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Delmarva Power residential electricity bills up 9.91%

Delmarva Power’s electricity rate for Delaware went up June 1, the company said, and “the average residential customers will see

Jeep to stop sending gas-powered Wranglers to DE dealers

As DNREC mulls proposed electric vehicle regulations, Jeep dealers in Delaware may see the flow May 31, 2023

Ad agency AB&C finds new home in heart of Wilmington

One of the largest independent advertising agencies in the region is getting a new Delaware May 30, 2023

Market West is Buccini/Pollin’s new downtown Wilm. brand

The Buccini/Pollin Group, which has been called Wilmington’s largest private landowner, has rebranded its downtown holdings. Market West is the
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Cancer-focused CorriXR Therapetics wins ‘most promising’ award

CorriXR Therapeutics was given the “Most Promising New Company” award by attendees at the inaugural Delaware’s DNA 2023 Life Science
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Darley House envisioned as home for Claymont entrepreneurs

A new chapter is being written for the Darley House, a Claymont landmark where illustrator Felix Darley in 1862
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300 people pack Delaware DNA Life Sciences Conference

Two decades ago, a group of Delaware educators, businessmen and politicians founded a biosciences institute to help the state push
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Weis Markets to anchor Bayberry’s mixed-use town center

Weis Markets will expand into New Castle County as an anchor store for the 280,000-square-foot Bayberry Town Center in north
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Artesian asks to raises rates; average bill would go up 7%

The Artesian Water Co., which supplies water to over a third of Delaware’s residents, has filed a request to increase
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15 tech ventures share $198,000 in Startup302 prizes

Fifteen tech-enabled startups with at least one team member from an underrepresented demographic are sharing $198,000 in non-dilutive grant funding
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Veolia work would raise average monthly bill $4.51

Veolia on Thursday filed a $43 million infrastructure plan with the Delaware Public Service Commission. If the commission grants the
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Delaware ranked 5th for cellphone friendliness

Delaware is the fifth-friendliest state for cellphones, a new list concludes. Maryland and New Jersey top the list, with Pennsylvania
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Fisher’s Popcorn picks Frankford site to expand

Fisher’s Popcorn of Delaware has chosen Frankford for a new $4.85 million facility that will more than quadruple space for
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EDGE Grant Competition Reopens To Benefit Small Businesses

The Division of Small Business will be accepting EDGE grant applications between now and March March 1, 2023

Delaware Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy Releases Report on Delaware Women in Construction Trades

WILMINGTON, Del —The Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy, a Division of the Delaware Department February 16, 2023

Division of Small Business Awards EDGE Grants to 10 Delaware Companies

DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Division of Small Business recognized 10 small businesses Wednesday as winners February 8, 2023

DOL Announces New Employer UI & Construction Employer Tax Rates for 2023

WILMINGTON, DE – The Delaware Department of Labor (DOL) announced the revised Taxable Wage Base, February 6, 2023

DOL Conducting 2023 Annual Prevailing Wage Survey

The Division of Industrial Affairs (DIA) at the Department of Labor (DOL) is currently conducting January 3, 2023

Delaware ranked worst for savings rate

Delaware is among the most financially challenged states, a website has concluded after crunching six factors relating to personal finance.
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Neighbors to Incyte: Don’t expand in Alapocas

Neighbors opposing expansion by Incyte have raised the typical concerns about nearby development – increased traffic and decreased property values
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Avelo Airlines to add 9 routes, 4 states in June

Avelo Airlines was supposed to start expanding its destinations from Wilmington Airport in a year or two, but instead, it
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She wanted to help. Now Wingmom serves 5,000 clients

After Kate Maxwell’s firefighter fiancé died in the 2016 Canby Park fire, she crawled into a tunnel of grief and
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ChristianaCare’s Pa. ‘micro’ hospital to open in late ’24

Christiana Care plans to restore medical services in late 2024 to Jennersville Hospital, which has been closed since 2021. The Delaware-based
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Veolia asks customers for help in finding lead service lines

Veolia, which provides water to more than 100,000 residents in northern New Castle County, this month started a campaign to
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Bioscience leaders prime legislators on growth of sector

The First State’s growing biosciences industry has its roots in the 1992 creation of the Delaware Technology Park, state life
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Penny Square new home of photography studio

John Mollura, who has made a name for himself with his empowering and creative photographs loved his studio in a
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UD alumna jumped into ‘Shark Tank;’ swam away with deal

University of Delaware graduate Joelle Flynn peddled her lipstick-size toothbrush on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” cutting a $250,000 deal with one
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Bethany Beach Marriott makeover includes new restaurant

A hotel on the Bethany Beach boardwalk is getting a multimillion-dollar makeover that includes a new indoor-outdoor pool and a
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Delaware gives big grants to 10 small businesses

Ten small businesses in Delaware have been awarded grants in the sixth round of the Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion
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$60K fine, 2½-year suspension for Milltown financial adviser

The president of a Milltown financial advice company will pay $60,000 in fines and serve a 2½-year suspension from registration
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Brandywine Town Center redevelopment tweaked

Community feedback has inspired tweaks to plans to redevelop the Brandywine Town Center. “They want to elevate the look, the
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One store’s still standing at Tri-State Mall

