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Saturday's expo honors the legacy of the Tuskegee airmen while also offering the public STEM-related workshops. (Photo courtesy of the DRBA)

Del. Army National Guard honor Tuskegee Airmen with commemoration expo

Jarek Rutz 1 month agoHeadlines, Education

The Delaware Army National Guard is set to host the 2025 Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day Expo on Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Delaware Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility at the Wilmington Airport. The free event celebrates the historic legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and aims to inspire the next generation of aviation and STEM professionals. …

Captain Theresa Claiborne became the first Black women to fly in America's Air Force in 1982. (Photo courtesy of DRBA)

Cpt. Theresa Claiborne to speak at DSU in Honor of Women’s History Month

Jarek Rutz 2 months agoHeadlines, Education

On Tuesday, March 11, Captain Theresa Claiborne, the first Black woman to fly in the United States Air Force, will take the stage at Delaware State University to share her journey. The free public event, named “Beyond Boundaries: Where Imagination Takes Flight,” is part of the university’s celebration of Women’s History Month and will be held from 1 p.m. to …

The new ferry will cut down on emissions and be more environmentally friendly. (Photo from Visit Delaware)

$20M grant to buy eco-friendly ferry for Cape May-Lewes run

Jarek Rutz 7 months agoHeadlines, Culture

A $20 million grant will help Delaware pay for a new eco-friendly ship to add to its Cape May-Lewes Ferry fleet. Money from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Delaware River and Bay Authority to replace a more than 40-year-old diesel engine ferry that serves passengers who travel between Lewes, Delaware and Cape May, New Jersey with a diesel-hybrid …

New Delaware Historical Marker Design Unveiling
Delaware’s historical markers are getting a makeover. The unveiling ceremony of the new design for the State of Delaware Historic Markers will be held at the Delaware Public Archives on April 29, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Created by the same forge, the new design will have an enhanced appearance, incorporating the Great State Seal of […]
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Governor Meyer and Division of Small Business Highlight $14M Available in Small Small Business Funding
On Thursday, Governor Matt Meyer joined Division of Small Business (DSB) Director CJ Bell to highlight the urgent need to get $14M in the hands of small business owners before the end of the calendar year and re-launch the program providing these funds, the Small State Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
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Governor Meyer and Division of Small Business Highlight $14M Available in Small Business Funding
On Thursday, Governor Matt Meyer joined Division of Small Business (DSB) Director CJ Bell to highlight the urgent need to get $14M in the hands of small business owners before the end of the calendar year and re-launch the program providing these funds, the Small State Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
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Investigation: man found dead after large outdoor fire in Milford
MILFORD — A man was found dead Wednesday afternoon after a large outdoor fire broke out behind a residence in Milford. The fire was reported shortly after 1 p.m. in the 3000 block of Big Stone Beach Road. According to the Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal, crews from the South Bowers Volunteer Fire Company, along with other assisting departments, arrived to find a fire spreading rapidly through a wooded area behind a home. READ: Delaware Education Secretary appoints key leaders ahead of major school funding overhaul While battling the blaze, firefighters discovered the body of a deceased man within the burned area. His identity and cause of death are pending an investigation by the Delaware Division of Forensic Science. Deputy fire marshals launched an investigation to determine the fire’s origin and cause, which remains undetermined as of Wednesday evening. No other injuries were reported, and damage is estimated at $250. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire and the man’s death.
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Measles: How to Protect Yourself and Your Children
What to know: Measles is not “just a rash.” Measles is a highly contagious disease that causes high fever, rash, cough and red eyes and can lead to complications like brain inflammation and pneumonia and death. Getting the measles vaccine is the best way to prevent getting and spreading measles. Two doses of the MMR […] The post Measles: How to Protect Yourself and Your Children appeared first on ChristianaCare News.
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