Covid-related headlines won’t go away
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It was not your average 4th of July weekend. Covid-19 virus saw to that
While this newsletter took a three-day break ending today,...
Things that go boom in the night
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Fireworks, legal and illegal, have always a part of July 4th in Delaware.
This year is no exception, even though it appears that...
Sorta good news on the jobs front
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Sometimes good or OK news gets lost in the coverage of the pandemic.
This week, Delaware scored a couple of significant victories, with the...
Confusion on beach bar restrictions and top stories for June
Christiana Mall's reopening was the top story in June for Delaware Business Now's website. Traffic on the site moved toward more normal levels, although...
A small business voice in Dover will be missed
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State Rep. Quinn Johnson, D-Middletown did not make a lot of waves, but the 12-year veteran of the Delaware House will be missed.
The...
Phase 3 go-ahead comes down to testing at the beach
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Business and political leaders will be keeping a close watch on COVID-19 test results that will trickle in over the next few...
Legislative session not made for these times?
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Every time I get the inspiration
To go change things around
No one wants to help me look for places
Where new things might be found...
Old-time politics surfaces with last-minute 40% green energy mandate bill
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Readers of this newsletter may know that I am a fan of renewable energy.
I like the clear day I am seeing today from...
Our view: The dismal jobless rate
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There's no way to sugarcoat the latest jobless report for Delaware.
The 15.8 percent rate for May is appallingly high.
As was the case in...
NERDIT NOW’s troubling tale
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If you wanted to pick out a business that was a slam dunk for a Payroll Protection Act loan-grant, NERDIT NOW would be...
It’s not easy being green in COVID world
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After some difficult months for business, Delaware has advanced to the green zone as the state eases into Phase 2.
COVID Exit Strategy recently...
Media update: Shoprite exec Kenny snaps up TownSquare Delaware; Pro-Business Delaware group buys...
Supermarket executive Chris Kenny has acquired the TownSquare Delaware website.
Kenny, DuPont Country Club co-owner Ben duPont and state legislator Bryan Shupe earlier launched DelawareLive,...
Our view: Statues and a late day newsletter
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As you might have heard, a couple of pieces of sculpture in Wilmington are no longer on public view.
Gone is the majestic tribute...
Dining out post-quarantine
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Last night we dined out for the first time since mid-March to celebrate a friend's birthday. The choice was the patio at Harry's...
Guest view: COVID-19 restrictions emphasize Legislature’s transparency failings
By Delaware House Minority Leader Danny Short
& House Minority Whip Tim Dukes
The legislature's budget-writers met for three days last week as they worked...
Business as usual not an option
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Delaware had a peaceful weekend that continued into Monday.
The focus was on Wilmington, but protests took place throughout the state over the death...
The surprising unemployment rate
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Economists are still scratching their heads over the 13.2 percent unemployment rate in May. Estimates were calling for an unemployment rate of up to...
Purzycki speaks out on police response & the racial divide ...
Wilmington Mayor MIke Purzycki issued the following message on Thursday.
“Since last Saturday night’s demonstration and the violence that ensued, I have received many emails...
Dover Motorsports’ dream comes true with Nashville decision
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Dover Motorsports is heading to the music capital of Nashville by moving one of the Monster Mile's two NASCAR weekends in 2021.
It was...
The 60 percent surprise
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Gov. John Carney had a bit of surprise earlier this week for beleaguered restaurants and other businesses dealing with a 30 percent restriction...
