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Protect Your Wealth via Residence-by-Investment in Investor Friendly Jurisdictions
Download PDF In a bid to boost their economies, sovereign states are vying for funds from affluent individuals and entrepreneurs and endorsing their residence and citizenship by investment solutions. The multi-faceted volatility that is being displayed in markets and across societies underlines how critical it is for governments to adapt, rebuild, and recover.
Kevin Hayes revealed one of the main reasons why he chose to sign with Philly... And it's amazing
BarDown Staff Kevin Hayes, formerly of the Winnipeg Jets. , Darcy Finley/NHLI via Getty Images On Wednesday, Kevin Hayes signed a beefy seven year, $50 million deal with the Philadelphia Flyers, joining Claude Giroux and Jakub Voracek to form a solid forward core. Hayes’ rights were acquired by the Flyers weeks ago (for a fifth rounder from the Jets) but he didn’t technically have to re-sign in Philly and reports leaked that the Flyers weren’t initially on the top of his list.
VIDEO | Wilmington Flower Market helps children, ushers in Mother's Day
The final day of the annual Wilmington Flower Market is always a treat for those looking for last-minute gifts for mom as well as raising money for a good cause. VIDEO | Ensuring the safety of the Wilmington Flower Market The three day festival fills Rockford Park with more fun than you can shake a stick at. Tracy Ignatieff has been the general chair for the event in the past, but is served as the annuals tent & 5k race chair for the 2019 festivities.
VIDEO | Wilmington Flower Market helps children, ushers in Mother's Day
The final day of the annual Wilmington Flower Market is always a treat for those looking for last-minute gifts for mom as well as raising money for a good cause. The three day festival fills Rockford Park with more fun than you can shake a stick at. Tracy Ignatieff has been the general chair for the event in the past, but is served as the annuals tent & 5k race chair for the 2019 festivities.
Officer stabbed after pursuit, scuffle with alleged trespasser
New Castle County Police were called out to the Northridge neighborhood at approximately 11:45 a.m., Saturday for a report of a suspicious male who was allegedly seen trespassing in several backyards. When officers arrived and began to search the scene, a man who matched the description of the suspect was seen walking in the area of Harvey Road and Route I-95. An officer attempted to make contact and the suspect fled on foot.
Officer stabbed after pursuit, scuffle with alleged trespasser
TownNews.com Content Exchange New Castle County Police were called out to the Northridge neighborhood at approximately 11:45 a.m., Saturday for a report of a suspicious male who was allegedly seen trespassing in several backyards. When officers arrived and began to search the scene, a man who matched the description of the suspect was seen walking in the area of Harvey Road and Route I-95. An officer attempted to make contact and the suspect fled on foot.
VIDEO | Wilmington Flower Market helps children, ushers in Mother's Day
The final day of the annual Wilmington Flower Market is always a treat for those looking for last-minute gifts for mom as well as raising money for a good cause. The three day festival fills Rockford Park with more fun than you can shake a stick at. Tracy Ignatieff has been the general chair for the event in the past, but is served as the annuals tent & 5k race chair for the 2019 festivities.
Officer stabbed after pursuit, scuffle with alleged trespasser
New Castle County Police were called out to the Northridge neighborhood at approximately 11:45 a.m., Saturday for a report of a suspicious male who was allegedly seen trespassing in several backyards. When officers arrived and began to search the scene, a man who matched the description of the suspect was seen walking in the area of Harvey Road and Route I-95. An officer attempted to make contact and the suspect fled on foot.
Education First | Springer MS's BARK Builders
One Local middle school has students who are going above and beyond both in and out of the classroom. The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce recently announced their Superstars in Education award winners--among them, the BARK Builders of Springer Middle School in Brandywine Hundred. The organization was designed to help cultivate young leadership within the student body and help communicate between students and the faculty.
