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Bloom Energy, petroleum giant Shell to study feasibility of hydrogen technology

Bloom Energy Inc. and Shell Plc. will study decarbonization solutions, using Bloom’s proprietary hydrogen electrolyzer technology. Bloom and Shell will collaborate to develop solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) systems that could produce hydrogen for potential use at Shell sites.  “This technology could represent a potentially transformative moment for opportunities to decarbonize several hard to abate industry sectors,” said KR Sridhar, ...

O’Mara makes it a 3-way Dem race for Delaware governor

 Today, former Delaware Secretary of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and current CEO of the National Wildlife Federation Collin O’Mara announced that he is the first Democrat to file as a candidate for governor. At the end of 2023, O’Mara said he had formed an exploratory committee to determine whether Delaware Democrats wanted a different option in the...

Habitat adds 4 affordable homes in Middletown

Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County will dedicate four new homes in Middletown on Thursday "It has never been more important, with the affordable housing deficit, to create new affordable homeownership opportunities for working families," said Kevin Smith, CEO of Habitat NCC. "This project in Middletown (Grace Point II) does just that; adding four new homes, while continuing our...

Business Roundtable rolls out report calling for political leaders to focus on prosperity and growth

The Delaware Business Roundtable released a report on Tuesday calling for a "comprehensive, fact-based framework for Delaware’s political leaders to set a bold course toward prosperity and growth." “Delaware must fundamentally prioritize and invest in long-term economic development, including a vibrant, supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs, workforce development, and a healthy private sector in the face of intense competition for jobs,...

Do More 24 raises $2.3 million

A 24-hour non-profit fund-raising blitz raised a preliminary total of $2,305,645 from March 7 through 8th. A final total will be posted in the next couple of weeks. Non-profits, including public interest and advocacy-public policy groups, were eligible to raise funds during Do More 24. The funds raised ranged for organizations ranged from more than $75,000 to $119. Donations came from throughout...

Personnel file: March 11, 2024

WSFS names SVPs WSFS Bank announced  that the following 10 Associates from across the organization have been appointed to Senior Vice President positions: Bryan Andersen – SVP, Director of Investment Services  Vince Carango – SVP, Real Estate Strategy Manager Matt Holt – SVP, Senior Counsel  Herb Matter – SVP, Private Banking Senior Relationship Manager  Shaheen Mohajer – SVP, Director, Structured Products  Robert Moore – SVP, Director, Enterprise Data & Applications  Chuck Posnecker – SVP, Senior...

Building collapse at apartment project under construction injures 3

The Wilmington Fire Department reported a building collapse on Friday, resulting in injuries. At 9:51 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to the 300 block of North Market Steet for the report of the collapse with an individual trapped in the collapse of part of a commercial structure under construction. Firefighters went into the area and rescued one worker from wet concrete. In...

EPA issues $42 million in grants for Delaware clean water projects

The . Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $42 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Delaware drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. The funding is part of the over $50 billion to be spent for water infrastructure upgrades from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “Since 2022, funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has enabled...

Delaware January jobless rate remains steady at 4.1%

Delaware’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in January 2024 was 4.1%, unchanged from December 2023. Delaware's jobless rate remains above the national figure, although the gap has narrowed over the past year. The Delaware Department of Labor reported 20,700 unemployed Delawareans in January compared to 20,300 in January 2023. The nation's unemployment rate was 3.7% in January 2024, unchanged from December 2023....

My take: Supersize my legal fees

Delaware Chancellor Kathleen McCormick was the talk of the corporate world when she ruled last month that Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion mammoth pay package resulted from overly close ties with hand-picked directors. Chancery is now facing a decision on a life-changing payday for lawyers who prevailed in the case and want an eye-popping $6 billion for their efforts.  That...

Business surveys show Delaware with mid-tier to near bottom rankings

 A ranking from Eton Venture Services put Delaware 43rd in a comparison of "business deaths." Another ranking put the state in the middle of the pack based on a wider range of measurements. The Eton report compared the number of establishment deaths recorded in June 2022 in each state. The figures are based on data from...

My Take: Saying bye-bye to Firefly

Good evening, It didn't come as much of a surprise when the Firefly Music Festival confirmed on its website that it would not return in 2024.  Fans were left with a vague message saying that it could return if the timing is right while  noting that other music fests will be held. It appeared to be a  reference to the August...

Text of Carney’s final State of State address

Gov. John Carney delivered his last State of the State speech on Tuesday In a reversal from the tradition of making the speech early in the legislative session, the State of the State was rescheduled ito March, since Carney had the flu on the original date. Carney's final budget address was made before the State of the State speech. The...

Southern Chesco Chamber honors COPE Construction

The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce announced awards at its held Annual Meeting Breakfast at Hartefeld National Golf Club, Avondale. The Chairman’s Award recipient was Doug Doerfler, WSFS Bank. In 2023, in his second term as Chairman of the Board, Doefler again led the Board in the governance of the organization. The 2024 Community Impact...

Amtrak adds Northeast Corridor trains after jump in post-Covid boardings

Amtrak has increased lower-priced Northeast Regional service, a mainstay at the Biden Wilmington Train Station. Northeast Regional trains also stop in Newark three times a day. The change will add options for Wilmington passengers making trips to Washington, DC and New York City. (See listing at end of post and check Amtrak's timetable for Wilmington stops. The expansion includes four...
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