World Trade Center to host Peruvian delegation of businesswomen

The World Trade Center (WTC) Delaware will host a Peruvian delegation of business women from June 11 – 13, 2019 in Wilmington. The Peruvian delegation...

AstraZeneca-Merck drug Lynparza shows promise in treating pancreatic cancer. 

AstraZeneca and Merck & Co., Inc. announced results of a  study that show jointly-developed Lynparza extended the lives of people fighting late-stage pancreatic cancer.  The...

Corteva makes debut as standalone company

Corteva Agriscience officials range the bell on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday to mark the company's separation from DowDuPont. The separation became...

Motorcycle mishaps claim half a dozen lives in May

A half-dozen motorcycle fatalities in May, all with speed listed  as the top contributing factor, are causing concern from law enforcement and Wilmington-based AAA-Mid Atlantic.  All...

Proposed legislation calls for voting by mail in Delaware

Voting by mail would come to Delaware under a bill headed to the General Assembly. Sponsored by state  Rep. Gerald Brady, D-Wilmington West, House Bill...

Elected officials speak out against industrial landfill near neighborhood and County Police headquarters

Elected officials, including New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer oppose Waste Management's permit to raise the height limit of its landfill located adjacent to...

Mexican tycoon Slim adds to stake in Delaware refinery owner

Mexico's richest man has added to his stake in Delaware City Refining Co. owner PBF Energy. SEC filings indicate  Carlos Slim increased his stake in...

Business owner gets 5 years in prison and is ordered to pay $4.2...

William Cook, 63, of Berlin, MD was sentenced Thursday  by Delaware  U.S. District Court Judge Colm F. Connolly to five years in prison  on...

Bobby Byrd has stories to tell

Good afternoon,  A  new book is likely to become a must-read for newcomers and old hands who want to learn more about  the ins and...

Construction helper employment program launched in Delaware

Generation has launched a new construction employment program with the support of the Wilmington Leaders Alliance (WLA), the Associated Builders and Contractors — Delaware...

Thunderstorm rolls through northern Delaware

A  thunderstorm with heavy rain and brisk winds rolled through New Castle County Wednesday night. The National Weather Service earlier issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning...

Pro hockey team coming to State Fairgrounds arena in Harrington

Delaware Pro Hockey LLC announced the formation of the  Delaware Thunder Professional Hockey Club, a member of the Federal Hockey League. The team will play...

Buccini/Pollin, Virgin Hotels break ground on New Orleans property

Wilmington-based Buccini/Pollin Group and Virgin Hotels broke ground on Virgin Hotels New Orleans. Last week's groundbreaking ceremony marks Virgin Hotels’ seventh property, following openings in Chicago and...

Legislators make another try at raising school attendance age to 18

Legislation that will keep students in school until age 18 is expected to be introduced this week.  Sponsored by Rep. Debra Heffernan, D-north Wilmington House...

FDA OKs Incyte’s Jakafi for treatment of stem cell graft disease

  Incyte Corporation announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Jakafi for the treatment of steroid-refractory acute GVHD in adult and pediatric patients...

Media update: News Journal’s legislative slot, no changes at WDEL, new ad director at...

The News Journal/Delaware Online has a legislative reporter on board. The latest version of the Delaware Online staff directory does not  formally list the position. However,...

Pharma start-up with Wilmington office gains $30 million in financing

Ayala Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage company announced the successful completion of a $30 million Series B financing. Ayala has offices in Wilmington and Israel The...

New Castle County Council OKs ordinance that seeks payments from developers for traffic-intense developments

The New Castle County Council has approved an ordinance that grants the authority to gain payments from developers for transportation improvements.   Ordinance 19-005, gives the...

Government units in Delaware form Anti-Litter Alliance

Gov.  John Carney,  joined by government officials,  formally announced the Delaware Anti-Litter Alliance – a coalition of local leaders seeking to reduce litter in Delaware. The...

Coons co-sponsors bill to push research aimed at cutting  pollution from  gas-fired...

U.S. Sens.  Chris Coons (D-Del.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) introduced the  Launching Energy Advancement and Development through...
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