A Middletown cybersecurity company providing software that helps digital advertisers weed out bots, malware and human fraud has been named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies for 2023. It also was named for the second year to The Philadelphia100, a list created by the Philadelphia100 Forum of the region’s fastest growing privately-held companies. Anura Solutions LLC was ranked No. …
Arbortist: Tree damage shows need for routine maintenance
The trees that seemed to take the brunt of the Aug. 7 storm through northern New Castle County were poplars and ashes, an arborist says. “They’re just more brittle,” said Tony Marsalo, arborist with Strobert Tree Service Inc. Their root systems aren’t as deep, but it wasn’t the roots that got them. “These trees were just snapped in half,” he …
Sirocco offers vibrant Spanish, Italian and Greek flavors
A sirocco is a Mediterranean wind from the Sahara that can reach hurricane-level speed. In Rehoboth Beach, however, Sirocco Food & Drink is a breath of fresh air. The newly opened restaurant is in Coastal Rehoboth Beach, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The hotel replaces the Sandcastle Motel, a concrete gray edifice resembling a giant prop for a …
Avelo adds Puerto Rico, Sarasota flights from Wilmington
Avelo Airlines will start flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico and Sarasota, Florida, from Wilmington in November. The addition to Avelo’s 13 current destinations was the focus of a festive announcement Thursday on the Wilmington Airport’s tarmac. “No surprises here,” said Delaware River & Bay Authority Deputy Director Stephen Williams to the large crowd gathered Thursday morning. The airlines already …
Avelo to announce service expansion to tropics Thursday
Where will Avelo Airlines go next? We’ll know Thursday with the airlines makes an announcement about two new tropical destinations from the Wilmington Airport. The airlines now serves the airport with two Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft, with nonstop flights to 13 destinations in five Southeast states. Avelo officials will gather with Delaware politicians and Delaware River and Bay Authority representatives …
Sussex Center Director David Root Retires
Sussex Center Director David Root Retires Published August 2023 .flex_column.av-7ws4vn-31c98abdc59c835ee7cbbb5817b90973{ border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px; } Georgetown, DE – David Root is retiring after being responsible for the operations of the southern Delaware office of the SBDC since 2017. He has been with the SBDC for 6 years and has strong experience and knowledge in economic development, especially …
Wilmington water bills going up. And up. And up. And up.
Wilmington in July increased its water/sewer rates for its customers in the city and the suburbs. And it’s planning to increase them in 2024. And 2025. And 2026. “Water/sewer rates increased on July 1 by 5.7% for all categories of our customers (city and non-city),” said John Rago, deputy chief of staff for Mayor Mike Purzycki. “The projected increases for …
Meredith Phillips-Woodard is TidalHealth’s 1st Quarter 2023 MacGyver Award Recipient
TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Meredith Phillips-Woodard, LCSW, of Patient Care Management at TidalHealth Nanticoke has been named our 1st Quarter 2023 MacGyver Award recipient. This award recognizes TidalHealth social workers and licensed professional counselors who contribute a positive image to their profession. Phillips-Woodard is respected not only by her peers but also by management and members of various …
New College Level Esports Certificate Prepares Gamers for a Competitive Industry
This fall, Wilmington University will offer a certificate for serious gamers who want to take their talents to the next level. The new 18-credit, 100%-online certificate, the first in Delaware, was created in partnership with Futures First Gaming (FFG). It can stand alone, or its credits can count toward an associate or bachelor’s degree. The certificate combines six credits of …
New Castle Chamber president announces retirement
New Castle County Chamber of Commerc President Bob Chadwick will retire at the end of the year.’ Chadwick, who has been working with the chamber since 2006, said he will be 64 this year and is expecting his first grandchild “I am eager to spend more time with family and more time pursuing my other passions which include music and …