"How are you going to be active this weekend? #healthDE Try a 30-minute date with..."
We invite the public to join us from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 18 for DHSS' MLK Day Hero Community Blood Drive in the Springer Building on our Herman Holloway Campus, U.S. 13, near Minquadale. To make an appointment, www.delmarvablood.org or 1-888-8-BLOOD-8. Be someone's hero!
Blood Bank of Delmarva :
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Blood Bank of Delmarva, a member of America's Blood Centers, provides blood and blood products to 16 hospitals on the Delmarva Peninsula. Schedule Appointment
Every Delawarean should have the opportunity to quality, affordable housing and we're here to help http://www.destatehousing.com/Delaware State Housing Authority
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""Like" if you are waiting for summer camp registration to open? Camp Open House..."
DelDOT joins Newark leaders in renaming of Elkton Road to South Main Street / DelDOT contributes $10.5 million to redevelopment of the roadway
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Newark -- DelDOT Deputy Secretary Nicole Majeski joined with Newark city officials in a ceremony renaming South Main Street, between West Main Street and West Park Place in Newark. The renamed South Main Street (formerly Elkton Road) includes a redevelopment of the roadway, including new pavement...
DelDOT invests $10.5 million in road improvements to South Main Street in Newark:
http://www.deldot.gov/home/newsroom/release.shtml?id=4604Delaware Department of Transportation - Projects
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Check out this wonderful video on Historic Lewes by the Lewes Historical Society and Cinnamontograpy.com. Don't you want to come to Lewes now?
http://vimeo.com/56573941Historic Lewes, Delaware
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A brief history of the town of Lewes, told through the experiences of the bay and river pilots of the community whose contributions continue to play a critical role...
Promoting Good Health in 2013 - Governor's Weekly Message
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In his weekly message, filmed at the Central YMCA in Wilmington, the Governor discusses a new, statewide social media focused on promoting good health in the...
This is a great opportunity to volunteer for a great organization and a make a real difference to help the river. Enjoy the beautiful Nanticoke and help provide invaluable data. http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp781708.jsp#.UOca2Hufe9Y.facebookNanticoke Creekwatchers Citizen Water Monitor
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The Nanticoke Watershed Alliance is currently seeking new Creekwatcher volunteers in the Nanticoke River watershed to adopt one or two sampling sites in their area. In particular, the Alliance...
Whats up at Parks this weekend? Tomorrow, January 5 is a First Saturday at First State Heritage from 9 to 4:30 pm. Come out to enjoy guided tours of legislative mall and the Governor's House as well as special programs throughout the day! No matter which Park your headed to bring your camera..we love to see your shots!
Universal recycling available Jan. 1, 2013 for Delaware's multi-family complexes
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New Year's Day 2013 marks the expansion of recycling services in Delaware to include multi-family apartment and condominium complexes.
"Today in History: January 4, 1809: Louis Braille, inventor and creator of Braill..."
In 1947, Republican Vera Davis of Dover became the first woman elected to the Delaware State Senate. A portait of this fascinating woman hangs in Legislative Hall!
Delaware Legislative Hall - Political and Historical Portraits
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Information on Delaware's governors, military, political, and historical figures
"Just like we promised smoke-free state properties and a more walkable, bikeable Delaware in the new year, we are also committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting your path to a healthier you," Gov. Jack Markell says in his weekly video message.
Promoting Good Health in 2013 - Governor's Weekly Message
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In his weekly message, filmed at the Central YMCA in Wilmington, the Governor discusses a new, statewide social media focused on promoting good health in the...
Governor's Weekly Message: Promoting Good Health in 2013
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In his weekly message, taped at the Central YMCA in Wilmington, the Governor discusses a new, statewide social media focused on promoting good health in the New Year.
Just like we promised smoke-free state properties and a more walkable, bikeable Delaware in the new year, we are also committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting your path to a healthier you. It's not about starting a daily three-hour grueling workout, or signing up for fitness classes that you can't keep up with, it's about small, sustainable changes that will add up over time.
