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Six Delaware Community-Based Organizations Receive Mini-Grants to Reduce Infant and Maternal Mortality

To reduce disparate birth outcomes and save the lives of both infants and their mothers, the Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium (DHMIC) awarded mini-grants to six community organizations. The local grant recipients were announced Dec. 10, during the DHMIC’s quarterly meeting in Dover.




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DPH Confirms Salmonella Cases Linked to Multi-State Outbreak Related to Recalled Cut Fruit

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today that it has confirmed 26 cases of Salmonella in school-aged children in New Castle County that are associated with a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to recalled cut fruit.




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DPH Reminds Delawareans to Get Their Flu Vaccines as it Announces First Flu-Related Deaths of 2019-2020 Season

DOVER – The Division of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Delawareans to protect themselves and those around them this influenza season by getting vaccinated as DPH announces the first two flu-related deaths of the 2019-2020 flu season. A 68-year-old woman infected with influenza A, and a 65-year-old man infected with influenza B, passed away this […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Public Health
  • 2019-2020 flu season
  • DE Division of Public Health
  • Delaware Division of Public Health
  • DPH
  • flu
  • flu deaths
  • flu vaccine

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2020 LIFE Conference Offers Keynote from Self-Advocates

More than 500 people are expected to attend the 2020 LIFE Conference, the largest annual cross-disability conference in Delaware in support of people with disabilities and their families, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center. The conference brings together people with disabilities, their families, advocates, providers, educators, legislators and government officials […]




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Child Support Needs Updated Mailing Addresses to Ensure Transition for Recipients to New Debit Card

NEW CASTLE (Jan. 27, 2020) – Across Delaware, about 18,000 child support recipients receive their child support payments electronically loaded to a prepaid debit card. In January 2019, the Delaware Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) teamed up with U.S. Bank to issue a new prepaid debit card, the U.S. Bank ReliaCard®, for child support […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Child Support Services
  • News

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PUBG Mobile teaser video showcases new locations in v0180 updates new Mad Miramar map




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The Last of Us Part 2 and Ghosts of Tsushima Release Dates Confirmed




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JioFiber set-top box to finally get Amazon Prime Video support




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Unreal Engine 425 released by Epic Games Brings PS5 and Xbox Series X support and Niagara visual effects system




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Amazons online third person shooter game Crucible finally has a release date




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Tom Cruise partners with SpaceX and NASA to shoot a film in outer space




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PUBG Mobile India Series 2020 registrations start today, offers prize pool of Rs 50 lakh




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Microsoft reveals Xbox 2020 roadmap, Series X gameplay reveal coming May 7




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OnePlus 7T Pro and OnePlus 7 Pro receive deep discounts after OnePlus 8 series launch




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Aarogya Setu privacy flaw can leak COVID-19 information, Indian government dismisses security researchers claim




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Zoom introduces new security measures to tackle hackers




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Xbox Series X Gameplay and Titles Revealed




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Google Duo to allow users to make video calls on Chrome




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DelDOT Urges Use of DMV Online Services

Dover --

In support of the State of Emergency issued by Governor Carney advising the public against gathering in large crowds, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is strongly encouraging customers who are in need of Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) services to utilize mydmv.delaware.gov which offers more than 20 services online, including renewal of Delaware Driver License/ID, renewing vehicle registration, and changing your home address.

Also, to keep DMV Lobby crowds to a minimum DMV will immediately begin waiving late fees for vehicle registration and driver license renewals until further notice. The Department is also encouraging exclusive use of the drive through services at all DMV locations statewide. [More]




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DelDOT Shares Update on Public Services

Dover --

Due to the presence of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Delaware and the direction of medical professionals, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has implemented several additional measures to clean facilities and vehicles used by the public to help limit the spread of the illness.

At Delaware's four motor vehicle service centers, three toll plazas, and two rest areas, additional cleaning is taking place throughout the day including disinfecting all public seating, as well as door handles, kiosks, and counters.

"DelDOT provides services to thousands of Delawareans each day, and we want to do all we can to ensure their safety and that of our employees as we work together to limit the spread of Coronavirus," said Secretary of Transportation Jennifer Cohan. [More]




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Update on DART Services

Wilmington --

As of Monday, March 16, all DART public transit services are operating as regularly scheduled. Due to the presence of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Delaware and the direction of medical professionals, Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) has implemented several additional measures to clean facilities and vehicles used by the public to help limit the spread of the illness.

