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Wilmington to host small business vendor expo at Rodney Square

WILMINGTON — The City of Wilmington will host its Small Business Vendor Expo on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 11:00…

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Claudia Estrada posted at 10:33 am

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Thom Harvey named 2025 Delaware Citizen of the Year by Scouting America

WILMINGTON— The Del-Mar-Va Council, Scouting America, has named E. Thomas “Thom” Harvey, III as the recipient of the 2025 Delaware…

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Claudia Estrada posted at 2:11 pm

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Henry’s state of the county speech focused on business retention

NEWARK — County Executive Marcus Henry used his time at the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce’s “State of the…

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Claudia Estrada posted at 3:35 pm

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ASPIRA Delaware CEO Margie López Waite named among Philadelphia Titan 100 honorees

Margie López Waite, CEO of ASPIRA Delaware, has been named one of the 2025 Philadelphia Titan 100, a prestigious recognition…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 12:48 pm

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Premier Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery opens Wilmington office

WILMINGTON— Premier Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery (PDCS) has opened a new location in Wilmington, expanding access to expert dermatological care…

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Claudia Estrada posted at 4:23 pm

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ILG breaks records with highest passenger count in first half of 2025

Passenger traffic at Wilmington Airport (ILG) continues to grow, officials from the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) announced that…

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Claudia Estrada posted at 12:30 pm

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22 businesses/orgs get First State Food System Grants

Twenty-two businesses and nonprofits across Delaware have been awarded grants through the Delaware Grocery Initiative, part of the state’s effort…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 11:53 am

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Veolia opens $35M PFAS water treatment facility in Stanton

WILMINGTON— Veolia has opened one of the largest PFAS treatment plants in the United States at its Stanton Water Treatment…

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Claudia Estrada posted at 12:28 pm

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Wilmington Airport Terminal to be named for retired Sen. Tom Carper

The passenger terminal at Wilmington Airport will be renamed the Thomas R. Carper Passenger Terminal Facility later this year, following…

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Claudia Estrada posted at 2:20 pm

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New transitional housing units dedicated by Sunday Breakfast Mission and partners

WILMINGTON — The Sunday Breakfast Mission (SBM) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the dedication of two newly rehabilitated…

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Claudia Estrada posted at 1:28 pm

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Reinventing Delaware marks 10th Anniversary with $22K award to community-led initiatives

The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation celebrated a decade of community innovation last week by awarding $22,000 to two standout…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 8:01 pm

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Chiquita’s largest U.S. port operation to stay in Wilmington under renewed deal

WILMINGTON- Chiquita Brands has renewed its long-standing partnership with the Port of Wilmington, as announced jointly by Chiquita, port operator…

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Claudia Estrada posted at 1:03 pm

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Wilmington’s Wills Elliman elected Regional Director of Society of Industrial and Office Realtors

Wills Elliman, a seasoned commercial real estate executive and senior managing director at Newmark in Wilmington, has been elected Regional…

Jarek Rutz posted at 11:50 am

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Ten Delaware startups win EDGE Grants to boost growth across STEM and entrepreneur sectors

The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) has awarded a new round of Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) grants…

Claudia Estrada posted at 10:17 am

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Energize Delaware expands energy efficiency incentives through summer

Delaware homeowners looking to cut energy costs this summer can now take advantage of expanded energy efficiency incentives, thanks to…

Jarek Rutz posted at 6:51 pm

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

Cinnaire has announced the closing of a $340 million Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) multi-investor fund, the largest in its…

Claudia Estrada posted at 10:54 am

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

WILMINGTON — The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation has announced Rob Siegfried, founder and CEO of The Siegfried Group, as…

Claudia Estrada posted at 3:04 pm

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New apartment project breaks ground on Wilmington Riverfront

WILMINGTON — Local leaders gathered Thursday to celebrate the groundbreaking of Justison Landing, a 164-unit apartment development on Wilmington’s Riverfront…

Claudia Estrada posted at 11:39 am

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Nomad Bar to hold celebration and ribbon cutting under new ownership

WILMINGTON — A familiar name in Wilmington’s nightlife scene is entering a new chapter as longtime Nomad Bar owners Dave…

Claudia Estrada posted at 8:52 am

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

WILMINGTON — Building on its recent vote to regulate where marijuana businesses can operate in the city, Wilmington City Council…

Claudia Estrada posted at 4:54 pm

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FBI approves fingerprint code for Delaware marijuana program applicants

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) announced it has received a fingerprint service code from the FBI, allowing selected…

Claudia Estrada posted at 2:27 pm

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Highmark Delaware President Nicholas Moriello resigns; interim leader appointed

WILMINGTON — Nicholas Moriello has resigned as president of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware after six years in the…

Claudia Estrada posted at 1:45 pm

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Wilmington City Council passes ordinance regulating recreational marijuana establishments

WILMINGTON– In a significant move to regulate recreational marijuana businesses, Wilmington City Council has passed Ordinance 25-013, which amends Chapter…

Claudia Estrada posted at 6:12 pm

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Delaware Humanities receives emergency Mellon Grant after federal funding cut

WILMINGTON— In the wake of sudden federal budget cuts, Delaware Humanities will receive up to $250,000 in emergency funding from…

Claudia Estrada posted at 11:21 am

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    DCF awards $13M to University of Delaware Alzheimer’s Research Center

    WILMINGTON – The Delaware Community Foundation (DCF) announced a five-year, $13.1 million investment in the Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging
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    Juvenile and K. Michelle to headline 2025 HBCU week concert in Wilmington

    WILMINGTON — The HBCU Week Foundation has announced that Juvenile and K. Michelle will headline the 2025 HBCU Concert Series
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    Delaware Tourism Office opens TEAMS program applications for sporting events

    The Delaware Tourism Office (DTO) has opened applications for the second round of its Tournaments, Events, and Athletic Meets Sponsorship (TEAMS)
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    Delaware Department of Labor celebrates construction week with workshops

    WILMINGTON – The Delaware Department of Labor’s Office of Construction Enforcement, alongside community and industry partners, will mark National Construction
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    Delaware unveils SEFA grant program to support social equity marijuana businesses

    The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has announced the implementation of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program, an
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    Art exhibition at ChristianaCare honors Delaware women leaders

    NEWARK— The Delaware Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy, a division of the Department of Human Resources, has partnered with ChristianaCare to open the
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    Delaware Restaurant Foundation showcased as National Workforce Development Leader

     The Delaware Restaurant Foundation (DRF), the nonprofit arm of the Delaware Restaurant Association, was highlighted last week at the 2025 Hospitality Pathways
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    Urban Artist Exchange Amphitheater honored with AIA Delaware Design Award

    WILMINGTON — The Urban Artist Exchange (UAE) Outdoor Amphitheater has been named a recipient of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Delaware Design
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    Great Stuff Savvy Resale & Home Expanding in Talleyville Shopping Center

    WILMINGTON, Del. — Great Stuff Savvy Resale & Home, a popular upscale resale shop benefiting the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition
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    First State Ballet Theatre Brings Spine-Chilling ‘Dracula’ to The Grand

    WILMINGTON, Del. — Just in time for Halloween, First State Ballet Theatre (FSBT) will present Dracula at The Grand Opera
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