Working on the parking lot of Branmar Plaza in Brandywine Hundred. (Ken Mammarella photo)

Branmar Plaza promises nicer parking lot, less funky exit

Ken MammarellaBusiness, Headlines

Who would think that so many people would be so passionate about a parking lot? John M. Young got dozens of comments in the Facebook “what’s going there in Delaware” group when he posted this: “The owners of Branmar Plaza are reworking the parking lot. New drains (much needed) and new curbing creating new lanes.” Maybe the interest is because …

A roundabout is one option for the intersection of Marsh Road and Baynard Boulevard in North Wilmington. (Ken Mammarella photo)

Could Marsh Road get a roundabout?

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

“Heard from an impacted neighbor there is a roundabout going in at Baynard Blvd and Marsh Rd,” a post on Facebook began. “Anyone have additional insights or information on the details?” This being a well-connected Delaware, it took just 10 hours for official insights. IN THE NEWS: Ursuline plans adjacent performing arts, community space “A roundabout is one of the …

Construction equipment at work on a new multi-use development called Forwood Commons. (Ken Mammarella photo)

Land cleared for multi-use Silverside Road development

Ken MammarellaBusiness, Headlines

Development has finally begun on the site of what was the oldest building built for free public education in the United States. The Forwood School, which was built before 1800, was knocked down months ago, and plans are to use its stones in a leasing center. The development is on 11.7 acres in the heart of Brandywine Hundred, on Silverside …

A plan would turn the intersection of Marsh and Harvey roads into a gateway for Arden. (Ken Mammarella photo)

Slow down on Harvey Road in the Ardens, plan urges

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

Plans underway to improve transportation safety in Arden, Ardencroft and Ardentown would, among other things, aim to slow down traffic on the communities’ major roads. The next meeting on the plan, organized by the Wilmington Area Planning Council, will be Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Buzz Ware Village Center, 2119 The Highway, Arden. An 11-page …