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Old Post redevelopment breaks ground in downtown Dover
May 29, 2026
DOVER — Dr. Ryan Halpern remembers visiting Dover’s Old Post office as a child with family who lived around the corner. Now, he is among a crew of investors and developers working to revitalize the soon-to-be mixed-use space. They broke ground Thursday on the long-awaited redevelopment project at 55 Loockerman...
The New Rules of Dressing for Work, According to Lauren Simmonds
May 28, 2026
After more than 30 years in corporate environments and 15 years as a professional presence strategist., Lauren Simmonds has seen expectations for professional presence still exist, but they're not being clearly communicated. Dress codes have become vague, casual Friday has turned into casual every day, and hybrid work has removed...
Eden Hill Shopping Center slated for mixed-use future
May 27, 2026
BEAR — Eden Square Shopping Center is slated for a major redevelopment with plans filed to demolish part of its strip mall to make room for seven new retail buildings and an apartment complex. When complete, there will be 363,448 gross square feet new space built at the Eden Hill...
TransCore confirmed as first tenant for Downtown Dover Mobility Cente…
May 26, 2026
DOVER — The first tenant has been confirmed for the new Downtown Dover Mobility Center, marking an early milestone for one of the cornerstone infrastructure projects in the city’s downtown redevelopment effort. TransCore, the company that operates E-ZPass customer service in Delaware, will relocate from its current Dover location to...
Addie Banning Named Bancroft’s New Executive Director of Human Resour…
May 25, 2026
Addie Banning was named Bancroft Construction’s Executive Director of Human Resources at the start of 2026. Since joining Bancroft in 2007, she has helped shape the company’s HR operations, employee programs, and culture through periods of significant growth. With more than 30 years of experience, Addie now serves on Bancroft’s...
Oxidium Technologies acquires Aseptrol line from BASF
May 24, 2026
WILMINGTON — A biosafety product manufacturer that has been run by one family for 40 years has started a new business now that it bought a key disinfection product line. Quip Laboratories of North Wilmington established Oxidium Technologies as a new brand earlier this year after it completed a deal to buy...
Bardea opens Ezme, a Mediterranean restaurant
May 23, 2026
WILMINGTON — The Bardea Group have opened Ezme, their fifth restaurant in downtown Wilmington’s Market Street. The restaurant is at 625 N. Market St. and sits across the street from Bardea Food & Drink, the place that started the group’s presence in the city. The building is owned by the Buccini/Pollin Group, a developer that has...
Delaware Senate advances revised project labor agreement bill for sch…
May 22, 2026
DOVER — A controversial proposal to require project labor agreements on certain Delaware school construction projects cleared the state Senate Thursday after a lengthy floor debate. Senate Bill 272, sponsored by Sen. Jack Walsh (D-Stanton) is now headed back to the House for another vote. The bill would require project...
First warehouse opens at East Dover Industrial Park
May 21, 2026
DOVER — Officials cut the ribbon on the first of three warehouses planned for the East Dover Industrial Park on Lafferty Lane in Dover last week, marking a milestone for a project years in the making. Located east of Dover near the Dover Air Force Base with access to major...
Looking at new markets, Delaware wraps up influencer campaign
May 20, 2026
DOVER — Last May, Aleah Myers took a video of herself kayaking through Trap Pond State Park, admiring the trees as she paddled by. She captioned it with her point of view: driving two hours from Washington D.C. to paddle through the northernmost cypress trees. That reel had more than...
Delaware budget outlook tight with little growth in biz, franchise fe…
May 19, 2026
BEAR — Delaware’s corporate franchise and business fees are still bringing in millions of dollars, but the state's board of independent analysts is projecting a tight budget as legislators start to make decisions on the state’s upcoming spending plan. The Delaware Department of State reported that the state is expecting...
As World Cup approaches, Delaware stands by its investment
May 18, 2026
For the last two years, Delaware officials, hoteliers and tourism leaders have been bracing for the benefits expected from weeks’ worth of soccer — and millions of dedicated fans — rushing in across the state line this summer. While Philadelphia gains the glory of being one of 11 American host...
The Flats receives donation for final phase
May 17, 2026
WILMINGTON — The $14 million sixth phase of massive redevelopment on the city’s west side is now taking on a new funding model at a time it’s getting more difficult to secure federal funds for affordable housing projects. Tsonis Management has donated $300,000 to the Todmorden Foundation for the next...
Senate approves bill codifying Delaware’s fiscal watchdog
May 13, 2026
DOVER — Delaware lawmakers moved to cement the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC), ending its decades-long existence by executive order. The Senate voted unanimously to approve House Substitute 1 for House Bill 370 on Tuesday night. Known as the DuPont-Cook Financial Responsibility Act, the bill seeks to codify...
WSFS bets on its local edge in growing market share
May 12, 2026
WILMINGTON — WSFS had a strong start to the year with $275.2 million in revenue in the first quarter and steady deposit growth as its top executives focus on making the bank’s mark on the greater Philadelphia region. WSFS reported $18.47 billion in deposits, reflecting an $826 million jump...
Delaware farmers say support hinges on consumer habits
May 11, 2026
SMYRNA — From farm stands to farmers markets, Delaware growers say interest in local food is there but turning that interest into consistent buying habits remains a challenge. At Huck & Buck Farm in Smyrna, Andrea Haritos sees the contradiction firsthand. Customers value fresh, local food, but often default...
Fondue sold, reopens as Sip & Simmer in downtown Milford
May 10, 2026
MILFORD — After years of dreaming about opening a restaurant of their own, Kelley and Niki Morris are bringing new life to downtown Milford with the launch of Sip & Simmer. Their goal? To be the number one restaurant in Delaware within two years. They recently purchased Fondue, the fondue-focused...
Meyer streamlines small business support, supplier diversity with exe…
May 9, 2026
MILFORD — Gov. Matt Meyer said Delaware is standing with small businesses at a time when many entrepreneurs are being “squeezed” by rising costs, competition, discrimination and governmental red tape. To help lessen the burden, he signed two executive orders Thursday designed to simplify state processes and expand opportunities for...
Delaware healthcare spending grew more than $800M last year
May 8, 2026
DOVER — In 2024, total medical expenditure increased by more than $876 million in Delaware which represents roughly an 8.4% jump year over year, according to a report presented to the Delaware Health Care Commission. Delaware Department of Health and Social Services Secretary Christine Linke Young, who presented the state’s...
Delaware set eyes on opportunity zone investment 2.0
May 7, 2026
WILMINGTON — Delaware is getting a second chance with investment in new opportunity zones now being enshrined in federal law as the First State can nominate up to 25 areas that can benefit. It’s the same number that was created back in 2018, but state officials estimate that no more than...