Delaware insurance regulators have fined Liberty Mutual $300,000 following an investigation that revealed tens of thousands of misleading advertisements promising discounts that weren’t actually available to state residents. The Delaware Department of Insurance announced the penalty after a months-long examination of three Liberty Mutual member companies: Liberty Insurance Corporation, Liberty Mutual Personal Insurance Company, and LM Insurance Corporation. In addition …
WILMINGTON— The Wilmington Street Food Festival is set to return on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park. The event will feature food from more than 25 restaurants and food trucks from the Wilmington area, with all food items priced at $5 or less. The festival aims to allow attendees to sample a wide variety of dishes in …
The Wilmington City Council is taking steps to regulate where recreational marijuana businesses can operate within city limits, focusing on the Riverfront and industrial zones. A newly proposed ordinance aims to align the city’s zoning code with the Delaware Marijuana Control Act, which legalized recreational cannabis statewide and authorized the issuance of 125 licenses for cultivation, manufacturing, retail, and testing. …
MIDDLETOWN— F+L Boutique will open a new home-focused retail space, F+L Home, next month in downtown Middletown, with a grand opening event scheduled for Thursday, May 1, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. F+L Home expands the brand’s offerings to include a variety of home goods, gourmet grocery items, bath and body products, floral arrangements, stationery, and other curated …
Delaware 250 has announced the recipients of its winter grant cycle, awarding $64,900 to nine organizations across the state. These grants are part of Delaware 250’s ongoing effort to support museums, historic sites, and nonprofit organizations as they prepare for the United States Semiquincentennial in 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of both the Declaration of Independence and Delaware’s statehood. Since …
WILMINGTON-Mayor John Carney, Council Member James Spadola, and BPG representatives, led the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the grand opening of the $110 million redevelopment of 221 West 10th Street. The project converted a 450,000-square-foot office building into 363 luxury apartments. The redevelopment, which has been in the works for over 25 years, continues to try to build Wilmington’s reputation as a …
BioConnect DE, a new initiative designed to support Delaware’s expanding life sciences industry, officially launched this week. The platform serves as a central hub connecting job seekers, employers, and training programs to advance career pathways in biosciences. Supported by the Delaware Center for Life Science Education and Training, BioConnect DE is a nonprofit created by the Delaware BioScience Association. The …
WILMINGTON- The Delaware Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) has launched a new online portal aimed at streamlining the certification process for diverse and small businesses, seeking to improve accessibility and efficiency for business owners seeking official certification. OSD, operating under the Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB), is responsible for enhancing economic opportunities for diverse and small businesses through certifications, advocacy, …
Wilmington has been recognized as a top destination for corporate travelers seeking a balance between business and after-hours networking. According to a recent survey conducted by financial media company MarketBeat.com, the city ranked No. 116 on a list of 145 cities that attract business professionals looking for vibrant post-work experiences. The survey, which polled 3,102 business executives nationwide, highlights a …
WILMINGTON—The Rotary Club of Wilmington hosted speaker Manu Asthana, President and CEO of PJM Interconnection, on Thursday. Asthana discussed the current and future state of the nation’s largest power grid. As the overseer of a network spanning 13 states and the District of Columbia, PJM manages over 1,400 generators and 90,000 miles of high-voltage power lines, ensuring electricity reliability for …
