Facing a historic funding crisis, SEPTA unveiled a proposed budget Wednesday that would slash nearly half of its service, raise fares, and cut staff. If implemented, the Wilmington/Newark Line would be shut down, along with other major rail services. The proposal, driven by a looming $213 million deficit for the upcoming fiscal year starting July 1, includes a 45% reduction …
Newark receives $590,949 federal grant for ebike and EV charging stations
The City of Newark has been awarded a $590,949 grant through the Federal Highway Administrationâs (FHWA) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) program. This funding will enable the installation of 11 dual-port electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and 12 e-bike charging stations, significantly advancing Newarkâs commitment to sustainability and enhancing access to green transportation options. The infrastructure added through this grant …
ChristianaCare, GoHealth add 4 more urgent care centers
ChristianaCare and GoHealth on Tuesday celebrated the opening of four urgent care centers, bringing the number they operate to 14 in Delaware and two in Maryland, one in Easton and one in Northeast. Each of the four new sites is named for their locations: Kirkwood at 3926 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington; New Castle at 129 N. Dupont Highway, New Castle;Â …
âLost Delawareâ explores what once was in the state
A new book offers striking stories about 71 Delaware landmarks that ânow live solely in memory,â from the Greenbaum cannery (a Seaford operation that was sometimes described as the worldâs biggest and was known for canning tomatoes, peas, peaches and pears) to the Cape Henlopen Light (a beacon that operated from 1767 to about 12:45 p.m. April 13, 1926, when …
Fireworks and so forth to celebrate Independence Day in Del.
Most Delaware places known for Fourth of July fireworks and other Independence Day activities have announced their plans. Organizers consistently ask for people to arrive early and leave late, and the Delaware Department of Transportation warns that many events close roads, too. In other words, traffic could be bad. Organizers also often ask for contributions to support the celebrations. Go …
DelDOT to study restoring passenger rail service downstate
A Delaware Department of Transportation unit has received a federal grant of up to $500,000 to study bringing back passenger rail service to the Delmarva Peninsula. âThe Diamond State Line will provide rail service south from Wilmington or Newark through Dover to Harrington, and then continue southbound along one of two potential routes, based on the presence of existing railroad …
Planners: How would you like Kirkwood Highway to change?
A regional planning agency wants your opinion on the future of Kirkwood Highway in its first comprehensive review of eight miles of the retail and business corridor. âWe have never looked at the full Kirkwood Highway/Capitol Trail Corridor for both transportation and land use, in this way,â said Dave Gula, principal planner for the Wilmington Area Planning Council. âTo our …
Another Rite Aid has closed, this time in Claymont
Rite Aidâs declaration of bankruptcy in mid-October was quickly followed by the announcement that it was closing two stores in Delaware â in Chestnut Hill Plaza near Newark and at 3209 Kirkwood Highway, near Prices Corner. The only Rite Aid in Claymont â at 2713 Philadelphia Pike â closed Nov. 16, but without any announcement to customers. Rite Aid now …
Newark welcomes Helenâs Sausage House
It was 6 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, in Newark. Most college students were still snug in their beds, but a line had formed in front of 145 E. Main St. No, Taylor Swift was not in town to sign autographs. It was the grand opening of Helenâs Sausage House, and the queue was about meat, not music. Picture sizzling …
Newark 2nd in US for interest in used clothing; Wilm. 7th
Newark is second on a new list of Americaâs towns with the most interest in used clothing. And Wilmington is seventh. The list used Google Keyword Planner to see where people were searching the most to buy vintage attire on social e-commerce websites, such as eBay and sites specializing in secondhand fashion. The announcementâs title referred to the best places …