May 7, 2021
Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki today addressed the increasing problem of violent crime, the proliferation of guns, and the use of firearms. The Mayor said while relentless law enforcement efforts will continue to remove illegal guns and gun offenders from the streets, he is committed to City efforts to rebuilding failing neighborhoods, providing better living conditions for young people, partnering with social service agencies, supporting better mental health services, and promoting stronger schools. Until these conditions are mitigated, the Mayor said the City will continue to work with its criminal justice partners to ensure that those who are a threat to our community are not released back into City neighborhoods.
February 12, 2021
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announced the list of community testing sites throughout Delaware next week. Testing locations listed below include pop-up and Curative trailer sites, as well as community sites hosted by New Castle County and Henrietta Johnson Medical Center.
“COVID-19 infection rates and hospitalizations are declining in Delaware, but we need to continue to stay vigilant to prevent the spread,” said
Governor Carney. “Keep following the basic safety precautions wear a mask, wash your hands and practice social distancing. Don’t gather with anyone outside of your immediate household.”
January 16, 2021
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday signed Executive Order #47 [governor.delaware.gov], activating the Delaware National Guard to assist state and local authorities with activity around the 2021 Presidential Inauguration.
According to the order, the Guard may take proactive or responsive action at the direction of the Director of the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), in consultation with the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS).
File Photo: Delaware Governor JOHN CARNEY answers questions regarding Delaware’s response to coronavirus disease during a press briefing in the auditorium Tuesday, Aug 11, 2020, at Carvel State Office building in Wilmington, DE. Photo by Saquan Stimpson
January 12, 2021
WILMINGTON – JAN. 11, 2021 – The Delaware Blue Coats, the NBA G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers, selected Jemerrio Jones (No. 18 overall) and Braxton Key (No. 25 overall) in Monday’s 2021 NBA G League Draft.
Jones, one of just nine selections in this year’s draft to have previously spent time on an NBA roster, was named to the 2019-20 All-NBA G League Third Team last season as a member of the Wisconsin Herd. In 42 games (40 starts) with the Herd, the 6-5 Jones averaged 10.8 points, 12.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks in 30.4 minutes per game. He led the G League in total rebounds (504) and finished the season as the only player in the league with 500-plus rebounds and 150-plus assists.