Governors Carney, Murphy Announce Agreement on DRBA Toll Increase, Infrastructure
February 15, 2019
New toll rates at Delaware Memorial Bridge will fund necessary safety and infrastructure improvements WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware Governor John Carney and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced a resolution related to the proposed Delaware Memorial Bridge toll rate increase, to fund necessary safety and infrastructure projects. The new proposal will generate $32M in increased […]
Capital City Go Go SNAPPED BLUE COATS’ STREAK 117-115
February 14, 2019
CAPITAL CITY’S CHRIS CHIOZZA HITS GAME-WINNER IN FINAL SECONDS WILMINGTON – FEB. 13, 2019 – The Delaware Blue Coats (15-20), the NBA G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers, fell to the Capital City Go-Go (20-16), 117-115, on Wednesday night at 76ers Fieldhouse. Chris Chiozza’s mid-range jump shot with 2.9 seconds left proved to be […]
February declared Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
February 12, 2019
Delaware Governor John Carney signed a proclamation today declaring February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month. Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month aims to prevent teen dating violence and abuse and to promote healthy relationship behaviors. Today, 1 in 3 high school students experiences some form of dating violence in their relationships and each […]
Two Downtown Wilmington Buildings are First to Earn Digital Connectivity Distinction in Delaware
February 12, 2019
McConnell Johnson Real Estate Achieves Wired Certification for 1201 and 1313 North Market Street McConnell Johnson Real Estate and WiredScore, the pioneer behind Wired Certification, the international standard for cutting-edge internet connectivity in office buildings, today announced the first certified properties in the state of Delaware. Governor John Carney, Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki, and New […]
FARRELL KNOCKS OFF LONG ISLAND AT THE LAST SECOND
February 8, 2019
FARRELL KNOCKS OFF LONG ISLAND AT THE LAST SECOND
Wilmington Grand Prix Named to USA Cycling’s Top Nationwide Race Calendar
February 7, 2019
The 13th annual city event, scheduled for May 17 through 19, is sixth stop on pro race series featuring 18 events in 16 states. An international field of pro cyclists will visit Wilmington May 17-19 for the Wilmington Grand Prix, the sixth stop on the USA Cycling’s Pro Road Tour. Event Allies, the City of […]
Sens. Coons introduce legislation to strengthen partnerships between HBCUs
February 7, 2019
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) introduced legislation to strengthen partnerships between federal agencies and the country’s more than 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students (HBCU PARTNERS) Act was introduced along with U.S. Senators Doug Jones […]
Wilmington’s 2019 Red Light Safety Camera Locations Receive DelDOT Approval
February 5, 2019
Wilmington will remove some cameras while adding others due to improved safety statistics for a total of 44 cameras at 42 intersections The City of Wilmington today released the locations of more than 40 safety cameras that are either already in place or will be located at intersections throughout the City in 2019. These cameras […]
$900K grant will advance stem cell research at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute
February 1, 2019
$900K grant will advance stem cell research at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center