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Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)  

CLRD: Const: KC - SHOULDER WORK RT 13 NB AT NORTH STREET IN SMYRNA

Jack Markell  

At yesterday's 5th Annual Vision 2015 Conference on Education, I challenged everyone in the room who hasn't visited Delaware's public schools to go out and do so. There are amazing things happening, with the help of inspiring educators, to prepare our children to compete in a global economy.
Vision 2015 | Improving Education in Delaware
www.vision2015delaware.org
Vision 2015 is a bold plan created by education, government, business and civic leadership, and citizens in Delaware to provide world-class public education for all students in Delaware.Click here to read more.

Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)  

CLRD: Const: SC - OLD MILL BRIDGE RD HAS INTERMITTENT LANE CLOSURES FROM RT 54 TO MILLERS CREEK RD UNTIL 6 PM

Delaware Department of Insurance  

In honor of Teen Driving Safety Week, check out Smart Drive. Smart Drive is a free, online defensive driving course certified by the Delaware Insurance Commissioner's Office. Its mission is simple, to reduce loss of life and property in senseless motor vehicle crashes.
SMARTDRIVE.... Drive Smart!
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Delaware  

DelDOT Unveils $53-Million Third Rail Project / Third Track To Improve Service In Northeast Corridor
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Wilmington -- Launch of the Delaware Third Track Construction ProjectWilmington At a ceremony today, Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Secretary Shailen Bhatt announced the launch of the Delaware Third Track Construction Project. The project involves the addition of a third track...

Delaware  

Launch of the Delaware Third Track Construction Project
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Wilmington -- Wilmington At a ceremony today, Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Secretary Shailen Bhatt announced the launch of the Delaware Third Track Construction Project. The project involves the addition of a third track along a 1.5-mile segment between Ragan and Brandy...

White Clay Creek State Park  

A few spots available in Friday's hayride! Call (302) 368-6900.
Hayride and Acoustic Music Campfire
Friday, October 19 at 7:30pm in EDT at White Clay Creek State Park

Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)  

DelDOT announces $53-million project to add a third rail in Amtrak's Northeast Corridor: http://t.co/cVPuo9CPDelaware Department of Transportation - Projects
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Cyrus Forwood - Delaware Soldier in the American Civil War  

Oct. 18, 1862: Reconnaissance to Charlestown
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After a month of little activity in Bolivar Heights, the Second Delaware traveled to Charlestown, West Virginia, to expel the Confederates from the town.

Jack Markell  

Proud to join others across the state and around the country in raising awareness of breast cancer.
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A big thank you to Delaware's First Lady Carla Markell for holding a press conference with us yesterday morning. DBCC is partnering with the American Cancer Society to "Turn Delaware Pink," which works to have businesses and organizations light up pink to spread awareness of breast cancer. Thank you to all the businesses who are participating. Below is a photo of Woodburn, the Governor's House, lit pink for October.

Delaware Wetlands  

Thank you Clean Water Act! The CWA helps to protect our wetlands which help to protect the quality and quantity of drinking water supplies.
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Today is the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act! "Like" this if you love clean water.

The Delaware Lottery  

FRIDAY NIGHT JACKPOT ALERT. Mega Millions = $12 Million Multi Win Lotto= $98,000 Are you playing your favorite numbers?

Delaware State Parks  

Don't miss out!!
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The LAST tickets left for the Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure program are for THIS FRIDAY October 19th, 6:30pm, leaving from the FORT MOTT, NJ dock. Just a short drive over the DE Memorial Bridge, if you are a Delaware resident. There will be no more programs added so get your tickets now as they'll sell out soon!

Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS)  

The Arc of the United States has put together an analysis, The Affordable Care Act: What Disability Advocates Need to Know, to provide information about the major provisions and the status of their implementation. See http://www.thearc.org/document.doc?id=3898.
http://www.thearc.org/document.doc?id=3898
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@AgricultureDE  

Ag expert Fred Kirschenmann will be speaking Saturday at UD on sustainable communities. Details & tix: http://t.co/gV18m0vg #netDE

@DE_Fire_School  

Home Depot of Lewes held an annual Safety Day for the citizens of Coastal Sussex County. The State Fire School... http://t.co/ahGMAzdP

@DEDeptofEd  

DOE's migrant recruiter, Maria Mendoza, has been nominated for a HOLA award. Vote for her here: http://t.co/JW8r6S7s

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@zolltrain Thank you!

