Delaware Newswire

Delaware grant to support research at Bennett Orchards

FRANKFORD, Del.- Bennett Orchards is set to receive a $53,999 grant through a Delaware program aimed at improving access to healthy, affordable food in communities with limited grocery options. The sixth-generation family farm, which has grown fruit in …

Delaware utility sues 9 companies, says PFAS cleanup should not fall on 100,000 residents

Veolia, a major Delaware water utility, has sued nine companies, alleging that toxic PFAS — often called "forever chemicals" — have polluted waterways that supply about 100,000 people in New Castle County. Veolia claims the defendants …

Light & Wonder agrees new table games deal with Delaware North

New partnership will see Light & Wonder replace existing table games technology across multiple Delaware North properties Light & Wonder has been selected to provide its table games solutions to multiple casino and gaming properties operated by …

Search underway for missing person in Delaware County's Chester Creek

Search teams set up along the 700 block of Upland Avenue, between Glenway Avenue and Race Street, in Upland Borough. WPVI UPLAND BOROUGH, Pa. (WPVI) -- Crews began a water search in Delaware County Sunday night after a person reportedly went missing in …

How to Fix Our (Somewhat) Shitty Delaware

In a story for The Citizen last month, I looked at what it would take to make Philadelphia’s rivers clean enough for swimming. The answer I heard over and over: Stop the sewage overflows. When it storms, rain water overwhelms our combined sewer system, …

Today in Delaware County history, Aug. 17

100 Years Ago, 1926: A slight fire on the second floor of the Weaver Building at 705 Edgmont Ave. ate its way through a 10-inch beam and into the ceiling of the paint store of B.D. Wright’s this morning at 9.30 o’clock. The blaze is believed to have burned …

Did you know companies can vote in Delaware?

Sean Rayford/Getty Images Fenwick Island, Del. has only around 900 people on its voting rolls, but some of those registered voters are not human. Many are family trusts and a few are companies. The town says its system works for its tiny beach …

Woman killed by alleged drunken driver in Delaware who ran stop sign

A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.  Samuel Larkin, 42, of New Castle, was charged with vehicular homicide of the second degree, driving under the influence …

Southern Delaware Chorale announces 2026-27 concert season

SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. - The Southern Delaware Chorale has announced its 2026-27 concert season, featuring three programs celebrating holiday traditions and choral music from Delaware and the broader region. The group says the season opens Dec. 5 with “Making …

Delaware Juvenile Justice Director receives national leadership award

DELAWARE - Delaware Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services Director Renee Ciconte has received the Council of Juvenile Justice Administrators’ 2026 Outstanding Leadership Award. Ciconte was recognized Aug. 1 during the council’s Summer Juvenile Justice …

Delaware among states fighting release of CDL information

Delaware is among more than 20 states challenging demands submitted by two federal agencies for data with 17 million records for CDL drivers. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced the state would join both a complaint against the Administrator …

Delaware man charged after woman killed in motorcycle crash, police say

A Delaware man has been charged with vehicular homicide and driving under the influence after a motorcyclist was killed in a crash, police said. Samuel Larkin, 42, of New Castle, was arrested following the crash, which happened just before 11 p.m. Saturday …

Miss Delaware: The Woman Behind the Crown

    SALISBURY, Md– Anaya Harrison was crowned Miss Delaware during the 85th Miss Delaware Competition earlier this summer. Now she is traveling across the first state working with local philanthropies and sharing her story behind her journey to the crown. …

Man dies after being hit by car on Delaware highway, police say

A 41-year-old man died after he was struck by a car while walking along a highway in Laurel, Delaware, Saturday night, police said. According to Delaware State Police, the crash happened around 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Police said an …

Coastal Corvette Club gives back to Delaware Hospice

Coastal Corvette Club of Delaware presented an $8,400 check to Delaware Hospice during an Aug. 3 meeting at Big Oyster Brewery in Milford. The donation, which the club raised through its annual Corvette Extravaganza car show at i.g. Burton Lewes Automall …