The news coverage of what’s happening at the old Tri-State Mall (which closed in 2015, leaving a small strip shopping
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Warehouse announced on 28 acres in First State Crossing

A developer has sold 28 acres in First State Crossing, a multiuse Claymont site that once housed a steel plant,
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DuPont trailblazer given state chamber’s highest award

Stacey J. Mobley was given the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce‘s most prestigious award, the Josiah Marvel Cup, Monday during
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24-hour pharmacies on way back to Delaware

Pharmacies trying to surmount national staffing shortages and burnout are buying robots to sort meds, using remote pharmacists, offering bonuses
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CP Cases moves to Delaware from Maryland

A company that designs and makes high-performance protective cases and racks for industries ranging from rock stars to defense will
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Veolia surprises customers with credit in water bills

A mega-deal among two large French companies that operate a lot of local water systems has resulted in a one-time
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Delaware’s minimum wage to rise again Jan. 1

Delaware’s minimum wage earners will get a 12% raise in the new year. The state’s lowest legal salary for most
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It’s a scam: You’re not getting calls with real deals

A few days ago, a Delawarean received “what seemed like very legit promotional call from (supposedly) XFINITY offering me $35
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Public advocate slams Delmarva Power’s rate hike request

Delaware’s public advocate is speaking out against Delmarva Power’s plan to increase its electric distribution rates by $72.3 million. “As
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Global case manufacturer moves from Maryland to Delaware

A company that designs and manufactures high-performance protective cases and racks used in industries ranging from broadcasting to defense has chosen
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ChristianaCare names breast center after Tatiana Copeland

ChristianaCare has named its Breast Center The Tatiana Copeland Breast Center after a Wilmington philanthropist who was treated
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CarMax settles with DE, other states over recall disclosure

Delaware and 35 other states have reached a settlement with used vehicle retailer CarMax, which has agreed to pay $1
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Bridgewater Jewelry: 5 generations, 140 drama-studded years

A quaint corner shop in Historic New Castle will start celebrating its 140th anniversary — and its five generations of
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Walmart agrees to $3.1B opioid settlement, $11.8M goes to DE

Walmart announced Tuesday that the company has agreed to a $3.1 billion settlement to resolve a nationwide lawsuit brought by
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Google to pay Delaware $4.3M in location tracking settlement

Google agreed to a $391.5 million settlement with 40 states Monday over charges that the company tracked users’ location data
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Finally! Wegmans opens Delaware store Wednesday

Sallie Groff Reissman arrived at Barley Mill Wegmans at 8:45 a.m., hoping to be one of the first let in.
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Vaccine company Uvax Bio sets $8M expansion in Delaware

A Newark vaccine company will spend $8 million to expand in Delaware, adding 63 jobs over the next three
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Smaller pond, more eateries for Brandywine Town Center?

Changes are afoot at the Brandywine Town Center, which could include new buildings, restaurants and parking. What they
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Avelo Airlines to open Wilmington base, 5 routes to Florida

Low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is betting big on New Castle’s Wilmington Airport (ILG), announcing a new east coast base with
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Low-cost carrier Avelo to begin flying out of New Castle

Since June, Delaware has been the only state in the country with no scheduled passenger airline service. That’s about to
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SoDel will keep Bethany’s Cottage Cafe true to roots

College pals Tom Neville and Brent Poffenberger were newly graduated when they decided to start a small restaurant in Ocean
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Delaware retailers must accept cash under new law

Most Delaware retailers are now required to accept cash payments thanks to a new law signed by Gov. John Carney
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Forward Journey: Programs for young severely disabled adults

The only Delaware agency that offers day programs for young adults with multiple and severe disabilities has changed its name
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New owners of Griswold Home Care didn’t see this coming

A year ago, Carrie and Patrick Gray received a text out of the blue asking if they were interested
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Sussex biogas facility expansion subject of upcoming workshop

Delaware’s environmental control agency will hold a virtual community workshop on Sept. 28 to discuss a proposal to expand a
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The Royale Group to expand with $2 million Seaford site

Just two years after moving its operations from New Jersey to Delaware, The Royale Group has announced it will double
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DuPont will build new $50 million plant in Newark

DuPont Semiconductor Technologies will expand its Newark campus by building a $50 million, 385,000-square-foot facility in nearby Glasgow. The company,
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Chinese drug company breaks ground for Delaware campus

A Chinese pharmaceutical company broke ground in Middletown Tuesday for a 190-acre manufacturing plant expected to open in 2025 and
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If you’re looking for a rental home, you already know this

Delaware’s rental vacancy rate has fallen to the third lowest in the country, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau
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Freedom Award to honor MBNA, innovation winner

The Pete du Pont Freedom Award this year for the first time will honor a company rather than a person:
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Delaware launches drive to fill 400 state jobs

Delaware has launched a $225,000 campaign to advertise the many state jobs available, and to make sure job seekers
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Delaware judge sets date for Twitter, Elon Musk lawsuit

The five-day trial to decide whether the world’s richest man will be forced to purchase social media behemoth Twitter Inc.
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Wawa to pay Delaware 450K over 2019 data breach

Delaware will receive $450,000 out of an $8 million multi-state settlement with a Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain after a data
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Delaware judge sets Twitter, Elon Musk trial for October

A Delaware judge ruled Tuesday that social media behemoth Twitter Inc. and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, will face
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The Grand chooses from inside for new executive director

