Dover partnership seeks property development director for proposed downtown mixed-use projects
The Board of Directors of the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) announced that a search is underway to hire an experienced property development director who will recruit developers...
Sprinkler waterline break forces 120 to exit Newark apartment complex
About 120 people were forced out of their apartments Wedneday night after a break in a sprinkler waterline.
The Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder...
Do More 24 raises $2.37 million
More than 530 Delaware-based nonprofits raised over $2.37 million during Do More 24 Delaware 2023.
The 24-hour around-the-clock fundraiser took place on March...
My take – Survey says nearly two in three respondents favor legal marijuana
The message from readers of our newsletter is loud and clear. Despite concerns over impaired driving, health, and workplace issues, the legalization of recreational...
Giving back: Highmark, Food Bank, GOLO
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware announced its first quarter BluePrints for the Community grant recipients. BluePrints for the Community is a donor-advised fund at the Delaware...
WSFS cites financial strength, long history in note to customers
A WSFS iexecutive is telling customers the bank is not facing problems that led to the seizure of two banks.Executive Vice President and Chief...
Delaware’s January jobless rate holds steady
Delaware’s unemployment rate in January 2023 was 4.6%, unchanged from December.
The Delaware Department of Labor reported 22,900 unemployed Delawareans in January 2023...
Newark business, nonprofit minigrant application deadline approaches
The application deadline is approaching for the first round of a minigrant program from the Newark Partnership.
Funded by the Wilmington-based Longwood Foundation, businesses...
2 AstraZeneca lung cancer drugs perform well in late-stage trials
AstraZeneca reported positive results from late-stage trials of two cancer drugs that account for about $9 billion in annual revenue for the company.
UK-based AstraZeneca...
WhipFlip car selling service reports deeper ties with data company JDPower
WhipFlip, a Wilmington-based car-buying company announced a strengthening of its relationship with JD Power.
The two-year-old company that uses artificial intelligence technology in...
Lt. Governor, NFL Hall of Famer Randy White promote effort to curb teen prescription...
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long joined NFL Hall of Famer, and Delaware native Randy White at the DIAA women’s high school basketball...
My take: River & Bay Authority moves toward smaller Cape May-Lewes ferries
Based on an evolving Marine Master Plan, smaller, more earth-friendly ferries may one day sail between southern Delaware and New Jersey.
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Delaware projects get $51.7 million in Army Corps of Engineers funding
(Army Corps of Engineers photo of the Indian River Sand Bypass Plant)
The Delaware Congressional Delegation announced $51,681,000 for water projects in Delaware as...
First State Logistics Park takes shape
Construction is well underway at the First State Logistics Park off Route 896 just south of Newark, a mile from I-95. The roof is...
Solenis to acquire marketer of Dove, Lysol brands in $4.6 billion deal
Solenis and Diversey Holdings, Ltd. entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Solenis will acquire Diversey in an all-cash transaction valued at ...
My take: Rail safety and pleasing the Wall Street gods
It now appears that Norfolk Southern will adjust some of its safety practices following a trio of derailments, including the disastrous mishap on the...
Personnel file – March 7, 2023
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Green appointed SVP at Naviant
Navient, Wilmington, appointed David Green as executive vice president of consumer lending....
Problem gambling month focuses children lured into that world at a younger age
The Delaware Council on Gambling Problems (DCGP) kicked off March and Problem Gambling Awareness Month with a new campaign focused on youth gambling and...
Easterseals opens day program in Smyrna
A ribbon-cutting was held for the new Easterseals day program in Smyrna.
Among those pictured above are: Rep. Bill Bush, Sen. Kyra Hoffner, Easterseals...
Small business EDGE Grant application window now open
(Regina Mitchell)
The applicaiton window is now open for for oung Delaware companies in need of funding to help expand their business under the...
