Delaware Received $172,993,407 in small business federal contracts, according to the Small Business Administration.
The figure came as SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman announced the agency’s Fiscal Year 2023 federal procurement “Scorecard” results, which measure how well federal agencies meet their small business contracting goals each year.
“Federal procurement can be such a vital part of a small...
By José Ignacio Castañeda Perez
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Rick King’s great-grandfather used to walk him to school.
The pair would stroll through Southbridge, one of Wilmington’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods, to reach Elbert-Palmer Elementary School, known then as the John Palmer Jr. School. The hulking, beige...
President Joe Biden will make an unusual stop in northern Delaware on Tuesday afternoon.
A flight advisory has been issued for northern Delaware related to the brief trip. The president will fly out of Delaware after a few hours and land in northern Delaware at around 2:20 p.m.
The White House schedule said the president will hold a digital...
Third anniversaries don't usually get a lot of attention.
That was not the case for Avelo Airlines.
The ultra-low-fare airline that serves Wilmington Airport (ILG) marked the occasion with CEO and founder Andrew Levy making the rounds with interviews and the airline issuing a release marking the milestone. The result was largely favorable coverage as Levy made the rounds with interviews...
Delaware gas prices continued to climb, despite stable crude oil prices and weaker demand.
The price at the pump rose seven cents a gallon in Delaware during the past week. Despite the state's lower gas taxes, prices match the national average.
“Domestic gas demand is pretty pokey at the moment, which is often the case in the runup to Memorial Day...
The culinary team from the Caesar Rodney High School from Camden reclaimed the championship title Sunday evening in the 2024 National ProStart Invitational.
Teams from 48 states came to the contest which featured more than 400 students and a roster of restaurant and food service industry judges. The team from Caesar Rodney returned to the winner's circle after a second-place finish...
Citizens for Judicial Fairness will host a rally with civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton, Delaware police reform activist Keandra McDole, and Wilmington City Councilwoman Shané Darby in support of judicial diversity on the Delaware Court of Chancery following Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock’s announced retirement. announcement.
There has not been a Black Chancellor in recent years.
According to a...
From time to time, we mention the old saying that lawmaking is akin to making sausage or scrapple —in other words, it's not a pretty sight.
The process was on full display last week when the House passed a measure to review and approve the budgets of acute care hospitals in the state.
The measure is fiercely opposed by the state's...
On Monday, Delaware Gov. John Carney formally announced his candidacy for Wilmington mayor.
Carney is in the last year of his final term as governor. In Delaware, governors are limited to two consecutive terms.
Carney has made no secret of considering a bid for mayor after current Mayor Mike Purzycki announced he would not seek a third term.
Carney issued the following...
Delaware State Senator Hocker and Rep. Gray, both Sussex County Republicans will host what is billed as a public hearing on offshore wind in Maryland on May 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Indian River High School, Dagsboro
"We are looking for a big crowd at this hearing to stop power coming ashore in Delaware and...
Kroger appears ready to sell off supermarkets in Coastal Delaware, which it operates under the Harris-Teeter banner, as it works to acquire Acme-Safeway owner Albertsons.
Supermarket News reported that this week, the grocery giant proposed a revised plan that it believes will address federal antitrust concerns.
Under the plan, Kroger would sell 166 additional stores to C&S, a grocery wholesaler that...
The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is highlighting activities that do this taking place during National Small Business Month, and National Small Business Week (NSBW April 28 – May 4, 2024).
“Small businesses are an important part of economic development in Delaware,” said Gov. John Carney. “They bring jobs and a sense of community to every corner of...
JTC plans to acquire First Republic Trust Company of Delaware, a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase Bank.
First Republic is headquartered in Wilmington and provides trust administration services to high-net-worth individuals. The company has approximately $9 billion of assets under administration.
After the acquisition, FRTC-DE will become part of JTC’s Private Client Services (PCS) division.
The acquisition of FRTC-DE builds on JTC’s position...
Fulton Financial Corporation acquired substantially all of Republic Bank's assets and assumed most of Its deposits from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
All regulatory approvals, including approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, have been obtained, and the transaction has closed.
Lancaster, PA-based Fulton has been expanding its presence in northern Delaware and the Delaware Valley and, late...
Delaware State Republican Party Chair Julianne Murray is running for governor.
Murray announced the decision in a post on a Sussex District Republican PAC club website.
"We have diligently looked for a gubernatorial candidate since last Summer. As I have said many times, it is a hard sell. In the course of our search, many people suggested that I was the...
The real estate market in Delaware saw growth in new listings, and a decline in sales during March.
Still, a Delaware Association of Realtors release said the listings growth was "signaling a positive uptick in seller confidence as spring approaches."
The number of units sold decreased by 13% in what the association called an "adjustment phase, commonly seen in...
Despite strong opposition from the state's hospital systems and father a lengthy debate, a bill to review and approve their budgets passed the Delaware House.
House Bill 351 was sponsored by House Speaker Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear/Delaware City. The measure passed 21-16, with four absent. All Republican representatives voted no or were absent as the unusual session stretched into...
Dover's NASCAR weekend gets underway with a trio of races, food, and entertainment.
Legendary driver Richard Petty will be honored on the 75th anniversary of the family's relationship with NASCAR and numerous driver autograph sessions have been announced.
On Sunday, NASCAR driver. Jimmie Johnson will work to add to his status as the driver winning the most races at...
The LYCRA Company, is launching a new type of fiber for stretch denim.
LYCRA FitSense denim technology is designed to provide a solution to consumers of all body types and shapes, a release stated. FitSense made its debut at an industry event in Amsterdam.
“Targeted support is engineered into stretch jeans using our technology, new fabric construction, and precision...
New Castle County Division of Police arrested former WSFS employee Latia Wynn, 25, also known as Itiyya Wynn of Wilmington on multiple charges.
In February, Officers were called to a residence on Constitution Boulevard and met with the family of a person who had died in a traffic accident.
The family was in the process of closing the individual's...
