Entrepreneurs find bright business with Christmas light service
Some entrepreneurs in the Delaware region are developing bright businesses in the holiday season, focusing on Christmas light installation on homes and commercial buildings. The future of the seasonal work is so bright that it’s [...]
Biden-Harris Administration Unveils $225 Million Grant to Revitalize …
December 19, 2024 Funds to Repair, Upgrade, and Preserve Affordable Housing Across 26 States WASHINGTON — In a historic move to preserve and revitalize manufactured housing, the Biden-Harris administration has announced $225 million in grant [...]
Yvonne Deadwyler
Title: President & CEO Workplace: New Castle County Chamber of Commerce Alma Mater: The University of Texas at El Paso Boards: Teen SHARP, Emerging Enterprise, Benefits Connection, and Downtown Visions What’s something interesting about you [...]
New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell Update for Dec 18, 2024.
December 18, 2024 On December 18, 2024, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The day’s trading session was marked by significant market movements, influenced by the Federal Reserve’s recent [...]
Delaware’s new delegation considers tomorrow’s policies
In some ways, the landscape in Washington D.C. will be familiar for some in Delaware’s delegation when they return to a new session, this time with a Republican governing trifecta. Many of the issues that [...]
Despite questions, Senate confirms hospital cost review board nominee…
DOVER — The new and highly debated Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board now has five out of seven of its needed governor-appointed members after they were confirmed by the Senate in an extraordinary session [...]
Chemours enters deal with German manufacturer to build Miss. plant
WILMINGTON – Chemours has announced that it will enter into an agreement with PCC GulfChem allowing the German manufacturer to build a $540 million plant next door to its own titanium dioxide site in Mississippi. [...]
Southern Delaware Tourism announces 2024 award winners
Five winners from among a nominee list of events, attractions, organizations, and individuals have been chosen by an impartial panel to receive the The 2024 Southern Delaware Tourism Awards winners hightlights the First State's seafood [...]
Delaware State University Board of Trustees Welcomes Two New Members
December 9, 2024 The Delaware State University (DSU) Board of Trustees officially welcomed two distinguished new members, Wilmington Mayor Michael S. Purzycki and attorney Tetra S. Shockley, Esquire, during its December 5 retreat. Mayor Michael [...]
Meyer names key NCC officials to cabinet positions
DOVER – Governor-elect Matt Meyer has already nominated three members of his cabinet, including two top officials that served in his New Castle County administration. On Wednesday, Meyer announced Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez, the current general manager [...]
BLUE COATS MAKE IT FOUR STRAIGHT WITH THRILLING 101-93 WIN OVER GO-GO
December 9, 2024 BlueCoats Extend Winning Streak with Strong Team Performance Against Go-Go Wilmington – Dec. 8, 2024 – The Delaware Blue Coats (6-6) electrified the Chase Fieldhouse on Sunday night, securing their fourth consecutive [...]
Satys Aerospace signs two-year lease for Wilmington Airport hangar
NEW CASTLE — Satys Aerospace, a French multinational company that specializes in the painting of aircrafts, plans to open for business in a hangar not far from Wilmington Airport (ILG) come the new year. The [...]
Registration Opens Monday, December 9 for Wilmington’s Latest Homeown…
December 9, 2024 Seniors Have Two Weeks to Apply for Chance to Receive Vital Home Repairs through City’s $10,000 Grant Program Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki and the Wilmington City Council have announced a new homeowner [...]
DCA Exec. Director Short tapped to lead McBride’s constituent service…
WILMINGTON — Bryon Short, the executive director of the Delaware Contractors Association (DCA), will be stepping down to join the staff of U.S. Representative-elect Sarah McBride as her state director as of Jan. 3. As [...]
Maravelias set to retire from Delaware AFL-CIO union
WILMINGTON — James Maravelias says a lot has changed during his union involvement of more than 30 years – but he’s ready for a new, slower change of pace. The president of Delaware’s chapter of [...]
Avelo sees 8K passengers at ILG on Thanksgiving week
WILMINGTON — In Delaware, about 4,700 miles of roadway runs throughout the state — but this year, travelers are getting used to the new air option for Thanksgiving travel. The American Automobile Association (AAA) projected [...]
BPG buys DCAD building for $3.5M
WILMINGTON — The Buccini/Pollin Group has acquired one of the last properties the Delaware College of Art and Design (DCAD) left behind when it shuttered its doors earlier this year. The five-story building that held [...]
New partnership is a big bet on advertising impact transparency
WILMINGTON — Carvertise is looking to change the game when it comes to vehicle-based advertising with a new partnership with StreetMetrics designed to deliver accurate marketing impressions to as close as real time impressions as [...]
Investing in Early Learning Matters
On a random Thursday last summer, I stopped in to spend some time with our “graduating” pre-k class. Our 14 rising kindergarteners were gathered in a circle with books in their laps, taking turns reading [...]
DIAA Championship Weekend Delivers Unforgettable High School Football…
December 2, 2024 DIAA Championship Weekend: Dramatic Overtime Wins and Dominant Performances Define High School Football Finals Dover, DE — Delaware high school football fans were treated to an unforgettable championship weekend filled with thrilling [...]
Entrepreneurs prepare for Small Business Saturday
MILFORD — With the holidays around the corner, entrepreneurs across the state are preparing for Small Business Saturday in hopes of seeing an influx of holiday shoppers. Delaware’s Division of Small Business and its partners [...]
Magistrate David tapped for Chancery Court
WILMINGTON – Gov. John Carney announced that he will nominate Court of Chancery Magistrate Bonnie David to replace retiring Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III. David still must be confirmed by the state Senate, but that [...]
DE222 Honoree: Scott Thomas
Title: Executive Director Workplace: Southern Delaware Tourism Alma Mater: University of Maryland Boards: Sussex Economic Development Action Committee (SEDAC), Delaware Botanic Gardens, Fort Miles Museum, Nanticoke Heritage Byway Best advice for your younger self? "Take [...]
Dover seeks establishment of economic, community development funds
DOVER — The city of Dover is exploring options for a new pot of money dedicated to economic and community development funds stemming from recent sales of city-owned property. Currently, the funds from those sales, [...]
Lewes to get new freestanding pain management surgery center
LEWES — Sussex Pain Relief Center is looking to lease space in Lewes to support individuals with chronic pain and addictions. Dr. Manonmani Antony spoke with the Health Resources Board Thursday, Nov. 21 before the [...]