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ChristianaCare Golf Classic sets fundraising record with $280K raised

Claudia EstradaHealth, Charity, Headlines

WILMINGTON — The 34th annual ChristianaCare Golf Classic brought together more than 200 golfers across 58 teams at the DuPont Country Club on Monday, April 28, raising a record-setting $280,000 to support The Fund for ChristianaCare Health System. RELATED STORY: ChristianaCare ICU units earn National Beacon Awards for excellence in critical-care nursing Held amid the scenic grounds of the DuPont …

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Michele Linder named executive director of Catholic Cemeteries in Diocese of Wilmington

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

WILMINGTON —The Diocese of Wilmington has appointed Michele L. Linder as the new Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries, Inc., entrusting her with the leadership of burial operations at three major diocesan cemeteries across Delaware. Linder, a Wilmington resident, will oversee Cathedral Cemetery on Lancaster Avenue in Wilmington, All Saints Cemetery on Kirkwood Highway between Wilmington and Newark, and Gate of …

Valerie A. Woodruff worked as a classroom teacher, guidance counselor, and then school principal at Middletown High School starting in 1984. (Photo provided by Delaware State Chamber of Commerce)

Valerie A. Woodruff honored with 2025 John H. Taylor, Jr. Education Leadership Award

Claudia EstradaEducation, Headlines

Valerie A. Woodruff has been named the recipient of the 2025 John H. Taylor, Jr. Education Leadership Award, recognizing her decades-long commitment to improving Delaware’s public education system. The award is presented annually by The Partnership, Inc., the workforce development affiliate of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce. Woodruff will be formally recognized at the Navigating Delaware Pathways: An Education …

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Delaware LIVE+ Weekly Review – March 23, 2025

Sonja FreyTown Square Live

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Economist Dr. Anirban Basu analyzes Delaware’s 2025 economic status

Claudia EstradaEconomy, Government, Headlines

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 …

This year's Do More 24 broke the record for most funds raised ever during the 24-hour annual event.

Do More 24 raises over $2.5M for nonprofits, breaks record

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

Do More 24 Delaware, the state’s largest day of giving, has set a new record with the most successful fundraising day ever. The 24-hours of donations, from 6 p.m. this past Thursday to 6 p.m. Friday, raised $2,542,719 for the First State’s nonprofit community, more than last year’s sum of $2,320,770 More than 22,000 donors participated, also the highest number …

Humble Park Place in Wilmington opened Friday. (All photos by Moonloop Photography)

Humble Park Place opens in Lower Market Street

Jarek RutzNews Briefs

WILMINGTON – Wilmington-based developer Buccini Pollin Group, Inc. is joining BPGS Construction and ResideBPG to announce the grand opening of Humble Park Place, a brand new 61-unit apartment community on Lower Market Street.  Founder of Buccini Pollin Group Rob Buccini, and Executive Vice President of Development for BPG Michael Hare, project stakeholders gathered to cut a ceremonial ribbon in front …

The St. Georges Bridge is set to reopen Oct. 11. (Photo from Historic Bridges)

St. Georges Bridge reopening should reduce congestion

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

This article has been updated Oct. 14 with comments from the Creamery at St. Georges. Delawareans traveling through New Castle County can expect some smoother traffic flow starting this Friday, Oct. 11. After 18 months of closure for major repairs to the bridge deck and other features, the St. Georges Bridge is reopening at 11 a.m. Local businesses are likely …

The new program makes it easier to fuel up and park.

Delaware joins E-ZPass no-touch quick fuel, parking program

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Business

An innovative way to save time using E-ZPass is coming to the First State. Delaware is now one of 19 states in the Driven by E-ZPass non-toll program called PayByCar, which was part of a 2022 pilot PayByCar launched in 27 gas stations in Massachusetts.  It involves car tags, which will be used for on-arrival vehicle identification only.  Then, parking …

One Highmark BluePrints grant focuses on pregnant and mothering teens. (Mart Production photo from Pexels)

Highmark gives $898,169 to 7 groups for better healthcare

Ken MammarellaCulture, Headlines

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware is giving out $898,169 in BluePrints for the Community grants. BluePrints aims to increase access to care and reduce health disparities throughout Delaware. Programs typically focus on healthcare access, economic stability for families and individuals, social and community context, neighborhood and built environment and health workforce. Highmark BluePrints grants for the 3rd quarter Delaware Adolescent …