Education First | Springer MS's BARK Builders
One Local middle school has students who are going above and beyond both in and out of the classroom. The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce recently announced their Superstars in Education award winners--among them, the BARK Builders of Springer Middle School in Brandywine Hundred. The organization was designed to help cultivate young leadership within the student body and help communicate between students and the faculty.
Education First | Springer MS's BARK Builders
One Local middle school has students who are going above and beyond both in and out of the classroom. The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce recently announced their Superstars in Education award winners--among them, the BARK Builders of Springer Middle School in Brandywine Hundred. The organization was designed to help cultivate young leadership within the student body and help communicate between students and the faculty.
Survey: Shoppers prefer regional, private chains over national powerhouses
A recent survey by Consumer Reports set out to determine where shoppers prefer to buy their groceries nationwide. "We did find that the retailers and supermarkets that were at the top of our charts were, for the most part, regional and privately held companies," said Tobie Stanger, a senior editor with Consumer Reports.
GALLERY | Local business employees get in on the 28th annual Christina River Watershed Cleanup
Hundreds made their way out to parks and waterfronts along the Christina River Watershed to help pick up trash and make the places where they live, work and play just that much nicer. The 2019 annual cleanup makes 28 years that volunteers have made their presence known to help tidy up debris and garbage in the area and have been responsible for the collection of over 360 tons of tires, household items, appliances and other harmful trash that has cluttered the watershed year in and year out.
GALLERY | Local business employees get in on the 28th annual Christina River Watershed Cleanup
Hundreds made their way out to parks and waterfronts along the Christina River Watershed to help pick up trash and make the places where they live, work and play just that much nicer. The 2019 annual cleanup makes 28 years that volunteers have made their presence known to help tidy up debris and garbage in the area and have been responsible for the collection of over 360 tons of tires, household items, appliances and other harmful trash that has cluttered the watershed year in and year out.
VIDEO | NBA Hall of Famer visits Grotto in Wilmington during March Madness
March Madness was in the air at the Grotto Pizza on Pennsylvania Avenue in Wilmington, but basketball fans had more to be excited about than brackets. Former NBA All Star and Philadelphia 76er Dikembe Mutumbo visited the establishment to sign autographs and did so in spades as hundreds packed the pizza joint for the hour-an-a-half window with their memorabilia and smartphones, for pictures.
Education First | Delaware is far from 1st when it comes to financial literacy
A university study found that the Delaware is among the worst when it comes to students and financial literacy. The Champlain University report on financial education gives Delaware the lowest grade of F. Nine states and the District of Columbia share the failing mark. The 2017 biennial report cites a lack of a financial curriculum as part of graduation requirements in the First State but gives credit to the forward progress the state has made in recent years.
Education First | Delaware is far from 1st when it comes to financial literacy
A university study found that the Delaware is among the worst when it comes to students and financial literacy. The Champlain University report on financial education gives Delaware the lowest grade of F. Nine states and the District of Columbia share the failing mark. The 2017 biennial report cites a lack of a financial curriculum as part of graduation requirements in the First State but gives credit to the forward progress the state has made in recent years.
Education First | Delaware is far from 1st when it comes to financial literacy
A university study found that the Delaware is among the worst when it comes to students and financial literacy. The Champlain University report on financial education gave Delaware the lowest grade of F. Nine states and the District of Columbia share the failing mark. The 2017 biennial report cites a lack of a financial curriculum as part of graduation requirements in the First State, but gives credit to the forward progress the state has made in recent years.
Winter still flexing its muscle, but snow totals downgraded
A major storm made its way up through the northeast United States, but forecasters said Delawareans heading to work and school may not have too many issues Monday morning. AccuWeather's John Feerick isn't convinced the 1 to 3 inches of projected precipitation in and around Wilmington will be enough to cause a problem. "We're certainly going to have a wide range of conditions for the morning commute," said Feerick.
