Zwaanendael Museum  

40 years ago a group of students in Delaware learned about how a law was passed, and our state insect was born...

http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20130426/NEWS22/304250079/Dateline-Delaware-40-years-ago-Milford-students-elevated-ladybug-celebrity-status?nclick_check=1Dateline Delaware: 40 years ago, Milford students elevated ladybug to celebrity status
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It's 1973, the beginning of the school year, and 19 second-graders fidget in Room 102 at Lulu M. Ross Elementary School, on Lovers Lane. Mollie Brown, her long blond hair casual, her teaching style anything but, takes a six-sentence article from the Weekly Reader and delivers a lesson about bugs.

Delaware Department of Education (DDOE)  

The State of Delaware will ensure that Pencader students complete the school year and that Pencader teachers receive their compensation for their work, under a plan the state presented to the charter school's leadership Thursday.

The state's offer of help comes with several conditions the school must meet to ensure that the school fulfills its academic obligations to its students, the money will only fund outstanding payroll, and student records transfers and other transitional needs are completed when the school closes in June.

"The State chose to work with Pencader's leadership because we both recognize that the educators who could have lost salary that they had earned are innocent parties in this. We want to ensure they receive their proper compensation and that students are able to complete their school year," Department of Education Chief of Staff Mary Kate McLaughlin said.

Earlier this month, Pencader requested $350,000 from the state, saying it needed this amount to complete the school year. The Delaware Department of Education, Division of Accounting, Department of Finance and Office of Management and Budget reviewed the request to evaluate current spending and understand how the school could best allow students to finish out the year. The review of Pencader's finances found a $463,000 shortfall, including $350,000 needed to cover final paychecks for staff.

If the school accepts the State's offer of help, the State money would go toward that payroll. The State expects the school to negotiate its outstanding $113,000 expenses with its creditors.

"Make no mistake, this is a burden to the State," McLaughlin said. "But at the end of the day, these are teachers who have earned salaries by educating hundreds of Delaware's students. While we may not have a legal obligation to cover their salaries for Pencader, we value their work and want to ensure these educators are not the ones hurt by the school's financial mistakes."

The Delaware Lottery  

SATURDAY NIGHT JACKPOTS. Powerball = $140 M Hot Lotto = $5.28 M DE Cash 5 = $30,000. No better way to start your weekend than by playing your favorite games! Relax and be safe!

Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)  

Incident: NC - RT 40 WB AT GLASGOW DRIVE IS CLOSED DUE TO AN ACCIDENT
Incident: NC - RT 40 WB AT GLASGOW DRIVE IS CLOSED DUE TO AN ACCIDENT
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Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS)   A Photo Album was posted or updated with the following title:

"Governor's Youth Volunteer Service Awards 2013"

Delaware State Jobs  

RIDDLE FOR THE DAY ANSWER: An ear of corn, of course!

The Delaware Lottery  

KENO PARTY ALERT: Join the lottery at the General Store in Lewes tomorrow from 5-7PM for another Keno party! Map: http://goo.gl/maps/ipLsMThe General Store Lewes DE - Google Maps
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The Delaware Lottery  

KENO PARTY ALERT: Looking for plans tomorrow night? The Keno party is on at J.B. McGinnes from 4:30-6:30PM! Map: http://goo.gl/maps/FgIfXJ B McGinnes Pub & Grille, East Basin Road, New Castle, DE - Google Maps
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166th-Airlift-Wing-Delaware-Air-National-Guard   A Photo was posted with the following caption:

"Two deployed Airmen of the 142nd Airlift Squadron, 166th Airlift Wing, Delaware..."

Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS)   A Photo was posted with the following caption:

"On Day 8 of 30 Days, 30 Ways to End Hunger in Delaware, please share Delaware's..."

