Easterseals Introduces 2025 Volleyball Challenge Ambassador
New Castle, DE – When two-year-old Penelope “Penny” Pratz, of Wilmington, DE, started receiving Easterseals Children’s Therapy services, she was unable to stand on her own or walk. Her parents, Alexandra and Scott, were worried she may never walk, but they put their trust in Easterseals and that made all the difference. “Easterseals is all I believe in for the best services for my family. I wouldn’t go anywhere else,” Alexandra says. “They treat us as if we are their only family. Easterseals wants
Delaware Tech Dedicates Student Success Center in Honor of First Lady Jill Biden
DELAWARE – Delaware Technical Community College dedicated its recently renovated Stanton Campus Student Success Center today in honor of First Lady Jill Biden. The center first opened to students in fall 2023, offering most critical student services—financial aid, business office, registration, veterans services—in one easy-to-access location.Dr. Biden’s relationship with Delaware Tech dates back to 1993 when she first began teaching English and writing to community college students after starting her
Easterseals Helps Caregivers This Holiday Season
New Castle, DE – If you are like many people caring for an aging loved one, take the time to check in with them this holiday season, whether you live close by or are separated by hundreds of miles. Although the distance may change, the responsibility and dedication as a caregiver remain the same. Whether you check in by phone, by video chat or in person, Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore has some advice to help you keep your loved ones safe during the holidays and throughout the year.
Easterseals Welcomes New Board Member
New Castle, DE – Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore recently welcomed Sara Larch, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, to its Board of Directors. Larch is Vice Chair of the Beebe Healthcare Board of Directors in Lewes, DE. She has over 30 years of real-world industry experience in large healthcare organizations, and 9 years at Deloitte Consulting as Managing Director and National Leader of the Physician Enterprise practice. Larch was the COO of University of Maryland’s 900-physician organization and Vice
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Legislative Update: 2024 General Election Results
2024 General Election – The People Have Spoken The November 5, 2024, General Election brought significant changes and historic milestones in Delaware and the nation. In Delaware, Lisa Blunt Rochester became the first woman and African American elected to represent Delaware in the U.S. Senate. Sarah McBride was elected to the U.S. House, making her the first openly transgender person in Congress. Matt Meyer won the governorship, Kyle Evans Gay was elected Lieutenant Governor, and Melissa Minor Brown
First State Ballet Theatre Presents UP FRONT ON MARKET at The Grand Opera House on November 15 & 17, 2024
Wilmington, DE - First State Ballet Theatre presents UP FRONT ON MARKETon November 15th at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 17th at 2:00 p.m. in Studio 1 at The Baby Grand Theater. Tickets are on sale via The Grand’s Box Office. Experience dance up close! Up Front on Market is a mixed program of highlights from the classical repertoire and new contemporary work in an intimate setting, with only 75 seats available for each performance. The program features excerpts from the quintessential ballet
Del-One FCU Opens Branch in Lewes!
Del-One Federal Credit Union is officially at the beach! The newest branch, located at 24157 Zinfandel Lane near the Vineyards apartment complex and the new Redner’s, opened on Tuesday, October 15th. President and CEO Dan McCarthy stated, “Being in Eastern Sussex has been a goal of Del-One for many years and allows us to proudly say that we are within about a 15-minute drive or less for 90% of Delawareans. We are focused on being the easiest place to do business and this location brings us closer
USA’s Delaware Prosperity Partnership and UK’s Port of Blyth Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Further Innovation and Market Growth
Collaboration will support mutual economic development and potential expansion of energy transition opportunities in both regions BLYTH, Northumberland, England, UK (November 4, 2024) – Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP), the lead statewide economic development organization for Delaware, and the Port of Blyth (PoB), a leading offshore energy base in the North East of England, have signed a cooperative agreement to leverage the strengths of both organizations to foster innovation, facilitate market
Easterseals Celebrates Family Caregivers All Year Long
New Castle, DE – In an instant, Mike and Virginia Minor’s lives changed forever. One minute they were enjoying time with family and, in what felt like the next minute, Virginia was in the hospital. She had experienced a stroke and then cardiac arrest. Gone was their old lifestyle. Mike was suddenly thrust into the role of caregiving, which can be very overwhelming and lonely. Thankfully, he found a group of people walking the same path with an Easterseals Caregiver Support group. “I felt like I was
DART Offers Free Rides to Veterans in Recognition of Veterans Day