Longtime Grand Opera House administrator Pamelyn Manocchio will head the downtown Wilmington theater when the current executive editor bikes
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Fate of Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase up to Delaware court

A Delaware judge will decide whether Elon Musk should be forced to follow through with his $44 billion acquisition of
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Food Bank CANgineering sparks community creativity

A green and pink daisy created by Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority in its traditional colors was named Best in Show
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Water firm invites customers to buy coverage on e-devices

The company that provides water to about 100,000 people in New Castle County is known for regularly sending out snail-mail
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DSU to use $1 million grant for urban revitalization center

Delaware State University will use $1 million in federal funds to build an urban revitalization center. The money will come
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Abandoned Burger King found in Concord Mall sends Internet wild

“A fully intact vintage Burger King was found behind a wall at the Concord Mall,” a Twitter user posted
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Bill to lower realty transfer tax sails through House committee

A bill to decrease Delaware’s realty transfer tax from 4% to 3% was released from the House Administration Committee Wednesday.
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Fujifilm exec: 2 plants may not be enough

While Fujifilm celebrated the opening of the first of its two new ink manufacturing plants in Delaware Thursday,
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Fujifilm opens first of two new inkjet facilities

Fujifilm on Thursday opened the first of two new manufacturing plants that will produce printer inks. The New Castle site
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New history, eco-tour will focus on Mispillion River’s importance

A new six-hour Sussex County history and eco tour will give guests a look at the Dupont Nature Center,
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Darby ordinance would make Wilm employers pay for shift changes

Photo/Getty Images Business leaders are lining up in opposition to a proposed ordinance in Wilmington that would require service industry
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Middletown residents fight to stop warehouse construction

More than 1,000 people have signed a petition to halt the development of a 1.8-million-square-foot warehouse complex next to The
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Sen. Brian Pettyjohn to host webinar on broadband internet

A webinar focused on the expansion of broadband internet access will give Delawareans a chance to ask questions and learn
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FMC, Sears honored at annual state chamber dinner

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce held its 185th annual dinner Monday at the Chase Center. Photo by Kelly Basile.
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Fujifilm to spend another $28 million on New Castle production site

Photo courtesy of Fujifilm. Japanese multinational conglomerate Fujifilm will spend $28 million to expand its production facility in New Castle.
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Mountaire employees petition to decertify Teamsters union

Mountaire employees will vote to decertify their Teamsters Union. A big old chicken processing plant in Selbyville is crowing
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Water quality testing firm to invest $3.3M in Newark production space

A water quality testing supply company will invest $3.3 million to expand its operations into Newark after receiving $1.25 million
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2 Delaware chefs are semifinalists for James Beard Award

Bardea chef Antimo DiMeo, left, and William & Merry chef Bill Hoffman are nominated for best chef in the
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2 Delaware chefs are semifinalists for James Beard Award

Bardea chef Antimo DiMeo, left, and William & Merry chef Bill Hoffman are nominated for best chef in the
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Avian flu found in poultry farm after increased bird deaths there

A poultry farm where bird flu was found will have to kill the rest of its flock to try to
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Bardea’s new venture: Tacos in DE.CO food court

Bardea Food & Drink has opened a taco stand in Wilmington’s DE.CO food court. Photo courtesy of Charles “Ebbie” Alfree
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Renter, landlord advocates disagree over solutions to eviction crisis

Lawmakers and advocates say a new Delaware Supreme Court rule that allows tenants to be represented by non-lawyer advocates in
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Delaware Restaurant Association issues dire plea for help

The organization that represents restaurants in Delaware said the industry is far from being out of the woods after two
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Sunset Committee backs reorganizing Delaware Motion Picture Commission

The state Sunset Committee would like to see the Delaware Motion Picture and Television Commission reorganized and funded. A
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Bayhealth employees face Feb. 28 vaccine deadline

Bayhealth’s Sussex County campus About one-tenth of Bayhealth Medical Center’s 4,100 employees have asked for an medical or religious
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Cannabis edibles to debut in Delaware in weeks

The First State Compassion cannabis kitchen team at the company’s new facility in Wilmington. A Delaware-based medical marijuana company that
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M&T, WSFS, PNC reducing, easing overdraft fees

Delaware’s largest banks are addressing concerns about overdraft fees (Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels) Delaware’s three biggest banks
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To-go alcohol, outdoor dining bill sails through House committee

At least 20 other states will allow the continued sale of to-go alcoholic beverages. A bill to permanently allow restaurants
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Company run by alums creates UD data scholarship

Predictive Analytics Group founders and University of Delaware Alumni have started a $50,000 endowed scholarship. Left to right: CEO Stephen
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Del. minimum wage to increase Jan. 1 and not everyone is happy about it

Delaware’s minimum wage will increase to $10.50 per hour Saturday. (Getty Images/Darren415) With Delaware’s minimum wage set to increase from
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Ørsted’s Skipjack 2 offshore wind project given the green light

Photo courtesy of Ørsted. The Maryland Public Service Commission has selected Danish multinational power company Ørsted’s Skipjack Wind 2 for
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After food ran out in Sussex, Food Bank set another drive-thru Monday

The Food Bank will return to Crossroad Church Monday in Georgetown. Photo from November event by Kim Turner. The
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Mountaire employees vote by big margin to oust union