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The October State Board of Education meeting starts at 1 p.m. today in Dover. More info here: http://t.co/MxG5EiVK

@DEFishWildlife  

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@Del_Public_Mtgs  

Administrative Hearing is scheduled for tomorrow, 10/19/12, at 09:00 AM. http://t.co/uIEmtauD

@Del_Public_Mtgs  

Developmental Disabilities Council: Adult Issues Committee Meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, 10/19/12, at 09:30 AM. http://t.co/0Hn7xCCD

@Del_Public_Mtgs  

Legislative Planning Committee meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, 10/19/12, at 01:30 PM. http://t.co/GNX8mg2s

@Delaware_DHSS  

DHSS' Kevin Ann Huckshorn, Marc Richman and Gail Riblett were honored with Treatment Access Center A http://t.co/bl6ulUZ9

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During an interview for Delaware Radio Magazine, Secretary Landgraf talked with Phil Feliceangeli of http://t.co/2ehLp4Rg

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The Arc of the United States has put together an analysis, The Affordable Care Act: What Disability Advocates... http://t.co/VZqZNyyf

@Delaware_DHSS  

I posted 3 photos on Facebook in the album "Talking about the Nov. 2 Disability Ball" http://t.co/9RAmJ4ls

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I posted 16 photos on Facebook in the album "Treatment Access Center Awards" http://t.co/rnukd9wv

@Delaware_DHSS  

Landgraf talks with WILM/WDOV about @GovernorMarkell plan to increase job opps for people with disabs. "Society benefits from our diversity"

@Delaware_DHSS  

Get your child's immunizations up to date! Del. DPH offers required vaccinations to uninsured & underinsured... http://t.co/GI9Apb8g

@Delaware_DHSS  

Sec Landgraf talks with Phil Feliceangeli of WILM/WDOV about Nov. 2's Disability Ball at Chase Center. Airs this wknd. http://t.co/yDd3WGbr

@delaware_gov  

News: The Delaware Department of Insurance Announces Public Information Sessions Related to Proposed Increase in... http://t.co/3kJz9BNm

@DelawareDOT  

CLRD: Const: NCC - 202 SB RIGHT LANE CLOSED BETWEEN 95 ON/OFF RAMPS. THE RAMPS THEMSELVES ARE OPEN

@DelawareDOT  

NEW UPDATE - Structural Steel Girders Placements for the Rou... http://t.co/QGBNxzVP

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

Oct. 18, 1862: Reconnaissance to Charlestown

After a month of little activity in Bolivar Heights, the Second Delaware traveled to Charlestown, West Virginia, to expel the Confederates from the town. ... [read more]

DelDOT Blogs Blog  

Delawareans working together!

It’s amazing how much can be done when Delawareans work together. On Saturday, October 20, many Delawareans are expected to volunteer by picking up trash from their local roadways. http://www.deldot.gov/home/newsroom/rel … ml?id=4504 ... [read more]

Delaware Public Archives Blog  

Skull On A Stick

Tis the season for creepy tales and here's one right from our holdings. This is a statement collected from concerned citizens of the Mispillion Hundred in the 18th century regarding the mistreatment of the skull of a gentleman who had died approximately 15 years earlier. According to this record, the perpetrator dug it up and allowed his ... [read more]

Delaware Tourism Office Blog  

Events around Delaware for the weekend of 10/19/12 to 10/21/12

Here are just a few of the events happening around Delaware this weekend! ; Planning your next trip? Order now to receive the Official State Travel Guide with trip itineraries, accommodation and attraction listings and much more at http://www.vi ... [read more]

Indian River Marina Blog  

Fishing Report for October 16th (2012)

Fall Fishing is upon us and anglers are enjoying some good times either on or around the water here at Indian River Inlet. We haven’t heard much in the terms of the Offshore fishing the last week or so not to say that there aren’t boats heading out there, just haven’t gotten any reports as to ... [read more]

Governor's Blog  

Making the First State a Place to Call Home

The Delaware State Housing Authority has been hard at work creating programs for renters, landlords, homeowners and homebuyers. ... [read more]

DelDOT Blogs Blog  

Route 26 Working Group Meeting Minutes – Meeting #1

Attached is the link to the minutes of the first meeting of the Route 26 Working Group 2012-09-24 – SR-26 Working Group Minutes - ... [read more]

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

Packages to Bolivar Heights

Delaware residents gathered supplies and care packages to send to the Delaware Regiments encamped at Bolivar Heights, West Virginina, in October 1862. ... [read more]

Division of Libraries' Blog  

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to shed light on a problem that affects millions of students every year. Statistics show that: 1 out of 4 kids is bullied, 160,000 students stay home from school everyday due to bullying, and 9 out of 10 LGBT students experience harassment at school and online. www.Stompoutbullying.org ... [read more]

DelDOT Blogs Blog  

US Route 301 Archaeology Update

Join us as we celebrate National Archaeology Day on October 20th at the Armstrong-Rogers Site. Sponsored by the Archaeological Society of America, National Archaeology Day is a chance for folks to visit sites, see archaeologists at work in the field and in the lab, and to learn more about archaeology and the its importance! The Armstrong-Rogers ... [read more]

