AstraZeneca has decided to discontinue the two late-stage trials for a drug designed to lower potassium levels for those suffering from a chronic disease known as hyperkaelemia
The company cited "substantially increased enrollment timelines and low event rates, respectively, which made it prohibitive to deliver study results within a timeframe to meaningfully advance clinical practice."
The trials are part...
The list of the November stories on the Delaware Business Now website was topped by a post on a restaurant fire at the Maryland river-bay town of Port Deposit.
Coming in second was Avelo Airlines making seasonal changes to its Wilmington Airport schedule that were influenced by scheduled maintenance on one of the two Boeing 737 jets based at the...
Derco USA is a Newark-based fabricator of custom conveyor belting for various industries, including bakery, agriculture, automotive, and more.
The story of how this business grew to national recognition in the industry starts with its owner, Paul O’Connor.
O’Connor served two years in the Army and nine years in the National Guard. When he came out of the service, he launched...
As expected, the University of Delaware will join Conference USA as a full-league member effective on July 1, 2025.
Reports of the change surfaced on Monday.
"UD ranks among the nation's leading public research institutions and is recognized nationally for delivering exceptional professional outcomes for our students," University of Delaware President Dennis Assanis said. "Joining Conference USA will present opportunities...
A ceremony was held Monday to mark the completion of the Claymont Transportation Center. Government officials joined lead contractor Wagman at the event. Attendees included state and local officials and the state's Congressional Delegation.
SEPTA train service will begin on Dec. 4.
The project is the cornerstone of the revitalization of Claymont, a former steel mill town off interstates 495...
A suspect in multiple business buglaries has been charged.
Delaware State Police have arrested 44-year-old Jimmy Kelly, 44, of Newark on multiple criminal charges following burglary investigations in New Castle County during the past month.
Between Oct. 21 and Nov. 17, State Police investigated nine burglaries of businesses in the Newark, Wilmington, and Middletown areas....
Delaware Park Casino & Racing announced the appointment of Executive Chef Rob Gary as part of the property's $10 million renovation program that includes food and beverage upgrades.
Gary is joined by Executive Sous Chef, Jake Waddington. Gary previously held the position of Executive Chef at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant. The racing and casino venue owners also...
Three-dollar-gallon gas may be short-lived in Delaware.
Gas prices inched upward as Wawa, Royal Farms, and others raised the cost of regular to $3.10 a gallon, up a few pennies from Monday.
As of Tuesday, AAA reported the price for regular was nearly $3 a gallon, with that figure expected to rise in the coming days.
Crude oil...
Jeweler Kendra Scott has opened its newest store at Christiana Mall.
The 2,544-square-foot store, it's first in Delaware, features a new store design concept. The store will showcase the brand’s Color Bar and an on-site engraving machine, offering shoppers the option of creating customized jewelry in minutes.
Worn by celebrities including Hailey Bieber, Camila Cabello, Mindy Kaling, Zendaya, and Kelly Clarkson,...
The Newark Morning Rotary Club held a ceremony at the Newark Reservoir Sunday to commemorate its Flags for Heroes program.
The flags honor veterans as well as First Responders and other everyday heroes. Proceeds from sponsorships and flag sales go to nonprofits that serve veterans.
At the event, Morning Rotary member, retired Army Reservist and University of Delaware nursing professor Evelyn...
GOLO, a weight loss company, marked the opening of an 80,000-square-foot warehouse during a ribbon-cutting event.
The facility in Wimington's Southbridge area will distribute GOLO’s weight loss products, exercise equipment, and a recently launched line of frozen meals.
The warehouse will also feature one of the largest dry-ice production lines in the Mid-Atlantic region. GOLO anticipates the new facility...
Bloom Energy Corporation reported record revenue for the third quarter as the company cut its operating loss.
Its longtime CEO cited artificial intelligence electrical demands on data centers as a plus for the company that makes fuel cells providing back up power.
Bloom, based in San Jose, CA, operates a production site in Newark that employs nearly 800.
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Revenue...
AstraZeneca plans to further boost US renewable natural gas productivity through an expanded collaboration with Vanguard Renewables.
AstraZeneca's Newark site was the first to benefit from the program that feeds renewable gas into pipelines. The site south of the college town also has a large solar array used in powering its logistics and packaging operations.
Pam...
DuPont on Monday held an opening ceremony for its new DuPont Kalrez manufacturing site, Newark.
The plant will meet growing global customer demand from the semiconductor and industrials sectors, according to the company. Kalrez elastromers are used in sealing processes in electronics, energy and other applications.
The new facility, the Tralee Park Annex, was officially inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting...
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A fire at a Glasgow cocoa processing plant was ruled accidental by the state Fire Marshal's Office.
The fire was determined to have started in an exhaust fan on the roof of the facility, due to an electrical malfunction.
Damge was estimated at $75,000.
The Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company, Newark and mutual aid...