Mountaire employees have voted to decertify their union. Mountaire Farms employees in Selbyville have voted to remove the United
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Wilmington wins $15 million digital financial tech company headquarters

A company that digitally links cash management accounts will build a $15.37 million headquarters and customer service
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Wilmington meats manufacturer to build $18 million plant, add 190 jobs

New B&M Meats will build an 80,000-square-foot production facility to manufacture sandwich steak and chicken A manufacturer of
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Company providing tissue, cell cultures will double its Delaware workforce

Analytical Biological Services will add new labs and about 35 new employees. A Delaware-paid $4.2 million renovation of a
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Drive-thru pet food bank open Thursday in Wilmington

Faithful Friends Animal Society, Delaware Humane Association and the Delaware SPCA will give away pet food Thursday. Three animal
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Delaware men create pill bottle cap that uses thumbprint to open

A FortisKap pill bottle cap will require a thumbprint to open and will automatically count remaining pills. Your bottle of
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Kennett book lover buys Hockessin BookShelf to keep store open

Rebecca Dowling, left, has sold the Hockessin BookShelf to Jan Blab, right. A Kennett Square bibliophile upset that the
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Benvenuto to Hold MPD Toy Drive

Bring a wrapped and tagged toy valued at $25 or a $25 Walmart gift card to Benvenuto this weekend and
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New StretchPlex program to offer individualized stretching, massage

StretchPlex will offer individual programs that include compression therapy, massage, stretching and weight training to combat loss of strength and
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Business owners ask state to delay new trucking regulations

An expiration date on a Delaware law means truck operators will have to haul less or buy new trucks. Photo
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Cape May-Lewes Ferry ticket sales exceed pre-pandemic levels

Cape May-Lewes Ferry passenger counts have reached, exceeded pre-pandemic levels. Photo courtesy of CMLF on Facebook. The Cape May-Lewes Ferry
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Del. utility workers fight labeling as federal contractors, vaccine mandate

Delaware utility workers say they rarely work for the federal government and should not be included in vaccine mandate. Photo
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Kenny Family ShopRites to mark 25th anniversary with mural unveiling

Mural by Delaware artist Christian Kanienberg and his company Wish. Photo courtesy of Delaware Supermarkets Inc. Kenny Family ShopRite Stores
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Kent considering $5M in grants for businesses hurt by pandemic

Kent County Levy Court Kent County is eyeing a $5 million grant program for small businesses and hospitality companies affected
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Restaurants hardest hit by supply chain issues, Delaware experts say

While supply chain issues are affecting a lot of buisnesses, including delaying auto and furniture deliveries, restaurants are suffering the
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Med tech company will use $2.2 million in Delaware grants to expand

Hologic Inc. says it will expand by 100,000 square feet and add 225 new jobs in manufacturing, product development,
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Natural gas prices likely to cause higher heating bills this winter

Natural gas prices are expected to cause higher heating bills this winter. (Doris Morgan at Unsplash) With overnight temperatures dipping
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Highmark rebates 5.1% of health insurance premiums

(Delaware Live photo) The check from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware is really in the mail. And it’s
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Hockessin Book Shelf closing Dec. 15 as owner moves to California

“I am in shock,” Vicki Knotts said. “I went through a box of tissues.” What shocked Knotts –
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Delaware grants pave way for Siemens expansion in Glasgow

Siemens Healthineers plans to add 29,000 square feet to its existing facility at the Glasgow Business Community. Medical technologies
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Wilmington to pay for 20 teens to take drone, virtual reality classes

The city of Wilmington will pay for 20 students to attend drone and virtual reality classes. The City of
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Somerville Manning forced to move anniversary show because of flooding

Somerville Manning Gallery’s owner and director rushed to ready its temporary location on Kennett Pike for the 40th anniversary show.
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Restaurants cut hours as struggle with hiring continues

Harry’s Hospitality has been running ads inviting people to work for them for a bit, or a lifetime. Jeff
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State to invest $110 million in expanding broadband ‘the last mile’

Sussex County legislators gather to look at broadband maps. Clockwise from top, Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, Rep. Jesse Vanderwende, Rep. Ruth
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Case backlog, hope for rent assistance keep Delaware eviction filings low

Landlords may be waiting to see how rental assistance programs can help before filing for eviction. Two weeks after
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Proposed U.S. rule would force reporting of all accounts of $600 or more

A proposed rule requiring details of most financial accounts is designed to find taxes to help pay for the $3.5
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SIW wastes no time starting to rebuild farm stand

A new farm stand aleady was taking shape Saturday afternoon at SIW in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. A new
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Milford Lady Bug Festival canceled because people can’t social distance

Part of the crowd at the 2019 Milford Lady Bug Festival. Because the event is free, there’s no way to
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Grand to require masks, vaccine proof or negative test to attend shows

The Grand Opera House will require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test and masks in all three of its
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Help after Ida: Delaware power crews to be in Louisiana Wednesday

More than 100 Delmarva Power employees and contractors have been sent to Louisiana to help restore power. More than 100
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Schwab to fund DSU institute designed to help minorities build wealth

Delaware State students soon will have access to financial training throughout their college years and beyond. A four-year grant from
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Hotel du Pont unveils fresh ‘History Unscripted’ branding