February celebrates black culture, but serves as a reminder of work still to come, Delaware NAACP says
Every year, we celebrate Black History Month in February. Linwood Jackson is the president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Delaware State Conference and noted that this February carries more weight to it. "This year, 2019, marks the 400th year anniversary of the arrival of the first African American sold into bondage in North America," said Jackson on WDEL's Del-AWARE.
UPDATE | Maryland man turns himself in for connection with New Jersey man found shot at bottom of staircase, downstate on Valentine's Day
The Delaware State Police's Homicide investigation unit determined, after further investigation, that a second victim of the incident was found to be Devon Emfinger, 25, of Aberdeen, Maryland, who was upstairs when Donte Demunguia, 24, Absecon, New Jersey entered the apartment and was eventually shot and killed.
UPDATE | Maryland man turns himself in for connection with New Jersey man found shot at bottom of staircase, downstate on Valentine's Day
1 of 3 TownNews.com Content Exchange The Delaware State Police's Homicide investigation unit determined, after further investigation, that a second victim of the incident was found to be Devon Emfinger, 25, of Aberdeen, Maryland, who was upstairs when Donte Demunguia, 24, Absecon, New Jersey entered the apartment and was eventually shot and killed.
Delaware state Senate fails to pass relief measure for federal workers
TownNews.com Content Exchange The Delaware State House passed House Bill 2 on Tuesday, which would protect Delaware-based federal workers from losing insurance or being evicted during the partial-government shutdown that's over a month old. While the Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act and House Bill 3 passed the House, the latter was struck down in the State Senate on Wednesday.
Delaware state Senate fails to pass relief measure for federal workers
TownNews.com Content Exchange The Delaware State House passed House Bill 2 on Tuesday, which would protect Delaware-based federal workers from losing insurance or being evicted during the partial-government shutdown that's over a month old. While the Delaware Federal Employees Civil Relief Act and House Bill 3 passed the House, the latter was struck down in the State Senate on Wednesday.
VIDEO | Weight room transformed into digital arts lab at Wilmington Boys & Girls Club
An old weight room at a Wilmington Boys & Girls Club has been transformed into a digital arts laboratory. A formal ceremony and ribbon cutting was held in the gymnasium at the H. Fletcher Brown Boys & Girls Club to celebrate the new space. "That used to be a weight room that wasn't being utilized," said director Michael Crumble.
VIDEO | Weight room transformed into digital arts lab at Wilmington Boys & Girls Club
An old weight room at a Wilmington Boys & Girls Club has been transformed into a digital arts laboratory. A formal ceremony and ribbon cutting was held in the gymnasium at the H. Fletcher Brown Boys & Girls Club to celebrate the new space. "That used to be a weight room that wasn't being utilized," said director Michael Crumble.
Delaware Department of Correction awarded 2 rare federal grants to help fight recidivism
Two grants totaling $1.5 million will be used by several agencies within the Delaware Department of Correction to curb the state's recidivism rate by better preparing those who have served their time for the next phase of their life without bars. Commissioner Perry Phelps kicked off the Tuesday morning announcement in the Department of Correction Administration Building in Dover.
Delaware Department of Correction awarded 2 rare federal grants to help fight recidivism
Two grants totaling $1.5 million will be used by several agencies within the Delaware Department of Correction to curb the state's recidivism rate by better preparing those who have served their time for the next phase of their life without bars. Commissioner Perry Phelps kicked off the Tuesday morning announcement in the Department of Correction Administration Building in Dover.
Delaware Department of Correction awarded 2 rare federal grants to help fight recidivism
Two grants totaling $1.5 million will be used by several agencies within the Delaware Department of Correction to curb the state's recidivism rate by better preparing those who have served their time for the next phase of their life without bars. Commissioner Perry Phelps kicked off the Tuesday morning announcement in the Department of Correction Administration Building in Dover.
