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 …
Christ the Teacher Catholic School launches new house system for students
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 …
Tree for Every Delawarean initiative awards $173k to 9 organizations
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. …
CorriXR Therapeutics secures $1M state investment to advance cancer treatment
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 Council discusses 15-Minute free parking proposal for downtown
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, …
Six Delaware hospitals honored for excellence in heart and stroke care
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. …
ChristianaCare and Virtua Health explore creation of regional nonprofit health system
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 …