The dining room of Le Cavalier at the Hotel Du Pont. Photo by Jason Varney. When the Hotel
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Hagley previews splashy new ‘Nation of Inventors’ exhibit

A glass cabinet of 60 patent models welcomes guests to Hagley’s new exhibit about inventing. Hagley Museum and Library’s
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Founder’s Folio: Bias and influence in American news media

Courtesy of the New York Public LIbrary We are faced with the difficult challenge of finding truth and the
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Win-win: Hottest trend at Delaware liquor stores is local craft brews

The craft beer selection at Peco’s Liquor Store in Wilmington. Photo by Ed Mulvihill, owner Twenty years ago, if you
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Two global companies plan Delaware expansions, thanks to lab grants

Delaware is getting some new jobs, thanks to a state program that helps prepare lab space. Photo by Chokniti Khongchum/Pexels
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August wasn’t always great for peach picking in Delaware

Peach picking is one of many activities that Fifer Orchards offers on its farm. Delaware is known for two things
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Federal COVID-19 unemployment payments end in September

All federal unemployment pay boosts related to COVID-19 end the first week in September. Photo by Yury Kim/Pexels All
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Hundreds gather to protest ChristianaCare’s vaccine mandate

More than 350 people gathered on Churchman’s Road Saturday in front of ChristianaCare’s sign, and more were arriving by the
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Nemours is 3rd health system to require employees be vaccinated

Nemours Children’s Health System, which operates A.I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, has become the third healthcare network in
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Wawa asks customers to mask up when entering stores

Wawa has updated its mask policy to require all employees to wear masks in their stores regardless of vaccination status.
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Capital One donates $4.7 million Wilmington riverfront building to DSU

Capital One donated this Wilmington Riverfront building to Delaware State University. Capital One, the company famous for asking credit
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Pike Creek auto center, restaurant exchange punches via funny signs

Campanella’s Auto & Tire Center and Crossroads Restaurant in Pike Creek are waging war via signs. Sign war! What is
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Medical marijuana company’s fund helps terminally ill pay for products

First State Compassion has launched a program that gives terminal patients $500 toward medical marijuana products. A Delaware medical marijuana
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Bear Drive In’s opening night goes smoothly with stream of cars

A video of classic movie moments ran before ‘F9.’ The Bear Drive In’s opening night started with a line
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ChristianaCare to require staff vaccinations; only system so far to do it

Christiana Care will require all employees to be vaccinated. Delaware’s largest healthcare network has provided employees an ultimatum: be vaccinated
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Coalition of business, education groups to study child care needs

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, Rodel and the Delaware Department will study child care needs.
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Heads up: Bear Drive In only takes admission at gate this weekend

Yes, the Bear Drive In grand opening will be this weekend. No, you will not be able to buy tickets
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Randall Law wants to flip symbol of hatred to peace with clothing line

Randall Law models some of his Kool Kolored Kid Generation line. Photo by Andre Wright Jr. Randall Law is
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New grants will help ready sites to lure commercial, industrial business

Gov. John Carney on Tuesday signed a bill that will allow state organizations to have possible commercial sites ready for
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Bear Drive In opens Friday with ‘Fast & Furious 9,’ ‘Jungle Cruise’

Bear Drive In opens Friday behind the Lowe’s in Bear. Photo by Bob Weir. The Bear Drive In will
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Delaware LIVE welcomes Megginson as staff writer

As Delaware LIVE News celebrates its one-year anniversary as a locally-owned news business focused on hyperlocal news and information
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Christiana Care, Bayhealth, Blue Cross join to offer Medicare product

Two Delaware hospital systems and an insurance company plan to offer a Medicare Advantage insurance plan. Photo by Roger Brown/Pexels
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Cargo containers are stacked at site of new Bear Drive In

The worker on top of the lift at the Bear Drive In is attaching strips to the front of
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‘Walking the talk:’ Carney signs bill to raise minimum wage to $15

Gov. John Carney shows off minimum wage raise law he signed Monday. Delaware Gov. John Carney, a Democrat, signed a
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Staffing shortage forces Steak Works Pizza to close for good

Steak Works Pizza (www.steakworkspizza.com) Steak Works Pizza, a favorite in Brandywine Hundred for decades, has closed. Although the announcement was
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Got $100 in coins? 4 Dunkin’ locations will give you $105 for them

A Dunkin’ franchisee who says he can’t get enough change from is bank will buy coins. Photo by
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New Bear Drive In will be built with cargo containers

A twin screen drive-in is set to go in into a field behind the Lowe’s in Bear. A
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After years of waiting, sale of Tri-State Mall brings hope

The former Levitz furniture outlet is scheduled to be demolished on July 14 (Ken Mammarella photo) Tri-State Mall has
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Pandemic convinced bridal shop owner to leave healthcare for dream job

The windows of Mackenzie Lagarelli’s Mia Rosa Bridal Boutique in Middletown catch the light, and driver attention. If you
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Pharmaceutical manufacturer could bring 500 new jobs to Middletown

A pharmaceutical company that contracts to develop and manufacture drugs is building a state-of-the-art campus in Middletown that
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Focus on Biden interest, Historic New Castle part of new tourism director’s plan

Jen Boes is taking over the Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau on July 1. The outdoing executive
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Delaware moves closer to near-total plastic bag ban

