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Branmar Plaza promises nicer parking lot, less funky exit
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 ... Read More
I-95 Wilmington contractor awarded Phase 1 bid for Key Bridge replacement
The Maryland Transportation Authority Board awarded a $73 million Phase 1 contract to Kiewit Infrastructure Co. for the complete design and construction of the I-695 Francis Scott Key Bridge. Omaha-based Kiewit was the contractor for the Wilmington I-95 reconstruction project. The difficult project included rehabbing 19 bridges, including a mile-long...
Buccini Pollin Group Tops Out 14-Story Apartment Complex in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DE — August 28, 2024 — The Buccini Pollin Group (BPG), a prominent Wilmington-based developer, marked a significant milestone today with the topping out of their latest residential venture, The Press. The 14-story, 243-unit apartment building, located at 801 N. Orange Street, is on track for completion by Summer 2025.
Bob Marley Festival, Arden Fair, 'Handcrafted' event at Winterthur & more events to see
In the blink of an eye, we're staring down the barrel of Labor Day weekend. So, what are you going to do about it? Hi there, I'm Andre Lamar, your guide for finding you ways to enjoy this last stretch of summer with cool events in the First State. Welcome to the latest DO Delaware newsletter, where you’ll discover fun entertainment that will be on tap this holiday weekend. ...
Wilmington nixed activist event from city park, raising free speech questions
The right to free speech and assembly, protected under the First Amendment, could be at stake when local law enforcement and city officials have the power to decide whether an event can take place based upon its content. This could raise serious concerns about how community spaces are regulated in Wilmington.
Drivers continue to struggle with warning system for low bridge
NEWARK, Del. - Casho Mill Road in Newark, Delaware, has just as many signs as an interstate, all warning about an eight foot, seven inch railroad bridge. "A lot of trucks do have to make U-turns because they are too big," says Robin Kondzielawa, a Newark resident. Which is where...
Plans to Build New Wawa at Parkway Center in West Goshen Clear Major Hurdle
PIC If plans go forward, a new Wawa would be built after this old Wawa in West Goshen closes. Plans to build a new Wawa Market at Parkway Shopping Center in West Goshen have just passed a significant hurdle, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Board of Supervisors...
Relief in sight for Route 9 communities after decades of heavy truck traffic
This story is courtesy of Spotlight Delaware, originally published on Aug. 20, 2024. Jerry Collins watched a semi-truck blaze down his neighborhood street on a recent afternoon, glaring from his back porch as the truck threaded the small residential street in New Castle along Route 9. “There goes one now,” Collins calmly said as the truck passed. He’s been living ... Read More
Plan to Expand Chester’s Subaru Park Means a River View Sacrifice
The Philadelphia Union is proposing expanding Chester's Subaru Park to allow more fans. The success of The Philadelphia Union means It needs to add thousands of seats to Subaru Park in Chester, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 14-year-old stadium is in need of an upgrade, said Union...
Delaware Congressional candidates spar on abortion, foreign policy
The Sept. 27 Congressional debate featured (L-R) Earl Cooper, Donyale Hall, Sarah McBride, and Elias Weir. | SPOTLIGHT DELAWARE PHOTO BY NICK STONESIFER. Four candidates who want to represent Delaware in the U.S. House made their cases on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at a debate in Wilmington, touching on matters overseas like the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and problems closer to home like expensive child care.
Hockessin to get new cell phone tower, more to be built
Some dead-zones in Hockessin will be eradicated with the addition of a new 160-foot cell tower. Located at 7259 Lancaster Pike in Hockessin, the addition had a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday at the Hockessin Police Athletic League. Cell phone reception along with internet availability has become a popular topic in recent years, especially with the pandemic highlighting some of the accessibility ... Read More
Meyer: 'Fed up but not giving up'
I ran for office because I was fed up. I taught middle school math in downtown Wilmington. Some of the children I taught came to school hungry. Some woke each morning to unimaginable instability at home. They had witnessed gun and domestic violence, even at a young age.
Get Your Criminal Record Expunged in Several South Jersey Counties
As the saying goes, "We all make mistakes." If your mistakes have clouded your future, there may be a way to clear everything up. If you live in Cumberland, Gloucester, or Salem counties, your criminal record may be able to be erased this fall. The Office of the Cumberland County...
Last-minute forum held for Wilmington City Council candidates on primary ballot
Days before the start of early voting in Delaware and two weeks ahead of the Sept. 10 primary election, the only candidate forum for Wilmington City Council seats took place over two evenings. Held at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew on Aug. 26 and 27, the event was organized...
Bethany Hall-Long should be elected as Delaware's next governor
Throughout my career, I have worked in federal, state, and local government. I have served as New Castle County Executive, Delaware State Auditor, in executive positions at the White House and the United States Department of Justice, and as an advocate for stronger gun safety laws. During this time, I have met many different people from all over and I have seen the good and bad sides of public service. Bethany Hall-Long shows us the good side....
Can Harris campaign get voter turnout in PA environmental justice community?
Chester, Pennsylvania — At a recent Harris-Walz campaign rally in Chester, environmental advocate Zulene Mayfield called for action from the crowd of a few hundred residents. "We are the masters of our fate," she said, urging them "to mobilize this community in a way that has never happened."Chester is what climate activists call an "environmental justice community," a place where climate change and pollution disproportionately affect underserved populations. A 1995 EPA study found levels of lead in blood and cancer risks in the city to be "exceedingly high" and its rate of childhood asthma 20% higher than the national average. Chester is...
Not having to ask 'can you hear me now' in Hockessin
In a part of Delaware notorious for dropped phone calls, New Castle County and Verizon are teaming up to fill the void. New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, county workers, lawmakers, and a Verizon executive, broke ground on Thursday, August 29, 2024, for a new cell tower on the grounds of the Police Athletic League (PAL) on Lancaster Pike.
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