Camps must develop a written plan for enforcing social distancing and other basic health precautions WILMINGTON, DE – Governor John Carney on Friday issued guidance for summer camps and summer school as Delaware continues a rolling reopening of the economy. Recreational camps must develop a written plan for enforcing social distancing, frequent hand-washing, and other […]
Continue ReadingEaston Choral Arts Society’s Third Annual High School Choral Competition took place in the Talbot County Auditorium at Easton High School on February 29, 2020. Since the results of the Competition took a backseat to pandemic news around the world, the organization recently announced the winners of that Choral Competition. Taking First Place, with a […]
Continue ReadingWILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced that the State of Delaware will lift the ban on short-term rental units and the mandatory 14-day quarantine for out-of-state travelers on June 1, 2020 as part of the rolling reopening of Delaware’s economy. Governor Carney previously lifted State of Delaware restrictions on Delaware beaches ahead […]
Continue ReadingWILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday launched the “Summer Safely” public education campaign in partnership with the beach towns, local Chambers of Commerce, the Delaware Tourism Office, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS). […]
Continue ReadingCampgrounds remain closed through at least May 31 Delawareans will resume activities such as swimming and sunbathing on Delaware State Park beaches for Memorial Day weekend, with existing restrictions on beaches being lifted by the Governor effective Friday, May 22, 2020 at 5 p.m. Out-of-state visitors who have maintained a 14-day quarantine since entering the […]
Continue ReadingBeaches, pools, ice cream shops to open with restrictions; Out-of-state quarantine will remain in place WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that the State of Delaware will lift restrictions on Delaware beaches and community pools at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, subject to strict social distancing requirements and other restrictions. Ice […]
Continue ReadingDOVER, Del. – With the assistance of the Delaware Farmers’ Market Coalition, a group of market managers from across the state, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is issuing protocols to help farmers’ markets safely begin opening starting May 15, 2020. “We want to make sure that opening the farmers’ markets in Delaware is done […]
Continue ReadingToday, May 10, 2020, Delaware’s Governor Carney issued the 16th Modification to the Declaration of a State of Emergency for the Public Health Threat, Covid-19. There were two parts of the modification. Part A was about Education and addressing some lingering issues from closing schools for the rest of the academic year. Part B was […]
Continue ReadingPermit applications and licenses expedited by online transactions The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control continues pivoting to virtual operations both during the COVID-19 pandemic and into the future for greater efficiencies and ease of use for DNREC customers and constituents. The latest advance for DNREC’s ePermitting comes from the Division of Waterand […]
Continue ReadingReduced cost state park pass available for those on state assistance, including unemployment Dover, DE – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today that it will reinstate entry fees and park pass requirements at all Delaware State Parks and require a Conservation Access Pass to enter state wildlife areas starting Friday, May […]
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