AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWilmington Retail Shift: Al’s Sporting Goods, a Wilmington landmark for nearly 91 years, is closing in December as owner Bob Hart retires; Hart sold the storefront to JPMorgan Chase, which plans to expand its Wilmington presence. Delaware Courts & Tech: A five-day jury trial in Delaware federal court resumes the Qualcomm vs. Arm royalty fight, with Qualcomm accusing Arm of withholding required chip-testing tools and leaking a license-termination threat. Coastal Funding: Sen. Chris Coons says he’s working to secure an additional $30 million for Delaware beach replenishment after recent storm damage. Early Literacy Push: Delaware is awarding $7.1 million in Bridge to Practice grants to 28 districts and charters to strengthen classroom reading instruction. Local Infrastructure: The U.S. Army Corps has started dredging the Lewes–Rehoboth Canal, removing about 89,000 cubic yards, as some homeowners question where dredged material will be placed. Health Care Access: Penn Medicine, Independence Blue Cross, and Regent Surgical announce a partnership to expand outpatient ambulatory surgery centers across the region. Business/Immigration Tuition Fight: The Trump DOJ sues the University of Delaware over its in-state tuition policy for certain undocumented students. Community & Culture: A local filmmaker’s new movie “Daniel Le Flou” is set as a love letter to Landenberg, Fair Hill, and Newark, filmed across Delaware and nearby areas.
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