For customers who ride our public transit service, all DART buses have and continue to be thoroughly disinfected with vital oxide antimicrobial spraying solution and we are thoroughly cleaning areas of frequent contact throughout the day and night to keep our buses as clean as possible. [More]




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DART Service Update - Effective Wed., March 18, DART to Operate Reduced Schedule

Wilmington --

Due to the presence of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Delaware, business closures, reductions in staffing and lower ridership levels, effective Wednesday, March 18, DART public transit services will operate on the following reduced service schedule until further notice. On weekdays, regular fixed route services will operate on a Saturday service schedule statewide, with additional service on Routes 15, 18, 43 and 301. DART's regularly scheduled weekend service will operate normal service levels. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure of West Avenue for Sewer Work - Ocean View

Ocean View --

Location: West Avenue to Central Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, Ocean View (Stingray Harbor Subdivision).

Times and Dates: 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, pending weather.

Rain Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 starting at 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. [More]




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UPDATE - DART to Operate a Reduced Service Level Statewide on Weekdays Beginning Wednesday, March 18

Wilmington --

UPDATE - In addition to the service outlined below, starting Thursday, March 19, Route 301 will add the weekday roundtrip leaving Wilmington at 4:20 AM, arriving in Dover at 5:42 AM; and then leaving Dover at 6:00 AM, arriving in Wilmington at 7:41 AM. Route 303 will be operating the weekday schedule. In Sussex County, Route 206 will operate on the normal weekday schedule. [More]




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Biden Welcome Center to Reopen Limited Services

Newark --

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to review operational needs while keeping the health and safety of our employees and customers in mind.

Effective Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 6:00 a.m. , the Biden Welcome Center on I-95 in Newark will reopen to the public in a limited capacity. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure of Alms House Road for Intersection Improvements

Georgetown --

Location: Alms House Road between Shortly Road and US 113, Georgetown.

Times and Dates: 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2020 until 7:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that Alms House Road will be closed for the removal of the existing island. [More]




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DART Institutes Additional Safety Measures to Ensure Social Distancing on Buses to Further Protect Customers & Bus Operators

Wilmington --

Starting Thursday, April 2, DART will limit the number of passengers allowed on each bus at any given time, based on bus seating capacity. Passenger boardings will be through the rear door with fares waived. Riders needing boarding assistance will be allowed to continue boarding through the front door. [More]




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DART Approves Upcoming Service Changes

Wilmington --

After statewide Public Hearing Workshops, DART listened to its riders and the public, and as a result, changes were made to the original proposal. The "Bold type" indicates a change from or an addition to the original proposal based on public comments. New schedules will be available online and on buses in early May. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Portion of Careys Camp Road to be Closed for the Replacement of Crossroad Pipe

Laurel --

Location: Careys Camp Road between Whaleys Road and Little Hill Road, Laurel.

Times and Dates: 7:00 a.m. on April 14, 2020 until 11:00 p.m. April 24, 2020, pending weather. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Daytime Closure of Ramsey Road for Milling and Resurfacing

Tallyville --

Location: Ramsey Road between Creek Road and Thompsons Bridge Road, Talleyville.

Dates and Times: 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. each day starting on April 8, 2020 through April 16, 2020, pending weather.

There will be no work on Easter Weekend. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Right-Turn Lane Closed on Route 141 SB for Utility Relocation

Newport --

Location: Route 141 southbound to Commons Boulevard, Newport.

Dates and Times: 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

Traffic Information: DelDOT's contractor will be closing the right-turn lane on Route 141 southbound for gas line relocation. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATED: Replacement of Culvert Will Require Paper Mill Road to be Closed

Newark --

Location: Bridge over Middle Run Tributary on Paper Mill Road from Possum Park Road to Fox Den Road, Newark.

Dates and Times: 9:00 a.m. on April 9, 2020 until 5:00 p.m. on June 22, 2020, pending weather.

In order to place the box culvert across the roadway, Paper Mill Road will be closed to motorists. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATED: Paving Will Require the Closure of Hillyard and Brenford Roads Intersection

Smyrna --

Location: Hillyard Road and Brenford Road intersection, Smyrna.

