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Literacy Delaware awarded grant to create classroom framework for adults
As the state continues to grapple with the sharp decline in reading scores in schools, one literacy group just received a grant to help Delawareans outside of the K-12 system. Literacy Delaware, which focuses on teaching First State adults how to speak English and read, has been granted $8,000 from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, a national group that has ... Read More
Delaware Online Casinos Set Record-High $5M Revenue In June
According to the Delaware Lottery, the three online casinos in the First State reported a record-high $5.02 million in revenue in June 2024. Online casino revenue is up around $4 million year-on-year and monthly revenue is up 29%. All three of Delaware’s online casinos are run by BetRivers. Delaware’s...
AirJoule, water harvesting company, picks Del. for main office and more
A global sustainability company focused on economical atmospheric water harvesting has picked a location for its main office and manufacturing center: Delaware, U.S.A. AirJoule LLC, which is a 50-50 joint venture between GE Vernova Inc. and Montana Technologies Corp., will lease a 30,000 square-foot site on Shea Way in the Newark area’s Delaware Industrial Park for its main office and ... Read More
Avelo adds flights to Orlando and Charlotte area airports
Avelo Airlines is adding service Charlotte/Concord, N.C. and Orlando/Lakeland from Wilmington Airport (ILG). Avelo will now serve 13 nonstop destinations from ILG. The addition of a second Boeing 737 serving Avelo’s ILG base enables the expansion. Avelo had based two 737s at the former New Castle Airport but dropped one last year after trimming its schedule.
Delaware State Fair July 24th Guide
WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware State Fair on July 24th continues the fun with events for everyone! Head to Harrington for food, concerts, and the circus! DETV brings you a guide organized by type of activity listed as: 00:00 AM/PM Event Title (location). For the daily schedule based on times, check out this itinerary.
State Fair cancels sensory-friendly day after Autism Delaware’s concerns
The First State’s largest provider of advocacy, support and services for people on the autism spectrum and their families and caregivers claims that the Delaware State Fair’s inclusionary promises are untruthful. “Recently it has come to our attention that the Delaware State Fair has promoted their carnival on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 as being sensory-friendly and in partnership with Autism ... Read More
Township to enter negotiations with school district for land transfer to Kennett Trails Alliance
In response to the Kennett Consolidated School District Board’s decision on July 8 to negotiate to transfer a portion of its Legacy Field property to the Kennett Trails Alliance, the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors voted at their July 17 meeting to authorize the township to enter into negotiations with the school district for an easement or land transfer for the property, which is on Kennett High School property and located in the township.
Fancy French pastry and tea shop opens its first NJ location
MILLBURN — A high-end French-based pastry, tea, and candy shop is set to open its first New Jersey location. Founded in 1862, Ladurée is an internationally renowned brand, famous for its iconic macarons. Besides France, Ladurée has shops all over Europe and the United States. Ladurée is...
The warnings are over: Speeding drivers in I-95/Rt. 896 work zone will start seeing fines
18,000 drivers. That's how many motorists landed themselves warnings per day during the first week of a safety program designed to slow drivers speeding through Delaware's current largest infrastructure project, according to the state Department of Transportation. ...
400 Jobs Coming To This New Jersey Area
Good news for job seekers. A new warehouse being built in South Jersey is expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the area. It'll be located way down in Salem County but it's close to the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295. Walmart recently announced they're building a nearly 7,000-square-foot...
Delco teacher charged, exposed himself multiple times in public, school says
HAVERTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- A Delaware County teacher is facing criminal charges in two incidents where he's accused of exposing himself.Matthew Gagat, 47, a fifth-grade teacher at Lynnewood Elementary, was charged in Montgomery County in March 2024 for allegedly exposing himself in public. He's also charged after allegedly exposing himself at a public park in Bucks County at the end of June 2024, the School District of Haverford Township said in a letter to parents.The district said in a letter that officials just learned about the charges this week after seeing media reports.Gagat is charged in Horsham and Sellersville.Neither incident involves children."We understand and share in the concern this news causes, and the desire for more information and for a meaningful response from the school district," Superintendent Maureen Reusche wrote in the letter from the district. "We will do our very best to provide as much accurate information, context, and support as soon as possible."The district said it will be able to share more information in the coming days and provide ways to support families in the district.
AirJoule, water harvesting company, picks Del. for main office and more
A global sustainability company focused on economical atmospheric water harvesting has picked a location for its main office and manufacturing center: Delaware, U.S.A. AirJoule LLC, which is a 50-50 joint venture between GE Vernova Inc. and Montana Technologies Corp., will lease a 30,000 square-foot site on Shea Way in the Newark area’s Delaware Industrial Park for its main office and ... Read More
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