Law

My Take: Property tax lawsuit decision nears

Updated Oct 23, 2025

We'll soon see the resolution of a lawsuit filed by landlords and hotel owners over a hasty change in the formula for taxing businesses and residences. Read MoreMy Take: Property tax lawsuit decision nears

After trial, Delaware judge set to rule on New Castle property tax controversy

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After trial, Delaware judge set to rule on New Castle property tax controversy

Updated Oct 21, 2025

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‘Bring her back’: Delaware abuse victim rescued from ICE deportation

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‘Bring her back’: Delaware abuse victim rescued from ICE deportation

Updated Oct 15, 2025

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Dover opioid task force to address crisis, consider settlement commission money

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Dover opioid task force to address crisis, consider settlement commission money

Updated Oct 12, 2025

Spotlight Delaware is a community-powered, collaborative, nonprofit newsroom covering the First State. Learn more at SpotlightDelaware.com. >to the city’s opioid crisis, but some stakeholders have differing views of how best to curb drug …

ChristianaCare and governor reach an agreement that pauses lawsuit

Healthcare

ChristianaCare and governor reach an agreement that pauses lawsuit

Updated Oct 8, 2025

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer and ChristianaCare CEO. Janice Nevin signed a an agreement that pauses the healthcare system's lawsuit.

Kent, Sussex leaders report smoother property tax reassessment

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Kent, Sussex leaders report smoother property tax reassessment

Updated Oct 8, 2025

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Chesapeake, Delmarva file for double-digit natural gas rate hikes

Green Biz

Chesapeake, Delmarva file for double-digit natural gas rate hikes

Updated Oct 3, 2025

Delmarva Power and Chesapeake Utilities Corporation have filed for double-digit rate natural gas increases, according to the office of the Delaware Public Advocate.

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Proposed legislation calls for regulators to require operating certificate for data centers

Finance

Proposed legislation calls for regulators to require operating certificate for data centers

Updated Sep 30, 2025

Legislation that would require the Delaware Public Service Commission to issue a certificate to data centers was introduced last week.

PNC Bank Center occupancy rate nears 91%

Law

PNC Bank Center occupancy rate nears 91%

Updated Sep 30, 2025

Three office leases totaling 24,332 square feet at PNC Bank Center, an office building at 222 Delaware Avenue in downtown Wilmington.

Agribusiness

Personnel File: Sept. 18, 2025

Updated Sep 18, 2025

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Law

Governor signs anti-SLAPP lawsuit bill

Updated Sep 16, 2025

Gov. Matt Meyer signed two bills aimed at lawsuits seeking to limit protests and criticism while protecting libraries from book banning efforts seen in other states.

My Take: Delmarva Central makes headway in revitalizing essential rail route

Kent County

My Take: Delmarva Central makes headway in revitalizing essential rail route

Updated Sep 28, 2025

A Delmarva Central locomotive at the Dover box plant. (Carload Express photo)

Attorney General's office staffer faces felony, misdemeanor charges after accident at high school

Crime

Attorney General's office staffer faces felony, misdemeanor charges after accident at high school

Updated Sep 12, 2025

A former staffer at the Delaware Department of Justice is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after a traffic mishap on Wednesday.

Business Events

Featured

Personnel File Sept. 11, 2025

Updated Sep 11, 2025

(Send your personnel news items to drainey@delawarebusinessnow.com)Pirrung named ChristianaCare Cecil Campus presidentJoan Pirrung has been appointed president, ChristianaCare Cecil County Campus, Elkton, MD.Since March, Pirrung has served i…

Delaware City Refining Co. receives violation notice for March toxic release

New Castle County

Delaware City Refining Co. receives violation notice for March toxic release

Updated Sep 9, 2025

DNREC issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to the Delaware City Refining Company for a 10-hour emissions incident that occurred on March 13.

US Wind: Trump has plans to ‘kill outright offshore wind projects’

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US Wind: Trump has plans to ‘kill outright offshore wind projects’

Updated Sep 9, 2025

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Construction

Governor signs housing legislation

Sep 4, 2025

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has signed a series of housing bills.

Law

Route 13 to close at Blackbird Creek for bridge construcion

Updated Sep 3, 2025

The Delaware Department of Transportation will close so rebuilding of two bridges can get underway. The bridges are on Route 13 over Blackbird Creek.

State Supreme Court upholds lower court decisions dismissing suits filed by computer shop owner and Hunter Biden

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State Supreme Court upholds lower court decisions dismissing suits filed by computer shop owner and Hunter Biden

Updated Sep 1, 2025

The Delaware Supreme Court last week upheld a Superior Court decision dismissing a defamation lawsuit filed by the former owner of a Wilmington computer repair shop against Hunter Biden and media outlets.

Kent County judge overturns law requiring minors 18 to 20 to be accompanied by adult, 21

Delaware

Kent County judge overturns law requiring minors 18 to 20 to be accompanied by adult, 21

Updated Aug 30, 2025

It strikes down a provision in Delaware Code from a 2022 law that stated hunters between 18 and 21 years old would require direct supervision from a person age 21 or older when the state’s hunting seasons open on Sept. 1.