(Analysis) A rare look at Bloom’s Newark plant
By Doug Rainey
Thursday marked the second time I had the chance to tour the Bloom Energy site on the University of Delaware STAR Campus. It’s...
Media update: News and talk station WDEL tweaks line-up with Loudell moving to...
WDEL has tweaked its programming line-up
Long-time anchor Allan Loudell moves to the 9 a.m. slot be with a show carrying the name Del-AWARE that...
Jobless figures draw yawns
Good afternoon,
Did you pay attention to the news that Delaware reported a 4 percent unemployment rate?
Few did. The jobless rate release from the Delaware...
No news deserts in Delaware, but…
Good afternoon,
Delaware does not have any “news deserts,” although a recent report offers a glimpse into the decline of print in the state..
A recent...
Retailing icon Sears files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as Del. stores survive another...
Sears and Kmart owner Sears Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today.
The company, which is down to a handful of stores in Delaware,...
Tax cut update
Good afternoon,
So far, I have not seen any additional stories on companies sharing the benefits of the tax cuts.
Earlier this week Americans for Tax...
Opinion: I-95 Wilmington project not the end of days
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Rumors about major roadwork on I-95 in Wilmington surfaced earlier the year. I checked with DelDOT and nothing was in the works in the...
Christiana is Delaware’s billion dollar mall
Drum roll please - Delaware has a billion dollar trophy mall.
The Commercial Observer reported the breathtakingly high value on Tuesday in a story about the...
Judge denies mobile home park’s request for rent hike based on water system upgrade
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A Superior Court judge denied a request by a Sussex County mobile home park to hike its rents, due...
Gas price spike in Delaware appears to stick
Delaware's recent gas spike appeared to stick, although some stations dropped their price by a few cents a gallon during the past week.
Here are...
Delaware remains patent king in new report
Delaware remains the patent king. in a report from an investment giant.
However, the state has maintained its status as a center for patent activity.
Capital...
Delaware Gun violence coalition points to successes on legislative front
While falling short on efforts to impose a ban on military-style weapons, the Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence reported a successful year in its...
Rep. Keeley files amendment in effort to salvage marijuana legalization bill
State Rep. Helene Keeley, D-Wilmington, filed an amendment for House Bill 110, a bill to legalize marijuana in the state.
House Amendment 1 to House...
State port board gives OK to Gulftainer lease
The Diamond State Port Corp. board voted to approve an agreement to lease the Port of Wilmington with an eye toward building a container...
Analysis: Carney confronts the hot button issue of gun restrictions
Delaware Gov. John Carney says the General Assembly will plunge into the issue of gun control
The debate over banning assault rifles and taking other steps...
Analysis: Auditor Wagner’s departure sets stage for key election battle this year
Longtime State Auditor Tom Wagner will not seek another term.
The Delaware State News reported that Wagner made the announcement at a GOP event.
Wagner cited...
Opinion from state throws cold water on right to work ordinance for Sussex County
An advisory opinion has cast serious doubt on whether Sussex County can pass a right to work ordinance. The Delaware State News reported a...
SoDel restaurant promotion to aid wild fire-ravaged Napa Valley wineries
The deadly wildfires in northern California have left many wineries—and the resort areas that depend on them—in limbo.
On Friday, Oct. 27, SoDel Concepts will...
Coastal Zone redevelopment bill to be signed on Wednesday
On Wednesday, Gov. John Carney will sign House Bill 190.
The controversial bill allows for the redevelopment of 14 legacy industrial sites along the Delaware...
