Delaware existing home sales drop, prices rise
The real estate market in Delaware saw growth in new listings, and a decline in sales during March.
Still, a Delaware Association of Realtors...
Hospital budget oversight bill passes Delaware House
Despite strong opposition from the state's hospital systems, a bill to review and approve their budgets passed the Delaware House.
House Bill 351 was sponsored...
Express keeps Delaware stores open after filing for Chapter 11
No Express stores are closing in Delaware following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in Delaware.
The company announced that a consortium that includes WHP...
Updated: Hearing scheduled this week on bill aimed at advancing offshore wind
A hearing is slated for Wednesday on a bill that would allow Delaware to acquire electricity from offshore wind farms.
The hearing by the Senate...
Fire protection fee bill passes House
A bill allowing counties to tax properties to pay for fire protection cleared the Delaware House this week by a near-unanimous vote.
The bill, sponsored...
Preston breaks ground on Millsboro Ford dealership
The Preston Automotive Group announced the start of construction on a new Ford-Lincoln dealership in Millsboro.
Preston purchased the two Boulevard dealerships a decade ago and retained...
La Plaza announces Sunday small business expo
La Plaza Delaware is holding a free Spring into Summer Small Business Expo in Lewes.
The event from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on...
From Spotlight Delaware: Experts says ‘Unauditable’ Delaware unemployment fund brings risk
By Karl Baker
This story was produced by Spotlight Delaware, a community-powered, collaborative, nonprofit newsroom covering the First State. Learn more at spotlightdelaware.org
Why Should Delaware Care?Thousands...
Manufactured home community owner ordered to pay more than $800,000 in penalties
Residents of a manufactured home community won a preliminary victory.
An administrative hearing officer ruled in favor of the Pine Haven manufactured home community's residents....
Biden flies back to White House amid signs that war between Israel and Iran...
President Joe Biden cut short his weekend visit to his home near Rehoboth Beach.
An airspace advisory was lifted after the President departed for the...
Committee formed as ex-auditor McGuiness weighs bid for Delaware House seat
A committee has been formed as former State Auditor Kathy McGuiness considers a bid to become a member of the Delaware House.
A filing with...
Delmarva Power’s reports purchases from diverse suppliers hit a record $190 million in 2023
Delmarva Power purchased $190 million in goods and services from diversity-certified suppliers in 2023, accounting for 40 percent of the company’s total purchases for...
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Rehoboth names city manager
Boulder City (Nevada) City Manager Taylour Tedder was named the Rehoboth Beach City Manager, effective in...
Invista to weigh options for nylon business and Seaford plant
Invista is exploring options for its nylon business, including its Seaford plant.
This includes the company's fiber portfolio, including airbag and industrial fibers, the Codura...
Online slots gamer adding content to BetRivers Delaware app
Evolution Gaming Group has partnered with Rush Street Interactive for its Delaware launch.
Delaware now joins the ranks of five other states where Evolution...
Bill introduced that would close tax loophole for Airbnb, Vrbo rentals
A bill that would put short -term rentals on the same tax footing as hotels has been introduced.
House Substitute 1 for House Bill 168...
From WHYY: Delaware economy faces challenge with more job openings than workers seeking employment
By Johnny Perez-Gonzalez
Delaware’s economy has seen significant improvement since 2017, when Gov. John Carney first took office.
And while Delaware’s economy has improved since then,...
War clouds, stronger demand send gas prices higher
Delaware gas prices rose by about a dozen cents a gallon in the past week as crude oil prices spiked on fears...
From Spotlight Delaware: Warehouses became neighbors in New Castle County. Can it happen downstate?
by José Ignacio Castañeda Perez
This story was produced by Spotlight Delaware, a community-powered, collaborative, nonprofit newsroom covering the First State. Learn more at spotlightdelaware.org
Why Should Delaware...
Delaware fares well in ranking of unemployment claims
Delaware now ranks near the bottom in unemployment claims, according to a report from the WalletHub financial advice site.
It marks a turnaround of...