Dates and Times: 7:00 a.m. on April 27, 2020 until 3:30 p.m. on May 1, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that the intersection at Hillyard and Brenford Roads will be closed for paving. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - I-95 and Route 141 Interchange Project Will Close Ramps at Night for Reconstruction of Guardrails

Newport --

Traffic Information: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists that the following ramps will be closed for reconstruction of the guardrails and the installation of detection system.



Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020

Location: Exit 5B/I-95 northbound to Route 141 northbound


Monday, March 16, 2020 starting at 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Location: Exit 3A/Route 141 northbound to I-95 northbound

Location: Exit 3A/Route 141 southbound to I-95 northbound

Detour Routes for Exits:

Exit 5B/I-95 northbound to Route 141 northbound

For traffic on I-95 northbound, south of Route 141 interchange, motorists will take the decel/accel lane to the ramp to I-295 northbound, take the ramp to US 13 southbound and take the ramp to Route 141 northbound.

Exit 3A/Route 141 northbound to I-95 northbound

Motorist traveling northeast on Airport Road will follow detour signs, taking Route 141 southbound to US 13 to I-295 to I-95 northbound. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Construction of a Roundabout Will Require the Closure of Cedar Lane Road and Marl Pit Road Intersection

Middletown --

Location: Cedar Lane Road and Marl Pit Road intersection, Middletown.

Times and Dates: 6:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2020 until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: As part of the on-going Cedar Lane Road and Marl Pit Road intersection improvements project, DelDOT announces to motorists that the intersection will be closed for the construction of a roundabout. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Cedar Lane Road and Marl Pit Road Intersection Improvements

Middletown --

Dates: Thursday, April 9, 2020 until early-June 2020

Regular Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, pending weather.

Location: Cedar Lane Road and Marl Pit Road Intersection, Middletown. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Roadway Resurfacing Will Require a Portion of North Harrison Street to be Closed

Wilmington --

Location: North Harrison Street from Delaware Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington.

Times and Dates: 7:00 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2020 until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020, pending weather.

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that North Harrison Street will be closed for the roadway surface to be replaced with concrete to eliminate the deterioration of the roadway. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Reconstruction of Island and Traffic Pattern Change at Route 1 NB/SB-Sussex County

Milton --

Locations: Route 1 Northbound/Southbound between Primehook Road and Deep Branch Road, Milton.

Times and Dates: 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., Monday through Sunday, pending weather.

April 6, 2020 through May 27, 2020

Traffic Information: The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists that work is scheduled to begin at the intersection at Route 5 and Route 1 for the reconstruction of the intersection. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Replacement of Crossroad Pipes in Sussex County

Selbyville --

Traffic Information: DelDOT announces to motorists that the following roads will be closed for the removal and replacement of a crossroad pipe for drainage improvements.

Times and Dates: 7:00 a.m. on May 12, 2020 until 11:00 p.m. on May 18, 2020, pending weather.

Location: Johnson Road between Dickerson Road and Johnson Store Road, Selbyville. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - UPDATED: Closure of Route 71/Red Lion Road for Sewer Installation

Bear --

Location: Route 71/Red Lion Road between Route 72/Wrangle Hill Road and Willow Oak Boulevard, Bear.

Times and Dates: 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day, starting on Monday, May 18, 2020 until Friday, May 22, 2020, pending weather.

In the event of inclement weather, the contractor may also use Saturday, May 23, 2020. [More]




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UPDATED: Daytime Lane Closures on South State Street and Route 10 for Construction of Multi-Use Path

Dover --

Location: Route 10 from Gateway Shopping Center to South State Street, Dover.

Times and Dates: 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. weekdays, pending weather.

May 11, 2020 until mid-October 2020, pending weather. [More]




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Bill presented in Indian Parliament seeking dual citizenship for Indians

A Member of the Indian parliamentarian introduced a Bill seeking allowing the dual citizenship for overseas nationals who are of Indian origin. Under the present laws, Indians must renounce Indian citizenship when they acquire citizenship of a foreign…




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Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmation of Claire DeMatteis

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Senate’s vote to confirm the Governor’s nomination of Claire DeMatteis to serve as the next Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction: “Thank you to the members of the Delaware Senate for confirming Claire DeMatteis as Commissioner of the Department of […]



  • Department of Correction
  • Governor John Carney
  • Office of the Governor

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Marking Delaware’s Progress Improving Reentry Services

Governor John Carney on Monday joined state leaders at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington to review progress on improving reentry services for offenders and to announce more than $1 million in grants to support Delaware’s reentry initiatives.




