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Historic Wilmington building once housed 'the neatest little hospital"
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (67+ words) Wilmington could be getting a new hospital not too far in the distant future, but a number of hospitals have called Wilmington home over the decades. Historic Wilmington building once housed 'the neatest little hospital' With news that Wilmington could…...
Delaware State Fair adds 'jaw-dropping' new thrills & patriotic sweets
15+ hour, 59+ min ago (82+ words) New food items include a patriotic-themed dessert and pickled penne pasta. The fair will stay open one hour later, until midnight, on its two Saturdays. Several buildings, including the newly... Delaware State Fair adds 'jaw-dropping' new thrills & patriotic sweets A…...
Man dies after falling from boat into Erie Canal in Newark
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (180+ words) A man was found dead Saturday evening after slipping between a boat and the bank of the Erie Canal in the village of Newark, police said. Newark police responded to the canal near Van Buren Street at about 6:12 p.m. and arrived…...
17-year-old seriously hurt after shooting in Wilmington on Sunday, police say
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (103+ words) A 17-year-old is in critical condition after getting shot in Wilmington on Sunday night, police said. The shooting occurred at around 8:04 p.m. in the area of West 4th and North DuPont streets, police said. No further details on the shooting were immediately…...
A closer look at these Wilmington buildings reveals storied past
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (78+ words) From department stores to a sushi bar, these well-known downtown Wilmington buildings have seen a few changes over the years. A closer look at these Wilmington buildings reveals storied past With history around every corner of downtown Wilmington, it's little…...
Could a business court help Wyoming be the next Delaware?
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (571+ words) Delaware has long been the go-to state for registering companies because of its favorable business laws. But now Wyoming is taking the lead, and its chancery court could help bring more companies out West. When you think about Wyoming businesses,…...
Delaware port expansion project hits another legal snag
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (58+ words) A Philadelphia port operator is suing to block the Delaware Container Terminal at Edgemoor over marine navigation safety concerns. Delaware port expansion project hits another legal snag Months after Port of Wilmington officials resecured permits to begin construction of the…...
Delaware wants to give AI agents their own legal identity
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (682+ words) Delaware, where most US companies incorporate, is proposing the AIC, a legal entity run by an AI agent rather than a person. Inside a supervised sandbox, a Delaware AIC could sign contracts, own property, and be sued in its own…...
Delaware cooling centers to reopen as extreme heat returns
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (156+ words) DELAWARE - The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services has announced cooling centers will reopen across the First State as soaring temperatures return this week. DHSS says the cooling centers are being activated due to temperatures passing 90 degrees for multiple…...
Delaware Enacts Uniform Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors Act with Minor Modifications
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (176+ words) In a closely followed venue dispute, the Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey recently held that venue in the district was proper in the Chapter 11 cases of Multi-Color Corporation and its affiliates. The decision is significant because it…...