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Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS)  

In video, DHSS' Marc Richman explains why books are so important to kids at Terry Center. #helpDE And AmeriCorps members pick up hundreds of donations at the Hockessin Public Library.

To make your donation, take books or family-friendly DVDs to any of these public libraries during February: Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Hockessin, Appoquinimink, Kirkwood, Bridgeville or Millsboro
Books for troubled kids | The News Journal
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Delaware folks are collecting books this month for the kids at the Terry Children's Psychiatric Center. Books and DVDs suitable for ages 6-12 may be dropped off at libraries in Wilmington, Hockessin, Newark, Dover, Georgetown, and Millsboro.

White Clay Creek State Park  

Almost done booking bands for summer concerts... any last recommendations?

White Clay Creek State Park  

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Cyrus Forwood - Delaware Soldier in the American Civil War  

February 15, 1863: All Quiet as Usual
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Cyrus continued documenting the monotony of camp life.

Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS)  

Deadline extended until Feb. 28 to nominate outstanding Delaware youth volunteer(s) for the Governor's Youth Volunteer Service Awards. #helpDE
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Delaware State Government  

Discover Delaware's Great Outdoors and More on YouTube's Delaware DNREC Channel
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DOVER (Feb. 15, 2013) - Where can you go to check out birding opportunities along the Delaware Bayshore, learn the facts about our vital wetlands and catch conservation classics such as "Lizards, Turtles and Snakes, Oh My!" and "Invasion of the Garlic Mustard"? ...

Delaware State Government  

Delaware Clean Water Advisory Council Public Hearing and Meeting Set for Feb. 20
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The Delaware Clean Water Advisory Council (CWAC) will hold a public hearing, followed by a council meeting, beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the Kent County Administrative Complex, Room 220, 555 South Bay Road, Dover.

Delaware State Government  

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Blotter Feb. 6-13
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DOVER (Feb. 15, 2013) - DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement agents responded to 29 complaints and issued 26 citations...

Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)  

2/23 Winchester Draw Bridge Detour for Routes 8 and 15
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The Winchester Draw Bridge will be closed Saturday February 23, 2013 beginning at 7:00 am for a mechanical repair and will remain closed until the mechanical repair is completed. This closure will be at the end of West Fourth Street between Swedes Landing Road and Christina Avenue. DART Bus...

Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA)  

NCC Habitat for Humanity Open House will be held on Sunday 2-17-2013 from 1 pm - 4 pm at 2115 Menser Way, Wilmington. For more information call (302) 652-0365 ext. 120 or visit www.habitatncc.org

Delaware Department of Education (DDOE)  

Governor Markell Announces New Funding For Financial Literacy Programs | State of Delaware News
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Governor Jack Markell has announced the availability of a third round of grants to promote financial and economic literacy among Delawareans of all ages through the state's Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF).

Delaware State Government  

Governor Markell Announces New Funding For Financial Literacy Programs
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Governor Jack Markell has announced the availability of a third round of grants to promote financial and economic literacy among Delawareans of all ages through the state's Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF).

Delaware Department of Education (DDOE)  

The TELL survey window, originally set to close today, will stay open one more week to give educators who have not yet taken the survey a little more time to do so. Educators, please share your opinions. It is worth the (short amount of) time to have your voice heard.
TELL Delaware index
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Please continue to encourage colleagues to complete the anonymous survey. Every school that reaches the 50% minimum threshold will have its own data- based on what educators in the school are providing- to use in school improvement planning.

White Clay Creek State Park  

Nature Babies and Nuggets tomorrow! Please call the Nature Center to sign up.. (302) 368-6560

Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)  

Incident: SC - A VEHICLE COLLISION HAS CLOSED THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 24 AND CAMP ARROWHEAD ROAD.
Incident: SC - A VEHICLE COLLISION HAS CLOSED THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 24 AND CAMP ARROWHEAD ROAD.
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John Dickinson Plantation  

On Saturday, February 16 at 2:00 p.m. the Quaker Hill Historic Preservation Foundation will sponsor a wreath-laying at the grave of John Dickinson, Penman of the Revolution, at the Wilmington Friends Meeting, 401 North West Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 The wreath-laying is free and open to the public and will be followed by light refreshments. For more information, please call (302) 299-5600 http://www.quakerhillhistoric.org/revolutionary_war.phpQuaker Hill Historic Preservation Foundation - Quaker Hill & The Revolutionary War
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Delaware Economic Development Office  

DNREC to hold recycling workshops for businesses and institutions
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DNREC to hold series of workshops on grant opportunity andrecycling requirements for Delaware businesses and institutions

Zwaanendael Museum   A Photo Album was posted or updated with the following title:

"Happy Birthday!!!"

