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DART’s statewide bus service changes approved
Lauren Skiver, Chief Executive Officer of Delaware Transit Corporation, announced that the proposed changes to DART First State Statewide Fixed Route Bus Service have been approved. There are no changes to Sussex County fixed route service; however, DART’s seasonal Resort Transit will begin operations next Thursday, May 23, 2013; Route 305 – Beach Connection on Friday, May 24. Changes in New Castle and Kent Counties will become effective June 16 and June 17, 2013, respectively.
DART’s Resort Transit Routes 201-208 operate seven days a week from Thursday, May 23 through September 15, 2013....
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Delaware Immigrant families to Celebrate May 1 with Rally of Thousands in Historic Georgetown
(Georgetown, DE) – This Wednesday at 5 pm, thousands will pour into historic downtown Georgetown to call on Congress to pass commonsense immigration reform that supports families and strengthens communities.
Held in coordination with dozens of actions across the United States designed to keep families together NOW, the Georgetown event will be one of the largest in the country and will be nestled in Delaware’s farming region, an industry that relies on the daily contributions of immigrant labor. Rally participants will include impacted immigrant families, their neighbors, faith leaders, e....
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Carper, Coons, Carney host job fair for 700 job seekers
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – A job fair hosted on Tuesday by U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and U.S. Representative John Carney drew more than 700 job seekers who came to meet with 60 employers at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. Combined, the employers were hiring for 1,000 open positions.
“In Sussex County, we’re seeing an uptick in manufacturing, housing and of course, seasonal positions as the summer approaches,” Senator Carper said. “That’s encouraging, but still too many Delawareans are unemployed or underemployed. We need to continue our efforts to get our friends and nei....
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Nelly Jordan, new Vice Chair of the Republican Party in Delaware/Nelly Jordan, nueva vicepresidenta del Partido Republicano en Delaware
Wilmington, DE - 1 May 2013.
At last weekend’s Delaware GOP convention, Nelly Aliste Jordan was elected Vice Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party. Nelly was challenged by Ruth Briggs King, the legislative representative of the 37th district.
During the convention on Saturday, April 28, both candidates delineated their plans to build the party and coalesce the troops.
After all speeches were in the voting began by paper ballot.
After each county voted, the numbers for all three counties were combined and announced: 158 votes for Nelly and 132 for Ruth.
Nelly’s Five Poin....
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Governor Markell Presents Donated Books to Terry Children’s Center
Wilmington – Applauding the public’s generosity during a month-long book drive in February, today Governor Jack Markell presented a portion of 3,000 books donated to the Terry Children’s Center (TCC). Joined by Secretary Jennifer Ranji of the Delaware Children’s Department and TCC staff, Governor Markell indicated that the large stacks of books displayed behind him represented only a fraction of the donated reading materials being presented. The book drive, entitled “Enjoy Reading? Share the Love,” was publicized primarily through social media including Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and YouTu....
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Congressman Carney Announces New Communications Director
WASHINGTON — Congressman John Carney (D-DE) today announced that his communications director, James Allen, is leaving the office to become City Hall communications director for Mayor Cory Booker of Newark, New Jersey. Allen has been Congressman Carney’s communications director since the beginning of his term in 2011, in addition to serving as his campaign manager during the 2012 election and his campaign spokesman in 2010.
“James has been a trusted and valued member of my staff since he joined my 2010 campaign,” said Congressman Carney.
“Over the last few years, James played an integr....
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Democrats Rally in Sussex County
On March 16th at the CHEER center in Georgetown, the Sussex County Democratic Party held a star-studded event welcoming many elected officials, party leaders and local organizers. Mitch Crane, the newly elected chair of the Sussex Dems was exuberant in his view of the future for the Democratic Party in Sussex County. “We’re ready to elect more Democrats to local office”, he said.
Crane was not alone in his enthusiasm for the future of the Democratic Party in Sussex County.
Jane Hovington, vice-chair of the Sussex Dems agreed. “We are organizing now for the next few years and wi....
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O.A. Newton
O. A. Newton of Bridgeville, Delaware recently hosted representatives from Raymat Materials of Pleasanton, California and Shandong Noric Sealant & Adhesive Co., Ltd. of Shandong, China.