Legislators say people are not reusing the new thicker plastic bags given away at grocery stores. Dismayed that
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Del. ranked No. 9 in new jobs survey

(Photo by Canva Studio from Pexels) Delaware is the the ninth best state for jobs, according to the 2021 Best & Worst States
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Bill would toughen, widen ban on single-use plastic bags

DNREC is surveying consumers on Delaware’s ban on single-use plastic bags. (DNREC) Delaware’s ban on single-use plastic bags might become
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Food Bank: Drive-thru pantry numbers down 50%; will re-evaluate

Can declining numbers at Food Bank drive-thru mobile pantries be another sign the economy is coming back? The
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Proof we love BBQ: Stuck with only takeout, sales rose for this restaurant

BBQ travels well, and that helped Limestone BBQ’s takeout sales. If you’re one of the multitudes who will be
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CSC Station hopes to encourage new business in Wilmington

The lobby of CSC Station features a sleek modern interior. CSC is stepping out of its core business
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Joy from restaurants, customers greets first day of no masks, full capacity

Restaurants say they had great lunch crowds and night reservations are filling up
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New bill would create state-managed retirement plan for workers without one

Employees would have to formally opt out, or some of their pay automatically will be put into the account
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Sleeping Bird Coffee awakes in new shop near Wilmington Brew Works

The avian theme extends to the sandwiches and salad names, such as the Chickadee and Bluebird
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Delaware JobLink site slammed by unemployed Wednesday

As of June 12, those on unemployment will again be required to prove they searched for a job to keep
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Amendment to gun magazine bill aimed at saving Georgetown company

Atlantis Industries Corp. in Georgetown, an injection molding company, makes the components for gun magazines.
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With so much federal stimulus cash, state predicts surplus of $1 billion

Members of the committees talked about replenishing funds that were used to help weather the COVID-19 pandemic.
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With West side of Wilmington Riverfront done, plans are unveiled for the East

Construction will begin soon on infrastructure such as roads and creation of a 3,500 waterfront path to mirror West.
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Comical clash of opinions marks House passage of bill to abolish youth, training wage

The bill now moves to the Senate Labor Committee, where a hearing is set May 19.
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Restaurants’ new focus: Will Carney follow CDC, remove indoor mask mandate

Carney’s spokesman said the governor’s team is reviewing implications of CDC’s new guidance
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Mitch’s Mo’ Better Chicken: Frying is in this family’s DNA

Jonathan Mitchell hope to start a brick-and-mortar eatery after selling at festivals and other places
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Vaccinated Grotto Pizza workers to get $25 gift card

‘We feel it’s our social responsibility to invest in incentivizing our staff to get the COVID-19 shot,’ said Jeff Gosnear,
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As Robbins Diamonds closes, so does colorful chapter in area retail history

If you grew up around Delaware and had a television in the 80s and 90s, you probably recognize the
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Delaware seeing little, if any, reaction to pipeline crisis

By Matthew Stonebraker Delaware appears to have escaped the worst of the repercussions after a cyberattack shut down the
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A.I. duPont Hospital becomes Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware

The system has designated hospital, Nemours mansion and gardens as Alfred I. du Pont campus.
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Fishing tournaments are roaring back across the First State

For some participants, it’s about comradery that comes with tournaments. For others, it’s about winning.
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Carney: All unemployment payments are temporary; look for a job

He said those on unemployment are required to look for a job and the state will look at that
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Delaware’s Frozen Farmer ready for next ‘Oh, gosh!’ moment

The Bridgeville creamery’s line of frozen treats will be available in nearly 4,000 Walmart stores this month.
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Dogfish Head’s new off-centered idea: Alcohol-free, low-cal beer

Lemon Quest is a citrusy wheat brew that’s a follow-up to Slightly Mighty and the popular SeaQuench Ale
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New bill would create $100 million trust fund to offer paid family, medical leave

Workers must have been on job for 120 days and earned more than $3,000. They will be paid 80% of
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Art, history, technology combine in Hagley’s new steampunk sculpture

Sculpture Bruce Rosenbaum was steampunk before he knew what steampunk was.
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A Better Delaware names new executive director to head political advocacy

ABD now is advocating for fully opening up Delaware so families, kids and businesses can heal
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Carney: Lifting restaurant, business capacity limits is step toward ditching masks

Also, social distancing requirements will move from six feet to three feet.
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Trader Joe’s followers lose their minds over Christiana store opening

New Trader Joe’s opened right in time for Mother’s Day. Coincidence? We think not.
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Cult of Trader Joe’s loses their minds over Christiana store opening

New Trader Joe’s opened right in time for Mother’s Day. Coincidence? We think not.
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A crisp sensation: Herr’s turns 75

Wilmington was the first place Herr’s founder Jim S. Herr sold his chips, and they became the area’s favorite.
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Wife of Milford officer shot in December helps organize fundraiser for Delmar officer

Amanda Webb said the outpouring of support was uplifting, and she wants the same for Heacock family.
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Earth Day group says no to offshore wind

Part of the group on Thursday wanted the project banned; the others wanted it moved further from shore.
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Fur Baby heads into second decade with new building, services and lots of happy dogs

The business has moved into a new building bought in December 2019 and expected to open four months later. The
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For Above Seven, designing workout gear is tiny part of business plan

