209534</guid>
6354.  
6355. <description><![CDATA[November 15, 2023 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office investigated a structure fire located in the Kirkwood Square Shopping Center. The fire was reported this morning at 02:56 a.m. and was located at 101 Kirkwood Square, Wilmington, DE 19808. The Mill Creek Fire Department responded to the scene for smoke from the building which was [&#8230;]]]></description>
6359. </item>
6360. <item>
6361. <title>DOJ Convicts Keith Gibson For Killing Spree </title>
6362. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/14/doj-convicts-keith-gibson-for-killing-spree/</link>
6364. <dc:creator><![CDATA[matthewmarshall]]></dc:creator>
6365. <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:50:03 +0000</pubDate>
6366. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice]]></category>
6367. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
6368. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
6369. <postcategories><![CDATA[justice|prs|news]]></postcategories>
6370. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
6371. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209475</guid>
6372.  
6373. <description><![CDATA[Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Tuesday that a New Castle County jury convicted Keith Gibson of 25 charges,including two counts of murder, relating to a brutal crime spree in the summer of 2021. He faces a mandatory life sentence. “Our prosecutors did phenomenal work on a deeply disturbing case,” said Attorney General Jennings. “The defendant [&#8230;]]]></description>
6377. </item>
6378. <item>
6379. <title>Greenwood Fire</title>
6380. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/14/greenwood-fire/</link>
6382. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
6383. <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:29:43 +0000</pubDate>
6384. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
6385. <category><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers]]></category>
6386. <category><![CDATA[Fire]]></category>
6387. <category><![CDATA[Greenwood]]></category>
6388. <category><![CDATA[Mutual Aid]]></category>
6389. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
6390. <posttags><![CDATA[crime-stoppers|fire|greenwood|mutual-aid]]></posttags>
6391. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209480</guid>
6392.  
6393. <description><![CDATA[November 14, 2023 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire that occurred in Greenwood, Delaware on November 13, 2023. The incident, reported shortly after 08:00 P.M. , occurred in the 12000 block of North First Street Greenwood, Delaware. The Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company arrived on the scene and found [&#8230;]]]></description>
6397. </item>
6398. <item>
6399. <title>With Latest Murder Conviction, AG&#8217;s Office And WPD Go Undefeated In Major Gang Case</title>
6400. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/14/with-latest-murder-conviction-ags-office-and-wpd-go-undefeated-in-major-gang-case/</link>
6402. <dc:creator><![CDATA[matthewmarshall]]></dc:creator>
6403. <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
6404. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice]]></category>
6405. <category><![CDATA[Department of Justice Press Releases]]></category>
6406. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
6407. <postcategories><![CDATA[justice|prs|news]]></postcategories>
6408. <posttags><![CDATA[]]></posttags>
6409. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209471</guid>
6410.  
6411. <description><![CDATA[Prosecutors indicted and convicted 20 defendants for murder, shooting, and other felonies; shootings down 30% since 2020 A successful murder trial has completed the State’s four-year prosecution against a major Wilmington-area gang with a 100% conviction rate, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Tuesday. The State’s efforts have secured more than 100 years of confirmed prison time, [&#8230;]]]></description>
6415. </item>
6416. <item>
6417. <title>Seaford Fire</title>
6418. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/12/seaford-fire/</link>
6420. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
6421. <pubDate>Sun, 12 Nov 2023 21:43:59 +0000</pubDate>
6422. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
6423. <category><![CDATA[fatal]]></category>
6424. <category><![CDATA[Fire]]></category>
6425. <category><![CDATA[Hearns Pond Road]]></category>
6426. <category><![CDATA[MIRT Team]]></category>
6427. <category><![CDATA[Seaford]]></category>
6428. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
6429. <posttags><![CDATA[fatal|fire|hearns-pond-road|mirt-team|seaford]]></posttags>
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6431.  
6432. <description><![CDATA[November 12, 2023 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a residential dwelling structure in Seaford, Delaware on November 12, 2023. The incident, reported shortly after 9:30 A.M., occurred in the 8000 block of Hearns Pond Road Seaford, Delaware. The Seaford Volunteer Fire Department and Sussex County Paramedics [&#8230;]]]></description>
6436. </item>
6437. <item>
6438. <title>Georgetown Fire</title>
6439. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/09/georgetown-fire-2/</link>
6441. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
6442. <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 21:31:21 +0000</pubDate>
6443. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
6444. <category><![CDATA[accidental]]></category>
6445. <category><![CDATA[georgetown]]></category>
6446. <category><![CDATA[McColley's Chapel Road]]></category>
6447. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
6448. <posttags><![CDATA[accidental|georgetown|mccolleys-chapel-road]]></posttags>
6449. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209463</guid>
6450.  
6451. <description><![CDATA[November 9, 2023 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated a fire that damaged a structure in Georgetown, Delaware on November 9, 2023. The incident, reported shortly after 2:30 P .M., occurred in the 18000 block of McColley’s Chapel Road Georgetown, Delaware. The Georgetown Fire Company arrived on the scene and found heavy [&#8230;]]]></description>
6455. </item>
6456. <item>
6457. <title>Delaware Becomes the First State to Hold Statewide Lung Cancer Screening Event</title>
6458. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/09/delaware-becomes-the-first-state-to-hold-statewide-lung-cancer-screening-event/</link>
6460. <dc:creator><![CDATA[seandooley]]></dc:creator>
6461. <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:26:20 +0000</pubDate>
6462. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Health and Social Services]]></category>
6463. <category><![CDATA[Division of Public Health]]></category>
6464. <category><![CDATA[cancer]]></category>
6465. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Department of Health and Social Services]]></category>
6466. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Division of Public Health]]></category>
6467. <category><![CDATA[lung cancer]]></category>
6468. <postcategories><![CDATA[dhss|public-health-dhss]]></postcategories>
6469. <posttags><![CDATA[cancer|delaware-department-of-health-and-social-services|delaware-division-of-public-health|lung-cancer]]></posttags>
6470. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209451</guid>
6471.  
