All three airports received at least $2 million for improvement projects. (Photo from Delaware River and Bay Authority)

3 Del. airports split $9 million for expansion, renovations

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

Three airports in Delaware will receive a cumulative $9 million in federal funding. The Federal Aviation Administrationā€™s Airport Improvement Program will distribute the funds to the Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown, the Wilmington Airport and the Delaware Airpark in Dover.Ā  Ā ā€œGeneral aviation facilities rely on federal funding for infrastructure enhancements and security improvements, which provide the foundation required for continued …

The new ferry will cut down on emissions and be more environmentally friendly. (Photo from Visit Delaware)

$20M grant to buy eco-friendly ferry for Cape May-Lewes run

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

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 …