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Hopkins Farm is welcoming the autumn season with its Fall Festival weekends running throughout the month of October. Families from across Sussex County and beyond can enjoy hayrides, farm animals, farm games, pumpkins, mums, live music, various food options and Hopkins Creamery’s beloved ice cream. What sets this festival apart is its strong focus on agricultural education. Hopkins Farm has partnered with the Delaware Farm Bureau, 4-H and FFA to […]

The Delaware Department of Finance and Division of Revenue are warning residents about a recent surge in fraudulent text messages claiming to come from the Division of Revenue. These scam messages state that a taxpayer’s refund “has been processed and approved,” and demand that recipients provide “valid payment information” by a specific deadline. The message also falsely states that the refund will be forfeited if no response is received. Officials […]

, , As part of a corporation-wide restructuring plan, the Starbucks in downtown Rehoboth Beach has closed. The larger Starbucks corporation announced Sept. 25 it was closing about 1% of its stores and laying off nearly 1,000 employees. The local coffee shop closed a couple of days later. A sign hanging in the window reads, “We made the incredibly difficult decision to close this Starbucks location. We know this may […]

A joint legislative committee heard from New Castle County, Wilmington and Tyler Technology representatives about the beleaguered reassessment process over the last four years. The post Tax bill delays, data gaps hindered reassessment, officials say appeared first on Delaware Business Times.

Taking First State education and business interface endeavors to the next level, the Delaware Foundation for Science and Mathematics Education and the Delaware Department of Education will offer educators an exceptional professional development opportunity Friday, Oct. 10. Teachers will be able to access exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of leading statewide companies highlighting the work of professionals in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Educators may choose up to two facilities to visit […]

The Delaware Community Foundation (DCF) has awarded $273,000 in program grants to 11 nonprofit organizations through its Benjamin H. Potter Trust. The post DCF grants $273K to Kent County nonprofits appeared first on Delaware Business Times.

Delaware’s newest law school now has a way to set law students interested on a shorter and cost-effective timeline to get their degrees. The post WilmU now offers accelerated law degree program appeared first on Delaware Business Times.

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Delaware is opening a new Southern Delaware office to better support its members in Sussex and lower Kent counties. The post ABC Delaware opens new office in Georgetown appeared first on Delaware Business Times.

Incyte Corporation has secured its third U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for its eczema cream Opzelura, expanding its use for children. The post Incyte’s eczema cream now approved for pediatric treatment appeared first on Delaware Business Times.