The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has announced the implementation of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program, an initiative aimed at advancing equitable participation in the state’s adult-use marijuana industry. The program is designed to reduce barriers that have historically limited opportunities for individuals and communities disproportionately affected by previous marijuana laws. Through milestone-based grant funding, eligible licensees …
WILMINGTON– The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation (PDFF) announced that Governor Jack Markell and his wife Carla Markell will serve as honorary hosts for the 2025 Reinventing Delaware Dinner. The annual dinner brings together 100 of Delaware’s leading innovators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to share new ideas aimed at creating jobs and improving quality of life for residents. The dinner …
WILMINGTON — Wilmington City Council has taken the next step in addressing PFAS contamination in the city’s drinking water. During the Thursday, Aug. 21 council meeting, council advanced an ordinance authorizing bonds for the Phase Three PFAS Removal Project, which will fund the design and construction of a new PFAS system and a transfer pump station. The Finance and Economic …
The Cape May-Lewes Ferry is bringing back its popular Zoo excursion package for the Fall 2025 season, offering families a chance to pair a relaxing cruise with a visit to the Cape May County Park and Zoo. “We are delighted to bring back this fantastic family adventure,” said Heath Gehrke, Director of Ferry Operations. “The Cape May County Park and …
SMYRNA — The Del-Mar-Va Council, Scouting America, announced that Rick Horsey has been named the recipient of the 2025 Kent County Distinguished Citizen Award and will be honored on October 21 at the Duck Creek Regional Library. The award recognizes a Kent County leader with broad influence in the business and professional community who also serves as a role model …
NEWARK — CorriXR Therapeutics, Inc., an oncology-focused biotherapeutics company, has received a $1 million investment from the State of Delaware to support its lead program targeting next-generation treatments for solid tumors, including head and neck and lung cancers. “We’re excited to have the State of Delaware participate in our Series A financing round as we advance toward our first-in-human clinical …
The Wilmington International Film Festival will make its debut October 9–12, and one of its centerpiece films is Shuffle, a documentary that exposes the darker side of the addiction treatment industry. Shot over three years, Shuffle follows individuals caught in the cycle of addiction treatment fraud, where financial incentives often outweigh genuine care. Through raw interviews and investigative reporting, director …
ELKTON – The Auxiliary of ChristianaCare, Union Hospital has presented a $120,000 check to renovate the hospital’s fourth-floor Behavioral Health unit, continuing an ongoing effort to support clinical spaces. Auxilians delivered the gift in June, marking another milestone in their support. “As ChristianaCare Union Hospital looks for new ways to improve health in Cecil County, the Union Hospital Auxiliary keeps …
The Delaware Court of Chancery will introduce a new automated case assignment system, known as “wheelspin,” on September 15, 2025. The changes, part of a broader upgrade to the court’s electronic filing system, are designed to streamline case management, balance workloads among judges, and remove discretion from the case assignment process. Among the updates, the court will replace its Supplemental …
Gene Truono has been elected chairman of the Delaware Republican Party following the resignation of Juliane Murray. Truono, a former U.S. Senate candidate and board member of the Caesar Rodney Institute, has long been involved in Republican politics. He ran for Senate in 2018 and has served on numerous boards and nonprofit organizations dedicated to community development, historical preservation, and …
