Delaware
Brandywine Zoo Receives Siberian Tiger
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WILMINGTON (June 29, 2011) - The Brandywine Zoo welcomed its newest resident, a three year old Siberian tiger named Zhanna (pronounced ZAN-ah), who arrived today from the St. Louis Zoo. Zhanna will be off exhibit and in quarantine for approximately two weeks, to enable her to get used to her new env...
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"Meetings & Conventions Client Event on the Kalmar Nyckel 6/28/11"
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Pavement & Rehabilitation Project Will Require the Closure of Hyetts Corner Road/Jamison Road
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Middletown - The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces the closure of Hyetts Corner Road/Jamison Corner Road between Route 13 and Boyds Corner Road near Middletown for roadway shoulder improvements. The road closure is needed due to the narrow width of the roadway and construction equipment. The closure is expected to take place at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5. The road will reopen by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 8, pending weather. Access to local residents, emergency response vehicles, and postal delivery (where possible) will be provided at all times. Variable message signs were placed on Tuesday, June 28 to notify motorists and residents of the upcoming closure and detour routes.
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Delaware Tourism
Let the excitement begin! Here is a list of weekend events in Delaware including July 4th fireworks schedules! http://ow.ly/5t8OA
Delaware State Parks
We just filled the Monarch Butterfly Educator Workshop at White Clay Creek on Saturday, September 26 2 p.m! We are only accepting waitlist at this point.
Delaware Department of Education (DDOE)
Gov. Markell is hosting a lunch for our 2011 Teachers of the Year at Woodburn today!
Delaware State Parks
Garrisons Lake Golf Club would like to say Thank You to all of our Military Personnel, by offereing a limited time: Active Military Special, $5 OFF Your Round of Golf Monday-Sunday, Valid anytime!
Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)
Wonderful story about a DART employee beating the odds and walking again!
'They weren't expecting me to get out of the chair' | The News Journal | delawareonline.com
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It was a delicate question five years ago, and the physicians and surgeons and nurses and physical therapists and experts and researchers mostly tiptoed around it.
Delaware NERR
The 2011 Wild Turkey Survey is looking for volunteers to report sightings! The 2010 survey had 27 volunteers with 77 observations - Click the link and find out how you can submit sightings! We know we have wild turkeys on the Reserve, saw some earlier this month!
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The Division of Fish & Wildlife is looking for volunteers to assist with its second annual productivity survey on the location and number of wild turkeys in Delaware. This data will help biologists track the health, distribution and reproductive success of the state's wild turkeys with the goal of e
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Congratulations to our Delaware finalists and to Achille Tenkiang, one of ten US finalists to advance to the International BioGENEius competition! Also thank you to the Delaware Economic Development Office for the work they're doing to showcase our state's biotech workforce.
Delaware to BIO International: U.S. National BioGENEius Challenge finalists in Delaware honored
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In case you missed our announcement of the Delaware Leadership Project earlier this week, catch up here
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Const: NCC - RT 13 NB FROM RT 71 TO OLD STATE RD: THE LEFT LANE WILL BE CLOSED F... http://bit.ly/bDP0UE
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UPDT: Const: SC - RT 1 AT RT 16 SOUTHBOUND LEFT LANE CLOSED FOR EMERGENCY ROAD R... http://bit.ly/bDP0UE
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UPDT: Const: SC - RT 1 AT RT 16 SOUTHBOUND ROAD BUCKELING - MOTORISTS SHOULD USE... http://bit.ly/bDP0UE
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CLRD: Inc: NCC - 95 SB IN AREA OF FRAWLEY STADIUM. DUE TO ACCIDENT MOTORISTS CAN EXPECT DELAYS AT THIS TIME
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CLRD: Inc: NCC - 95 SB AT 295 LEFT LANE CLOSED DUE TO AN ACCIDENT
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CLRD: Const: KC - KENTON RD WILL HAVE INTERMITTENT LANE CLOSURES TILL 5PM FROM RT 42 TO CHESTUNT GROVE RD
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UPDATE, ARRESTS MADE IN TWO REHOBOTH ROBBERIES http://fb.me/BgP65yxS
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CLRD: Const: NCC - FOULK RD FROM SHIPLEY RD TO WELDIN RD - THE SOUTH BOUND RIGHT LANE IS CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION TILL 4:30 PM
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Have you met @Patty_loves_DE from @DEDOGov? #Bio2011 is her 6th, so she's a great person for all sorts of questions! Booth 2359 *F
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RT @VisitSouthDel: http://bit.ly/a8ECVw Bonfire tonight on Dewey Beach! Bring some friends... and some marshmallows :) http://twitpic.c ...
