Sussex airport gets $500K in federal grants as total support reaches $40 million
The state's Congressional Delegation announced Federal Aviation Administration grants for the Delaware Coastal Airport's runway expansion project.
Late this week U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.)...
Former Delaware State University President William De Lauder, 81
Former Delaware State University President William De Lauder has died at 81. DeLauder presided over the transformation of the university during a decade and...
Dover Downs adds steakhouse-lounge
New Dover Downs Hotel & Casino owner Twin River Worldwide Holdings has converted the Dover Downs Lobby Bar into a four-day-a-week restaurant-lounge.
Opening Tuesday to...
Dover Speedway to build new $5.5 million garage
Dover International Speedway will build a new, expanded Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series garage following the upcoming May 3-5 NASCAR tripleheader weekend, track officials...
Dover Downs Gaming shareholders OK acquisition by Rhode Island company
Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment shareholders approved merger with Rhode Island-based Twin River Worldwide at a Tuesday morning meeting.
The parties expect to close the transaction...
Trending: SoDel to build Thompson Island Brewing Co. outside Rehoboth
SoDel Concepts announced upcoming construction of Thompson Island Brewing Company, a 250-seat brewpub. Thompson Island will be built on a site to the south...
Iron Hill renovating Wilmington riverfront location
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is renovating its flagship location in Wilmington as part of a larger initiative.
The renovations will enhance the guest experience...
Cinema complex slated for Milford
Milford is slated to get a cinema complex
The News Journal and other media outlets reported the theater will go into a state-of-the-art cinema complex at former...
Working groups to take aim at Kent County economic development challenges
Gerard Esposito, chairman of the Greater Kent Committee (GKC), announced the formation of two working groups to address issues related to economic development in...
Sussex posts big wage gain, but pay remains well below national average
Sussex and New Castle counties saw significant gains in wage growth, with the state’s southernmost county also seeing a big gain in overall employment.
The Bureau of...
Dogfish Head expands to Idaho
Dogfish Head will expand to Idaho in October.
“We’re excited to ship our innovative beers to Dogfish fans in Idaho and to begin a great and...
Kent County Economic Summit slated for Tuesday
The Tenth Annual Kent County Economic Summit is slated for Tuesday at the Education and Technology Building Del-One Conference Center at the Delaware Technical...
Savings add up for Delmarva and Delaware Electric peak power plans
Delaware Electric Cooperative announced that its Beat the Peak program has saved members $27 million. The program recently celebrated its 10thanniversary.
The cooperative serves customers in...
Delaware Wine and Spirits Festival returns to Dover in October
The Delaware Beer Wine and Spirits Festival returns to Kent County in October.
The event will be held at the Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village on...
A quieter summer in Rehoboth? (WRDE report)
https://youtu.be/xVfrZxooOWc
WRDE-TV, Lewes, reports that parking spaces are actually available in Rehoboth Beach this summer. (See video above)
Explanations range from weather to fewer seasonal rentals as...
Dover Downs to be acquired by small market casino operator
A profitable small-market casino operator plans to acquire Dover Downs Gaming and Entertainment after the company gained revenue relief from the State of Delaware.
Dover...
Maryland casino revenues up sharply in June as Delaware tweaks formula for struggling...
All Maryland casinos reported increases in revenues in June.
Figures from Maryland Lottery and Gaming showed revenues for the state’s six casinos totaled nearly $149...
House speaker proposes cutting casino relief by half
Delaware House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf introduced an amendment Thursday that would cut the financial impact of Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 144 in half.
In...
