Analysts raise Delaware FY2024 budget limit by $84M
Analysts raise Delaware FY2024 budget limit by $84M Jacob Owens June 16, 2023 BEAR – In the last meeting [...]
Juneteenth 2023 is underway in Delaware. Here’s where to celebrate
The observance of Juneteenth goes by many names: Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day or Black Independence Day. But no matter what you call it, it is one of the most significant [...]
Delaware’s Dr. JoAnn Balingit receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
June 6, 2023 Wilmington, Del. (June 6, 2023) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is pleased to announce that Dr. JoAnn Balingit has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program [...]
Carvertise unveils its Wilmington riverfront headquarters
Carvertise unveiled its 15,000-square-foot headquarters in Wilmington’s Riverfront on Thursday,with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by CEO Mac Macleod. Locating and developing the space was a multi-year project, according to Macleod, [...]
Bayhealth adds northern Del. primary care
Bayhealth has opened its first primary care facility in New Castle County located at 209 East Main Street in Middletown. | PHOTO COURTESY OF BAYHEALTH MIDDLETOWN — Looking to grow [...]
Trump pleads not guilty, delivers speech in NJ
Bart Jansen, Josh Meyer, Miles J. Herszenhorn, Marina Pitofsky, David Jackson, Phillip M. Bailey, Rachel Looker, Sarah Elbeshbishi, Candy Woodall and Romina Ruiz-GoirienaAfter a relatively quiet afternoon in court to [...]
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY POST DOCTORATE RECEIVES USDA GRANT FOR GENETIC BLUEBERRY RESEARCH
June 6, 2023 DOVER, Del. – A Delaware State University Post Doctorate has received a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) [...]
From WHYY: Section of I-95 in Philadlephia collapses after tanker truck fire
A key stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia is closed for the foreseeable future after a fire from a tanker truck led to the collapse of the roadway. The Sunday [...]
Personal Data Privacy Act passes House
Personal Data Privacy Act passes House Katie Tabeling June 9, 2023 DOVER — A bill that would create a [...]
Las Vegas Police UFO report follows UAP sighting
The only thing certain about UFO sightings is that they will continue to be reported. In the early morning of May 30, Las Vegas police officers investigated reports of two unknown [...]
Five Delaware Arts Organizations Receive Total of $1 Million in Federal Grants from National Endowment for the Arts
June 6, 2023 Wilmington, DE – Five organizations in the State of Delaware will receive a total of $1,030,000 in federal grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, as [...]
Customs & Border Protection recovers 20 Delaware Valley stolen vehicles destined for overseas ports
(This stolen Lexus recovered in Wilmington was destined for an overseas destination) U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in the Baltimore Field Office intercepted 239 stolen vehicles during fiscal year [...]
Enstructure eyes more favorable Wilmington port deal
Exclusive: Enstructure eyes more favorable Wilmington port deal WILMINGTON – Enstructure would see far more favorable terms in a [...]
U.S. Customs finds opium pods headed for Dover at Port of Wilmington
Nearly 10 pounds of opium poppy pods bound for Dover were intercepted in Wilmington last week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.The shipment, which came into the Port of Wilmington [...]
Brandywine High School Named National Winner in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition
May 16, 2023 RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ – May 16, 2023 – Samsung Electronics America, Inc., today named the three National Winners of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, the nationwide competition for [...]
Gas prices drop after Memorial Day travel period
Gas prices in Delaware dropped about eight cents a gallon during the past week despite a Memorial Day travel surge, with AAA estimating that more than 37 million Americans drove [...]
Delaware terminates Gulftainer as Wilmington port operator
Delaware terminates Gulftainer as Wilmington port operator WILMINGTON – Less than five years after their arrival was heralded by [...]
Conrad, Delaware Military Academy reach DIAA baseball final
Tyler August stepped onto the pitcher's mound at Frawley Stadium Thursday night and promptly struck out the side in the DIAA Baseball Tournament semifinal.His single then ignited a 6-run first [...]
Mayor Mike Purzycki Joseph Jones Celebrate Success of Wilmington’s Future Builders Program
May 17, 2023 Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki and Joseph M. Jones, Ed.D, Superintendent of the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District, today joined with City and District officials as well [...]
Ex UD student accused of cyberstalking and fraudulently obtaining Covid business funds
A Mays Landing, NJ man who formerly attended the University of Delaware was extradited from Germany to the United States last week on federal charges of cyberstalking and fraudulently obtaining [...]
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers coming to Middletown
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is well-known for its thicker custard shakes. | PHOTO COURTESY OF FREDDY’S MIDDLETOWN – Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, the fast-growing Midwest burger and milkshake [...]
Scenes from first day of Memorial Day weekend at Rehoboth Beach
See scenes of residents and visitors and the Rehoboth Beach Patrol as they kick off Day 1 of Memorial Day weekend at Rehoboth Beach in Rehoboth. Source link
Lt. Governor Hall-Long Joins State Leaders NFL Legends to Launch New Child Identification Program in Delaware
May 25, 2023 NEW CASTLE, DE- Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long joined NFL Hall of Famer Randy White, former Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowler Jeremiah Trotter, and state education and law enforcement [...]
Downtown Dover Partnership funds help save building vacant for 16 years
The Downtown Dover Partnership recently presented a check to Doug Ferris owner of Coney Island Grill on Loockerman Street to mark the opening of a business in a long-vacant building. [...]
