Cinnaire has announced the closing of a $340 million Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) multi-investor fund, the largest in its 32-year history. Known as Fund 43, the investment will support the development and preservation of affordable housing across 11 states, including a major project in Wilmington. The fund will finance 33 developments, resulting in 2,455 affordable housing units and benefiting more …
WILMINGTON — The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation has announced Rob Siegfried, founder and CEO of The Siegfried Group, as the recipient of the 2025 Pete du Pont Freedom Award. The annual award recognizes individuals who exemplify the spirit of innovation and leadership embodied by the late Governor Pete du Pont. Siegfried will be honored during a dinner celebration on …
WILMINGTON — Local leaders gathered Thursday to celebrate the groundbreaking of Justison Landing, a 164-unit apartment development on Wilmington’s Riverfront that city officials say reflects their continued efforts to transform the area into a thriving urban hub. The development, led by the Buccini Pollin Group, will offer studio to two-bedroom apartments with amenities including a fitness center, pool, game room, …
WILMINGTON — A familiar name in Wilmington’s nightlife scene is entering a new chapter as longtime Nomad Bar owners Dave and Linda pass the reins to local entrepreneurs Jaimie Watts and Rachel Lindeman. After 14 years of hosting live music and building community at its 905 N. Orange Street location, Nomad Bar is transitioning ownership. The venue, known for its …
WILMINGTON — Building on its recent vote to regulate where marijuana businesses can operate in the city, Wilmington City Council unanimously passed a resolution urging the Delaware General Assembly to authorize a local excise tax of up to 3% on recreational marijuana sales. The move follows Council’s earlier passage of Ordinance 25-013, which amended Chapter 48 of the City Code …
The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) announced it has received a fingerprint service code from the FBI, allowing selected applicants in Delaware’s marijuana program to begin undergoing fingerprint-based criminal background checks. The development follows an earlier setback in April 2025, when the FBI denied Delaware’s request for a fingerprint code due to insufficient clarity in the state’s authorizing statute. …
WILMINGTON — Nicholas Moriello has resigned as president of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware after six years in the role, the company confirmed last week. In a written statement to Townsquare Live, Highmark spokesperson Natalie Di Sabatino said that Tom Fitzpatrick will serve as acting segment president. A University of Delaware graduate, Fitzpatrick also serves as President of Commercial …
WILMINGTON– In a significant move to regulate recreational marijuana businesses, Wilmington City Council has passed Ordinance 25-013, which amends Chapter 48 of the City Code to permit and regulate the cultivation, manufacturing, testing, and retail sale of marijuana within specific zoning districts in the city. The ordinance is designed to provide a structured framework for the operation of marijuana establishments …
WILMINGTON— In the wake of sudden federal budget cuts, Delaware Humanities will receive up to $250,000 in emergency funding from the Mellon Foundation, as part of a national $15 million relief package announced on April 29. The funds are intended to stabilize operations following the National Endowment for the Humanities’ (NEH) abrupt cancellation of its state-level grants earlier this month. …
WILMINGTON — YWCA Delaware will honor the late Maxine Rosenthal (1946–2023) with a plaque dedication on May 13 at 1 p.m. at its Home Life Management Center at 709 N. Madison Street, recognizing her years of service and commitment to advancing women’s empowerment. The plaque, which will be installed in the garden of the center, will read: “In memory of …
