The Delaware Roundup, a weekly compilation of news briefs from across the state, highlights various accomplishments and initiatives that have taken place in Delaware. Kiandra Parks was celebrated as the 1,000th graduate of the West End Neighborhood House Launcher Entrepreneurship Program. The annual Caroling on The Circle event collected over 17,000 canned goods for local pantries. Delaware Imaging Network donated $1,200 to the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. The Delaware State Housing Authority’s Home Sweet Home for the Holiday program provided assistance to nearly 40 Delaware families purchasing homes. New Castle County produced a documentary on Mt. Olive Cemetery, while E-ZPass Delaware offered a free transponder event. Outgoing Wilmington Mayor Michael Purzycki and Tetra Shockley joined the Delaware State University board of trustees. ChristianaCare appointed a new chief wellbeing officer, Maureen “Mo” Leffler, and Marie Vacca was named the executive director of DFRC. Tatiana Copeland served as the Medallion Ceremony Chair for the 47th Kennedy Center Honors. These updates showcase the various achievements and contributions made in Delaware across different sectors.
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Delaware Digest: Short news summaries from the week of Dec. 2
