Prasa estimates revenue losses for the year of R757 million, due to the impact of the lockdown.

Newly appointed provisional liquidator of SA Express is in the process of investigating affairs of the state-owned regional airline.

If you have lost your income due to the lockdown, your options are limited.

The internal Windows 10 builds that leaked last week ended up revealing a brand new edition of the OS Microsoft is planning for power users.

The House appropriations committee voted Wednesday to advance a bill providing a slight funding increase for the U.S. Department of Education, bringing overall funding to about $71 billion.

An after-school program in North Carolina teaches teenagers to collaborate and problem-solve by tasking them with real work-world problems drawn from their community.

A community-based organization's partnership with researchers creates a 'knowledge neighborhood' supporting after-school programs.

Through a city-school partnership in Nashville, Tenn., after-school programs are using data to tailor lessons to students' learning needs.

A pair of after-school programs in Portland offer high school students a glimpse of what it's like to work in building design and construction.

Elev8 Baltimore sees the impact relationships and out of school time programs have on one student's life.

After-school programs can help schools support students' reading and math achievement, social-emotional development, and their likelihood of graduating high school, finds a research analysis.

A handful of districts and other groups are reshaping the after-school space to provide a wide range of social and linguistic supports for newcomer students.

The flu season has started here in the U.S., and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data it has caused 214 deaths in the first week of 2020. Is this number higher, or lower, than usual? When does the flu season start, and how long does [...]

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The COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak has been in the news a lot lately, and everyone is probably looking for a quick/easy way to see the data. The best visualization I've seen so far is this dashboard by Johns Hopkins. Here's a screen-capture: But before we dive into the data analysis, let's [...]

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Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, Denmark, Northern Ireland, Sweden, Republic of Ireland and Greece are in Europe's FIFA World Cup play-offs – UEFA.com looks at their credentials.

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has announced an important change to its homebuyer program that will allow qualified non first-time homebuyers to purchase a home in Delaware using a low, 30-year fixed-rate home loan.

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced last month that it will be taking the lead in a new outreach project designed to expand the relief options available to homeowners who are struggling with their mortgages. The Making Home Affordable Outreach and Intake Project aims to help homeowners avoid mortgage default by seeking resolutions through the Making Home Affordable (MHA) Program, the cornerstone of President Obama’s plan to offer lasting relief to homeowners in financial distress.

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), in partnership with five local housing counseling agencies, is hosting “Keeping Your Home Afloat”, a Statewide Foreclosure Prevention Open House, on Monday, July 22nd from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. Attendees will learn how the Making Home Affordable Program may be able to help them reduce the amount they owe on their mortgage. Homeowners who are “underwater”, or owe more than their homes are worth, are especially encouraged to come get more information about the MHA Program’s Principal Reduction Alternative.

Delaware’s State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) received national attention last week when it was honored with an Award for Program Excellence during the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) 2013 Annual Conference & Showplace in New Orleans, LA. This year’s conference was attended by more than 900 affordable housing industry professionals.

Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) and the Delaware Council of Faith-Based Partnerships will be hosting a free Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 in the Carvel State Office Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room, at 820 N. French Street, Wilmington, Delaware.

Governor Jack Markell joined Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi to announce two new homeownership programs that will help make homeownership more affordable. DSHA-Paid Mortgage Insurance (MI) will give buyers a lower monthly housing payment by removing the requirement that they purchase mortgage insurance if they do not have a 20% downpayment at the time of settlement. The Home Purchase Rehab program will allow buyers to purchase a home at a low interest rate and make repairs and/or energy improvements in one simple loan.

Downtown revitalization efforts in Wilmington, Dover and Seaford continue to gain momentum, with new projects in all three counties slated to receive funding from Delaware’s Downtown Development Districts program.

New services available for potential homeowners WILMINGTON, DE — Building on efforts to promote responsible homeownership, the Delaware State Housing Authority is partnering with $tand By Me to offer new financial coaching services to Delawareans interested in purchasing their first home. Services are now available for Delawareans who need extra financial coaching assistance to reduce […]

$4.5 million in grant funding for 11 projects will leverage $130 million in private investment DOVER, DE — Building on progress in Delaware’s downtowns, Governor Jack Markell and the Delaware State Housing Authority announced on Monday that 11 new downtown revitalization projects in Wilmington, Dover and Seaford will receive $4.5 million in grant funding through […]

Governor Jack Markell on Wednesday announced a statewide expansion of Delaware's Downtown Development Districts program, significantly building on the state's efforts to redevelop Delaware’s commercial business districts and drive private investment in towns and cities. Five new Downtown Development Districts were officially designated in Smyrna, Harrington, Milford, Georgetown and Laurel. Investors who make qualified improvements to residential, commercial, or industrial properties in those districts now may qualify for state and local development incentives, including 20 percent state grant rebates.

