A powerful storm is expected to bring heavy rain, gusty winds and threats of flooding to our region today. The rain is expected to be the heaviest this afternoon, complicating this evening’s commute. AAA is urging drivers to plan ahead and use caution while traveling during the evening commute and into the night. “Motorists view rain storms as more of …
Shawn Collins takes over State Farm office
When he learned that Mark Schanne was considering retiring after almost 40 years in business, Shawn Collins came to him and asked what the possibility would be to take over the office. Schanne provided Collins with the steps he would need to take and, on Monday, December 8, Collins held a ribbon cutting, officially announcing he would be taking over …
Holistic healing center opens on Walnut Street
When she opened Stone and Sage in the former Lifecycle building, Cat Perfetti explained that she always dreamed of a store that would offer metaphysical supplies. Opening in late 2022, Stone and Sage began offering crystals, tarot cards, loose teas, oils and spell kits. As part of the new venture, Perfetti, who owns Delaware Branding with her husband, Mike, felt …
Photographer expands to new studio
Deanna Michele calls herself the “small town girl who dreams big.” She began her artistic career attending culinary school but soon discovered a love for photography that took her in a new direction. Recently, she moved her studio into a new, larger space on the second floor of the former Keir Building which has been fully renovated by Zack and …
Over $1 million to improving health in Delaware
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware is pleased to announce over $1,200,000 in BluePrints for the Community grants, bringing its total commitment for 2023 to more than $3.8 million. BluePrints for the Community is a grants program of the Highmark Delaware Fund, a donor-advised fund at the Delaware Community Foundation (DCF). Since BluePrints launched in 2007, the Highmark Delaware Fund has …
Potter Anderson Elects Five New Partners
Leading Delaware law firm Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP is pleased to announce the election of five individuals to partnership, effective January 1, 2024. The newly elected partners are R. Stephen McNeill, Nicholas D. Mozal, Laura G. Readinger, Rebecca E. Salko, and Aaron R. Sims. “Steve, Nick, Laura, Rebecca and Aaron have made impressive contributions to our firm, forging robust …
Whisman Giordano & Associates, LLC Names New Managing Director
Whisman Giordano & Associates, LLC (WGA) announces Lisa K. DeRose, CPA, CGMA, as its new Managing Director. DeRose is the first female Managing Director and a non-Giordano family member or Whisman to lead the firm. As she assumes this role, she will work with the partners and principals to ensure that WGA continues its mission of Building Extraordinary Relationships while …
AAA: Motorists Should Prepare Ahead of Winter Storm to Bring First Measurable Snow to Region in Nearly Two Years
A winter storm is expected to wreak havoc throughout the region this weekend, bringing the first measurable snow to some areas for the first time in nearly two years. Snow, rain and wind are expected beginning Saturday late afternoon and into the early hours of Sunday morning. AAA urges motorists to prepare ahead by checking car batteries and tires, filling …
Morris James Promotes Ryan Keating to Counsel
Morris James is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Keating to Counsel in the firm’s Medical Malpractice group. The firm congratulates Ryan on this well-deserved promotion and looks forward to his ongoing success. Ryan is an experienced and skilled medical malpractice attorney, focusing exclusively on complex cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. He represents injured individuals in the …
Walk for Autism returns as April event in 2024
Autism Delaware announced today that the Walk for Autism returns as an April event in 2024. The annual event had been moved to October for safety and logistical reasons during COVID restrictions. “It makes sense to return our largest community gathering and fundraising event to the month of April,” notes Autism Delaware’s director of fund development and community engagement, Dan …