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Use Your Phone To Pay Your Fare!

 

Use Your Phone To Pay Your Fare!

"DART" to your destination with DART Pass, the convenient way to pay!

Multi-zone and Paratransit fares now Available!

 

Fares available for mobile purchase include:

  • One-Way Ride
  • Reduced Fare One-Way Ride (ID required upon boarding)
  • Daily Pass
  • 7-Day Pass
  • 30-Day Pass
  • Paratransit

Thank you for riding DART, and for your traveling convenience, download the free DART Transit App!




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Rt. 18 bus stops on Greenbank Rd. temporarily closed

Due to bridge construction, effective immediately the bus stops on Greenbank Rd. will be temporarily closed until further notice.

 

Greenbank Rd at railroad tracks east #4022 - board at the bus stop located on Greenbank Rd. at Albertson Blvd., #2489 OR at the temporary stop located on Route 41 northbound, approximately 120 feet north of the parking lot entrance to the Wilmington & Western Railroad.

 

Greenbank Rd at railroad tracks west #4023 & Greenbank Rd. opposite Greenbank Apts. #2628 – board at the stop located on Greenbank Rd. at Albertson Blvd., #1124.

 

Greenbank Rd. at Greenbank Apts. #2490 - board at the stop located on Greenbank Rd. at Albertson Blvd., #2489.

 

Notices will be posted at the affected stops directing riders to the alternate boarding locations.

 

Thanks for riding! For your traveling convenience download the free DART Transit app.




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Bus stop on Basin Rd. at the News Journal temporarily closed starting immediately

Due to construction, the bus stop on Basin Rd. at the News Journal, # 239, will be temporarily closed starting today, Friday, February 21 until approximately Monday, September 21. Riders should board at the temporary bus stop located on Basin Rd. about 230 feet north of the current stop.

 

Thanks for riding! For your traveling convenience download the free DART Transit app.




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UPDATE - DART is Operating a Reduced Service Level Statewide Until Further Notice

In addition to the service outlined below, starting on Thursday, March 19, Route 301 will add the weekday roundtrip leaving Wilmington at 4:20 AM, arriving in Dover at 5:42 AM; and then leaving Dover at 6:00 AM, arriving in Wilmington at 7:41 AM. Route 303 will be operating the weekday schedule. In Sussex County, Route 206 will operate on the normal weekday schedule.

 

DART public transit services are operating on the following reduced service schedule until further notice. On weekdays, regular fixed route services are operating on a Saturday service schedule statewide, with additional service on Routes 15, 18, 43 and 301. DART’s regularly scheduled weekend service will operate normal service levels. For specifics, please visit https://www.DartFirstState.com.

 

Statewide Paratransit services will continue to operate normal hours, as will the Reservations Call Center.




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Protect Yourself and Others

To protect yourself and others from exposure to the COVID-19 virus, please practice social distancing when riding DART bus services, Fixed Route and Paratransit. Please do not use DART bus services if:

  • You are experiencing fever or flu-like symptoms.
  • Have traveled outside of Delaware within the past 14 days.
  • And/or have had close personal contact with anyone with a confirmed case of COVID-19.

 

DART public transit services are operating on a reduced service schedule until further notice, for specifics, please visit DartFirstState.com.

 

Statewide Paratransit services will continue to operate normal hours, as will the Reservations Call Center.




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Additional Safety Measures to Ensure Social Distancing on Buses to Protect Customers & Bus Operators

Starting Thursday, April 2, DART will limit the number of passengers allowed on each bus at any given time, based on bus seating capacity. Passenger boardings will be through the rear door with no fare collection. Riders needing boarding assistance will be allowed to continue boarding through the front door.

 

In order to accommodate riders, DART will operate additional timing buses, as well as have additional operators on standby.

 

If you are feeling sick, please do not visit public facilities and avoid public transportation. For more information on the state's response to the Coronavirus, visit de.gov/coronavirus.