April 1 in Pop Culture History
April 1 in Pop Culture History April 1 is known as April Fools Day or All Fools’ Day in many countries. Also, April 1st is the perfect day for companies to market risky ideas. 1789 ....
Month: March 2020
COVID-19 in Delaware: Public Health announces 3 Additional Deaths, 55 More Positive Cases in Delaware
SMYRNA (March 31, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing three additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive and recovered ....
Latest emergency order limits recreation options for out-of-state visitors; allows restricted surf fishing
Out-of-state visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days before engaging in fishing, hunting, golf, visiting state parks and wildlife areas.
State Treasurer Colleen Davis Named to Market Transparency Advisory Group
“I’m honored by my appointment from the MSRB. Our group will work to advise the Board on initiatives to enhance the free Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA®) website and related systems in support of market ....
March 31 in Pop Culture History
March 31 in Pop Culture History 1492 – Queen Isabella of Castille issued the Alhambra Decree, ordering her 150,000 Jewish and Muslim subjects to convert to Christianity or face expulsion. 1822 – The massacre of ....
Governor Carney Signs Order to Designate Emergency Child Care Sites for Essential Personnel
State buildings, essential businesses to screen workers, visitors WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday signed the eighth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, which allows child care programs in Delaware to be ....
COVID-19 UPDATE MARCH 30, 2020: 1 Additional Death, 32 Additional Positive Cases in Delaware
Division of Public Health also announces 22 total recovered SMYRNA (March 30, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing ....
Changes in upcoming School Board and Municipal Elections
Wilmington. Governor Carney changed upcoming School Board and Municipal Elections in his 6th update to the State of Emergency. The Governor ordered School Board elections scheduled for May 12th delayed until June 16th. He also ....
Delaware’s SNAP Program to Issue Emergency Benefits Available Starting April 1
Existing clients may receive additional benefits for March 2020 and April 2020 NEW CASTLE (March 30, 2020) – Emergency benefits will be made available to Delaware Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants for the months ....
Presidential Primary changed to June 2, 2020
Wilmington. Governor Carney changed the Presidential Primary to June 2, 2020 in his 6th update to the State of Emergency. The change caused changes in two deadlines. The deadline to change party affiliation changed April ....
“In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb” Expression Meaning
Many rhymes, expressions, riddles, idioms, and songs exist to describe certain phases of the calendar year. Some of the most common examples are “April showers bring May flowers” and the Month of the Year nursery ....
DRAFT Strategies for State Policies and Spending released for public review
The Draft 2020 Delaware Strategies for State Policies and Spending (State Strategies) document and maps have been released for public review. The review period is from March 30 – April 30, 2020. Please join us ....
Detective Comics Number 27 The Debut of Batman
On breezy early spring day in New York City a young boy about ten years old ran out on to the street from the apartment he shared with his family. The Great Depression was coming ....
March 30 in Pop Culture History
March 30 in Pop Culture History 1842 – Ether anesthesia was used for the first time, in an operation by the American surgeon, Dr. Crawford Long. 1867 – Alaska is purchased from Russia for $7.2 ....
Governor Carney Orders Out-of-State Travelers to Immediately Self-Quarantine for 14 Days
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Sunday signed the seventh modification to his State of Emergency declaration, ordering all out-of-state travelers into Delaware to immediately self-quarantine for 14 days to fight the spread of ....
Public Health Announces 1 Additional Death, 18 Additional Positive Cases in Delaware
SMYRNA (March 29, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing one additional fatality related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive cases reported ....
March 29 in Pop Culture History
March 29 in Pop Culture History 1638 – Swedish colonists established the first European settlement in Delaware, naming it New Sweden. 1867 – Queen Victoria gave Royal Assent to the British North America Act which ....
COVID-19 Update March 28, 2020: Public Health Announces 3 Additional Deaths, 49 Additional Positive Cases in Delaware
SMYRNA (March 28, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing three additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and is providing an update on the number of positive cases reported ....
DHSS Announces Multiple Coronavirus Cases at a Second Care Facility in Delaware
NEW CASTLE (March 28, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing that a second care facility in Delaware has multiple coronavirus cases. Six residents of a memory care unit of ....
Technology Fluke Leads To Only Pre-War Television Footage In Existence!
(PCM) A very strange occurrence took place in the year of 1938, when two RCA engineers in New York City managed to pick up a “televisor” signal from the BBC due to freak weather incident ....
March 28 in Pop Culture History
March 28 in Pop Culture History 1783 (Earthquake) Calabria, Italy 1920 – Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford got married; it was the first high profile celebrity wedding. 1949 – Fred Hoyle coined the term “Big ....
COVID-19 Update March 27, 2020: Public Health Announces 22 Additional Positive Cases
SMYRNA (March 27, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported in the state. There have been 165 ....
Enjoy trout season while maintaining a safe distance from other anglers and fishing less-crowded areas
Take advantage of the early opening of the upstate trout season for adult anglers on Tuesday, March 31 to help minimize crowds.
11:00 A.M. Virtual Q & A
Join Governor John Carney and Dr. Kara Odam Walker, Secretary of the Department of Health an Social Services at 11:00am for a live Q&A.
DNREC hosts its first virtual public hearing
To keep operating amid ongoing concern over the spread of the novel coronavirus, DNREC yesterday held its first virtual public hearing.
DHSS Announces First Long-Term Care Facility Coronavirus-Related Death; More Cases Confirmed in Newark Nursing Home
SMYRNA (March 26, 2020) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is announcing the first long-term care facility coronavirus-related death in Delaware and the first outbreak of positive cases in such a facility. ....
March 27 in Pop Culture History
March 27 in Pop Culture History 1886 – Apache warrior, Geronimo, surrendered to the US Army. 1899 – Guglielmo Marconi’s radio transmitted across the English Channel from Boulogne, France, to Dover, England. 1915 – Typhoid ....
COVID-19 Update for March 26, 2020: DPH Announces 24 Additional Positive Cases
SMYRNA – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported in the state. There have been 143 total laboratory-confirmed cases ....
Stay Quarantined with Amazon Prime’s April 2020 Releases
Amazon to the rescue once again! Do more than order your coronavirus supplies by checking out what’s coming to Amazon Prime this April. Original series, TV shows, and movies are all listed below. Original Series ....
Governor Carney and DSHA Announce Housing Assistance Program
Up to $1,500 in assistance available to Delawareans struggling to pay rent or electric bills due to COVID-19 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi on ....