Promoting Good Health in 2013 - Governor's Weekly Message
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In his weekly message, filmed at the Central YMCA in Wilmington, the Governor discusses a new, statewide social media focused on promoting good health in the...
Neat poster in the Library of Congress digital collection
For greater knowledge on more subjects use your library more often
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1 print on board (poster) : silkscreen, color. | Poster showing a mortarboard and a pair of glasses superimposed over a globe, promoting use of libraries.
Visit myPers for 24/7 access to information or to complete transactions using vPC-GR, vMPF, PRDA, MyBiz, EBIS and more. (bjm)
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In 1947, Republican Vera Davis of Dover became the first woman elected to the Delaware State Senate. A portait of this fascinating woman hangs in Legislative Hall!
Delaware Legislative Hall - Political and Historical Portraits
regulations.delaware.gov
Information on Delaware's governors, military, political, and historical figures
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Governor Printz Boulevard http://t.co/iVbwV6n1
How are you going to be active this weekend? #healthDE Try a 30-minute date with your treadmill. Other ideas:... http://t.co/b1XVREji
CLRD: Inc: NCC - GOVERNOR PRINTZ BLVD CLOSED BETWEEN HOLLY OAK RD AND CAUFIELD PKWY
1st Day to Healthier You MT @HHS_DrKoh\n#Quitsmoking for New Year's? Think of yourself as a quitter and take it one day at a time. #healthDE
We invite the public to join us from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 18 for DHSS' MLK Day Hero Community Blood Drive in the... http://t.co/YKJ7cAV7
Book early and save..plan a Delaware beach vacation online at http://t.co/0klJ3aqx #traveltips
UPDT: Const: NCC - BROOM ST WB RAMP TO RT 202 NB IS CLOSED UNTIL 1/11/13 http://t.co/13whBkK4
UPDT: Const: NCC - THE RAMP TO ROUTE 202 NORTHBOUND FROM WESTBOUND BROOM STREET ... http://t.co/13whBkK4
11th annual Delaware Day Competition winners announced http://t.co/KY34ogbW
Inc: NCC - GOVERNOR PRINTZ BLVD CLOSED BETWEEN HOLLY OAK RD AND CAUFIELD PKWY http://t.co/13whBkK4
"Tomorrow: ?We Poor Devils? explores Delawareans' parts in the Civil War @ #FirstStateHeritagePark Welcome Center" - http://t.co/Mg9cyVG2
Join the culinary celebration at downtown Newark's Restaurant Week from Jan 21 - 27 http://t.co/vV80dbqZ #udel
CLRD: Const: SC - AT THE INTERSECTION OF SWEET BRIAR RD AND DAIRY FARM RD THERE ARE INT. LANE CLOSURES UNTIL 4 PM
Every Delawarean should have the opportunity to quality, affordable housing and we're here to help http://t.co/Mx01Kv3H
Const: KC - WALNUT ST INT. LANE CLOSURES FROM MAIN ST TO THORN ST UNTIL MIDNIGHT http://t.co/13whBkK4
Delaware Historical & Cultural Affairs Division Newsletter: January 2013 http://t.co/UCNNk0ct
CLRD: Inc: KC - 13 NB AT ROSE BOWL RD LEFT LANE CLOSED DUE TO AN ACCIDENT
DelDOT Deputy Secretary Nicole Majeski (far right) joins Newark officials in renaming of South Main Street on Friday. http://t.co/o6XvHZxe
DelDOT joins with Newark officials in renaming of Elkton Rd to S. Main Street:\nhttp://t.co/GdkzPZvz
DelDOT joins Newark leaders in renaming of Elkton Road to So... http://t.co/k3XfkHOA
Guest post by Rita Landgraf, Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services Earlier this week, we hosted an event at the Downtown Central YMCA in Wilmington to kick off "31 Days to a Healthier You," a social media campaign offering healthy-living ideas and advice directly to Delawareans. At the beginning of every New ... [read more]
This weekend is the last chance to see gorgeous DuPont estates lavishly decorated for the holiday season at Christmas at Hagley or Yuletide at Winterthur: A Fest for the Eyes. Discover Delaware by following one of our three exciting statewide trai ... [read more]
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!! If you are fishing send us your pics or a good fishing story . All are welcome. Best of Luck to you Mike…..we miss you!! ... [read more]
Q: “I’m trying to find out about what some people in different cultures do to prepare for a new year to start a family tradition beyond what we normally do. Can you suggest any?” This time of year many of us review reflections about the year past, and plan for an evening watching the Times ... [read more]
The last act of fieldwork at the Noxon Tenancy Site was the excavation of our wells. There were two on the site. They were both dug in the same way: first, the well is dug to a depth of 4 feet by hand. Then, a backhoe is used to widen the excavation, creating a large hole ... [read more]