Grain Exchange opens at UD STAR Campus
Grain Exchange opens at UD STAR Campus NEWARK – Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen, the fast-growing local restaurant group, [...]
Multiple staff members at Sussex Central High School placed on leave
For reasons not yet clear, more than one staff member at Sussex Central High School in Georgetown has been placed on administrative leave.Indian River School District spokesperson Jennifer Troublefield sent [...]
Mayor Purzycki Invites You to Participate in the 2023 Major Taylor Community Ride on Saturday May 20
May 18, 2023 The Major Taylor Community Ride is a highlight of Wilmington Grand Prix, which runs from Friday, May 19 through Sunday, May 21, and was recently named a [...]
New Castle tow yard vehicle fires ruled arson
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office has determined that this evening’s fire at a New Castle area tow yard was arson. The Holloway Terrace Fire Company was dispatched and found several [...]
People on the Move: May 19
People on the Move is a rundown of recent hirings, promotions, appointments and other notable movements by professionals in the state. If you’re interested in submitting an entry, please contact [...]
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Wilmington’s Fiscal Year 2024 Operating and Water/Sewer Budgets are Approved; Both Become Effective on July 1
May 19, 2023 Wilmington’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Operating Budget of $182.6 million was approved tonight by Wilmington City Council by a vote of 9 to 3 with one member [...]
Quest report: Marijuana showing up more frequently in post-accident testing
A report for 2022 from Quest Diagnostics indicates the presence of marijuana in tests after accidents was at its highest figure in a quarter century. Quest operates locations in Delaware, [...]
Sussex County reassessment project deadline shifts to 2025
GEORGETOWN – An additional year will be incorporated into the comprehensive evaluation of all properties within Sussex County. The County will extend the reassessment project, which was prompted by a [...]
Delaware State University’s 2023 commencement: Photos
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Blunt Rochester, Fitzpatrick, Underwood Introduce Bipartisan Moms Matter Act to Help Address America’s Maternal Health Crisis as part of Momnibus Package
May 15, 2023 WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Penn.) and Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), introduced the Moms Matter Act, legislation to establish a Maternal [...]
Future of Delaware shops unclear as Amtrak moves forward on new maintenance sites
Amtrak is moving forward with plans for new maintenance facilities thanks to an infusion of federal funds. Where that leaves the government-owned railroad’s northern Delaware maintenance sites has not been [...]
DBT announces 2023 CEO of the Year honorees
WILMINGTON — Delaware Business Times is excited to announce the 2023 honorees of its third annual CEO of the Year program. The awards program honors the efforts of Delaware’s top-ranking [...]
Delaware State University graduates largest class in HBCU’s history
They were the largest class to earn degrees in over 130 years.Packing chairs in the heart of Alumni Stadium, a sea of sashes and cords and decorated caps, they reflected [...]
PJM sees adequate electric supply, but doesn’t rule out extreme weather challenges
PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest electric grid operator, predicts a sufficient supply of electricity to meet summer electricity needs for the 65 million people in 13 states that include Delaware. [...]
Delaware tourism booms back with record 28M visitors
Delaware saw a booming return of tourism in 2021 as many came to the First State as the grip of the COVID pandemic began to ease. | DBT PHOTO BY [...]
No. 3 Saint Mark's defeats No. 1 Cape Henlopen 5-4 in close match at Saint Mark's
See photos of the action from the No. 1 Cape Henlopen at No. 3 Saint Mark's boys baseball game at Saint Mark's in Milltown. Source link
Wilmington Police Department, Wilmington Fire Department Announce 2023 Youth Public Safety Academy
April 11, 2023 Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki, Chief of Police Wilfredo Campos, and Chief of Fire John Looney today announced the opening of the application process for this summer’s Youth [...]
Wilmington University to add buildings at north Wilmington campus
Wilmington University plans to add two buildings to its Brandywine campus off Concord Pike in north Wilmington. The private non-profit university plans to use $45 million in bonds to pay [...]
BPG opens ‘spectacular’ Crosby Hill apartments
Buccini/Pollin Group and city officials celebrated the opening of the 203-unit Crosby Hill complex on April 4. | DBT PHOTO BY JACOB OWENS WILMIGNTON – Standing on the 11th-floor balcony [...]
First look: Inside the newest Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen, opening soon
A sneak peek at the newest Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen, the sixth in the local chain. Source link
The Next Wilmington Art Loop Opens This Friday April 14
April 12, 2023 Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki, City Cultural Affairs Director Tina Betz, and Jerry duPhily of Out & About Magazine invite City residents and art lovers from around the [...]
Division of Small Business to host social media webinar
The Delaware Division of Small Business is supporting small businesses during Small Business Week and Month by creating a social media toolkit for their use and hosting a social media [...]
DBT40 application period is open
The Delaware Business Times has opened its application period for the 2023 Class of its Top 40 Under 40 program, also known as DBT40. The deadline to apply for this [...]
Truex Jr wins rain-delayed Wurth 400 at the Monster Mile
The NASCAR Cup Series waved the green flag Monday at the Monster Mile after rain delayed the Sunday race. Source link
Mayor Purzycki Encourages You to Enjoy City Restaurant Week in Wilmington
April 19, 2023 Wilmington’s culinary rite of spring, City Restaurant Week [outandaboutnow.com], returns for its 18th year, running from Monday, April 24 through Saturday, April 29. This annual promotion provides [...]