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DIY delicious Delaware recipes! Order the First State Plates cookbook for only $25 at http://t.co/IwgeYVw2 #foodies #netde

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@Delaware_DHSS  

In video, DHSS' Marc Richman explains why books are so important to kids at Terry Center. #helpDE And AmeriCorps... http://t.co/yvfVx6C6

@DelawareDOT  

Const: NCC - I-95 FROM RT141 TO EXIT 4 - THE SB LEFT 2 LANES ARE CLOSED FOR CONS... http://t.co/13whBkK4

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@DelawareHistory  

Lewes' past, present featured in @historiclewes video http://t.co/q6elIMoz

@DEStatePolice  

Man Dies From Injury Sustained in Newark Crash http://t.co/XYfexfSr

@DelawareDOT  

CLRD: Inc: SC - A VEHICLE COLLISION HAS CLOSED THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 24 AND CAMP ARROWHEAD ROAD.

@DEStatePolice  

Dover Man Arrested, Charged with Numerous Offenses http://t.co/pVtElh2e

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Troopers Investigate Robbery of Kirkwood Highway Gas Station http://t.co/SL9RB5Iw

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Investigators Looking for Wanted Sex Offender http://t.co/9mgazn6U

@Delaware_DHSS  

Deadline extended until Feb. 28 to nominate outstanding Delaware youth volunteer(s) for the Governor's Youth... http://t.co/gsxXFSXX

@DelawareTourism  

Happy Friday! Need a mini-vacation this wkend? There is still time to book your stay online & visit Delaware! http://t.co/Gvh9vP3P

@Dartfirststate  

2/23 Winchester Draw Bridge Detour for Routes 8 and 15 http://t.co/5TVU8gSX

@Delaware_DHSS  

Share the Love Book Drive to Benefit Terry Center #FF: @GovernorMarkell @DelKids @DEStateLibrary #helpDE #kidsDE http://t.co/8iuWHKn8

@DelawareDOT  

CLRD: Const: SC - RT 1 SB BTWN FARMINGTON ST AND RT 54 THE RIGHT LANE IS CLOSED UNTIL 5:00 PM

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Delaware Public Archives Blog  

Delaware Public Archives to Hold Genealogical Summit

The Delaware Public Archives will be hosting a genealogical summit featuring two prominent speakers on Saturday, March 2 at 1 p.m. Shamele Jordon, genealogical lecturer and podcaster, will be presenting a program entitled Tips and Techniques for Using Technology in Genealogy Research. Sabrina Petersen, Director of Global Imaging for Ancestry.com will be offering a presentation ... [read more]

Delaware Historical and Cultural Affairs Blog  

The Historical Hobbyist: Forced Bulbs Valentine’s Day Update

By: Edward McWilliams HCA Curator of Exhibits/C.A.R.E. Manager Beautiful blooms and fabulous flowers are the reward for a few hours of bulb preparation invested back in late October. I thought now would be a good time to provide an update on the progress and fragrant success of the bulb project. Over the past several weeks ... [read more]

Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) Blog  

Destination: Lake Superior, Wisconsin

Interested in visiting a freshwater estuary? The National Estuarine Research Reserve system added another Reserve site in October 2010 raising the number of Reserves to 28 around the United States. The Lake Superior NERR is comprised of approximately 16,000 acres and is located along the confluence of the St. Louis River and Lake Superior. You may ... [read more]

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

February 14, 1863: Nothing Unusual

Diary Entry: Very fine day. nothing unusual today to mar the monotony of camp life. See the scanned diary page. ... [read more]

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

February 13: Battalion Drill

Diary Entry: Pleasant day. nothing important occurred. Battalion drill. 80 men in ranks. See the scanned diary page. ... [read more]

