St. Anthony’s Festival canceled; smaller event in September possible
One of Wilmington's signature events has been canceled for the first time in its half-century history, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
St. Anthony's Italian Festival...
Pennsylvania opens state liquor website to online sales while stores remain closed
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board resumed limited sales from its website.
The board had earlier closed state-owned liquor stores and online operations in a controversial...
Delaware jobless claims top 10,700
Delaware weekly initial jobless claims topped the 10,700 mark, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Thursday.
The figure was among the highest among states with...
Updated: Auto dealers, gun shops, dog daycares now classified as ‘essential’
Auto dealers and gun stores can now see customers by appointment and dog daycare centers can reopen under a revision of "essential businesses" under...
Mediterranean Grille to shut down after being hit with coronavirus-related closing
The Coronavirus has claimed a victim in the restaurant business.
Mediterranean Grille, a restaurant in the Newark Shopping Center announced via social media that it...
Delaware Restaurant Association foundation sets up emergency aid fund for laid off workers
The Delaware Restaurant Association, through its Education Foundation (DRAEF) has formed the restaurant industry Emergency Action Trust (E.A.T.s) to provide immediate emergency funding to hospitality workers.
The trust,...
Coons: SBA loan relief provision will provide lifeline for Del. businesses
U.S. Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.), announced their legislation will provide relief for businesses with Small Business Administration loans. The hospitality...
Applications now available for HELP hospitality industry loans; SBA loans also available
The Delaware Division of Small Business has released the application for the State of Delaware Hospitality Emergency Loan Program (HELP) is available here.
The program...
Carney’s modified order allows sealed alcoholic beverages to be part of take-out orders
Gov. John Carney on Wednesday issued a second modification to his emergency declaration.
One change allows any restaurant, brewpub, tavern or taproom with a valid...
Carney announces emergency interest-free loan program for smaller establishments in hard-hit hospitality industry
Gov. John Carney on Wednesday announced the Hospitality Emergency Loan Program (HELP). HELP will provide financial relief for restaurants, bars and other hospitality industry businesses...
Amazon to add 150 jobs in Delaware, 150 in neighboring Md. site in...
Amazon will add 150 jobs in Delaware as the company deals with demand and other issues resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
An Amazon spokeswoman confirmed...
Maryland governor ends dining, gym visits in expanding emergency order
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Monday ordered the closure of bars and restaurants and expanded the prohibition on gatherings to those of more than 50 people.
The...
Platinum Dining Group, Charcoal Pit closing restaurants; Other dining groups opt...
Restaurants are making tough decisions on whether it is worth the trouble to offer carryout service only.
The Platinum Dining Group has opted to close...
Governor limits restaurants, bars to take out & delivery, halts casino games as...
Gatherings over 50 also banned
Gov. John Carney on Monday modified his March 12 emergency declaration to limit Delaware restaurants, taverns and bars to take-out...
Dogfish to release in Delaware a limited edition stout aged in Sam Adams’ barrels
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery collaborated with new owner Samuel Adams to release Utopias Barrel-Aged World Wide Stout.
This limited-edition ale combines Dogfish Head’s World Wide...
Iron Hill to add 21st location in Columbia, SC
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant announced the signing of a lease in the BullStreet District in downtown Columbia, SC.
The location is their fourth location...
Governor signs law that permits dogs in outdoor areas of restaurants
When the Speaker of the House's dog is violating state health regulations when paying a visit to a restaurant patio, the wheels of government...
Trending: Rosenfeld’s to open deli in Wilmington
Rosenfeld's Jewish Delicatessen announced it will open its first northern Delaware location later this year.
The restaurant will be at 1204 North Washington Street, next door...
Personnel file – Del Tech, Wheeler Wolfenden, Wohlsen, SoDel, Del. Corrections
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Delaware Tech names Corn as gift...
Bill allowing leashed dogs on restaurant decks awaits governor’s signature
Acting with the speed that comes when the Speaker of the Delaware House likes to take the family pet to breakfast at a restaurant,...
