WILMINGTON— Aviation Influence (AVi) will host Take FLIGHT with AVi Soars into Delaware on Saturday, September 27, at Wilmington Airport (ILG). The event, presented in celebration of National Aviation Day, is supported by Atlantic Aviation, the Delaware River and Bay Authority, Black Women in Aviation, and the Delaware Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. The free, family-friendly program is expected …
The Cape May–Lewes Ferry has once again been recognized for excellence in hospitality, earning Tripadvisor’s® 2025 Travelers’ Choice® Award. The honor places the Delaware Bay ferry service among the top 10% of destinations worldwide, based entirely on glowing reviews and high ratings from travelers. This marks the 14th time the ferry has received the award, which celebrates businesses that consistently …
Job seekers in the New Castle area will have the opportunity to connect with potential employers as the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) hosts its third annual Community Job Fair on Wednesday, July 23. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Route 9 Library & Innovation Center, located at 3022 New Castle Avenue. …
NEW CASTLE- A planned leadership transition at the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) has been postponed following the unexpected withdrawal of incoming Executive Director Rashad Taylor. As a result, Thomas J. Cook will remain in his role as Executive Director, a position he has held since 2017. On March 18, 2025, the DRBA Commissioners adopted Resolution 25-16, appointing Taylor …
The Delaware Army National Guard is set to host the 2025 Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day Expo on Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Delaware Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility at the Wilmington Airport. The free event celebrates the historic legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and aims to inspire the next generation of aviation and STEM professionals. …
On Tuesday, March 11, Captain Theresa Claiborne, the first Black woman to fly in the United States Air Force, will take the stage at Delaware State University to share her journey. The free public event, named “Beyond Boundaries: Where Imagination Takes Flight,” is part of the university’s celebration of Women’s History Month and will be held from 1 p.m. to …
Delaware Memorial Bridge users will see an increase in cash tolls starting April 1 as part of the first phase of a two-phase toll structure plan announced by the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) this week. The toll increase will affect all vehicle classes, with cash-paying customers facing an increase of at least $1. The bridge is a dual-span …
The Delaware River and Bay Authority today announced hearings to discuss a proposed toll increase for the Delaware Memorial Bridge. The first phase of the increase, if approved, will affect only those customers who pay with cash, and that toll will go up from $5 to $6 for autos, pickups, vans and motorcycles. “E-ZPass rates and discount rate plans will …
Three airports in Delaware will receive a cumulative $9 million in federal funding. The Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program will distribute the funds to the Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown, the Wilmington Airport and the Delaware Airpark in Dover. “General aviation facilities rely on federal funding for infrastructure enhancements and security improvements, which provide the foundation required for continued …
A $20 million grant will help Delaware pay for a new eco-friendly ship to add to its Cape May-Lewes Ferry fleet. Money from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Delaware River and Bay Authority to replace a more than 40-year-old diesel engine ferry that serves passengers who travel between Lewes, Delaware and Cape May, New Jersey with a diesel-hybrid …
American Airlines on Wednesday unveiled a luxury tarmac-to-tarmac bus service from Wilmington Airport to the Philadelphia airport. American’s deal with the Landline Co. makes the airline the first to offer service in all 50 states and allows passengers to clear Transportation Security Administration in little ole Wilmington, bypassing the lines in Philly. The premium motorcoach service will begin Oct. 7. …
The war memorial monument next to the approach to the Delaware Memorial Bridge near New Castle is getting a nearly $5 million update and renovation. The work will add the names of servicemen and women from New Jersey and Delaware who died serving the United States in all wars and conflicts from World War II to the present. The massive …