@EnergyClimateDE  

#GoGreen with the @WilmBlueRocks on May 1st! http://t.co/yTJSef2hUb via @desierraclub #EcoDE #NetDE #SportsDE

@EnergyClimateDE  

Happy Friday to you! Are you ready for the weekend? #tgif

@DelawareDOT  

Const: NCC - MARSH RD HAS INTERMITTENT LANE CLOSURES BETWEEN RT 13 AND I-95 UNTI... http://t.co/BbiRjTw1d6

@DelawareDOT  

CLRD: Congest: NCC - RT 1 NB HAS DELAYS DUE TO CONGESTION USE 13 NB AS AN ALTERNATE TO AVOID DELAYS

@DelawareForests  

The Delaware Forest Service's Glenn Gladders discusses the importance of math and science for natural resources... http://t.co/HrRVD98RiY

@DelawareDOT  

Const: NCC - RT 1 NB NORTH OF INLET RD THE LEFT SHOULDER IS CLOSED UNTIL 330 PM http://t.co/JfOL584Ubv

@DelawareDOT  

Congest: NCC - RT 1 NB HAS DELAYS DUE TO CONGESTION USE 13 NB AS AN ALTERNATE TO... http://t.co/hgn6CM69ph

@DelawareNG  

I posted a new photo to Facebook http://t.co/xIC9zubbyD

@DelawareNG  

I posted a new photo to Facebook http://t.co/cbwyENXm2T

@DelawareDOT  

Const: SC - RT 113 FROM RT 24 TO RADISH RD THE NB AND SB LEFT LANES ARE CLOSED U... http://t.co/7OJqj9d9OW

Delaware Tourism Office Blog  

Events Around Delaware for the Weekend of 04/26/13 to 04/28/13

Here are just a few of the events happening around Delaware this weekend! While you are visiting Delaware, use our mobile site to search for nearby restaurants, hotels and attractions at http://m.visitdelaware.com. Wilmington's Restaurant W ... [read more]

Division of Libraries' Blog  

Q: “What is Earth Day all about?”

Q: “I have a paper to write about how Earth Day started. Can you give me some resources to help?” Happy Earth Day! It is celebrated every April 22! Earth Day has evolved a bit over the years. According to the Earth Day Network, April 22nd “marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth ... [read more]

Cyrus Forwood - Diary of a Delaware Soldier in the American Civil War Blog  

Diary Wrap-Up

We’re continuing with our wrap-up of Cyrus Forwood’s diary project this week. As we wrote last week, Cyrus’ diary entries were typically short, but informative. Combined with contemporary sources like the Delaware State Journal and Statesman newspaper out of Wilmington, Delaware, and secondary source histories of various battles, we were able to learn where the Second Delaware ... [read more]

Delaware Tourism Office Blog  

Firefly 2013: Bigger, better and tastier

It's a common refrain from folks who have just experienced Firefly, the three-day music festival in central Delaware that's becoming one of the nation's premier rock events: “Is it too early to get tickets for next year?”&n ... [read more]

Division of Libraries' Blog  

Q: “Where do I start with wine and cheese pairings?”

Q: "I’m going to host a fancy party this weekend and realized I don’t know much about wine and cheese pairings other than I really like to drink wine and eat cheese. Do you have any books or resources that can tell me about wine and cheese pairings? Thank you!" There are several resources that ... [read more]

DelDOT Blogs Blog  

US Route 301 Archaeology Update

We at the Louis Berger Group are very excited to begin work on our alternative mitigation of the Dale Site and the archaeology of African Americans in St. Georges Hundred. The Dale Site, 7NC-F-134, first appeared to archaeologists as so many sites do, as a scatter of artifacts on the surface of a plowed ... [read more]

Delaware Tourism Office Blog  

Events Around Delaware for the Weekend of 04/12/13 to 04/14/13

Here are just a few of the events happening around Delaware this weekend! While you are visiting Delaware, use our mobile site to search for nearby restaurants, hotels and attractions at http://m.visitdelaware.com. Wilmington Blue Rocks Game + Fi ... [read more]

Indian River Marina Blog  

Fishing Report for 4/8/13

We finally have some nice weather!! now if the fish would start showing up we would be set. Please feel free to contact our office at 302-227-3071 if you would like to have us incude your fishing adventure or pics in our report. If you have not heard or noticed yet the first section of the entire ... [read more]

Governor's Blog  

Writing the Next Chapter in History

Much as the civil rights and women's liberation movements served as a call-to-action for young adults of the 60s and 70s, debating issues like marriage equality and gender identity will become defining moments in their lifetime. ... [read more]

Cyrus Forwood - Diary of a Delaware Soldier in the American Civil War Blog  

March 30, 1863: Ice

Diary Entry: Ice 1/2 inch thick last night. Dress Parade. See the scanned diary page. ... [read more]