6472. <description><![CDATA[The American Cancer Society (ACS) has partnered with hospitals and imaging facilities across Delaware to present National Lung Cancer Screening Day (NLCSD) as a statewide event. On Saturday, November 11, representatives from the Bureau of Cancer Prevention and Control within the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will be on-site at several imaging facilities. Delaware is the [&#8230;]]]></description>
6476. </item>
6477. <item>
6478. <title>Selbyville Fire</title>
6479. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/09/selbyville-fire-2/</link>
6481. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
6482. <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:18:39 +0000</pubDate>
6483. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
6484. <category><![CDATA[accidental]]></category>
6485. <category><![CDATA[electrical]]></category>
6486. <category><![CDATA[mallard drive]]></category>
6487. <category><![CDATA[roxana]]></category>
6488. <category><![CDATA[Selbyville]]></category>
6489. <category><![CDATA[smoke detector save]]></category>
6490. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
6491. <posttags><![CDATA[accidental|electrical|mallard-drive|roxana|selbyville|smoke-detector-save]]></posttags>
6492. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209442</guid>
6493.  
6494. <description><![CDATA[November 9, 2023 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated a fire that damaged a residential structure in Selbyville, Delaware on November 9, 2023. The incident, reported shortly before 7:00 A.M., occurred in the 36000 block of Mallard Drive Selbyville, Delaware. The Roxana Fire Company arrived on the scene and found heavy smoke [&#8230;]]]></description>
6498. </item>
6499. <item>
6500. <title>Registration Now Open For 2024 Junior Solar Sprint</title>
6501. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/09/registration-now-open-for-2024-junior-solar-sprint/</link>
6503. <dc:creator><![CDATA[melanieingram]]></dc:creator>
6504. <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:16:29 +0000</pubDate>
6505. <category><![CDATA[Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control]]></category>
6506. <category><![CDATA[Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy]]></category>
6507. <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
6508. <category><![CDATA[2024 junior solar sprint competition]]></category>
6509. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Technology Student Association]]></category>
6510. <category><![CDATA[Junior Solar Sprint]]></category>
6511. <category><![CDATA[solar power]]></category>
6512. <category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
6513. <postcategories><![CDATA[dnrec|energy-and-climate|news]]></postcategories>
6514. <posttags><![CDATA[2024-junior-solar-sprint-competition|delaware-technology-student-association|junior-solar-sprint|solar-power|students]]></posttags>
6515. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209406</guid>
6516.  
6517. <description><![CDATA[Registration is open for the 2024 Junior Solar Sprint, a statewide competition for students in grades five through eight to build and race solar-powered model cars in a challenge of creativity, engineering and speed.]]></description>
6521. </item>
6522. <item>
6523. <title>Annual Veterans Day Event To Be Held Saturday, November 11</title>
6524. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/08/annual-veterans-day-event-to-be-held-saturday-november-11/</link>
6526. <dc:creator><![CDATA[ronybaltazar]]></dc:creator>
6527. <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:43:59 +0000</pubDate>
6528. <category><![CDATA[Department of State]]></category>
6529. <category><![CDATA[Office of Veterans Services]]></category>
6530. <category><![CDATA[Delaware Veterans]]></category>
6531. <category><![CDATA[veterans day]]></category>
6532. <category><![CDATA[Veterans Day 2023]]></category>
6533. <category><![CDATA[War Memorial Plaza]]></category>
6534. <postcategories><![CDATA[state|veterans-services]]></postcategories>
6535. <posttags><![CDATA[delaware-veterans|office-of-veterans-services|veterans-day|veterans-day-2023|war-memorial-plaza]]></posttags>
6536. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209424</guid>
6537.  
6538. <description><![CDATA[As in previous years, the Office of Veterans Services (OVS) and the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs (DCVA) will host a ceremonial event in observance of Veterans Day on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Delaware War Memorial Plaza (163 Cherry Lane, New Castle, DE 19720) in New Castle. The event will [&#8230;]]]></description>
6542. </item>
6543. <item>
6544. <title>Newark Fire</title>
6545. <link>https://news.delaware.gov/2023/11/07/newark-fire/</link>
6547. <dc:creator><![CDATA[rebekahlepore]]></dc:creator>
6548. <pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
6549. <category><![CDATA[State Fire Marshal]]></category>
6550. <category><![CDATA[Aetna Hose]]></category>
6551. <category><![CDATA[electrical]]></category>
6552. <category><![CDATA[Fire]]></category>
6553. <category><![CDATA[pencader]]></category>
6554. <postcategories><![CDATA[state-fire-marshal]]></postcategories>
6555. <posttags><![CDATA[aetna-hose|electrical|fire|pencader]]></posttags>
6556. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.delaware.gov/?p=209396</guid>
6557.  
6558. <description><![CDATA[November 7, 2023 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that Saturday’s building fire in Newark was accidental. On Saturday November 4th at approximately 11:30 AM The Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company of Newark was alerted to a report of a building fire in the 700 block of Pencader Drive in Pencader Corporate [&#8230;]]]></description>
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