Beebe Medical Foundation Announces New Members of Board of Directors

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At its most recent meeting, the Beebe Medical Foundation Board of Directors welcomed three new members: Brad Travis, Jr., Jason Abela, and Leanne Silicato Prosser. “I want to thank our three new directors for their willingness to serve, and I want to also extend our gratitude to Cindy Szabo, Lyndie Hertrich, Marnie Oursler and Scott Royal who have completed their …

Easterseals Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month

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Three-year-old twins Elijah and Lorenzo Erli, of Dover, DE, are thrilled when their school bus comes around the corner. It is time to go to school and they get to travel in one of their favorite vehicles. Double bonus! It was not that long ago that the twins’ parents, Angie and David, were concerned about their progress and worried about …

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Hologic hopes winning Coolest Thing title will raise its visibility

Betsy PriceBusiness, Headlines

A device that helps detect breast cancer has been named the Coolest Thing Made in Delaware. Hologic Inc.’s 3Dimensions Mammography System, designed to provide higher quality images and a more comfortable screening procedure for women,  won the state’s first Coolest Thing contest. It bested ILC Dover‘s spacesuit, Bloom Energy‘s Bloom Energy Servers and Edgewell’s Personal Care Playtex Sports Tampons in …

Morris James Launches Full-Service Corporate/M&A Practice

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In a strategic move designed to enhance its corporate transactional, advisory, and governance capabilities, Morris James is proud to announce the formation of its new Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice, marking a significant enhancement in the firm’s service offerings. The foundation of this strategic expansion results from the integration of three seasoned corporate and M&A attorneys from Skadden, Arps, Slate, …

YMCA OF DELAWARE & AUTISM DELAWARE SET FOR THIRD ANNUAL ACCEPTANCE & INCLUSION TOUR

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The YMCA of Delaware, in partnership with Autism Delaware, will once again hold a statewide Acceptance and Inclusion Tour throughout April, featuring Alex the Autism Delaware Bear. Alex’s month-long trek to all Ys across the state started at the Brandywine YMCA on March 29th and will wrap up on April 30th at the Sussex Family Y. “The YMCA of Delaware …

Morris James Launches Full-Service Corporate/M&A Practice

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In a strategic move designed to enhance its corporate transactional, advisory, and governance capabilities, Morris James is proud to announce the formation of its new Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice, marking a significant enhancement in the firm’s service offerings. The foundation of this strategic expansion results from the integration of three seasoned corporate and M&A attorneys from Skadden, Arps, Slate, …

McDonald's wants to reduce drive-thru backups when it rebuilds its Concord Pike restaurant. Ken Mammarella photo

New McDonald’s on Concord Pike rethinks busy drive-thru

Ken MammarellaBusiness, Headlines

McDonald’s wants to rebuild its Concord Pike restaurant, destroyed by fire in January, in a way that will reduce a drive-thru line that often backed up onto the busy highway in Talleyville. The plans will be discussed at a meeting at 6 p.m. April 11, at the Talleyville Fire Company. “A plan is being prepared for submission that would three …

Hologic Inc.’s 3Dimensions Mammography System Named First Coolest Thing Made in Delaware

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During the Spring Manufacturing & Policy Conference in Dover, Delaware State Chamber of Commerce (DSCC) and its affiliate, the Delaware Manufacturing Association (DMA), named Hologic’s 3Dimensions Mammography System as the first Coolest Thing Made in Delaware. This inaugural contest served to highlight Delaware’s vibrant and diverse manufacturing industry—which employs 28,000 Delawareans—and promote the sector as a top career path. Structured in a …

Marnie Custom Homes Names Jon Subity as Co-Owner

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Marnie Custom Homes, the 2022 NAHB Custom Home Builder of the Year, proudly announces the promotion of Jon Subity to the position of Co-owner alongside President and Owner Marnie Oursler. With over a decade of dedicated service at Marnie Custom Homes, Jon has exemplified unwavering commitment and exceptional leadership within the company. Joining Marnie Custom Homes as a Project Manager …

The Delaware Public Service Commission has approved a net increase of 12.67% averaged across Veolia's residential, commercial and industrial customers. SHTTEFAN photo from Unsplash.

Average residential bill for Veolia going up 4%

Ken MammarellaBusiness, Government & Politics, Headlines

Water rates for customers of Veolia are going up on Monday, April 1. The Delaware Public Service Commission has approved a net increase of 12.67% averaged across residential, commercial and industrial customers, the company announced. “The average residential bill will be increased by approximately 4.02% – the equivalent of 5 cents per day or $1.59 per month,” it said. That’s …