Delaware Department of Correction awarded 2 rare federal grants to help fight recidivism
Two grants totaling $1.5 million will be used by several agencies within the Delaware Department of Correction to curb the state's recidivism rate by better preparing those who have served their time for the next phase of their life without bars. Commissioner Perry Phelps kicked off the Tuesday morning announcement in the Department of Correction Administration Building in Dover.
Delaware Department of Correction awarded 2 federal grants to help fight recidivism in the First State
Two grants totaling $1.5 million will be used by several agencies within the Delaware Department of Correction to curb the state's recidivism rate by better preparing those who have served their time for the next phase of their life without bars. Commissioner Perry Phelps kicked off the Tuesday morning announcement in the Department of Correction Administration Building in Dover.
Delaware Department of Correction awarded 2 federal grants to help fight recidivism in the First State
Two grants totaling $1.5 million will be used by several agencies within the Delaware Department of Correction to curb the state's recidivism rate by better preparing those who have served their time for the next phase of their life without bars. Commissioner Perry Phelps kicked off the Tuesday morning announcement in the Department of Correction Administration Building in Dover.
VIDEO | Delaware announces plans to aggressively back low-income, ELL students
The First State has more than doubled down on efforts to support English-as-a-second-language students, as well as those who come from low-income households with a $60 million plan over the next three years. Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary of the Department of Education, has been advocating for additional funding for these two groups since her days as the Indian River School District superintendent.
VIDEO | Delaware announces plans to aggressively back low-income, ELL students
The First State has more than doubled down on efforts to support English-as-a-second-language students, as well as those who come from low-income households with a $60 million plan over the next three years. Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary of the Department of Education, has been advocating for additional funding for these two groups since her days as the Indian River School District superintendent.
VIDEO | Delaware announces plans to aggressively back low-income, ELL students
The First State has more than doubled down on efforts to support English-as-a-second-language students, as well as those who come from low-income households with a $60 million plan over the next three years. Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary of the Department of Education, has been advocating for additional funding for these two groups since her days as the Indian River School District superintendent.
Education First | Delaware announces plans to aggressively back students who are low-income or English-learning
The First State has more than doubled down on efforts to support English-as-a-second-language students, as well as those who come from low-income households with a $60 million plan over the next three years. Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary of the Department of Education, has been advocating for additional funding for these two groups since her days as the Indian River School District superintendent.
Education First | Delaware announces plans to aggressively back students who are low-income or English-learning
The First State has more than doubled down on efforts to support English-as-a-second-language students, as well as those who come from low-income households with a $60 million plan over the next three years. Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary of the Department of Education, has been advocating for additional funding for these two groups since her days as the Indian River School District superintendent.
Last minute heroics, an old friend helps Eagles soar to divisional weekend matchup with New Orleans
With 56 seconds left, the Philadelphia Eagles took their final lead of their wildcard weekend matchup with the Chicago Bears but a Tarik Cohen return and a big play to Allen Robinson set up ex-Eagle Cody Parkey for the game-winning field goal--Parkey missed by whacking the left upright, leaving the score 16-15 and sending the Eagles to New Orleans for the divisional round.
Last minute heroics, an old friend helps Eagles soar to divisional weekend matchup with New Orleans
With 56 seconds left, the Philadelphia Eagles took their final lead of their wildcard weekend matchup with the Chicago Bears but a Tarik Cohen return and a big play to Allen Robinson set up ex-Eagle Cody Parkey for the game-winning field goal--Parkey missed by whacking the left upright, leaving the score 16-15 and sending the Eagles to New Orleans for the divisional round.
VIDEO | Cops best firefighters on the ice, classic raises money to fight childhood cancer
Wilmington's finest bested Wilmington's bravest 8-4 in the annual Wilmington Classic but the money raised for the Andrew McDonough Foundation means nobody in the Skating Club of Wilmington lost. Team captain for the Wilmington Police Department Tavis Miller scored a goal in the monster effort and noted that even though the game is curved more towards puck handling so that everyone can function the next morning, it is still hockey. "It was great.
