DEMEC Crew Brings Power to the People
July 17, 2025 – NEWARK, DE - The Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) sent four-line workers (two from the City of Newark and two from the City of Dover) to the Navajo Nation to power homes that have never had electricity. Representatives Mara Gorman and Cyndie Romer presented tributes to the Newark line workers at a recent City Council meeting to recognize the significance of their participation. “It’s difficult to imagine living in the 21st century without electricity,” shared Representative
Goldey-Beacom College Welcomes William P. Brady ‘91 to the Board of Trustees
Wilmington, DE – The Board of Trustees of Goldey-Beacom College (GBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of William P. Brady, Esquire as its most recent trustee appointment. Brady, whose term begins July 1, 2025, is the founder of The Brady Law Firm, P.A. in Wilmington, Delaware. Representing clients in Delaware since February 2015, Brady has 30 years’ experience as an attorney with areas of practice including landlord/tenant law, representation of homeowners’ and condominium associations, real
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DEXSTA Federal Credit Union Wins Second Consecutive Forbes Best in State Credit Union Award!Wilmington, DE. (July 2025) – DEXSTA Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that for the fourth time in six years (2019, 2021, 2024, & 2025), it has been named a Forbes Best in State Credit Union for 2025. DEXSTA is the only Delaware Credit Union, making both the 2024 and 2025 list! This prestigious recognition highlights DEXSTA’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service and value to its members.The
DEXSTA Federal Credit Union Hosts Delaware Governor and Secretary of State for Credit Union Roundtable
Wilmington, DE — July 9, 2025 — DEXSTA Federal Credit Union proudly hosted a statewide credit union roundtable on Monday, welcoming Governor Matt Meyer and Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez, along with executive leaders from Del-One Federal Credit Union and Delaware State Police Federal Credit Union. Held at DEXSTA’s Wilmington headquarters, the meeting brought together key voices from the credit union community to collaborate on shared priorities—expanding financial education, increasing access
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Initial Legislative Session Wrap-Up [Highlights], First Session, 153rd General Assembly (2025)
Note: What follows is a preliminary “after-action” summary of this past session. More detailed reports/updates will follow in upcoming days and weeks. General Assembly (First Session, 153rd G.A.) Adjourns Early in the morning on July 1, the Delaware General Assembly concluded legislative business for the First Session of the 153rd General Assembly. Though the Delaware Constitution, as of an amendment that took effect in 2023, allows the General Assembly to adjourn to the call of the chair (speaker and
22 Businesses and Organizations Awarded First State Food System Grants
DOVER, Del. (July 2, 2025) – The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is pleased to announce that 22 businesses and organizations have received grants through the Delaware Grocery Initiative, also called First State Food System Grants. This program aims to expand access to healthy foods in food deserts in Delaware and to areas at risk of becoming food deserts, by providing grants and other forms of financial assistance to eligible food resources. The Delaware Grocery Initiative was created through
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Richards, Layton & Finger Elects New Directors and Counsel
WILMINGTON, Delaware (July 1, 2025) – Richards, Layton & Finger is pleased to announce that it has elected attorneys Matthew Ady, Jonathan Kaplowitz, Zach Kmetz, Ed Little, and Don Zeman as directors of the firm, and Ashley Kidd, Sara Metzler, and John O’Toole as counsel of the firm, effective July 1.“I’m proud to congratulate these fine lawyers on their well-deserved promotions,” said Paul Heath, president of Richards Layton. “They have the skill, the experience, and the commitment to excellence our
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SUMMARY [KEY ITEMS] END OF WEEK LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, Thursday/Friday, June 27 & 28, 2025
This Monday, June 30, is the last remaining day of regular session for First Session of the 153rd General Assembly Session Schedule 2025 (First Session) House Agenda Senate Agenda Scheduled Committee Hearings Recently Introduced Legislation Agenda Reports FY 2026 State Operating Budget (HB 225 w/ HA 1) & One-Time Supplemental Appropriations Bill (HB 226) both bills have passed the House and Senate and will be sent to the Governor for action. Grants-in-Aid: The Joint Finance Committee met
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Legislative Update, Week of June 23, 2025
Session Schedule 2025 (First Session) House Agenda Senate Agenda Scheduled Committee Hearings Recently Introduced Legislation Agenda Reports There are four (4) legislative days remaining until the end of the First Session of the 153rd General Assembly. The final day of regular session will be Monday, June 30. Events: 2025 State of the County: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Clayton Hall Conference Center, University of Delaware, 100 Hollowell Drive, Newark, DE 19716 [Registration
MEET BENECARE'S 2024-25 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
MEET BENECARE'S 2024-25 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTThis year's scholarship recipient comes from a family of four pharmacists. Antoinette was the "odd one out" when she chose dental school. Learn how Antoinette's experimentation led to pursuing a career in dentistry.GET TO KNOW ANTOINETTE, THIS YEAR'S SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
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