Jellyfish of the Delaware beaches

Upper Delaware Council to honor award recipients at annual ceremony

CATSKILLS- The Upper Delaware Council will honor individuals and organizations that have strengthened local communities and helped protect the Upper Delaware River Valley during its 38th Annual Awards Ceremony on Sunday, September 13. The event will be …

A school board vacancy could shape a rural Sussex district’s referendum plans

Why Should Delaware Care? Pressures from overcrowding and inflation are continuing to burden Delaware schools, particularly in Sussex County. Last fall, officials from the Delmar School District said they would need to pass a referendum to ease those …

Get Involved: Primary election prep, dueling Port of Wilmington meetings 

Why Should Delaware Care? Government works best when its citizens are knowledgeable and engaged. Delaware’s government has scores of commissions, working groups, agencies and legislative committees. All must hold meetings that are open to the public. Below …

Perkins&Will Unveils Advanced Air Mobility Vertiport Vision for Langley Regional Airport

Modular, adaptable infrastructure concept provides a phased roadmap for integrating Advanced Air Mobility operations into regional airport networks. VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Perkins&Will have …

South Africa's Leading Digital Marketing Agency Has Launched a New Website

The Google Premier Partner agency, Top Click, around the only three services it sells: SEO, Google Ads and Answer Engine Optimization for AI search. JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Top Click, South …

Effecto Review: The App Turning Daily Habits Into Sharper Focus

Effecto pairs daily habit tracking with CBT-based tools to help users build focus, manage ADHD-related challenges, and create lasting routines. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Effecto is a habit-tracking app built to …

NFL Great Nick Lowery and BlueCloud Mind Launch Nick Lowery Companion App to Turn Mental Wellness Awareness Into Action

New app provides a science-based tool to monitor mental wellness, recognize changes over time and build resilience AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former NFL All-Pro kicker and Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Famer …

Bio-pharma Logistics Market to Surpass USD 229.38 Billion by 2033, Expanding at 9.5% CAGR | 2026–2033 Forecast

Bio-pharma Logistics Market is estimated to be valued at USD 121.52 Bn in 2026 and is expected to reach USD 229.38 Bn in 2033. BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bio-pharma Logistics Market (2026–2033) …

Survey Finds Ukrainian Children's Retreat Improves Hope and Emotional Well-Being, but Worry About War at Home Persists

Survey of 527 children finds improvements in happiness and safety after an 18-day retreat in Poland while revealing the emotional limits of healing during war. PLYMOUTH, NH, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For 18 days, …

Sisters of the Valley Announce Oregon Expansion and New Cultivation Partnership

California-based Sisters bring their ceremonial growing practices to Southern Oregon through a partnership with Grow It From Home and Infinite Tree MERCED, CA, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sisters of the Valley are …

Aniket Roychoudhury Creates H2NoLead to Address Childhood Lead Exposure and Lead Poisoning Prevention Gaps in New Jersey

LIVINGSTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Most families don’t think twice before filling up a glass of water from the kitchen sink. Clean tap water is a basic need that millions of Americans move through daily life …

THE JURASSIC PARK MOSQUITO THAT STARTED IT ALL TO BE OFFERED AT AUCTION FOR THE FIRST TIME

Screen-matched amber fossil from Spielberg's 1993 blockbuster estimated at $100,000–$200,000 comes to public auction. LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One of the most significant props from the opening …

From Tianhui Electronic: China Uv Led Printing System Manufacturer Showcasing FC Certified Excellence at CHINACOAT

ZHUHAI, GUANGDONG, CHINA, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global printing and coatings industry is in a period of significant technological transition, driven primarily by sustainability mandates and the demand for higher throughput. At the …

