My take: A common-sense zero emissions plan
DNREC and Secretary Shawn Garvin threaded the needle and developed a sensible zero-emissions vehicle plan.
The revised rules put plug-in hybrid vehicles on equal footing with...
Chesapeake focuses on regulated holdings with purchase of Florida City Gas
Dover-based Chesapeake Utilities Corporation completed of the acquisition of Florida City Gas, which is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company.
This...
Former DNREC chief O’Mara weighs bid for governor
The Democratic primary race for Delaware governor could see a new face.
Collin O’Mara, former Secretary of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and current...
Update: Fun City springing into former Kmart store in Bear
A New Jersey trampoline/amusement center is coming to the former Kmart site off Route 40 in Bear.
A coming soon sign for Fun City Adventure...
Utility acquires Salem, NJ water, sewer system
New Jersey American Water signed an agreement to acquire the water and sewer system of the City of Salem, N.J. for $18 million. This municipally...
Business Now’s top stories in November
The list of the November stories on the Delaware Business Now website was topped by a post on a restaurant fire at the Maryland...
Incyte drops plan to buy Wilmington Friends School property for $50 million
A long-running legal battle between neighbors and Incyte may be over, with the pharma company writing off $5.6 million over the planned purchase of...
Former Rehoboth financial adviser, firm agree to $1.5 million settlement over ‘cherry picking’ allegations
The principal and a former Rehoboth Beach investment firm agreed to a $1.5 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
According to the SEC,...
Delaware gas prices down slightly after holiday
Delaware gas prices have dropped about four cents a gallon over the past week as demand slows after the Thanksgiving travel period.
This came as...
Habitat for Humanity, Blenheim Homes partner on new dwelling in Simonds Gardens
Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County completed a new home in Simonds Gardens in the Route 9 Corridor between New Castle and...
Amtrak reports corridor ridership rising above pre-pandemic levels
Amtrak reported a strong recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic on its Northeast Corridor route that has stops in Wilmington and Newark, DE.
In ...
My take: For UD athletics, it was ‘go big or go home’
News about the University of Delaware joining Conference USA exploded online beginning on Monday when reports that a deal was near. The report was...
Wilmington Council President Congo fires back at mayor’s criticism of conduct during residency...
(Editor's note: Wilmington Council President Ernest "Trippi" Congo issued the following after Mayor Mike Purzycki criticized the actions of some council members, alleging bullying...
DNREC announces regulations that stop short of California electric vehicle mandate
The Secretary of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources is issuing clean vehicle regulations that are less strict than the controversial 2035...
Addiction treatment resource center opens in Glasgow
In partnership with Impact Life, another behavioral health nonprofit organization, atTAcK addiction opened its first storefront resource center at Peoples Plaza in Glasgow.
The...
My take: About Avelo’s service moves
For a time, during the Thanksgiving holiday, airline service from Wilmington Airport (ILG) appeared to again be on the ropes.
Published reports indicated that Avelo Airlines temporarily...
Personnel file: Nov. 27, 2023
Smith named LYCRA CEO
The LYCRA Company announced that Gary Smith was appointed chief executive officer, effective November 27. LYCRA is a maker of...
From WHYY: Turmoil, revolt in Hall-Long’s campaign over not reporting $207,000 in payments...
By Cris Barrish
This reporting was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Click here for link to WHYY story.
The two months...
My take: Thanksgiving dinner, cheap turkey and inflation
Let's talk turkey.
Earlier in the week, the Delaware Farm Bureau passed along its annual Thanksgiving Dinner survey.
The average cost of a turkey...
Updated: Amtrak adds holiday capacity as Wilmington Airport gears up for busy travel period
Amtrak is adding capacity in response to the usual surge in demand during the Thanksgiving holiday as Wilmington Airport also prepares for a...