TKC Technologies, an affiliate of O.A. Newton, was recently awarded a sizeable contract to provide a system for drying, cooling and weighing Carbon Black and Nano Calcium Carbonate used in the manufacture of adhesives.
This system greatly improves the efficiency of the process for Shandong and allows them to improve their quality and expand their business. This is the second system that Newton has pro....
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Senate bill to review the regional greenhouse gas initiative
Due to an op-ed written by Dave Stevenson ("Failed Cap and Trade Program About to Get Worse", first published March 4 in The News Journal) , a bill titled SB 34, "An Act to Amend Title 7 of the Delaware Code Relating to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)":has been introduced in the Senate.
The act will call for a Joint Resolution in the General Assembly for any major changes to the RGGI Program or its standards.
If the bill is signed into law, then DNREC will have to go back to the legislature to increase their carbon reductions targets by five times the current amount, an....
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Delaware Farmers’ Markets Help Consumers and Farmers Alike
Delaware farmers’ markets, which were started as a statewide program in 2005, are open during the spring and summer offering fresh Delaware produce and other products as they come into season. The Milton Farmers’ Market usually kick off the season on or about April 19, with other markets opening later—13 in May, nine in June and one in July.
The success of the locally-run markets is due to a growing interest in healthy eating and locally sourced food, Delaware leaders said. For instance, the 2012 season saw an explosive growth in the number of markets, from 16 locations to 29. New marke....
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Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement Seizes Illegal Gambling Device in Wilmington Gas Station
Suspect and Charge Information:
Jonathan Kidane, 28, Wilmington, DE
Charges:
Possession of a Gambling Device
Released for future court appearance
Location: BP Gas Station, 201 S. Heald Street, Wilmington, DE
Date of Arrest: Friday, March 22, 2013
A 28-year-old Wilmington man was charged in connection with the operation of an illegal gambling device at a Wilmington gas station.
The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) had received information regarding the operation of an illegal gambling machine inside the BP Gas Station on Heald Street.
When DATE Agen....
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Governor Declares April 1-7 'Horse Appreciation Days' as Delaware Horse Expo Set
DOVER -- To recognize the long heritage and broad impact of Delaware's equine industry, Governor Jack Markell has declared April 1-7 as Horse Appreciation Days in Delaware, in conjunction with the annual Delaware Horse Expo.
“Delaware has a strong and vibrant equine industry, which provides thousands of jobs from veterinarians to trainers,” Gov. Markell said. “Events like the Delaware Horse Expo help introduce even more people, especially young people, to a lifelong passion for horses, and I am pleased to help recognize this growing sector of our agricultural economy.”
Secretary of Agr....
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Jennifer Ranji Sworn In as Cabinet Secretary for Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families
Wilmington – The State agency responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of children throughout Delaware has a new leader. Jennifer Ranji was sworn in as the 7th Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) on Monday March 25th. Ranji was joined by members of her family, Delaware Governor Jack Markell, DSCYF staff, representatives from the Judiciary, General Assembly, Department of Justice, child advocacy organizations and special guests. Both Governor Markell and Senator Patricia Blevins provided remarks during the simple half hour ....
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Hon. Vivian Rapposelli en la Corte Superior de DE
Hon. Vivian Rapposelli juró su cargo el viernes 15 de marzo en Wilmington como jueza de la Corte Superior del Estado de Delaware, junto al gobernador Jack Markell, vicegobernador Matt Denn, senador Coons, obispo Francis Malooly, familia, colegas y amigos.
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Mayor Williams and De-Lead Wilmington Present the 1st Annual Community Children's Easter Egg Hunt
On Saturday, March 30th, Mayor Williams and De-Lead will present the 1st Annual Community Children’s Easter Egg Hunt for children 10 years of age or younger.
The Easter egg hunt will take place at the William “Hicks” Anderson Community Center. The event will feature a brief ribbon cutting ceremony followed by remarks from Mayor Williams.
“We need to create positive opportunities where our children can interact and engage with the community, and this Easter egg is not only a celebration but a moment for everyone to embrace the community and its people,” said Mayor Williams.
The 1st A....
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