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Business licenses: Aug. 21, 2017

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AstraZeneca, Merck get FDA OK for ovarian cancer drug

AstraZeneca and Merck & Co., Inc. announced that the US Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for Lynparza (olaparib) for some  types of ovarian cancer. Approvals were for: New use of Lynparza as a maintenance treatment for...

TV producer files suit against Punkin Chunkin, farm owner, TV network and state

A television producer, who was severely injured when a cannon misfired during last year’s Punkin Chunkin event, has filed suit in federal court in Wilmington. Suzanne Dakessian’s wide-ranging suit lists organizers of the event, the...

Gas prices drop a couple of pennies as U.S. oil production surges

Delaware gas prices dropped  two cents  in the past week as gasoline inventories increased and the price of crude dropped a bit, Wilmington-based AAA Mid-Atlantic reported.  Area refineries have experienced few operating problems during the summer...

Delaware part of settlement over EpiPen charges to Medicaid

The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Delaware Department of Justice will join the United States and other states to settle allegations against Mylan Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary over charges for its EpiPen. The...

2 apprehended in connection with burglary of medications for horses

Delaware State Police arrested Danielle Poliseno and Zachary Knipple during a traffic stop over the weekend. Both were wanted in connection with two burglaries that occurred in July and August at  Equine Veterinary Supplies in...

Brandywine Building issued default notice in federal court

The owners of the landmark Brandywine Building in downtown Wilmington have been issued a notice of default. The action was filed in U.S. District Court in Wilmington. Minneapolis-based mortgage holder US Bank filed the action...

Delaware’s jobless rate up slightly to 4.8 percent

Delaware’s July seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in July 2017 rose to 4.8 percent from 4.7 percent, the Delaware Department of Labor reported. July marked the 11th straight month without a decline in the First State's...

Delmarva Power seeks natural gas, electric rate hike

Delmarva Power has filed requests with the Delaware Public Service Commission for approval to recover $24.4 million in electric investments and $12.9 million in natural gas spending. Based on these requests, a typical electric residential...

Christiana Care again makes Most Wired Hospitals list

Christiana Care Health System has again been selected as one of the Most Wired Hospitals in the United States by the American Hospital Association. Christiana Care was one of  about 425 health systems selected as...

Cecil College students make impact in internship roles at new power plant

Two Cecil College engineering students are spending their summer helping operators at Cecil County’s newest power generation facility prepare for its launch later this year. The college has partnered with local businesses, including Old Dominion...

State continues to take action against homes, businesses tied to criminal activity

The state continues to take action on nuisance properties that included a strip mall business in Middletown. 867 N. Broad Street, Middletown was the site of The Water Lily,  a massage parlor tied to prostitution. It...

Brandywine Best Western now under the SureStay banner

Then rebranded  SureStay Plus Hotel Brandywine Valley is opening its doors near Wilmington. The SureStay Hotel Group is a new brand from hotel group,  Best Western. The hotel was previously known as Brandywine Best Western.  The...

Harvey Hanna reportedly plans to buy the former Fisker-GM site near Newport

Newport-based Harvey, Hanna is reportedly buying the former GM Boxwood plant. Reports of the sale have been widespread for weeks within the commercial real estate community regarding, which is said to be undergoing due diligence...

Sullivan’s Steak House owner to open second Philly location

Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc., owner of the Sullivan’s Steak House in north Wilmington, plans to open a second location in Philadelphia. “We are excited to continue the growth of our portfolio and expand the...

Developer announces plans for $40 million student housing development near DSU campus in Dover

University Housing Solutions has announced the development of a student-focused residential campus on 30 acres of land it owns next to Delaware State University in Dover.DSU earlier purchased the nearby Sheraton hotel in Dover...

Wilmington firm launches do it yourself data base update service

The founders and owners of PB Data Services, William O Bushey III, and Joshua Peloquin, launched the 'Do It Yourself' portal located at UpdateYourList.com. The self-serve portal allows users to update and enhance their database records and customer...

State and local officials cut ribbon on dam project in Seaford area

State and local officials were on hand this week to cut the ribbon that marked the completion of the Hearns Pond Dam project near Seaford. It is the first of several projects aimed at dealing...

Community Foundation awards $253,152 in grants

This  year’s capital grants from the Delaware Community Foundation will benefit thousands of Delawareans statewide. The DCF awarded a total of $253,152 in 2017 capital grants to 18 organizations around the state. This year’s recipients...

Wilmington Green Box to open outdoor produce location on Market Street

Wilmington Green Box
will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its outdoor grab-n-go outdoor location on Market Street! The event will be held  on  August 23 from  4:30  to 5:30 p.m. at 420 N. Market St. Wilmington...
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