Sussex County wind farm substation, home rule up for debate
DOVER – Legislators met Monday afternoon to discuss a bill that would effectively nullify a decision previously made this year by the Sussex County Council to block a proposed substation for a wind farm that [...]
Aternium lands Honeywell agreement for AI hydrogen plant tech
WILMINGTON — Startup hydrogen company Aternium Inc. could become one of the first of its kind to use artificial intelligence software in its manufacturing process thanks to a boost it received from a new partnership [...]
Landmark Engineering acquired by North Carolina company
NEWARK — Landmark Science & Engineering, a civil and environmental engineering firm based out of the Christiana Executive Campus, has been acquired by McKim & Creed. McKim & Creed, headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., is an [...]
BPG breaks ground on Justison apartment project at Riverfront
WILMINGTON — The Buccini Pollin Group (BPG) broke ground on a new 164-unit apartment complex along the Wilmington Riverfront with sights set on bringing their classic high-class amenities to the complex. The seven-story Justison Landing [...]
ChristianaCare wins bids for five Crozer Health locations
WILMINGTON – ChristianaCare is expanding again after winning bankruptcy auction bids for five new facilities following the closure of Crozer Health in Pennsylvania. The bids came to a whopping $50.3 million collectively and include two [...]
Delmarva Chicken Association grants $23K in scholarships to 12 studen…
Delmarva Chicken Association has granted scholarships totaling $23,500 to 12 students pursuing college and graduate studies connected to careers in Delmarva’s chicken industry through the DCA College Scholarship Program. Ten of the recipients are enrolled [...]
Del-One, Louviers Federal Credit Unions consider merger
DOVER – Del-One Federal Credit Union and Louviers Federal Credit Union are about to form a new union – a merger that would offer new products, services and opportunities to thousands of Delawareans. Both organizations [...]
DBT unveils Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
The Delaware Business Times is delighted to announce its Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2025, its annual program known as the DBT40 2025 that honors the First State’s top young professionals under the age [...]
“Branches to Chances” program has helped 100 people turn a new leaf
WILMINGTON — A flyer changed the humdrum of the lives of Chuck Watson and Ernest Johnson. It offered, quite literally, a second chance to train for a new job with support from the Delaware Center [...]
DelDOT explores possible ‘bus bridge’ pending SEPTA cuts
WILMINGTON — The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is looking into the possibility of increasing bus service from northern Delaware to center city Philadelphia if dramatic SEPTA cuts come to pass. DelDOT Secretary Shanté Hastings [...]
Three ChristianaCare ICU units receive national excellence award
WILMINGTON – The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has awarded the Beacon Award for Excellence to three intensive care units at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware: the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), the Surgical [...]
Delaware SBA Director to retire amid attrition
WILMINGTON — Delaware’s top U.S. Small Business Administration official will retire at the end of May, leaving the state’s lone U.S. SBA office with just one employee to handle the full-time district field work. Six [...]
‘Need to take our time’ on personal income tax increase
DOVER — The top Delaware Democratic lawmakers agree that there will be some form of personal tax increase soon, although some disagree on its timing. House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown (D-New Castle) told Delaware’s business leaders [...]
GOVERNOR MEYER SIGNS END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS AC
May 20, 2025 GOVERNOR MEYER SIGNS END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS ACT New law makes Delaware the 11th U.S. jurisdiction to legalize medical aid in dying, following nearly a decade of advocacy and debate DOVER – Today, Governor [...]
Solenis named US Best Managed Company by Deloitte
WILMINGTON — Solenis, a private chemical manufacturer, has been selected as a 2025 US Best Managed Company for the fifth consecutive year. This also marks its second time as a “Gold Honoree” designating four or [...]
US Wind proposes more funding for Delaware fisheries
DAGSBORO – US Wind has proposed another round of financial support to be offered to both Delaware and Maryland as its new wind farm in federal waters continues to make waves. The Maryland-based company plans [...]
Incyte’s Zynyz receives FDA approval for anal cancer treatment
WILMINGTON — Incyte, one of Delaware’s top pharmaceutical companies, has secured U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to use Zynyz as a treatment for anal cancer. Zynyz, an intravenous PD-1 inhibitor, may now be [...]
NCCC says Delaware may lose SEPTA access without action
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Regional Rail may cut service to four stations in New Castle County and increase fares by 21.5% on remaining services, according to SEPTA’s latest funding scenario, in August this [...]
Applications open for Delaware Community Investment Venture Fund
DOVER – The Delaware Council on Banking is accepting applications for the Delaware Community Investment Venture Fund (DCIVF). The DCIVF provides funding opportunities for banking organizations, credit unions, and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) doing [...]
Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board continues to develop regulat…
NEW CASTLE – The Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board is grappling with the First State’s continuing trend of increasing health care expenditures following the release of the 2023 spending benchmark report. Delaware reported a [...]
New Castle County impact fee hike revisited
NEW CASTLE — The New Castle County Council is considering an increase in fees paid by developers on new construction to help support the added cost of county services five months after such a proposal [...]
Sommore’s Mother’s Day Comedy Show Marks Final Wilmington Event for L…
May 12, 2025 Before & After Entertainment closes its Delaware chapter with a sold-out show, eyes monthly comedy series in Atlantic City By Saquan Stimpson WILMINGTON, Del. — Laughter, music, and heartfelt community moments filled [...]
Milford Corporate Center sees third round of state funds
MILFORD — The city of Milford received $1.4 million from the Strategic Grant Fund on Monday to install infrastructure for the next phase of its up-and-coming Milford Corporate Center. The business park, which broke ground [...]
BPG to build STAR Campus apartments
NEWARK — The Buccini/Pollin Group celebrated yet another start to an apartment complex with a groundbreaking ceremony – this time on the University of Delaware STAR Campus. The Wilmington developers are building two seven-story apartment [...]
West End Neighborhood House announce small business pitch competition…
WILMINGTON – The Barclays US Consumer Bank, in partnership with West End Neighborhood House, hosted the 7th annual Barclays Small Business Vendor Fair. The fair showcased more than 40 entrepreneurs’ products and services from the [...]