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Association leaders, educators praise Meyer’s youth apprenticeship executive action

Peter OsborneBusiness, Education, Headlines, Retail and Restaurants

Governor Matt Meyer directed state agencies to prioritize state agencies to prioritize the development of youth apprenticeship programs across the state in his first executive action. Led by the Delaware Department of Education, Executive Order #1 establishes a statewide working group consisting of at least 15 members from across labor, educational, and nongovernmental sectors, with the ultimate goal of developing …

Matt Meyer inaugural address

Here’s a copy of Gov. Matt Meyer’s inaugural address

Peter OsborneGovernment, News Briefs

DOVER– For those of you who weren’t able to attend or live-stream (or just like to read speeches) Gov. Matt Meyer’s swearing in or inaugural address at Delaware State University, here’s the address: Good morning, everyone! Good morning, Delaware! Thank you so much for being here. The original plan was for me to give this speech outside. As the temperature …

Cindy Marten has been selected to be the next Delaware Secretary of Education.

Cindy Marten named new Delaware Secretary of Education

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

The state of Delaware has a new secretary of education, and she’s been plucked from her role as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. Cindy Marten will replace current secretary Mark Holodick, leaving an agency that President-Elect Donald Trump has sworn to close. “I am honored to join Governor-elect Meyer’s team and help lead Delaware’s public schools into a …

Kent County Courthouse ops to be limited on Meyer’s Inauguration Day

Peter OsborneGovernment, News Briefs

Operations at the Kent County Courthouse will be limited on Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to ceremonies related to the inauguration of Governor-Elect Matt Meyer. Traffic disruptions and significant parking restrictions around the Kent County Courthouse are expected to make it difficult for individuals to get to the courthouse on that day, so many proceedings scheduled for Jan. 21, 2025, will …

EastSide Charter School's Chemours STEM Hub opened to the public Monday. (All photos from Jarek Rutz/Delaware LIVE News)

EastSide unveils long-awaited, $27M Chemours STEM Hub

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

WILMINGTON – EastSide Charter School unveiled a new STEM hub Monday with the goal of creating job opportunities for underrepresented children, training Delaware adults, and creating a love and passion for math and science. Named the Chemours STEM Hub after the lead donor – $4 million from Chemours – other funding sources include $1 million from Barclays US Consumer Bank, …

The federal loan for the Christina River Sewer Main project is for $12 million. (Photo from New Castle County Public Works)

NCCo. gets $12M federal loan for Christina River Sewer Main project

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

New Castle County officials believe a new $12 million loan will help address one of civilization’s most crucial infrastructure systems.  For the first time, Delaware is receiving a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to help the county modernize the Christina River Force Sewer Main (CRFM), improving the reliability of wastewater service for approximately 330,000 residents while greatly …

Hospital costs

DHA to Carney: Don’t appoint hospital cost-review board

Bradley VasoliHeadlines, Health

By Bradley Vasoli In a letter to Governor John Carney (D) this week, the Delaware Healthcare Association (DHA) urged him to forego nominations to the controversial Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board. The DHA, an advocacy group formed by Delaware hospitals, argued that the commission will take its ultimate form during the upcoming administration of Carney’s fellow Democrat Matt Meyer, who …

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Delaware Roundup (11/8/24): 29 (Really) Quick Reads

Peter OsborneBusiness, Delaware Nonprofits, Government, Government & Politics, Retail and Restaurants

The Delaware Roundup is published every weekend. Send submissions for News Briefs and Calendar items to editor@delawarelive.com. If possible, please forward submissions inside the email or in a Word document. BUSINESS Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP), the lead statewide economic development organization for Delaware, and the Port of Blyth (PoB), a leading offshore energy base in the North East of England, have …

The third gun safety law was signed by NCCo. Executive Matt Meyer Thursday. (Photo from iStock Getty Images)

Meyer signs third gun law for NCCo 

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer on Thursday signed one final piece of gun safety legislation in his tenure. And the head of a gun rights group says it’s just another Democrat move to restrict those rights. Meyer, the Democrat nominee for Delaware governor, enacted Ordinance 24-084, which will restrict where future firearm retail businesses can be located within the …

The new My-NCC app guides users through several pages to report concerns about New Castle County parks.

New NCCo app lets users report problems at parks

Ken MammarellaHeadlines, Government

Users of New Castle County’s 250 or so parks now have a free app for reporting non-emergency maintenance concerns about them. “Just snap a photo and submit it using the app,” the county writes on the introductory page for the My-NCC app. “Requests are automatically added to our work order system, allowing our teams to respond quickly and efficiently,” the …

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County sues former Hope Center operator Hersha Hospitality

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines

New Castle County is suing Hersha Hospitality Management for damages in the high hundreds of thousands of dollars, claiming they occurred during its control of the Hope Center. A lawsuit filed Monday in Delaware Superior Court seeks compensation for the damages caused by Hersha’s breach of its property management agreement. “New Castle County is fully committed to ensuring the health, …

TSD Review Sept 12

TownSquareLIVE Weekly Review – September 12, 2024

Sonja FreyTown Square Live

This Week’s Top Stories Include Get down on it with Kool & the Gang at the Grand Gala You KNOW your little needs a photo with a Fairy Fest unicorn Meyer, Gay, McBride, Carney win Dem nominations; Ramone wins GOP Here are the nominees for Delaware Teacher of the Year Dominant second half propels Salesianum to shutout win Click on …