$3.6 million in grant funding for 16 projects to leverage $38.6 million in private investment MILFORD – Building on progress in Delaware’s downtowns, Governor Jack Markell and the Delaware State Housing Authority announced on Tuesday that sixteen new downtown revitalization projects in Harrington, Milford, Dover, Smyrna and Wilmington will receive $3.56 million in grant funding […]

Funding also allocated to clean up and maintain vacant or abandoned homes WILMINGTON – Nine projects statewide will receive $5.5 million from Delaware’s Strong Neighborhoods Housing Fund to address vacant, abandoned or foreclosed properties, Governor John Carney announced today, joined by Delaware State Housing Authority Director Anas Ben Addi and elected officials and community leaders […]

Photos are available for media use on Flickr. WILMINGTON — Families and others who want to learn more about buying a home can get a wealth of information at the free Delaware Homebuyer Fair later this month. The April 22 event at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, running from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., […]

DOVER — A new state program is designed to help families and individuals who have experienced foreclosures, job loss, or other financial difficulties stemming from the financial crisis that began in 2008, Governor John Carney and other officials announced today. Fresh Start, a partnership between the Delaware State Housing Authority and the state’s financial empowerment […]

DOVER — Delaware’s new home repair assistance initiative, the Statewide Emergency Repair Program, has received national recognition from the National Council of State Housing Agencies with a 2017 Annual Award for Program Excellence. “We are honored to receive this award on behalf of our partners and the many Delawareans that this home repair work has […]

$4.3 million in rebates will leverage $53 million in economic investment LAUREL – Ten downtown revitalization projects in Laurel, Georgetown, Dover and Wilmington have been selected for Delaware’s Downtown Development District Program rebates, with $4.3 million in rebates leveraging $53 million in total investment, Governor John Carney and the Delaware State Housing Authority announced Monday. […]

WILMINGTON – Families and others who want to learn more about buying a home can get a wealth of information at the free Delaware Homebuyer Fair this weekend. The April 21 event at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, running from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., offers educational seminars on every aspect of homebuying, as […]

Two of Delaware’s programs benefitting potential homebuyers received national recognition October 15 when they were honored with a 2018 Annual Award for Program Excellence during the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) annual conference.

Program would provide state-guaranteed, low-interest loans for workers going unpaid during shutdown DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced a state-guaranteed, low-interest loan program to assist federal workers who are going unpaid during the federal government shutdown. Loans funded through the program announced Thursday would be made by a financial institution and with […]

WILMINGTON, DE – Families and individuals who want to learn more about buying a home can get a wealth of information at the free Delaware Homebuyer Fair scheduled for Saturday, April 13 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington. Running from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the fair offers educational seminars on every […]

  DOVER – Seven projects statewide will receive $3.2 million from Delaware’s Strong Neighborhoods Housing Fund to address vacant, abandoned or foreclosed properties, Governor John Carney announced today joined by Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi, Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen and elected officials and community leaders from across Delaware. The Strong Neighborhoods […]

DOVER – Governor John Carney and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi announced the launch of a new homeownership program for recent college graduates at an event recognizing Homeownership Month. The new program, Homes for Grads, will offer discounted rates on DSHA’s down payment assistance loans for homebuyers who have graduated college […]

Seven affordable housing projects statewide will receive a total of $1 million from Delaware’s Housing Development Fund (HDF), Governor John Carney announced today joined by Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, elected officials and community leaders from across Delaware.

OM Germany's Xenos team member helps a Chinese lady to overcome her bitterness through counselling and prayer.

An Iranian asylum seeker in Germany sees God answer his prayers for a residence permit. Now he knows Christ personally.

One cabin on the Riverboat was specially set aside as a prayer room to encourage intercessory prayer at all times.

How prayer shaped the history of OM and how important prayer still is today.

Kevin Sheridan, who will graduate Saturday with a degree in management and a minor in legal environment of business, has been selected as Smeal’s spring 2020 ROTC student marshal.

Grace McStravock, who will graduate Saturday, May 9 with a 3.98 GPA in actuarial science and minors in mathematics and statistics, has been selected as Smeal’s spring 2020 risk management student marshal.

Ziqi Yin, who will graduate Saturday, May 9 with a degree in marketing and a minor in digital media trends and analytics, has been selected as Smeal’s spring 2020 marketing student marshal.

Saeed Abbas A. Aloqili has been selected as the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences’ student marshal for Penn State's spring 2020 Commencement ceremony, which will be held virtually at 2 p.m. on May 9.

A proposal to name a planned new art museum at University Park in honor of the late Barbara and James Palmer was approved today (May 8) by the Penn State Board of Trustees.

How Massachusetts students are demonstrating their global collaborative projects.

The 2017 results of the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies finds that America's adult workforce is no more skillful in reading, math, or digital problem-solving than it was five years ago.

On Netflix's social-media-based reality show, contestants live in the same building but in separate apartments, communicating via an Alexa-like voice assistant and chat system.