DelDOT Blogs Blog  

SR-26 Working Group Meeting #1 Presentation

On September 24, 2012, the first Working Group Meeting of the Route 26 Project was held at the South Costal Library in Bethany Beach, Delaware. During this first working group an explanation of the project was given to members by the design team. The attached Power Point was presented to explain the project in detail. ... [read more]

Delaware Tourism Office Blog  

Events Around Delaware for the Weekend of 10/12/12 to 10/14/12

Here are just a few of the events happening around Delaware this weekend! ; Purchase tickets today for the upcoming Delaware Wine and Beer Festival being held on October 21, 2012 in Dover, DE http://dewineandbeer.visitdover.com. Bridgeville A ... [read more]

Indian River Marina Blog  

Fishing Report for October 8th (2012)

Fall Fishing is taking shape out of Indian River Inlet with boats fishing Offshore, Inshore and in the Inlet. Even those fishing the shore have been getting some nice days of fishing in. Offshore the boats out in the Canyon areas have returned with White Marlin, Tuna and Dolphin flags flying. The great part of this ... [read more]

Delaware Historical and Cultural Affairs Blog  

Animating Delaware History: The State Seal

  It’s the HCA Blog Premier of “Animating Delaware History!” We’ve been doing some work with our Delaware State Seal exhibit at The Old State House and our resident animator, Bradley Dotson, came up with a creative twist to the story behind the Seal:   Of course, this isn’t really how our State Seal came ... [read more]

Division of Libraries' Blog  

Q: “What is a federally compliant Delaware driver’s license (and ID)?”

Q: “My Delaware driver's license is coming up for renewal. What is the 'federal ID' talk I'm hearing about? Is there something different I have to do? When is the deadline?” The Real ID act (which included the beginnings of a federally compliant driver’s license) was originally introduced during the Bush Administration in 2005 as ... [read more]

DelDOT Blogs Blog  

US Route 301 Archaeology Update

The main event this week at the Bird-Houston site was well digging day, we used a backhoe to help us dig deeper into our wells than we had been able to dig by hand. We have three wells on the site, and we used a different approach for each. Of the two wells on the ... [read more]

Spotlight Online Blog  

Another Smartphone Platform Added to Delaware’s Apps

The Delaware Driver License Practice Test app is now available on the Windows Phone 7 platform, along with the Android and iPhone versions released last year. ... [read more]

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

McClellan to his Army

Wilmington’s Delaware State Journal and Statesman published General McClellan’s October 3, 1862, address to the Army of the Potomac following the battles of South Mountain and Antietam. The address commended the soldiers’ bravery, honored the fallen soldiers, and celebrated that they had driven the Army of Northern Virginia back across the Potomac River. General McClellan to his Army ... [read more]

Governor's Blog  

Entrepreneurs: The backbone of American innovation and growth

As we continue our work to put the Great Recession firmly behind us, we need inspired entrepreneurs now more than ever. ... [read more]

Delaware Tourism Office Blog  

Events Around Delaware for the Weekend of 10/05/12 to 10/07/12

Here are just a few of the events happening around Delaware this weekend! ; Purchase tickets today for the upcoming Delaware Wine and Beer Festival being held on October 21, 2012 in Dover, DE http://dewineandbeer.visitdover.com. 21st Annual D ... [read more]

All Blogs

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.

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YouTube Channels

Delaware.gov
Videos from various State Agencies, including Archives, Arts, DMV, Tourism, State Police, and others.

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.


Video Galleries & Live Feeds

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.

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Fast Facts

1,400 volunteers collected 7.8 tons of trash from Delaware shores in September's Coastal Cleanup event.

DNREC

97% of visitors to Delaware's DMV rated the experience "excellent" or "good" in the third quarter of 2012.

DelDOT

Delawareans have recycled nearly 284 tons of tires in eight Scrap Tire Drop-Off events. The next is set for October 13th.

DNREC

About 3,500 food service establishments are inspected annually by the Division of Public Health.

Delaware Health and Social Services

6,808 pounds of expired or unnecessary medications were turned in by Delawareans during April's Prescription Drug Take-Back event.

Delaware Health and Social Services

Delaware's nonprofit arts industry generates $9.9 million in local and state revenues.

Americans for the Arts

Delaware state workers raised $529,368 for charitable organizations in 2011.

State Employees' Charitable Campaign

Delaware's business climate ranked as the most fair and reasonable for legal issues for the 9th straight year.

US Chamber of Commerce

More than 2,600 high school students competed to represent Delaware in the national Poetry Out Loud finals.

Delaware Division of the Arts

Delaware's three state forests contain more than 15,000 acres.

Delaware Forest Service

86% of all new U.S. Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in 2011 were incorporated in Delaware.

Delaware Division of Corporations

Delaware's 10.2 mb/second average web connection speed was the fastest in the nation in the first three months of 2012.

Akamai ”State of the Internet” Report
Delaware's Governor Jack Markell
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