Q: “I want to know if Santa is real. Do you know?” Thank you for your timely question! Every holiday season this question comes up and it’s great that you are asking a librarian. There is a lot of discussion about Santa this time of year, and questions about how he can manage the amazing ... [read more]
The Delaware Driver License Practice Test app is now available in Spanish for Android and Windows 7 users. ... [read more]
Looking for a way to preserve all those holiday photos and videos for future generations to see? On Saturday, January 5 at 10:30 a.m., the Delaware Public Archives will present a program to show how to preserve items such as old photographs, documents, and digitized memories on CDs, DVDs, and flash drives. This workshop will ... [read more]
As we get ready for 2013 I sat down today and reflected on all the accomplishments from this past year. I thought about all the digital information we made available via our website. How our eBooks have helped many learn about Delaware history. I thought about all the people we connected with through social media: ... [read more]
The school violence at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT is having an impact on everyone, even those living thousands of miles away. If we, as adults, can't begin to understand this incomprehensible act, how can we begin to answer the questions our children have? How do we reassure them of their own ... [read more]
Discover more than 300 years of American and Delaware history on a day or weekend trip to Old New Castle and historic Odessa in northern Delaware. With cobblestone streets, scenic views of the waterfront where the Dutch first settled the area in the ... [read more]
Diary Entry: Wm. Boney returned to day. he was taken prisoner when the Regt. was at Centreville, VA. in the summer. See the scanned diary page. ... [read more]
By: Jesse Zanavich, Architectural Historian Delaware State Historic Preservation Office With the cold weather here and utility bills on the rise, many historic homeowners may be wondering what they can do to cost-effectively weatherize their homes. But before spending big money to replace your older windows (see Figure 1), first consider a home energy audit. ... [read more]
Here are just a few of the events happening around Delaware this weekend! Plus, plan ahead and spend New Year's Eve in Delaware. To view event listings, click here. Shop tax-free in Delaware. For last minute holiday shopping locations, go to http:// ... [read more]
Have you been to the Blackbird Creek Reserve lately? You may have notice some changes to our farm field. As part of our restoration plan for the Blackbird Creek Reserve, we have taken some agricultural land out of production and created/restored some freshwater wetlands. Wetlands are areas where there are water loving (hydrophytic) plants, saturation ... [read more]
The Rockfish and Tog still keep gracing the creels of local anglers, much to the delight of all. The weather has been cooperating with warm conditions and for the most part dry. Off the beach, anglers are continuing to catch Tautog (Tog) on the offshore structure, some being braging size. The other news is the nice Rockfish ... [read more]
Delaware offers the perfect destination for couples seeking a romantic weekend getaway. From watching a sunrise on the beach to staying in a luxurious hotel or resort, make plans to spend Valentine's Day in Delaware with your special someone. ... [read more]
Ring in the New Year in Delaware! Celebrate with friends, family or that special someone at one of these exciting events. Scroll down for special deals or view our hotel listings and book online to make it a weekend trip! ; Events Noon Year ... [read more]
Q: “Do you know of any books or resources to deal with holiday stress? Especially for those family gatherings?” Holidays can be wonderful times but can sometimes challenge the calmest of us with heightened emotions due to anticipation, extra work, holiday preparations, and family events. To ease some tension and anxiety, experts advise a variety ... [read more]
Cyrus returned to camp in Falmouth, Virginia, across the Rappahannock River from Fredericksburg. ... [read more]
Cyrus Forwood: Soldier in the American Civil War
As part of the State of Delaware's Civil War Sesquicentennial Commemoration, the Delaware Public Archives is using this blog to repost notes and observations Forwood wrote in his diary during his time as a soldier--day-by-day.
