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Markell signs transgender nondiscrimination bill
Governor Jack Markell signed the Gender Identity Nondiscrimination Act (SB 97) Wednesday. The bill forbids discrimination against a person on the basis of gender identity and provides for increased punishment of a person who intentionally selects the victim of a crime because of the victim’s gender identity. Prior to its passage, it has been legal …
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Updated: Appeal filed with state claims refinery rail unloading site illegal
As expected, the Sierra Club and Delaware Audubon Society filed appeals on Friday with the Environmental Appeals Board and the Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board for allegedly violating the state’s Coastal Zone Act by constructing a rail site near the Delaware City Refinery. The issue popped up in a recent public hearing over a new …
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Check out the June, 19, 2013 edition of The Business Bulletin
The latest edition of the Delaware Business Bulletin is now available. The new Wednesday publishing date allows for more late-breaking business and features. The Bulletin offers a convenient weekly news package in a format geared to your laptop or tablet computer. You can subscribe at the blue box on any page of the website. The …
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(Video) Governor talks about economic, education pact with Peru
In his weekly video message, Delaware Gov. Jack Markell talks about the agreement between the state and the government of Peru and the need for the state to build global ties. Below is a text of his remarks. The global economy is changing – we need to think long term, identify opportunities for global cooperation, …
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Delaware State University to lease Dover Sheraton
Delaware State University reached an agreement with K.W. Lands, LLC to lease the Sheraton Dover Hotel. The Sheraton, located off DuPont Highway, about a quarter-mile north of the campus – will provide the university with residential space for students as DSU renovates existing dormitories on campus, according to a release. The facility will also provide the …
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Construction continues on Christiana Care Chadds Ford center
Construction is under way on a new $23 million health care center for Christiana Care in Chadds Ford, Pa. Last week, 40 concrete trucks, each carrying more than 20 tons of concrete, poured for the radiation treatment center for cancer patients. Scheduled to open in January 2014, the center off Route 202 brings health care …
New Castle County
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Viewpoint: Cheap Frontier fares and a coal-gas boondoggle
In a little less than two weeks, Frontier Airlines will fly into New Castle Airport. One unbeatable fare is to Chicago Midway Airport, where a recent check of the FlyFrontier.com …
Biden says report indicates lenders are not living up to terms of mortgage settlement
Attorney General Beau Biden is not happy with the findings of a report report that sees failures by national mortgage banks to meet mortgage servicing standards secured by Biden, 48 …
Lightwave Logic gets $20 million purchase agreement from Chicago company
Lightwave Logic, Inc., Newark, announced it has entered into a $20 million purchase agreement with Lincoln Park Capital Fund. Tom Zelibor, CEO said, ”We are extremely pleased with the new …
Elkton trucking terminal goes solar
Dynamic Energy recently completed two solar photovoltaic installations for Estes Express Lines. The installations included a 308 kilowatt system at Estes’ Elkton, Md. terminal and a 275 kilowatt system at …
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Widener launches online masters degree in Delaware corporate law
Widener Law is launching a new legal online graduate degree aimed at attorneys abroad who want to add a specialty in Delaware corporate law to their skill set. The LLM …
Cattle truck overturns on I-495 ramp
Wilmington – Motorists on I-495 experienced intermittent lane closures for several hours today due to a crash that resulted in cattle on the highway. The crash occurred at 1:48 p.m. …
Kudos: Lerner college alumni honored; Courtyard top performer
Five University of Delaware alumni from the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics received the 2013 Alumni Award of Excellence. Honored during a reception and awards ceremony held Friday, …
Promising Phase II results for Incyte-Lilly arthritis drug
Wilmington-based Incyte Corp. and drug giant Eli Lilly and Co. reported promising results in a phase II study of a drug aimed at treating rheumatoid arthritis. The test involves baricitinib, …
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3 arrested after robbery of Newark store
Newark Police have arrested three man in connection with the June 9 armed robbery of the Mi Ranchito food market at 13 North Chapel Street. During this robbery, two suspects …
Transients face charges related to home improvement scam targeting elderly
Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced the indictment of six defendants charged in a home improvement scam that targeted Delaware seniors. On May 28, Biden’s office secured a 12-count indictment …
Boeing’s Ridley Park plant gets big helicopter contract; Osprey deal likely
The Army and Boeing have signed a $4 billion multi-year contract for 177 Chinook helicopters, with the Army holding options that could increase its total buy to 215 aircraft. Officials …
Restaurant notes: Italian theme for Big Fish Group restaurant; Beer focus for Stone Balloon Winehouse
The Stone Balloon Winehouse in Newark is getting on the beer bandwagon. The News Journal is reporting that owner Jim Beurle plans to rename the establishment the 16 Mile Taphouse …
Downstate
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Nanticoke to open walk-in health care center in Georgetown next month
Nanticoke Health Services announced it will be expanding services with the addition of Nanticoke Immediate Care to be located at …
54 employers sign up for June job fair in Dover
The state’s congressional delegation announced on Monday that 54 employers from around the region have already signed up for their …
Delmarva Chicken Festival coming this weekend (Press release)
Snow Hill, Maryland is ready to welcome thousands of visitors from across the Delmarva Peninsula who will be heading their …
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Two coastal Delaware inns sell for $3.8 million
Agent John McClellan, a senior advisor with Sperry Van Ness – Miller Commercial Real Estate in Salisbury, Md., announced the …
DSU interns go to work at Sallie Mae
Eight students from Delaware State University started a summer internship program at Sallie Mae’s headquarters near Newark. The new program …
Chesapeake buys Ocean City-area propane utility
Units of Dover-based Chesapeake Utilities Corp. announced the purchase of assets of Eastern Shore Gas Co., a provider of propane …
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Buffalo Wild Wings franchise stays on growth track
The Delaware-based franchise group of Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar plans to open its latest store in the North …
Kudos – eGovernment, DuPont & award from Drexel
Robert House, clinical coordinator of the Bayhealth Anesthesia Department, received Drexel University’s 2013 Clinical Preceptor Award. The award, titled “Behind …
Beebe auxilliary raises $310,000
The Beebe Medical Center Auxiliary presented Beebe Medical Center with a check in the amount of $310,000 during the auxiliary’s …
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Law notes: Brockstedt named partner at Baird, Mandalas
Baird Mandalas, LLC announced the addition of Chase T. Brockstedt, Esquire as an equity partner in the firm. The firm’s …
Flags lowered to half mast in honor of Special Forces Warrant Officer Sean Mullen
Governor Jack Markell ordered United States and Delaware flags in the state lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. …
Ratings assigned to Nanticoke bonds
Fitch Ratings has assigned its ‘BBB-’ rating to the approximately $45.5 million Delaware Health Facilities Authority Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Project …
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