Delaware utility workers say they rarely work for the federal government and should not be included in vaccine mandate. Photo by American Public Power Association/Unsplash Local utility workers are talking to their unions and elected officials about how to change their designation as federal contractors who must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4, 2022. The workers say they arenât …
Mural by Delaware artist Christian Kanienberg and his company Wish. Photo courtesy of Delaware Supermarkets Inc. Kenny Family ShopRite Stores of Delaware will celebrate their 25th year in business by unveiling a new mural at their Stanton location. The ribbon-cutting will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10. at the Stanton ShopRite, 1600 W. Newport Pike. It The will kick …
Kent County Levy Court Kent County is eyeing a $5 million grant program for small businesses and hospitality companies affected by the pandemic. The program would include $3 million in grants for businesses with less than 100 employees to pay for employee wages and other business expenses. Companies would have to demonstrate some negative financial impact resulting from the pandemic …
While supply chain issues are affecting a lot of buisnesses, including delaying auto and furniture deliveries, restaurants are suffering the most, many say, Photo by Tom Fisk/Pexels As supply chain woes spread through the business world, Delaware restaurateurs who faced massive COVID-19 issues are now facing a whole new set of challenges. They include rapid inflation and difficulty sourcing …
Hologic Inc. says it will expand by 100,000 square feet and add 225 new jobs in manufacturing, product development, process and technical support. Massachusetts-based medical technology company Hologic Inc. plans to invest $24 million to expand its Delaware operations at the Glasgow Business Community. Supporting the companyâs plans are $2.2 million in taxpayer-funded grants from the Delaware Strategic …
Natural gas prices are expected to cause higher heating bills this winter. (Doris Morgan at Unsplash) With overnight temperatures dipping into the 40s, youâll likely soon be reaching for the thermostat to turn on the heat (if you havenât already). Just in time for the cooler weather, Delaware’s public advocate is warning the 43% of Delawareans who rely on natural …
(Delaware Live photo) The check from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware is really in the mail. And itâs for a lot of money. Highmark is rebating $12.1 million to individual Delawareans and those who buy small-group insurance, according to Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro. The 20,857 individuals will split more than $8.4 million, with an average rebate of …
âI am in shock,â Vicki Knotts said. âI went through a box of tissues.â What shocked Knotts â a customer, book club member and event-goer â is the announcement that the Hockessin BookShelf is closing. The store opened in 2002, and employee Rebecca Dowling bought it in 2007. The closure, effective Dec. 15, is âbittersweet news,â she wrote …
Siemens Healthineers plans to add 29,000 square feet to its existing facility at the Glasgow Business Community. Medical technologies company Siemens Healthineers is investing $32 million to expand its footprint in Glasgow. The company plans to add 29,000 square feet to its existing facility located at the Glasgow Business Community park off Route 896, according to a Monday press …
The city of Wilmington will pay for 20 students to attend drone and virtual reality classes. The City of Wilmington will pay for 20 teens to complete aerial drone and virtual reality training programs. In coordination with Drone Workforce Solutions Drone School, 10 area teens will be selected to participate in a 16-week training course on the operation of …
