AAA: Drivers Beware – End of Daylight Saving Time = Increased Roadway Dangers, Including Distracted and Drowsy Driving

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Beginning at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 5, Daylight Saving Time will end, which will result in fewer daylight hours. As we prepare to turn our clocks back one hour, and in support of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, which runs from November 5-November 11, AAA is reminding motorists to be prepared for sun glare during their Monday morning commute and …

Beebe Medical Foundation Increases Goal for Sussex Supports Beebe Campaign

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Beebe Medical Foundation recently announced that the Sussex Supports Beebe Healthcare campaign has already reached its original goal of $22.5 million. Tom Protack, President of the Beebe Medical Foundation announced the success of the campaign at the Hyatt in Dewey Beach during the 1916 Club annual reception, which also was celebrating its 10th anniversary. Although Beebe Medical Foundation and the …

28 Richards, Layton & Finger Practices Honored in Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms” Rankings

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Richards, Layton & Finger has been recognized for excellence in 28 practice areas in Best Lawyers’ 2024 “Best Law Firms” rankings, including receiving the survey’s top Tier 1 ranking in 24 practice areas. Richards Layton has more practices listed in the “Best Law Firms” Delaware rankings, and more practices ranked in Tier 1, than any other firm in the state. …

Easterseals Celebrates Family Caregivers All Year Long

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Although November is National Family Caregiver Month, Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore focuses on supporting families like the Smiths all year long. Gary Smith says he was constantly “stressed and worried” all the time as he struggled to care for his adult son, Wayne, and his wife, Lois – both of whom have disabilities. While he worked overnights as …

THOR Industries Named Official RV Partner of Speedway Motorsports

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Speedway Motorsports and THOR Industries have announced a new partnership designating the global recreational vehicle company as the “Official RV Partner of Speedway Motorsports.” The agreement, which includes 10 Speedway Motorsports facilities hosting NASCAR events, including Dover Motor Speedway, plus Circuit of The Americas during its NASCAR event week, will elevate brand recognition for the THOR family of companies and …

Nemours Children’s Health Names Delaware Valley Regional President

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Nemours Children’s Health announced today that Mark Marcantano, JD, will join the organization as Regional President for Nemours Children’s Delaware Valley. Marcantano is a seasoned healthcare executive with significant operations, strategic planning and financial performance experience at prominent pediatric academic medical centers, including his most recent position at Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital (JHCH). Marcantano assumes his new role on January …

Dover Gets Grant for Electric Mowers and Vehicles from Energize Delaware

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As the nation transitions away from gas-powered engines in favor of more sustainable solutions, The City of Dover is using a $500,000 grant from Energize Delaware’s EV Fleets for Local Governments program to pilot a new fleet of electric vehicles and electric lawn equipment. “Our crews are very excited to put this new equipment to the test,” Dover City Manager …

Morris Nichols Announces New Partners and Special Counsel Promotions

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Morris Nichols is pleased to announce that Alexandra Cumings and Kyle Pinder have been invited to join the firm partnership, effective January 1, 2024, and Elizabeth Mullin will be promoted to special counsel. “On behalf of the partnership, I am pleased to announce the promotion of Ali, Kyle, and Liz. I have had the privilege of working with all three …

Easterseals Welcomes New Board Members

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Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore recently welcomed John Mager, of Wilmington, DE, and Paula Swain, of Greenville, DE, to its Board of Directors. Because of the strong relationship between the two organizations, Mager joins the Easterseals board as the District Governor of Rotary District 7630. He joined the Brandywine Naamans Rotary Club in 1979 where he had the privilege …

World Trade Center Delaware Recognized as REPP Member of the Year at Export-Import Bank of the United States 2023 Annual Conference

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The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) today awarded the Regional Export Promotion Program (REPP) Member of the Year Award to World Trade Center Delaware during its 2023 Annual Conference. Founded in 1987, the WTC Delaware has been the state’s premier international business resource for 36 years. Established with the goal to help Delaware companies benefit from their unique …