DSB Launches Delaware Opportunity Zone 2.0 Mapping Tool
Dover, Del. (April 15, 2026) – The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) has been working closely with the Office of State Planning Coordination, the Delaware State Housing Authority and the Office of the Governor to prepare for Opportunity Zones 2.0. As part of this collaboration, the State has just launched a Delaware-specific map showing the 61 census tracts eligible to be nominated for the next round of the program. The map can be found at de.gov/oz. The mapping tool shows current opportunity
Delaware Forest Service Re-Launches Federal Firefighter Property Program to Support Local Fire Departments
DOVER (April 15, 2026) -- The Delaware Forest Service (DFS) Wildland Fire Program is proud to announce the launch of its Federal Firefighter Property (FFP) Program, a valuable equipment assistance initiative designed to strengthen emergency response capabilities for fire departments across Delaware. Through partnerships with the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, surplus military and federal equipment is transferred to states and placed back into service
Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County Announces 2026 Inspiration Awards Luncheon and Honorees
WILMINGTON, Del. – April 13, 2026 – Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County will host its 2026 Inspiration Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, bringing together more than 350 business and community leaders to celebrate workforce success and the people and partners helping make opportunity possible. The event comes as Goodwill continues to deliver measurable workforce impact across the region. In 2025, Goodwill helped place 484 job seekers at an
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DSFG Names Two Senior Partners
Diamond State Financial Group (DSFG), Delaware’s leading financial services firm, has named Bryan Radcliff CFP®, ChFC®, RICP® and Neil Stalter CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®, CBEC®, CDFA® as Senior Partners. President & CEO Christopher Burgos CFP®, ChFC®, CFS, AIF® is pleased to announce the expansion of leadership at DSFG. “I am proud to add Neil and Bryan to the ranks of senior partners. They exemplify our core values in the ways they serve their clients and lead internally. Both have contributed
BENECARE HELPS STUDENT REALIZE HER DREAM
A DREAM & DETERMINATION: MEET OUR 2025 - 2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTLearn about a young dreamer from Venezuela who overcame political and economic challenges to earn the BeneCare Dental Plan Scholarship and pursue a career in dentistry. From Maracay to the USA! Meet Nardy, our Scholarship Recipient. Learn About Nardy's Transformational Journey
DRBA and DCH Transform Veterans Memorial Park Entrance with 58 Native Trees
Project Supported by USDA Grant and “Branches to Chances®” Workforce Development Program NEW CASTLE, Del. The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) and the Delaware Center for Horticulture (DCH) are proud to announce the successful start of a major community greening project at the entrance of Veterans Memorial Park off Cherry Lane in New Castle, Delaware. Over the course of two days, staff and volunteers—including trainees from the DCH Branches to Chances® program—will plant 58 native trees
DRBA Police Administrator Graduates from FBI National Academy
NEW CASTLE, Del. – Today, Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) Executive Director Joel V. Coppadge announced that Colonel Wayne McFadden has graduated as a member of the 297th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on March 18, 2026. Colonel McFadden is the seventh officer in the department’s history to complete this prestigious program. Nationally, fewer than one percent of officers has the opportunity to attend the
Statewide economic development organization Delaware Prosperity Partnership announces staff promotions
Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP), the statewide economic development organization, has announced the following staff promotions: Megan Kopistecki to Director of Business Development. Since joining DPP in 2019, she has contributed to the organization’s work by successfully supporting numerous high-profile attraction, expansion and retention projects, including Agile Cold Storage, Aldi, Corteva Agriscience, DuPont/Qnity and Sun Chemical. She also has organized DPP events that showcase Delaware,
EDGE 2.0 Finalists and Pitch Competition Dates Announced
The public is invited to watch in-person DOVER, Del. (April 8, 2026) – The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is excited to announce the finalists and dates, for the EDGE 2.0 Grant Pitch Competition. The pitch competition will be held on Thursday April 30 and Friday May 1, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Delaware Technical Community College’s Del-One Conference Center, 700 Technology Dr, Dover, DE 19904. The public is invited to watch the competition in-person. There is no cost, but registration to
DRBA Announces 4th Annual Community Job Fair at Route 9 Library
NEW CASTLE, Del. Following the success of previous recruitment efforts that connected hundreds of local residents with career opportunities, the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) is proud to announce its 4th Annual Community Job Fair. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the New Castle Route 9 Library and Innovation Center, located at 3022 New Castle Avenue. Building on the momentum of last year’s event, which welcomed approximately 200 job
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Second Xfinity Store Opens in Wilmington, D.E.
TREVOSE, PA (March 31, 2026) – Comcast celebrated the opening of a new Xfinity Store in Wilmington, D.E., with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce. Featuring a smart, interactive design, the new Xfinity Store – the second store in Wilmington and the third in New Castle County – provides a destination for visitors to experience the complete line of Xfinity products and services or discuss their business technology needs with a Comcast
Visit Delaware Releases Updated Travel Guide
Dover, Del. (March 24, 2026) – On March 24, Delaware Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay helped the Delaware Tourism Office (DTO) unveil its new Visit Delaware Travel Guide. This is the first new edition of the state’s travel guide since 2020. It includes refreshed photography, updated listings for attractions and businesses, and new story-driven features that highlight the people and places that make the state unique. “The Visit Delaware Travel Guide is the perfect starting point for planning a trip,”
Goldey-Beacom College Earns 2025–2026 Military Friendly® School Designation
Wilmington, Del. – Goldey-Beacom College (GBC) announced today that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2025-2026 survey with 830 earning special awards for going above the standard. The 2025-2026 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May and October issues of
Delaware Honors the Legacy of Pioneer Giuseppe Bellanca Celebrates the 140th Anniversary of the “Father of Delaware Aviation”
NEW CASTLE, Del. – Yesterday, local Delaware elected officials, Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) representatives, aviation advocates, and members of the Bellanca family gathered at the Wilmington Airport (ILG) Terminal to honor the life and enduring legacy of Giuseppe Mario Bellanca. The commemorative ceremony marked the 140th anniversary of the birth of the "Father of Delaware Aviation," a visionary whose aeronautical designs revolutionized global flight and established New Castle as a historic
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Legislative Update, Week of February 2, 2026
Legislative Update, Week of February 2, 2026 NOTE:After session on January 29th the General Assembly recessed for the budget hearing break until March 10t. Upcoming Events Tuesday, February 10:2026 Economic Forecast Luncheon, featuring Dr. Anirban Basu., Riverfront Events, 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, 11:00 a.m. registration & networking, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. luncheon program. (registration information). General Assembly & Governor’s Office Links 2026 Legislative Session Schedule House
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Legislative Update, Week of January 12, 2026
2026 Legislative Session Schedule House Agenda Senate Agenda Committee Hearings Schedule (House and Senate) Joint Finance Committee Budget Hearing Schedule Upcoming Events Tuesday, February 10: 2026 Economic Forecast Luncheon, featuring Dr. Anirban Basu.Riverfront Events: 760 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, 11:00 a.m. registration & networking, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. luncheon program. Registration information The Delaware General Assembly Convenes this Week The Second Session of the
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
