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Iron Hill Brewery revival underway ahead of 30th anniversary
April 14, 2026
WILMINGTON – Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, a staple of Delaware’s craft beer and dining scene, is staging a comeback just in time for its 30th anniversary with one of the original owners back at the helm. Iron Hill Brewery co-founder Mark Edelson and Teja Chekuri of Right Lane LLC have...
Revised labor report shows Delaware’s job market softening
April 13, 2026
WILMINGTON — Revised labor data shows that Delaware’s unemployment rate hit a record high of 5.4% in January, the highest it has been since August 2021. The Delaware Department of Labor issued revised figures earlier this week after reconciling data with the Bureau of Labor Statistics after receiving more complete...
UD to inaugurate Carlson as 29th president
April 12, 2026
The University of Delaware Board of Trustees will inaugurate Dr. Laura Carlson as UD’s 29th President on April 17. President Carlson will address the UD Community on nine key principles that contribute to a shared vision for “OurUD.” She and several other distinguished guests are expected to deliver remarks on...
Lawmakers move to make fiscal advisory council panel permanent
April 11, 2026
DOVER — Democrat and Republican lawmakers have filed a bill to codify Delaware’s independent panel of fiscal analysis after relying after 49 years of relying on an executive order to create it. House Bill 370 was filed on Thursday afternoon to make the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC)...
Delaware Bio to host fourth annual life science conference
April 10, 2026
NEWARK – The Delaware BioScience Association (Delaware Bio) will host the fourth annual Delaware’s DNA: 2026 Life Science Conference on April 30. The event will bring together top bioscience industry leaders, investors, researchers, strategists, policymakers and businesspeople to examine important global trends and market dynamics impacting... ... Continue reading this article...
Datwyler announce partnerships to expand drug technologies
April 9, 2026
MIDDLETOWN — Datwyler, a elastomer manufacturer, announced a collaboration with LTS Device Technologies, a developer of smart wearable devices for drug delivery, and Stevanato Group, a leading global provider of drug containment, drug delivery, and diagnostic solutions. Together the companies aim to expand large-volume subcutaneous drug... ... Continue reading this...
DDOL to host teen job readiness workshop, job fair
April 8, 2026
WILMINGTON – The Delaware Department of Labor’s Division of Industrial Affairs, Office of Wage & Hour, will host the 2nd Annual Hire ME! Teen Job Readiness Workshop & Job Fair in partnership with Delaware Technical Community College. The free events will offer young job seekers with the knowledge, resources,...
Widener Law School still in discussions for Bracebridge
April 6, 2026
WILMINGTON — With new plans taking shape for Bracebridge I and III , there’s still the outstanding question of what remains of Bracebridge II. Two years ago, the Longwood Foundation unveiled an ambitious plan to transform the building into a $60 million higher education complex with the support of public...
Wilmington pledged $10M in grants to Incyte
April 5, 2026
WILMINGTON —Incyte Corporation was promised $14.8 million in state grants to turn an iconic downtown Wilmington property into its new headquarters, and Wilmington city officials also quietly committed another $10 million as well. Now that Incyte has backed down from its promise of turning the Bracebridge I and III buildings...
Bracebridge project trades office desks for apartments on Rodney Squa…
April 4, 2026
WILMINGTON — For two years, the former MBNA headquarters looming large over Rodney Square seemed poised for a comeback when Incyte Corporation pledged to make its headquarters and bring hundreds of high-paying jobs to downtown Wilmington. The biopharma company began renovation work in 2025 with the promise to state officials...
How one developer brought a city idea to Sussex County
April 3, 2026
SEAFORD — After years of vacancy and deterioration, the Nylon Capital Shopping Center is nearing a new chapter as several entities prepare to occupy structures like coworking space and small business hub The Mill. Wilmington-based 9th Street Development Company is wrapping up the conversion of a former grocery store on...
Blunt Rochester tours new Wilmington youth center
April 2, 2026
WILMINGTON — U.S. Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) got a preview of the new Youth Development Center in Wilmington just as construction wrapped up earlier this year. The $19.3 million center on East 12th Street serves as an extension of the Community Education Building one block away, offering community space,...
Food Bank of Delaware receives $75K from Barclays
April 1, 2026
NEWARK – The Food Bank of Delaware announced a $75,000 donation from Barclays to support the expansion of its culinary training facility at the Newark campus, including the completion of more hands-on kitchen training space and the addition of dedicated classroom space equipped with new computers. “This investment from Barclays...
ShopRite expands spring holiday rewards program
March 31, 2026
ShopRite shoppers in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Delaware who spend $400 between March 1 and April 4 are eligible for a free item, and this year’s new free reward selections include: Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream, 64 oz. (Frozen) Bowl & Basket Potstickers, 32 oz. (Frozen) Di...
WuXi plans to open Middletown pharma plant in Q4
March 30, 2026
MIDDLETOWN — WuXi AppTec aims to be in operations in Middletown in the fourth quarter of this year despite turbulence with federal policies, executives told investors this week. “We hope [fourth quarter] this year we will start the operation of oral solid dosage and a year later we’re going to...
DEBCC receives 4-star accreditation
March 29, 2026
WILMINGTON — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce (DEBCC) the Accredited with 4-Stars designation in recognition of its policies, procedures, and impact on the community it serves. “Earning the Accreditation designation is a testament to a chamber’s unwavering dedication to excellence and its......
Wilmington’s tallest building now owned by CMBS Trust
March 28, 2026
WILMINGTON — The tallest skyscraper in Wilmington has quietly changed hands after the past debt restructuring failed and the owner opted to foreclose on the property. A commercial mortgage-backed securitization (CMBS) trust now owns 1201 N. Market St., a 23-story high rise in Wilmington’s central business district. The trust bought...
Delaware receives federal approval for internet infrastructure expans…
March 27, 2026
DOVER – Delaware’s comprehensive plan to expand high-speed broadband infrastructure to more than 4,728 unserved and underserved homes and businesses has been federal approved. This milestone, made possible through the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, represents a major step toward achieving universal connectivity across the First State. Construction is... ......
New Castle County proposes tax increase to address $42M deficit
March 26, 2026
NEW CASTLE — In his annual budget address, New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry proposed a hike to sewer fees, along with a 17% property tax increase, all measures he says would address a structural deficit which would take years to fix. The property tax increase would partially close the...
Solenis announces energy surcharge following Middle East conflict
March 25, 2026
WILMINGTON - Solenis, a chemical manufacturer, will implement a global energy surcharge of 8–14%, starting April 1, 2026, in response to rising costs driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict and the resulting disruptions to global logistics and energy markets. Final surcharge adjustments will vary based on product line, feedstock...