Crash shuts southbound Route 1 near Dover – Delaware Free News
Car overturned on St. Jones River Bridge south of Dover. (Photo: Delaware Free News) DOVER, DELAWARE (6/21/2019) A crash with an overturned car blocked southbound Route 1 south of Dover this morning. The crash happened [...]
State Auditor’s report points out accounting woes in jobless compensation fund
Delaware Auditor of Accounts Lydia E. York issued a special report on the Delaware Unemployment Compensation Fund (DUCF) that found “significant deficiencies in internal accounting controls.” The report summarizes the findings of a months-long inquiry by [...]
Slate of long-term care facilities reform bills drafted
Slate of long-term care facilities reform bills drafted Roger Morris March 26, 2024 DOVER — With the number of Delawareans over 65 expected [...]
Smoky fire at Newark Acme supermarket causes $250,000 in damage
Aetna Hook & Ladder Company was dispatched to a fire late Sunday night in the Acme store at 100 Grove Lane in Newark, the redeveloped College Square shopping center. An airboat was sent to the [...]
Dignam named Chemours President, CEO
Chemours President and CEO Denise Dignam. | PHOTO COURTESY OF CHEMOURS WILMINGTON — Chemours has tapped Denise Dignam as its next leader, within a month of placing President and CEO Mark Newman and other financial [...]
Delaware gas prices remain well below national average
AAA reported that Delaware gas prices rose about a penny during the past week. While domestic gas demand has been lackluster, rising crude oil prices pushed pump prices higher, AAA reported. Delaware’s price at the [...]
Affordable Housing bills propose funding, policy changes
Three-quarters of Delaware households that rent earn $80,000 or more per year but only 20% of homes for sale are affordable to them. | DBT PHOTO BY JACOB OWENS DOVER — A package of bills [...]
PODS to occupy 130,000 square feet at Delaware River Industrial Park
Harvey, Hanna photo Harvey, Hanna & Associates, Inc. announced the completion of its latest industrial property spanning 130,000 square feet at 50 Harbor View Drive in the Delaware River Industrial Park. PODS Enterprises LLC, which [...]
New Castle County Corridor Revitalization Fund application opens
Eligible applicants include small businesses and landlords with businesses located on or near Philadelphia Pike, Route 9 and Route 13. | PHOTO COURTESY OF TAC WILMINGTON – True Access Capital (TAC), the Claymont [...]
House Republicans oppose Democrats’ voting constitutional amendment
Republican legislators have made it clear they will oppose a constitutional amendment on absentee voting, citing the possibility that Democrats could rewrite voting laws by a simple majority. Senate Bill 3, the first leg of [...]
Schlosser & Associates marks 70 years in business
From left to right: Schlosser & Associates Operations Manager Zach Dennis, left, Vice President Garnet Schlosser Dennis, President Steve Dennis-President, Estimator Justin Dennis, Estimator Chris Dennis. | PHOTO COURTESY OF SCHLOSSER & ASSOCIATES NEWARK — [...]
My take: Investment Agenda report offers a clear path forward.
The release of the report from the Delaware Business Roundtable marked a step forward in the public policy arena. To its credit, the Delaware Investment Agenda used input from an outside consulting firm rather than [...]
Blunt Rochester seeks to strengthen supply chain for manufacturers
Blunt Rochester seeks to strengthen supply chain for manufacturers Katie Tabeling March 15, 2024 NEW CASTLE — In the uncertain days that followed [...]
Milville man faces home improvement fraud charge
Bowen Delaware State Police arrested 44-year-old Jeremy Bowen of Millville on a charge of home improvement fraud. On June 7, a Dover man contacted State Police. During the investigation, troopers learned that Bowen, of Delmarva [...]
First State Ballet Theatre expands in Middletown
First State Ballet Theatre will be opening its first satellite office this fall. | PHOTO COURTESY FSBT MIDDLETOWN — The First State Ballet Theatre (FSBT) is forging on with building its first satellite school in [...]
Preventative maintenance is currently underway on the Walnut Street Bridge, spanning several days.
February 26, 2024 The Walnut Street Bridge will be closed for preventive maintenance from Monday, February 26, to Sunday, March 3, between A Street and East Front Street. Detour signs are posted, directing traffic to [...]
Business Roundtable rolls out report calling for political leaders to focus on prosperity and growth
The Delaware Business Roundtable released a report on Tuesday calling for a “comprehensive, fact-based framework for Delaware’s political leaders to set a bold course toward prosperity and growth.” “Delaware must fundamentally prioritize and invest in [...]
Dover Kraft Heinz factory continues to rise
Dover Kraft Heinz factory continues to rise - Delaware Business Times Dara McBride March 8, 2024 DOVER —The next time you enjoy a [...]
Mayor Purzycki’s Farewell St. Patrick’s Day Parade: A Celebration of Irish Culture in Downtown Wilmington
March 9, 2024 Mayor Mike Purzycki, alongside residents, community leaders, and elected officials, marked his final St. Patrick’s Day Parade as Mayor, marching through the streets of Wilmington on Saturday, March 9th. The parade, organized [...]
Building collapse at apartment project under construction injures 3
The Wilmington Fire Department reported a building collapse on Friday, resulting in injuries. At 9:51 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to the 300 block of North Market Steet for the report of the collapse with an [...]
DE222 Honoree: Leslie Shaffer – Delaware Business Times
Title: Executive Director Leslie Shaffer Workplace: The Delaware Contemporary Alma Maters: University of Pittsburgh, John F. Kennedy University Boards: Riverfront Wilmington Business Improvement District Q&A: Favorite thing about Delaware? “The diversity of arts organizations.” Leslie [...]
Mayor Purzycki Invites You to Join the Celebration: 47th St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Hooley in Downtown Wilmington!
March 5, 2024 Mayor Purzycki, along with Police Chief Wilfredo Campos, Fire Chief John Looney, Grand Marshals Joe and Gerry McCoy, and representatives of the O.N.E. Irish Veterans Organization, cordially invites residents and visitors to [...]
Business surveys show Delaware with mid-tier to near bottom rankings
A ranking from Eton Venture Services put Delaware 43rd in a comparison of “business deaths.” Another ranking put the state in the middle of the pack based on a wider range of measurements. The Eton [...]
Delaware biotech companies face ‘careful navigation’ to success
Delaware biotech companies face 'careful navigation' to success Katie Tabeling March 5, 2024 A patient once told Kris Vaddi that they waited outside [...]
Samsung Electronics America has revealed the names of 50 State Winners in its prestigious Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition, where participants vie for a share of $2 million in prize
February 22, 2024 These State Winners, hailing from public middle and high schools across the nation, have each earned a Samsung technology prize package valued at $12,000. They now advance to compete for the title [...]