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

February 12, 1863: Dull Cloudy Day

Diary Entry: Dull cloudy day with a little rain. some of our men were on guard at the Brigade Commissary last night. stole a barrel of whiskey and got drunk. See the scanned diary page. ... [read more]

Delaware Public Archives Blog  

New Exhibit – Houses of Worship:The African American Experience in Delaware

This week the Delaware Public Archives officially opened our new exhibit entitled, "Houses of Worship: The African American Experience in Delaware". Governor Jack Markell made an appearance and even signed a proclamation declaring February, African American History Month. The opening of the exhibit felt more like a celebration than just a simple meeting. A powerful ... [read more]

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

February 11, 1863: Nothing Important

Diary Entry: Rain, hail and snow, a very disagreeable day. Nothing important today. See the scanned diary page. ... [read more]

Division of Libraries' Blog  

Q: “When did Valentine’s Day become a holiday?”

Q: “What is Valentine’s Day all about? When did it start?” February 14th is traditionally known as St. Valentine’s Day, and commonly known as Valentine’s Day. The ‘day of love’ has been celebrated for hundreds of years similarly to today’s exchange of heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, bouquets of flowers, gifts and cards that say “I ... [read more]

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

February 10, 1863: Birthday!

Cyrus celebrated his 27th birthday in camp near Falmouth, Virginia. ... [read more]

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

February 9, 1863: Our Den

Diary Entry: Inspection at 2 1/2 P.M. J.P. Fryer returned from U.S. Hospital. we have named our new tent “Our Den”. It is 11 by 6 1/2 feet and six high. See the scanned diary page. ... [read more]

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

February 8, 1863: Finished Our Hut

Diary Entry: We moved to new quarters to day and although Sunday, we had to work all day, to finish our new hut. Very fine day. See the scanned diary page. ... [read more]

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

February 7, 1863: At Work

Diary Entry: At work on quarters. Regt. moved our mess. returned to old Camp to stay all night. A very pleasant day. See the scanned diary page. ... [read more]

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US Route 301 Archaeology Update

Winter Archaeology Brrr…. It’s cold outside but but sometimes archaeologists must work through the winter to help keep tight project schedules. We still have to get the work done even if we “turn into snowmen.” Work on Route 301 archaeology at Rumsey/Polk site has taken some ingenuity including bundling up really well, the use ... [read more]

Delaware Tourism Office Blog  

Events Around Delaware for the Weekend of 02/08/13 to 02/10/13

Here are just a few of the events happening around Delaware this weekend! Plan ahead and book a Valentine's Day getaway with your special someone. For Valentine's Day special in Delaware, click here. ; 7th Annual Lewes Winter Fest ... [read more]

DelDOT Blogs Blog  

US Route 301 Archaeology Update

Closing Photo of the Noxon Tenancy Site At the end of every archaeological field project comes a long list of chores: the site has to be cleaned up and backfilled, the artifacts all have to be packed up and delivered to the lab, the photographs downloaded from the camera, the photo log digitized, the ... [read more]

DelDOT Blogs Blog  

US Route 301 Archaeology Update

For the past month Hunter Research has been busy in the lab processing dozens of soil floatation samples, entering information into databases and preparing graphics and End of Fieldwork Summaries for the Cardon-Holton historic site 7NC-F- 128 and the Elkins sites 7NC-G-174. These sites were evidently not occupied for an extended periods of time and ... [read more]

DelDOT Blogs Blog  

US Route 301 Archaeology Update

Kerry González and Adriana Lesiuk Conducting the Weekly Cleaning of Wood from the Houston-LeCompt Wells. During Dovetail's 2012 summer excavation of the Houston-LeCompt site, 3 wells were uncovered and explored. The wells span the occupation of the site with the first dating to pre-1800, the second to 1800 - 1865, and the third to 1900 - 1930s. Initial excavation ... [read more]

Division of Libraries' Blog  

Q: “What is Black History Month all about?”

Q: “What is Black History Month and when did it start?” Thank you for your great question! Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is celebrated in February nation-wide but started as a week-long tribute in the 1920s. The month-long honor officially began in 1976 with a proclamation given by then-US President ... [read more]

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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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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.

State Housing Authority
Videos and Public Service Announcements (PSAs) from the Delaware State Housing Authority.

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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