Million Tarpaulin Professional Tarpaulin Manufacturer Since 2006

SHANDONG, SHANDONG, CHINA, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In today’s highly interconnected and demanding global supply chain, finding reliable, high-quality protective materials is critical for businesses across all sectors. From …

A' Commercial Appliance Design Awards 2026 Call for Entries Announced

A' Commercial Appliance Design Awards 2026 welcomes innovative commercial appliances and professional equipment from designers worldwide. COMO, CO, ITALY, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, A' Design Award & Competition has …

A' Eyewear Design Awards 2026 Call for Entries Announced

A' International Eyewear Design Awards Call for Nominations COMO, CO, ITALY, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, A' Design Award & Competition has released its call for entries to A' International Eyewear Design Awards …

Jinfeng: China Top Band Sawing Machine Manufacturer Shaping the Future of Precision Cutting

SHANDONG, SHANDONG, CHINA, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the high-stakes world of precision manufacturing, the difference between a good product and a market-leading one often comes down to the quality of the very first cut. As global …

Mira Developments launches Mira Ocean Estates, Oman's first multi-branded master-planned community

Mira Developments has officially launched Mira Ocean Estates, the first multi-branded beachfront master-planned community in the Sultanate of Oman. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mira Developments has …

Fourth Global Top Agile CEO Awards Name 14 Business Leaders; Inaugural Enterprise Agile Talent Development Award

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Agile rarely gets stuck with the engineers." That was the message today as the fourth annual Global Top Agile CEO Awards honored 14 winners at the National Taiwan University …

RSG Taipei 2026: Asia's First Facilitation-Led Agile Gathering Built for CEOs and Senior Decision-Makers, Taipei, Aug 15

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Most agile events focus on how to make teams move faster. But what truly stalls an organization is rarely a lack of speed — it is a wrong direction. Moving faster in the wrong direction only …

Aventis Unveils Future-Ready Leadership Series to Bridge AI Governance, Creative Innovation, and Organisational Agility

Enhanced masterclasses equip senior leaders across the public and corporate sectors to govern emerging technologies and lead teams through complex change. SINGAPORE, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aventis Learning Group today announced …

The Number That Decides Whether a Sofa Stays Comfortable: DreamSofa Publishes a Plain-Language Guide to Foam Density

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A sofa that felt supportive on delivery day and feels collapsed eighteen months later has, in most cases, not suffered a frame failure or a spring failure. It has suffered a foam …

Beyond the Deer: Explore Nara's National Treasures & UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a Multilingual Audio Guide Bus Tour

A full-day Bus tour to Horyu-ji, Yakushi-ji, and Toshodai-ji showcases another side of Nara by visiting three of Japan's most remarkable UNESCO sites. TENNOJI-KU, OSAKA, JAPAN, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nara Kotsu Co., Ltd. …

SteinLaw Expands to Nevada with New Las Vegas Office

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SteinLaw has announced the opening of its Nevada office, expanding the firm's personal injury practice into one of the nation's fastest-growing markets. Located at …

PatchMaster Expands into Southwest Florida with Specialized Drywall Repair and Interior Painting Services

George Doulos combines hands-on leadership with a commitment to exceptional customer experiences throughout Naples, Fort Myers, and surrounding communities. NAPLES, FL, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PatchMaster®, the …

Allan's Landscaping & Disposal Services Ltd. Services Earns 17th Consumer Choice Award in Two Categories

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Allan's Landscaping & Disposal Services Ltd. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in both the Landscape …

GemFind Introduces the Jewelry Industry’s First Global Shopping Intelligence Platform with JewelCloud 2.0

New Global Pixel Analytics Delivers Unprecedented Consumer Behavior Insights Across Hundreds of Jewelry Retail Websites NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GemFind Digital Solutions, the leading technology …

Paramount DaySpa Salon Boutique Celebrates 75 Years and Second Consumer Choice Award

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Paramount DaySpa Salon Boutique has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Day Spa category. This marks …