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Smoky fire at Newark Acme supermarket causes $250,000 in damage

Aetna Hook & Ladder Company was dispatched to a fire late Sunday night in the Acme store at 100 Grove Lane in Newark, the redeveloped College Square shopping center. An airboat was sent to the scene to clear out smoke inside the building. The initial call to the New Castle County 911 Center around 10:45 p.m. reported the...

Delaware gas prices remain well below national average

AAA reported that Delaware gas prices rose about a penny during the past week. While domestic gas demand has been lackluster, rising crude oil prices pushed pump prices higher, AAA reported. Delaware's price at the pump is now more than 20 cents lower than the national average and is well below neighboring states. Delaware has one of the nation's...

Deadwyler named President of County Chamber

Yvonne Deadwyler was appointed President of the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, effective March 18. According to a release, the Board of Directors made this decision in consultation with Chamber Chairwoman Pam Scott. "The Board of Directors is delighted that Yvonne Deadwyler has been selected as the next President of the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce. She brings...

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce launched in Delaware

This story was produced by Spotlight Delaware, a community-powered, collaborative, nonprofit newsroom covering the First State. Learn more at spotlightdelaware.org  By José Ignacio Castañeda Perez The Delaware Hispanic Chamber of Commerce launched last week in Wilmington with over 200 Hispanic businesses already on board. The chamber will bolster Hispanic businesses in the state by providing business owners and entrepreneurs with Spanish-language resources to grow and...

Fire destroys Elsmere commercial building

A Wednesday morning fire in Elsmere destroyed a commercial building. The Elsmere Fire Company was dispatched to the 400 block of Old Dupont Rd., shortly before 9 a.m and found smoke and fire coming from a large building on the Paoli Services complex. Other fire companies responded to assist. The building housed an automotive/mechanical servicing business. Deputy Fire...

PODS to occupy 130,000 square feet at Delaware River Industrial Park

Harvey, Hanna & Associates, Inc. announced the completion of its latest industrial property spanning 130,000 square feet at 50 Harbor View Drive in the Delaware River Industrial Park. PODS Enterprises LLC, which uses containers to store and move household goods, will occupy the entire building at 50 Harbor View Drive. Terms were not disclosed. "We are proud to unveil this addition...

Avelo notes: New Haven grows as Lakeland, FL service remains on hold

Avelo Airlines made headlines when the 16-jet carrier signed an unusually long 15-year lease at Lakeland, FL, with a possible May announcement of destinations from the airport between Orlando and Tampa. It turns out the TSA has not yet finalized security at an airport that has not seen service in years. A launch date for the service has not...

Delaware ranks 49th as homeowners remain reluctant to take on more mortgage debt

Delaware ranked 49th among the 50 states in adding mortgage debt. The WalletHub financial information site issued the report. WalletHub compared the 50 states based on its data on mortgage debt from the third quarter of this year to the previous period a year earlier. Delaware highlights Overall rank: 49th Change in average mortgage debt: The average mortgage balance in Delaware...

February home sales market sees increase in listings and dip in number of units sold

The Delaware Association of Realtors reported what it termed as a healthy increase in new listings. The group sees the increase as a positive sign as listings have been in short supply. While new listings were on the rise, the number of units sold decreased by 6%. The realty group said buyers are taking a more selective approach. The median listed...

NC County Corridor Revitalization Fund loan window opens

True Access Capital (TAC), Claymont Renaissance Development Corporation and New Castle County Government announced that applications are now being accepted for the New Castle County Corridor Revitalization Fund.   Business owners located in one of three defined New Castle County commercial corridors can apply for grantsof up to $10,000 from the fund. Eligible applicants include small businesses and landlords...

AstraZeneca caps monthly cost for asthma-COPD drugs at $35 a month under its assistance programs

AstraZeneca will expand the savings programs for its entire US inhaled respiratory portfolio, helping eligible patients pay no more than $35 per month for their medicine under its programs. Expanding the savings programs will help make its inhalers more affordable to patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including uninsured and underinsured. Pascal Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca, said:...

Artesian sees lower earnings in 2023

Artesian Resources Corporation reported lower earnings in 2023 with the company seeing higher expenses that are now being offset by a temporary rate increase. The Newark area water company reported net income of $16.7 million, a $1.3 million, or 7.2%, decrease compared to 2022. Artesian operates in all three Delaware counties and in Cecil County, MD. Revenues totaled $98.9 million for...

Updated: From Spotlight Delaware: A year after a tire pile helped topple port operator, the eyesore was removed

This story was produced by Spotlight Delaware, a community-powered, collaborative, nonprofit newsroom covering the First State. Learn more at spotlightdelaware.org  (Update: Rep. Heffernan reported on Saturday that tires were removed rom the site this week). By  Karl Baker The massive tire piles at the Port of Wilmington’s Edgemoor property that last year stoked fears among neighbors of mosquito infestations and rubber fires may...

House committe okays bill requiring hospital systems to report community benefit spending

A Delaware House committee has passed legislation that would order the state's nonprofit hospital systems to report their community benefit spending. House Bill 326 would require hospitals to report spending on uncompensated care, support for medical research, health education and prevention programs, community clinic subsidies, and social factors that affect health, according to the bill's text. The bill, sponsored by...

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, ...
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