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CDCC to Host Ribbon Cutting for BBSI’s New Dover Office

Sara UzerBusiness, Headlines

DOVER — The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) will celebrate the relocation of BBSI’s Dover office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 4 p.m. The event will be held at the company’s new location, 1198 S. Governor’s Avenue, Building B, Suite 200, in Dover, and is open to the public. BBSI, a Professional Employer Organization …

Rick Horsey, president of Parkview RV Center, will be honored with the 2025 Kent County Distinguished Citizen Award at a ceremony in Smyrna this October. (Photo courtesy of The Del-Mar-Va Council, Scouting America)

Rick Horsey to receive 2025 Kent County Distinguished Citizen Award

Claudia EstradaBusiness, Headlines

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 …

Statewide GOP success

Is the path to statewide GOP success better messaging or recruitment/fundraising?

Bradley VasoliGovernment & Politics, Headlines

Delaware’s populous north has long been rough territory for Republicans to run in competitively, in relative contrast to downstate. Of the 12 New Castle County Council seats, for instance, the party holds only one. Candidate recruitment can therefore be difficult, and thus many Democrat-held seats from the General Assembly down to local boards go unchallenged. Consequently, GOP candidates run a …

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News Briefs From the Week of Oct. 7, 2024

Peter OsborneHeadlines

A Calendar of future events will soon complement this compilation of news briefs from the past week. Within this page, you’ll see quick hits in our core categories, plus such topics as Long-Term Traffic Alerts, Charitable Contributions, Delaware People (Promotions and Honors) and Fond Farewells. GOVERNMENT Governor John Carney activated 100 service members and more than 40 vehicles from the …

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DART service changes will go into effect Nov. 17

Peter OsborneFeatured, Government, Headlines

Changes to DART’s Statewide Bus Service will become effective Sunday, November 17, 2024. DART service changes are outlined below, summarized by county. Modifications to the original proposal are highlighted in bold text. The new route schedules will be available online at DartFirstState.com by mid-November, and printed pocket schedules will also be available by mid-November. New Castle County The following Routes …

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Kent ranks 5th in country for young homeowners

Ken MammarellaCulture, Headlines

This Old House, a media empire that for decades has been extolling old houses, just looked at how each generation approaches homeownership and what drives the decision to plant roots or seek new horizons. And Delaware makes a prominent appearance. Dover is No. 5 on a list it compiled of the country’s metropolitan areas for the greatest percentage of homeowners …

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Downtown Milford reveals county divider marker

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

Downtown Milford Inc. in partnership with the City of Milford and WSFS revealed two new plaques located on the Walnut Street bridge that identify the dividing line between Kent and Sussex Counties. The new plaques are designed as a photo opportunity for those who come to downtown Milford. “We are grateful that all of you are able to be with …