Located on the mid Atlantic coast, Delaware was named after British nobleman Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, who was the first governor of Virginia. Its nicknames are "The First State" and the "Blue Hen State" and was admitted into the Union on December 7, 1787. Although its largest city is Wilmington, its capital is Dover.
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The first state relays information about services offered, relocation, and foreclosures, as well as a profile of the governor and list of agencies and forms available online.
http://www.delaware.gov/
The Department of Justice maintains this official state site, which contains a brief biography of the attorney general, a state phone directory, and consumer information. Also available are career opportunities and vacant positions in the department.
http://attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/
Provides an outlet to discuss, promote, and inform all business related issues within the State of Delaware.
http://www.delawarebusinessblog.com/
Delaware Charter Schools Network
Organization which educates the public about charter schools provides this web site with the definition of a charter school, frequently asked questions, a list of current charter schools in the state, and a list of proposed schools, each with links to websites when available.
http://www.decharternetwork.org/
Information available about news, tournaments, and book reviews for the Delaware Chess Association.
http://www.delawarechess.org/wordpress/
A message from the secretary of labor is the first thing one sees on the official state site. Also included are sections devoted to various divisions, office locations, and contact information. Additionally, numerous services are offered, among them, unemployment insurance claims and appeals, licensing and registration, and frequently asked questions.
http://www.delawareworks.com/
Features general and political information from a liberal point of view for the state of Delaware.
http://www.delawareliberal.net/
Contains issue based blogs that challenges liberal ideology for the state of Delaware.
http://delawarerepublican.wordpress.com/
Contains an analysis of the state of Delaware's politics, history, environment, economy, and culture.
http://delawarewatch.blogspot.com/
The Official Website of the Delaware State Police
Addressed here are issues dealing with civilian employment, employee recruitment, and contact options. Additionally, there is news affecting the department and a calendar of events.
http://dsp.delaware.gov/
The history and heritage of the state are showcased here, as well as outdoor recreation, sports, and arts and culture, as reasons to visit. Additionally, there is a search engine for any activity or location in which one might want to find recreation.
http://www.visitdelaware.com/
