Yearly Archives: 2008
Delaware State Housing Authority and Friendship House Present
December 29, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) and Friendship House of Wilmington today celebrated the launch of “Snapshots from the Often Overlooked,” an exhibit for a Photovoice project created by residents of Andrew’s Place, a homeless shelter for men over age 55 located at Saints Andrew and Matthew Episcopal Church. Gallery space at The Crosby Hill Building at 605 Market Street was generously provided by the Buccini-Pollin Group.
Governor Minner Announces Increase in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for Needy Delaware...
Dover, DE - October 21, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Ruth Ann Minner announced today an increase of nearly $11 million in federal funds over two years for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which will allow the state to provide 16 percent more regular heating assistance to needy Delaware families.
City of Wilmington Commits Funds to Delaware Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program
October 09, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The City of Wilmington has fulfilled its commitment to assist with the funding of the Delaware Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (DEMAP) by presenting a check in the amount of $100,000 to Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA).
Biden announces action following deceptive marketing allegations against Ryan Homes
Wilmington, DE - September 22, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Attorney General Beau Biden announced that Ryan Homes will pay hundreds of thousands of dollars and will change its marketing practices following a Delaware Department of Justice investigation of consumer complaints of deceptive marketing involving homeowner fees at the Odessa National development in Townsend, Delaware.
Hearing Set for Sept. 22 on Draft Regulation for Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Carbon...
Dover, DE - September 5, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — A public hearing will be held 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 22 on the draft regulation for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Carbon Dioxide Budget Trading Program. The Air Quality Management Section will hold the meeting in DNREC’s auditorium, Richardson and Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover.
Hearing Set for Sept. 22 on Draft Regulation for Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Carbon...
Dover, DE - September 5, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — A public hearing will be held 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 22 on the draft regulation for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Carbon Dioxide Budget Trading Program. The Air Quality Management Section will hold the meeting in DNREC’s auditorium, Richardson and Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover.
Bill would help shore up foreclosure crisis
DE - August 11, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — When a Delaware home is lost through foreclosure, it is not just one family’s private tragedy — it weakens our neighborhoods and our communities, too. With more than 4,000 Delaware properties in foreclosure, our state is now part of a national housing crisis that threatens the foundations of our economy.
Gov. Minner Signs Legislation Authorizing Delaware’s Participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Dover Governor Ruth Ann Minner today signed Senate Bill 263, authorizing Delaware to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a market-based program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants that includes nine other mid-Atlantic and northeastern states.
Delaware Energy An$wers Appliance Grant Program Ends with Resounding Success: Delawareans Awarded $813,000 in...
The Delaware Energy Office would like to thank the thousands of Delawareans who participated in the Delaware Energy An$wers Appliance Grant Program which will end May 30. Since its inception in October 2006, the program received more than 8,000 applications from energy-conscious Delaware consumers seeking to improve the energy efficiency of their homes through the use of ENERGY STAR refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, window air conditioners, high SEER central air conditioning units and efficient hot water heaters.
DSHA Launches “Step-Up” Housing Program to Combat Homelessness
Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is pleased to announce the January, 2008 launch of “Step-Up”, a three-year rental assistance pilot program which will assist emancipated youth exiting the foster care system who are at risk of homelessness and individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse conditions who are chronically homeless or at risk for chronic homelessness.
Lt. Governor Carney Announces Much Needed Funds For Foreclosure Prevention Counseling
Lt. Governor John Carney today announced that the State of Delaware has received over $300,000 to support Delaware's foreclosure prevention counseling efforts. The much-needed boost will enable housing counseling agencies to provide more foreclosure and default counseling than ever before to area homeowners in danger of losing their homes.
Attorney General Beau Biden Acts to Secure Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Wilmington, DE – On Wednesday, April 2, Attorney General Beau Biden joined a federal lawsuit seeking a court order requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to decide whether it will regulate motor vehicle greenhouse gas emissions under the federal Clean Air Act.
State Treasurers Urge Feds to Respond to Mortgage Crisis
Delaware State Treasurer Jack Markell and six other State Treasurers have united behind FDIC Chairperson Sheila Bair's national foreclosure proposal and requested the support of the Secretary of the Treasury, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, the United States Treasurer and Congressional leaders to support it, as well.
Biden Effort Leads to Closure of Dover Crack House
Wilmington, DE - Today, Attorney General Beau Biden announced the historic closure of a property under the Delaware Drug Nuisance and Social Vices Abatement Act. At a February 15, 2008 hearing sought by the Delaware Department of Justice, a crack house in Dover was declared the site of drug and vice crime and was closed to protect the community.
TRANSFER OF 35 DPC PATIENTS TO SUPERVISED APARTMENTS & GROUP HOMES UNDERWAY
In Keeping with Governor's Task Force Recommendations, One Operating Unit at DPC will be Closed As a Result of Transfers.
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