A7 wants to provide resources for student athletes from one-parent households in Delaware, and eventually beyond
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Minimum wage bill passes first House committee hearing

After a three-hour meeting Wednesday afternoon, a bill to raise Delaware’s minimum wage to $15 passed its first House
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Lewes entrepreneur turns sea water into artisanal food company

Dave Burris started creating table salt as a hobby before launching Henlopen Sea Salt
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DSU, United Airlines partnership aims to add diversity to pilot ranks

Several United Airlines pilots who had trained at Delaware State returned for the event Thursday
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Startup aims to help firms, nonprofits with sustainability

Early clients of Green Street USA include a zoo, a school, a law firm, a construction firm and several retailers.
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Culture, health, recreation at heart of Whitehall’s bid to be new American neighborhood

Calls about the property have risen 30% just from those in other urban areas wanting a new place to call
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Carney nominates 1st woman to head Chancery, 1st black woman on Kent Superior Court

Carney’s nominations must be confirmed by the Delaware Senate.
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Dewey Beach may allow gazebo to be rented in bid to wisely control use

‘We have to have some type of coordination so we can avoid conflict,’ the town manager said
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ACLU: Delaware should consider laws to govern how mobile licenses are handled

Among other things, new laws may be needed to forbid future tech from abusing them, Mike Brickner said
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Check out these new dining spots in Brandywine Hundred

New offers range from barbecue and burgers to pho and sushi
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Gun permit, magazine ban bills move to Senate floor for debate tomorrow

The bills had a two-hour hearing in the Judiciary Committee and then were ‘walked’ through the Finance committee with no
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Carney allows more at outdoor events, but does not increase restaurant capacity

Spectators at sporting events are no longer limited to just two people per player.
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10-digit dialing starts in a month for all Delaware devices

The official starts Saturday, April 24, but Ooma, a voice over internet protocol, and AT&T’s wireless network accept 10 digits
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Small-batch Autumn Arch brewery to celebrate first, second anniversaries jointly

Don’t let its size fool you. AABP already has released more than 90 beers.
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Votes to kill, keep state health board both fail in sunset committee

Two committee members said they had been flooded with notes from the public saying the HRB should be abolished.
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Bill to hike income tax for those earning more than $125,000 fails

Bottom line: Even though Kowalko got schooled by Geisenberger, the bill nearly passed
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Bill to decriminalize marijuana, set up legal sales heads out of first committee

Opponents said the bill needed more work in many areas and would kill the medical marijuana business.
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Bill to kill youth, training wage plows right through committee to House floor

The full House will debate and vote on a bill that would abolish lower pay for youth and for training
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Review recommends shrinking powerful state Health Resources Board, making it advisory only

Opponents of keeping the Resources Board say it prevents real competition in the market and keeps prices high.
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$15 minimum wage bill easily passes Senate, 14-7

Sen. Marie Pinkney said many of the people who worked on the bill wanted to to go much further.
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Will minimum wage hike to $15 help banish poverty or destroy business?

It was a tale of two minimum wage hikes Wednesday during a hearing on a bill that would
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Two-hour hearing on minimum wage ends without public vote being taken

Senate Bill 15 was already listed on the full Senate agenda for Thursday before the hearing took place.
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Haunted St. Patrick’s Day event canceled in Milford

‘No good deed goes unpunished,’ wrote Mike Perfetti, owner of Delaware Branding Co.
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Delaware’s surplus for 2022 set at $669 million; comes with warning to look ahead

Delaware’s major revenue sources are real estate transfer taxes, corporate franchise income, unclaimed property and COVID government benefits.
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The Falls begins leasing second building as first fills with residents

Nestled along Brandywine Creek, The Falls is city living that doesn’t feel like living in a city
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Vaccinations help give diners an appetite for eating out again

Consumer confidence is growing, and one restaurateur says the state mood is becoming more positive
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Bill to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour in Delaware filed Tuesday

If passed, the bill will raise minimum wage from $9.25 an hour now to $15 by Jan. 1, 2025
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Yorklyn photographer focuses on medically complex families

Ana Yevonishon is able to devote the time to the free family sessions because other clients sponsor them.
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Now you can whip out your cell phone to show your driver’s license

The new mobile apps are available at the Apple Store and Google Play.
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Founder’s Folio: Freedom of speech in America, then and now

We have a duty to protect our right to communicate in the public spaces of social media.
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Lewes hypnotherapist to hawk her therapy dough on ‘Shark Tank’ Friday

Nancy Rothner taped the episode in September, but didn’t find out until three weeks ago that it will air.
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Booth House Tavern to return to Historic New Castle

A new spot will pay homage to an old name — but with a thoroughly modern approach
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Delaware restaurants plan to fight bill that would raise tip wages, raise costs for businesses

Tipped minimum wage hasn’t changed since 1983, when a state law put it at 66.67% of the state minimum wage,
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Outdoor dining blooms at Columbus Inn, where new greenhouses give diners options

The historic Wilmington restaurant plans to purchase one or two greenhouses that can set up to six guests,
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Carney raises indoor limits for businesses, exercise classes

The limit for private indoor gatherings, such as dinner and birthday parties, remains at 10 people.
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Score! 76ers arena has a whole new name and sponsor: Chase Fieldhouse

