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Cinnaire closes $340M fund for affordable housing, including Wilmington’s Imani Village

Claudia EstradaBusiness, Headlines

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 …

CEO and Founder of the Siegfried Group, LLP, Rob Siegfried, and his wife, Kathy. (Photo Courtesy of Siegfried Group)

Rob Siegfried named 2025 Pete du Pont Freedom Award Honoree for leadership and philanthropy

Claudia EstradaBusiness, Headlines

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 …

The development will offer studio to two-bedroom apartments with amenities including a fitness center, pool, game room, rooftop, and views overlooking the riverwalk.(Photo by FREEPIK)

New apartment project breaks ground on Wilmington Riverfront

Claudia EstradaBusiness, Headlines

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, …

To mark the transition, Nomad Bar will host a “Passing of the Torch” party on Saturday, May 10. (Photo by Eriel Suarez on Unsplash)

Nomad Bar to hold celebration and ribbon cutting under new ownership

Claudia EstradaCulture, Business, Drink, Events, food and drink, Headlines

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 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.(Photo by Elsa Olofsson)

Wilmington seeks authority to add 3% local tax on marijuana sales

Claudia EstradaGovernment, Business, Delaware State Government, Economy, Government & Politics, Headlines, Marijuana

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 …

(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. (Photo by Meg Jenson)

FBI approves fingerprint code for Delaware marijuana program applicants

Claudia EstradaGovernment, Business, Government & Politics, Headlines, Marijuana

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. …

Nicholas Moriello has resigned as president of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware, Tom Fitzpatrick will serve as acting segment president. (Photo:highmark.com)

Highmark Delaware President Nicholas Moriello resigns; interim leader appointed

Claudia EstradaHealth, Business, Delaware State Government, Headlines

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 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. (Photo by Martijn Baudoin)

Wilmington City Council passes ordinance regulating recreational marijuana establishments

Claudia EstradaBusiness, Government, Government & Politics, Headlines, Marijuana

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 …

Delaware Humanities will receive up to $250,000 in emergency funding from the Mellon Foundation, as part of a national $15 million relief package. (Photo By: Kaboompics.com)

Delaware Humanities receives emergency Mellon Grant after federal funding cut

Claudia EstradaBusiness, Headlines

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. …

YWCA Delaware will honor the late Maxine Rosenthal (1946–2023) with a plaque dedication on May 13. (Photo courtesy of ywcade)

YWCA Delaware to honor Maxine Rosenthal with garden tribute

Claudia EstradaBusiness, Headlines

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 …