WILMINGTON — Councilwoman Shané Darby is inviting residents of Wilmington’s 2nd District to participate in a community-driven budgeting process that will determine how $20,000 in discretionary funds should be used during the city’s 2026 fiscal year. “As a local government entity, it is imperative that we strengthen civic participation and engagement,” said Councilwoman Darby. “Residents have a voice through participatory …
NEWARK- QPS Holdings, LLC, a global clinical research organization (CRO) headquartered in Newark, is expanding its presence in Delaware Technology Park with a $16.6 million investment that will add a third building and increase its local workforce by 40% over the next two years. Founded in 1995, QPS has grown from a small bioanalysis shop into a full-service CRO …
The New Castle County Council Finance Committee is asking the Delaware General Assembly to authorize a local tax on recreational marijuana sales, citing the need to support public safety and community workforce programs. In a discussion during Tuesday’s finance committee meeting, councilmembers reviewed Resolution 25-070, which calls on state legislators to allow the county to impose a local tax of …
Facing a historic funding crisis, SEPTA unveiled a proposed budget Wednesday that would slash nearly half of its service, raise fares, and cut staff. If implemented, the Wilmington/Newark Line would be shut down, along with other major rail services. The proposal, driven by a looming $213 million deficit for the upcoming fiscal year starting July 1, includes a 45% reduction …
WILMINGTON- Mayor John Carney and the City of Wilmington are encouraging citizens to participate in an ongoing series of Mayoral Town Halls. The first two sessions, held on March 25 in Districts 7 & 8 and April 1 in Districts 1 & 2, were met with strong community participation. The town hall meeting on Monday, April 1, hosted by Mayor …
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 …
NEW CASTLE- In a recent economic forecast, Dr. Anirban Basu, Chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., provided insights into Delaware’s economic landscape and projection. Dr. Basu’s outlook for Delaware remains positive. He highlighted that the state’s unemployment rate is low, and its economy is well-diversified, positioning it well for resilience. A “well-diversified” economy According to Basu, Delaware has …
Golfing season doesn’t have to be restricted to warm summer days with perfect weather. A golfing tee designed by three students in the Appoquinimink School District is specially crafted to hold up in cold conditions and not break. The seniors at Appo High – Dylan Everett, Brodie Neubauer, Lucas Karpinski – who created it were granted a provisional patent this …
Gov. John Carney on Friday nominated Wilmington lawyer Nathan A. Cook to serve on the Delaware Court of Chancery. He also nominated Kelly Hicks Sheridan to serve as a commissioner for the Family Court in New Castle County. Cook, managing partner of Block & Leviton’s Delaware office, was chosen to replace Joseph R. Slights III, who retired in …
Christina School District Board member Naveed Baqir and Donald Patton want to readdress the vote to put a moratorium on new or expanding charter schools. Two Christina School Board members have asked the board to revisit its request for a moratorium on new charter schools in the state. Dr. Naveed Baqir, who voted against the moratorium, will speak out against …
5 Republican bills in the House would reduce income, business taxes because of Delaware’s strong revenues Delaware House Republicans have filed five bills that will cut taxes, saying the state should share its unexpected financial fortune with residents and businesses. Among other things, the bills would cut the state personal income tax by 10%, cut corporate income tax by …
The lobby of CSC Station features a sleek modern interior. CSC is stepping out of its core business of providing legal and financial services to major corporations by opening a co-working space on the Wilmington Riverfront. CSC Station, which takes up three floors of the company’s building on French Street, will allow people to rent an office, or …