The iconic Philadelphia 76ers logo will continue to be emblazoned on the building, under Chase’s name
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Nemours’ new kosher kitchen underscores how businesses seek to be culturally competent

Hospital staff members are also trained on understanding and caring for patients who observe different faiths.
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Nemours’ new kosher kitchen illustrates how businesses seek to be culturally competent

Hospital staff members are also trained on understanding and caring for patients who observe different faiths.
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Updated bill to legalize marijuana sales heads toward General Assembly

Among changes: micro licenses to keep out Big Marijuana, social equity licenses and preventing sales of medical, recreational pot at
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DSU student realizes dream of opening his own bookstore, studio

Justin Williams has dreamed of opening his own bookshop and studio since his early teens and this year, at
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Country star Jimmie Allen to perform at virtual benefit concert

In support of Delaware’s statewide giving day event, the organizers of Do More 24 Delaware will be holding an exclusive
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Playing cupid: Husband and wife chefs whip up Valentine’s Day delights

The couple known for their SIW dinners is offering special Valentine’s meal through SIW and Swigg.
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Growth Inc. marks 25 years on strength of simple mantra: Say yes to the mess of customer requests

‘When you’re out there on your own and it’s your business, it’s tough to say no to somebody,’ said co-founder
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A Delaware twist shows up in a sadly familiar online sales scam

The Delaware “return address” was faked. “If you Google it, you’ll find a warehouse there, which contributes to the deception,”
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State raises indoor dining limit; says businesses may not charge for administering vaccine

The changes also allow youth and sports tournaments to resume, but asks anyone traveling out of state to voluntarily quarantine.
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Thompson Island Brewing’s IPA lands on another best-of list

Delaware produced 317,328 barrels of craft beer in 2019, making it No. 25 per capita among states for beer production.
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Kids spend afternoon building snowmen for Hockessin nursing home residents

A Regal Heights staffer sat in her car crying happy tears as she watched the children building snowmen and the
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So far, so good for ban on plastic bags. Or maybe not.

‘Let’s get with it and be responsible for what we can do to lessen our impact on the earth,’ one
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With purchase of Dolle’s, Grotto Pizza now owns huge slice of waterfront

The iconic spot would be a prime space to develop, but owner says it will be years before changes are
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UD offers free human resources classes to those in restaurants

The classes are paid for by Delaware’s rapid workforce training plan with CARES Act money.
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$2 million upgrade readies airport for service to Orlando

The first change that passengers notice is that the main entrance has moved. The second change is that parking will
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Nonstop flights from Delaware to Orlando are back

Frontier Airlines’ booking site shows nonstop ‘seasonal’ flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, starting Feb. 11.
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Feet first: Middletown husband-and-wife team kicks off first-of-its-kind tech startup

Less than two years old, HX Innovations counts Adidas Golf, Under Armour and Skechers as clients for various product lines.
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Something to chew on: Newark renews Main Street Alfresco nights starting in March

With restaurants limited to 30 percent capacity indoors, warmer weather and more outdoor dining will be welcome.
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Republican react to Carney’s State of the State: Where’s the beef, John?

The lawmakers said they wanted Carney to issue an action plan for coping with state woes, and they didn’t hear
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Carney’s State of the State: We’re going to keep on keeping on

Among other things, the governor said he wants governments to keep livestream meetings to give the public greater access.
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Talk of raising minimum wage worries restaurants still reeling from COVID-19

Restaurateurs are listening with great alarm to state and national talk about raising minimum wage to $15 an
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Cocoa bombs: fun, flavorful and, occasionally, a bit boozy

Cocoa bombs were hot during the holidays and are expected to be hot at Valentine’s Day.
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Covid. Plastic bag ban. And NOW you’re remodeling my grocery store?

Also: Acme stores have stopped charging for their new plastic bags, and their paper ones are going away.
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Bill to allow restaurants to continue selling takeout alcohol sails through House committee

Both had been set to expire March 31, and if passed by the General Assembly would expire in March 2022.
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Forecaster: Pandemic restrictions will be forgotten quickly as people seek normalcy

A JPMorgan Chase economic forecaster predicts people will quickly forget the stress of pandemic restrictions and return to a
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Bipartisan bill would waive state tax on 2020 unemployment benefits

Bill sponsors say exempting unemployment payments could save those workers a total of $21 million.
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Park Cafe opens as ode to Wawaset neighborhood

Park Cafe allows owners Jamestown Hospitality Group to extend reach of their downtown restaurants.
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New group unites Delaware’s travel industry

The First State Travel Professionals Alliance will advocate for the industry, encourage ethics and promote the industry to consumers.
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Legislators to propose tax hike for those making more than $125,000

Kowalko said the new brackets and tax rates were ‘carefully calculated to apply a minimal amount of tax increases and
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Bar, restaurant curfew ends; scholastic sports are OK

‘We are balancing the need for a healthy community and a healthy economy, but we can’t let our guard down,’
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Nicola Pizza preliminary site plan approved for move to Lewes

Nicola Pizza’s site plan includes a two-story restaurant, a deck and 144 parking places on its 1.86-acre lot.
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Nuclear emergency sirens will be tested today about 10:45 a.m.

The sirens are the same ones that would be used to alert the public if there was an emergency at
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