On Monday, November 11, DART is offering free rides to Veterans on all Statewide bus services. Veterans displaying a Veteran’s ID card (this would also cover spouses and partners) or DD 214 can ride for free on all DART bus services all day. “We are committed to honoring the sacrifices our Veterans have made for our country. Offering free bus rides on Veterans Day is just one small way we can show our appreciation for their service and ensure they have access to the transportation they need. We are
First State Educate Partners with Scripps National Spelling Bee to Expand Spelling Bee Program in Delaware
FIRST STATE EDUCATE WILL HOST SCRIPPS’ 2025 REGIONAL SPELLING BEE AS WELL AS OFFER A SPELLING BEE FOR DELAWARE STUDENTSWHOSE SCHOOLS DO NOT OTHERWISE PARTICIPATE (WILMINGTON, DE) – First State Educate (FSE) has expanded its spelling bee program by partnering with the Scripps National Spelling Bee. In this partnership, FSE will become a regional partner and the statewide sponsor for the State of Delaware. This means that champions from Delaware schools enrolled in the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Mary Campbell Center ANNOUNCES the Groundbreaking for $7.35 Million Renovation & Expansion
Wilmington, DE: After much anticipation, collaboration, and planning, The Mary Campbell Center (MCC) is proud to announce the groundbreaking of a $7.35 Resident room renovation and EZee Street addition project. The ceremony took place Tuesday, October 29, 2024 on its campus in North Wilmington. The project includes the first major renovation of resident rooms since The Center’s founding in 1976, and construction of a one-story 4-room residential pod and nurse’s station. “This is truly transformational for
Carvertise and StreetMetrics Form Global Partnership, Disrupting the Out-of-Home Advertising Industry
Carvertise becomes the first Moving Out-of-Home (OOH) operator to fully integrate StreetMetrics’ impression tracking technology into all its assets, transforming the way moving ads are measured and setting a new gold standard on attribution for the industry. Wilmington, DE, October 29, 2024 –In a pivotal move for the “Moving Out-of-Home” (OOH) advertising industry, StreetMetrics and Carvertise have announced an expanded global partnership, allowing Carvertise to leverage Streetmetric’s impression
Legislative Update, Week of October 28, 2024
Legislative Update, Week of October 28, 2024 The General Election is November 5. It is vitally important that we exercise our right to vote and make our voices heard. Offices ranging from municipal (City of Wilmington) to the federal level (president, one U.S. Senate seat, and Delaware’s lone House seat) are on the ballot. At the state level, Delaware will be electing a new governor, lieutenant governor, state House and a number of State Senators. In New Castle County, one-half of the district seats for
GOLO Donates 100,000 Meals to Support Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
GOLO recently teamed up with Feeding America’s network of partner food banks to provide 100,000 nutritious meals to support the relief and recovery efforts in communities affected by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. "Our hearts go out to the people impacted by this tragedy as they courageously begin the challenging journey of rebuilding their lives and neighborhoods," said Jennifer Brooks, President and Co-founder of GOLO. "The devastation experienced by these communities is
FORMER WIDE RECEIVER AWARDED BENECARE SCHOLARSHIP
FORMER WIDE RECEIVER CATCHES BUG FOR DENTISTRY.This year’s BeneCare Scholarship Recipient made a 180-degree about face on the field of dentistry. Learn what Alessandro attributes to his career change from nursing to dentistry. MEET ALESSANDRO, FORMER VILLANOVA WILDCAT AND BENECARE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
BENECARE DONATES ORAL HEALTH KITS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS
BENECARE DONATES ORAL HYGIENE KITS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS To celebrate Children’s Dental Heath Month, BeneCare is helping teach underserved kids the importance of good oral hygiene. To support this year’s theme, “Healthy Habits for Healthy Smiles,” BeneCare has donated oral hygiene kits to local elementary schools. Celebrate this special observance with BeneCare and learn about our community outreach efforts. READ MORE
Reasons Businesspersons Must Care for Themselves (and How They Can)
It comes as no surprise that entrepreneurs suffer a great deal of pressure. The responsibility of running a business would weigh heavily on anyone's shoulders. Industry analysts have determined that businesspeople are 29% more likely to experience depression. Other problems, such as addiction, also factor into the mix. A conscious effort remains necessary to ward off such maladies. Courtesy of the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, here are some additional rationales for rejuvenating oneself and
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How to Start a Small Business as a Freelancer in New Castle County, Delaware
Starting a small business is a big undertaking. Fortunately, if you're a freelancer looking to turn your side hustle into a full-fledged business, there are some steps you can take to increase your chances of success. In this article, we'll outline some of the key things you need to do to start a small business in New Castle County, Delaware.Creating a Business Plan One of the first things you should do when starting a small business is to create a business plan. This document will outline your business
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