Delaware.gov Spotlight Online
The Government Information Center spotlights services and information available through Delaware.gov that connect citizens to government.
Developmental Disabilities Council
The DDC works to ensure that people with developmental disabilities enjoy the same quality of life as the rest of society.
Estuarine Research Reserve
This is one of 27 National Estuarine Research Reserves across the country whose goal is to establish, protect, and manage natural estuarine habitats for research, education, and coastal stewardship.
Geographic Data Committee
This blog covers GIS events, activities, and news. It focuses on how GIS data and tools are coordinated in Delaware.
Governor Jack Markell
This is the official blog for updates, commentary, and news from Governor Jack Markell.
Historical and Cultural Affairs
Delaware's Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs promotes and protects the First State's historic identity through its leadership in museums, collections, historic preservation and stewardship in historic properties.
Indian River Marina: Fishing Report
This blog is dedicated to informing the public what is being caught by Charter, Party Boat and Recreational anglers out of Indian River Marina.
Libraries
This blog features book reviews, interesting library happenings, snapshots of history, interviews, and more.
Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn
This blog provides updates, commentary, news, "day in the life" snapshots, and more from Delaware's Lieutenant Governor, Matthew Denn.
Public Archives
The Delaware Public Archives's blog features stories, upcoming events, news, and other items of interest from the Public Archives collections.
Tourism
Spotlighting tourism in Delaware.
Transportation
The DelDOT blog keeps you updated on the various projects that DelDOT is working on.
Delaware.gov
Videos from various State Agencies, including Archives, Arts, DMV, Tourism, State Police, and others.
Delaware Trade
Videos about international trade and development.
DelDOT
Videos from the Department of Transportation about roads and transportation.
DMV
Videos from the Division of Motor Vehicles relating to driver services.
Governor Jack Markell
Videos from the Governor's Office including the Governor's Weekly Message.
Health and Social Services (DHSS)
Videos from the Department of Health and Social Services.
Highway Safety
Videos and Public Service Announcements (PSAs) from the Office of Highway Safety.
Libraries
Videos and Public Service Announcements (PSAs) from the Delaware Libraries.
Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC)
Videos and Public Service Announcements (PSAs) from the Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control.
Tourism (DEDO)
Videos, Commercials, Documentaries from the Tourism Office.
DelDOT Video Gallery
A video collection of DelDOT's latest projects and events.
Health and Social Services Clips
A variety of helpful public service announcement spots on topics ranging from managing diabetes to women's wellness.
Instant Games Spots
Delaware Lottery Go Scratch! television ads.
Interstate Highway System 50th Anniversary
Video of a Delaware highway dedication with President Kennedy. Other nostalgic video from the early highway system's development.
Kent County & Greater Dover Visitors Bureau
Business travel and leisure travel video promoting Kent County and greater Dover.
Lottery Drawings
You can watch drawings for your favorite Delaware Lottery games - Multi-Win LOTTO, PLAY 3/PLAY 4, and POWERBALL®. Drawings are posted daily, as soon after the live drawing as possible. (Note: Only the current drawings for that day are posted.)
Pandemic Influenza Summit
Held at Dover Downs, Dover, this summit included such notables as Delaware's Governor, members of Delaware government, and the U.S. Surgeon General.
State Police
An aviation and recruitment presentation video are provided.
Traffic Conditions Live
Live video feeds of the State's highways showing traffic and weather conditions.
Video Clips of Legislative Hall
Interior and exterior views of Legislative Hall, which is a popular destination for school groups.