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All set up & ready to meet & greeat at the #MEETUSA Trade Show at the Hyatt Dulles http://yfrog.com/kfh1onj #mpi
Delaware Public Archives Blog
Delaware Lighthouses
Have you ever been at the beach and looked at one of the lighthouses and thought “I wonder what other lighthouses Delaware has”? Well that’s exactly what happened the other day with a couple from Wisconsin. They stopped in to see if they could find the answer. They couldn’t believe we have over 200 photographs ... [read more]
Indian River Marina Blog
Fishing Report for June 26th (updated June 28th)
Fishing still continues to be “Red Hot” this year with plenty of action both offshore and inshore. Offshore, the big news are the tuna being caught, along with some nice gaffer Mahi. There have been more and more releases of White Marlin being reported and the release flags flying from the outriggers are now a common ... [read more]
Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) Blog
Secretary Lowery encourages students from Seaford Junior Tech Academy
It’s been a busy week here at the Reserve. The Seaford School District brought approximately 100 students and teachers to the Reserve to explore the estuary. Upon their arrival, they were greeted by a special guest speaker, Delaware’s Dept. of Education Secretary, Lillian Lowery. Secretary Lowery encouraged the students in their quest for knowledge this summer and ... [read more]
Lieutenant Governor's Blog
Fighting Crime from the Ground Up
When I came back to Delaware as a young, idealistic lawyer in 1991 (I am now an old idealistic lawyer), I spent my first two years working for a non-profit organization called Delaware Volunteer Legal Services. I worked out of churches, homeless shelters, state service centers, and senior centers, helping people who couldn't afford lawyers. ... [read more]
Indian River Marina Blog
Fishing Report for June 19th
Offshore Fishing continues to be “Red Hot” for Tuna, and now the other Pelagic fish are showing up in larger numbers. We’ve had reports of Marlin releases and Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) also being boated, along with Mako Sharks. Most offshore catches are coming from the Wilmington and Baltimore Canyon’s, but there are also fish being ... [read more]
Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) Blog
Thank you to our volunteers!
Tonight is the last night for the 2011 horseshoe crab spawning survey. We greatly appreciate those who have participated in this year’s survey and those who have helped in the past. The information from this survey is very valuable in policy making efforts. You are making a difference! Thank you, again!!! We look forward to ... [read more]
Division of Libraries' Blog
2011 Summer Library Reading Program
Delaware's First Lady Carla Markell kicked-off the 2011 Summer Library Reading Program at the Kirkwood Library on Wednesday. Mrs. Markell read "How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World" by Marjorie Priceman (a book she said she read to her daughter many times when she was younger) and "Anansi Finds a Fool" by ... [read more]
Delaware Public Archives Blog
Happy Flag Day!
Today we celebrate Flag Day. We had a young man stop by to see if we have anything relating to the history of the Delaware flag. We have two files in our General Reference Collection containing correspondence, samples of material, copies of laws, and the specifications for the flag. We have lots of photographs, information ... [read more]
Division of Libraries' Blog
Where was the American Flag first flown in battle? Was it Cooch's Bridge?
