Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Portrait Exhibition at ChristianaCare’s Newark Campus. (Photo courtesy Christianacare)

Art exhibition at ChristianaCare honors Delaware women leaders

Claudia EstradaCulture, Delaware Arts, Headlines

NEWARK— The Delaware Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy, a division of the Department of Human Resources, has partnered with ChristianaCare to open the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Portrait Exhibition at the health system’s Newark campus. “ChristianaCare is proud to partner with the state to host an exhibition that celebrates the pioneering women who have played vital roles in …

Students at Christ the Teacher Catholic School gather with their new Houses during the kickoff event for the school’s House System. (Photo courtesy Christ the Teacher Catholic School)

Christ the Teacher Catholic School launches new house system for students

Claudia EstradaEducation, Headlines

NEWARK– Christ the Teacher Catholic School (CTTCS) has introduced a new House System for its 6th through 8th grade students, aiming to build community, encourage leadership, and boost both academics and school spirit. The initiative is modeled after traditions used in schools worldwide and is designed to create what the school calls a “school family within a school family.” Students …

Volunteers plant young trees as part of the Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative. (Photo courtesy DNREC)

Tree for Every Delawarean initiative awards $173k to 9 organizations

Claudia EstradaCulture, Environment, Headlines

Nine organizations across Delaware will receive a combined $173,000 through the Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI), supporting the planting of 12,055 trees in the spring of 2026. TEDI is a statewide effort led by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Department of Agriculture’s Delaware Forest Service, intending to plant one million trees by 2030. …

Governor Matt Meyer and Delaware Division of Small Business Director CJ Bell present a $1 million investment check to CorriXR Therapeutics. (Photo courtesy CorriXR Therapeutics)

CorriXR Therapeutics secures $1M state investment to advance cancer treatment

Claudia EstradaBusiness, Headlines, Health

NEWARK — CorriXR Therapeutics, Inc., an oncology-focused biotherapeutics company, has received a $1 million investment from the State of Delaware to support its lead program targeting next-generation treatments for solid tumors, including head and neck and lung cancers. “We’re excited to have the State of Delaware participate in our Series A financing round as we advance toward our first-in-human clinical …

Newark’s proposed 15-minute courtesy parking plan now under consideration by City Council. (Photo by Elijah Mears on Unsplash)

Newark Council discusses 15-Minute free parking proposal for downtown

Claudia EstradaGovernment, Headlines

Newark’s Parking Advisory Committee is recommending a 15-minute courtesy parking option as part of its first set of proposals to City Council, a change members say could make quick trips downtown easier.  The proposal, presented at the Aug. 11 council meeting, would allow drivers to park free for up to 15 minutes while still using the Passport app or kiosks, …

The American Heart Association recognized six Delaware hospitals for following evidence-based guidelines that improve patient outcomes in heart disease and stroke care. (Photo by Marek Studzinski)

Six Delaware hospitals honored for excellence in heart and stroke care

Claudia EstradaHealth, Headlines

Six hospitals in Delaware have been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) for their commitment to improving outcomes for patients facing heart disease and stroke, the nation’s leading causes of death. The recognition comes through the AHA’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative, a national quality improvement program that supports hospitals in providing evidence-based care for patients experiencing cardiovascular conditions. …

Leaders from ChristianaCare and Virtua Health announce plans to explore the creation of a regional nonprofit health system, aimed at expanding access to high-quality, innovative care across four states. (Photo courtesy ChristianCare)

ChristianaCare and Virtua Health explore creation of regional nonprofit health system

Claudia EstradaHealth, Headlines

ChristianaCare and Virtua Health have announced they’ve signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) to explore the formation of a new regional nonprofit health system, a potential partnership that would bring together two major healthcare providers to serve communities across Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. If finalized, the partnership would create an expansive system spanning more than 10 contiguous …