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Demonstrators on both sides of Israel-Hamas war hold rallies across Delaware Valley
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At least 13 American nationals are still missing, a State Department spokesperson said.
Monday, October 16, 2023 2:48AM
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — At least 1,300 people have died and 3,227 others have been injured in Israel after the militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented incursion from air, land, and sea on Oct. 7, Israeli authorities said.
The number of U.S. citizens killed in the Hamas attack on Israel rose to 30 on Sunday, according to the U.S. State Department.
At least 13 American nationals are still missing, a State Department spokesperson said.
READ | New Jersey woman returns home after being stuck in Israel amid growing war
Demonstrators on both sides of the conflict have rallied across the Delaware Valley since the start of the war last week.
On Sunday, Palestinians marched near City Hall in Philadelphia. Nearly 1,000 people marched in support of Palestine.
“We are here today to bring awareness on what’s happening in Palestine, specifically in Gaza. They’re murdering women, children, and the world is ignoring it,” said Aeesha Kayed from Philadelphia.
Marchers started at 18th and Locust streets and ended at City Hall.
“We stay up all night looking at the news to see what the most recent events are, what innocent lives were taken on both sides. We condemn the loss of innocent lives on both sides,” said Khaled from Northeast Philadelphia.
Another rally in support of Israel is planned for Monday in Center City.
“We’re here to show solidarity with the state of Israel, the people of Israel, following terrorist attacks that have taken place over the last few days,” explained Jason Holtzman, director of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC).
That march in support of Israel starts at 4 p.m. at City Hall.
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Delaware State Police make arrest in Dover shooting – 47abc
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Dover, Del. – Delaware State Police have arrested 35-year-old Dennis Swain of Dover, Delaware for a shooting that occurred yesterday in Dover.
On July 27, 2024, at around 7:30 a.m., officers responded to North Bay Drive for a report of a shooting.
An investigation revealed two construction workers driving on Kitts Hummock Road when they stopped to help a man, who was identified as Dennis Swain.
After an argument, Swain threatened to get a gun, and when the workers tried to leave, to North Bay Drive, Swain approached them yelling, with a gun, and began shooting. The victims were not injured in the incident.
Swain was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with two counts of felony reckless endangering and felony possession of a firearm.
He will be arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7 and sent to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $25,000 cash bond.
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Delaware hospital among the best in state, regionally. Find out which one
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Technology allows hospital to simulate surgeries
Bayhealth Medical Center held a ceremony and tour showcasing their new operation simulation room. Video provided by Gary Emeigh/Special to the Delaware News Journal. 9/8/22
Damian Giletto, Delaware News Journal
U.S. News and World Reports has released its rankings of the top hospitals in the nation and the best hospitals in each state and metro area. The rankings include the leading medical facilities in Delaware with ChristianaCare Hospitals recognized as Delaware’s top hospital and among the top hospitals in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Rankings are based on how a hospital measures up in two categories: specialty rankings and procedure and condition ratings. Procedure and condition ratings focus on specific, commonly required procedures and conditions, such as hip replacement and heart failure. Hospitals are evaluated on their performance with a full range of patients, not just the most challenging cases. Specialty rankings consider outcomes for patients facing complex, high-risk cases.
Hospitals demonstrating a comprehensive range of excellence are recognized on the Best Regional Hospitals list, with the top performers also making the publication’s national Honor Roll list. To be included among U.S. News’s 466 Best Regional Hospitals, a hospital generally had to excel in at least seven of the procedures and conditions it evaluated across three dozen healthcare services.
The rankings are intended to help patients and their families find sources of skilled inpatient care.
Top hospitals in Delaware
U.S. News listing includes evaluations for state, major metro and non-metro regions. In its appraisal of 15 hospitals in Delaware, two met the publication’s standards to be recognized as Best Regional Hospitals. ChristianaCare Hospitals is ranked as the top hospital in Delaware, followed by Beebe Healthcare-Lewes Campus in the number two spot.
Other hospitals on the list include:
- Bayhealth Hospital-Kent Campus
- Delaware Psychiatric Center in New Castle
- Dover Behavioral Hospital in Dover
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Middletown
- Meadow Wood Behavioral Health System-New Castle
Top 5 regional hospitals
US News also ranked hospitals in the Philadelphia metro area, which includes parts of Delaware. ChristianaCare was the lone Delaware hospital to rank in the top 5 regionally:
- Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Jefferson Health-Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Main Line Health Paoli Hospital in Paoli, Pennsylvania
- ChristianaCare Hospitals
Best hospitals honor roll
According to U.S. News and World Reports, each year nearly 2 million people require in-hospital surgeries or special care with exceptional technical challenges or significantly heightened risks of death or harm.
U.S. News and World Reports said it offers Best Hospitals specialty rankings for patients with life-threatening or rare conditions who need hospitals offering unparalleled treatment for complex, high-risk cases or difficult diagnoses.
The Best Hospitals Honor Roll ranks the top hospitals in 15 specialties for life-threatening or rare conditions and 20 procedures and conditions.
Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian was the single regional hospital to make the honor roll.
You can contact Anitra Johnson at ajohnson@delawareonline.com.
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Delaware unveils findings on recent study to revitalize state’s arts and culture
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However, the Art Alliance’s CREATE plan – which will officially be unveiled July 30 – adopts a broader approach by including for-profit arts organizations and individual artists, uncovering larger figures and showing greater resiliency in recovering from challenges.
“We learned through this study that, in 2021, Delaware’s creative economy supported 18,551 local jobs, which is about 4.1% of the state’s employment,” Krischling highlighted. “We also looked at general economic output and learned in 2020 that the sector added $2.2 billion to our economy and that largely we’ve recovered since pre-pandemic levels.”
As part of their study, the organization aimed to develop a map that serves as a central hub for art enthusiasts and those interested in art-related resources. They have released a map offering easy access to artist locations offering design and creative services, music recording and publishing, cultural and natural heritage, and more.
In addition to the map, the study offers 25 actionable recommendations to support the arts and culture sector. Some of these policy recommendations include creating pay guidelines for creatives, ensuring equitable funding and offering professional development and training.
“It includes developing a statewide cultural economy brand. Some of our other recommendations look at developing the state’s creative economy by establishing creative hubs in each county by updating permitting processes for public events,” Krischling said. “We’re also looking to provide support for the industry including creative economy and economic development conversations by creating some government position that supports the arts.”
Overall, DAA has two goals: supporting the arts sector and attracting tourists to the state.
“We want Delaware to import tourists, right, not to be an exporter of Delawareans who leave to go enjoy arts and culture in other states,” he emphasized. “We’re hoping we’ll be able to stimulate economic activity, implementing the recommendations in this plan will help the sector to grow.
Their full report, which outlines their findings and recommendations, is scheduled for release next week.
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