When and where the American Flag was first flown in battle has not been definitely determined by scholars. On June 14, 1777, Congress made the following resolution: "The flag of the United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, with a union of thirteen stars of white on a blue field. . ." ... [read more]
Indian River Marina Blog
Fishing Report for June 12th
Offshore fishing is “Blazing Hot” right now and the Pelagics are being caught from the lumps to the Canyons. Inshore, there are still Flounder, Black Sea Bass and Rockfish to be had. The Inlet and Back Bays are reporting good sized Flounder being caught. Seeing how pictures are worth a thousand words, here they are. The First ... [read more]
Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) Blog
Up Blackbird Creek with a paddle
It’s been an interesting few days as Reserve staff have been participating in canoe instructor training. We have been practicing rescue techniques, canoeing strokes, safety skills, and teaching skills. It has been a great training and now more of our staff are certified canoe instructors with the American Canoeing Association. Thanks to Greg our instructor! If ... [read more]
Division of Libraries' Blog
Bringing the Library to You
This past Sunday the News Journal published a fantastic article highlighting several online resources that are available with a library card. E-books, e-audiobooks, cookbooks, newspapers, magazines, auto-repair manuals, sample practice tests, and more resources are all available via the Delaware Library Catalog portal website at www.lib.de.us. If you didn't catch the article in the newspaper, ... [read more]
Indian River Marina Blog
Fishing Report for June 8th
This weekend saw quite a few boats returning to the marina with lots of white and yellow flags flying. The fishing offshore has really started to heat up and the Tuna and Dolphin seem to be cooperating. With the water temperatures unusually high this year, it seems the bite is on anywhere from the Canyons ... [read more]
Delaware Public Archives Blog
Normandy Ho!
Did you know that yesterday was the 67th anniversary of the Allied troops landing in Normandy? If you visit the on- line guide to our collections and do a key word search for World War II, you will be able to see the many records we have relating to Delaware and the war. You can also check out the digital ... [read more]
Spotlight Online Blog
Delaware’s Library Portal Makes News
The News Journal featured the web portal of the Delaware State Library System this weekend. Saturday’s story, Your library comes home, focuses on how a selection of patrons use the portal’s “Ebrary” of digital publications in their personal and professional lives. It builds from those small portraits to a broad mural of a statewide network ... [read more]
Indian River Marina Blog
Fishing Report for June 4th
The fishing is happening all over the waters, in and out of Indian River Inlet. Offshore, there are reports of Yellowfin Tuna in the Poormans Canyon and reports of Mako Shark offshore. Inshore, there are Sea Bass, Flounder and Sharks in the areas of Site 11, “B” buoy and the Old Grounds. In the inlet ... [read more]
Lieutenant Governor's Blog
The Real World
A few days ago, I completed what most people consider to be the trifecta of politics by throwing out the first pitch at a Wilmington Blue Rocks game. Along with cutting ribbons and kissing babies, this is what many people imagine that elected officials spend most of their time doing. In the spirit of this ... [read more]
Spotlight Online Blog
It’s Been a Very Social Year on Delaware.Gov
It was one year ago this week that an updated, social-media focused delaware.gov was rolled out by the Delaware Government Information Center (GIC). The newly designed state web portal included the usual useful information about what’s special in the First State and how to contact state agencies and find information, along with information targeted to businesses, ... [read more]
Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) Blog
“Egg”citing Research at the Reserve
Many communities along the Delaware Bay are aware that during this time of year horseshoe crabs leave their watery home to lay their eggs on the beaches of estuaries especially the Delaware Bay. As part of the on-going research here at the Reserve, Dr. Richard Weber is conducting horseshoe crab egg density studies to monitor the amount of these eggs available ... [read more]
Indian River Marina Blog
Fishing Report for June 1
We couldn’t have wished for better conditions this past Holiday weekend and the fishing really cooperated for those who ventured out of the inlet. There were some nice Thresher Sharks caught out at the “B” Bouy and on the Old Grounds; one Thresher tipped the scales at 487 lbs. The offshore fishing is heating up ... [read more]
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