VIDEO | Cops best firefighters on the ice, classic raises money to fight childhood cancer
Wilmington's finest bested Wilmington's bravest 8-4 in the annual Wilmington Classic but the money raised for the Andrew McDonough Foundation means nobody in the Skating Club of Wilmington lost. Team captain for the Wilmington Police Department Tavis Miller scored a goal in the monster effort and noted that even though the game is curved more towards puck handling so that everyone can function the next morning, it is still hockey. "It was great.
VIDEO | Cops best firefighters on the ice, classic raises money to fight childhood cancer
Wilmington's finest bested Wilmington's bravest 8-4 in the annual Wilmington Classic but the money raised for the Andrew McDonough Foundation means nobody in the Skating Club of Wilmington lost. Team captain for the Wilmington Police Department Tavis Miller scored a goal in the monster effort and noted that even though the game is curved more towards puck handling so that everyone can function the next morning, it is still hockey. "It was great.
Eagles rout Redskins, Bears hold down Vikes to send Philly to the postseason
TownNews.com Content Exchange In order for the Eagles to head to the playoffs, they needed two things to happen--beat the Redskins and have the Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis. The birds took care of business on the road by shutting out Washington 24-0. Nick Foles exited in the 4th quarter but not before going 28/31 for 221 yards, two touchdowns and a pick.
Eagles rout Redskins, Bears hold down Vikes to send Philly to the postseason
In order for the Eagles to head to the playoffs, they needed two things to happen--beat the Redskins and have the Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis. The birds took care of business on the road by shutting out Washington 24-0. Nick Foles exited in the 4th quarter but not before going 28/31 for 221 yards, two touchdowns and a pick.
Community tips help WPD nab shootout participants
1 of 3 TownNews.com Content Exchange Wilmington Police responded to a shots fired call in the 500 block of West 11th Street and learned that two vehicles were pursuing each other and reportedly involved in a gun battle. Using tips from the local community, officers found a vehicle that matched the description of one of the participants and stopped the them in the 700 block of Tatnall Street. Four occupants were concluded as having been involved and have all charged with multiple offenses.
Community tips help WPD nab shootout participants
Wilmington Police responded to a shots fired call in the 500 block of West 11th Street and learned that two vehicles were pursuing each other and reportedly involved in a gun battle. Using tips from the local community, officers found a vehicle that matched the description of one of the participants and stopped the them in the 700 block of Tatnall Street. Four occupants were concluded as having been involved and have all charged with multiple offenses.
Safety first | Local program looks keep adolescent mothers, their children safe
TownNews.com Content Exchange One of the busiest travel periods is upon us and AAA Mid-Atlantic is getting the word out about a program to keep children safe through the end of the year and onward. In 2012, they started the Safety from the Start: Car Seats Save Lives program. "It basically pairs expecting young mothers with car seats and car seats instructions and education," said Susan Meade-Beachell, executive director and chief development officer at AAA Mid-Atlantic.
Education First | Delcastle students 'Bake the Night Away' for first responders
Homemade cookies were made with care by high school students for a good cause and would find hungry first responders from Claymont to Laurel. The annual effort of the Delcastle Technical High School Culinary Arts Program was sponsored by the Ronnie Williams Foundation and others so that the aspiring bakers and chefs could make thousands of cookies for those who risk their lives for our safety each day.
Newark Police looking for bank robbery suspect
1 of 4 TownNews.com Content Exchange The Wells Fargo bank branch on South College Avenue in Newark was robbed at lunchtime Friday. +3 Suspect's Vehicle The suspect entered the establishment and presented a note to a teller that implied he was armed, said police. The teller turned over an undisclosed amount of cash and the suspect then fled the building to a vehicle parked outside.
VIDEO | DSP reports of shots fired at Christiana Mall, no evidence found
Delaware State Police have confirmed multiple reports of shots fired in the Christiana Mall Friday night, December 21, 2018, but have found no evidence of gunfire in their initial investigation. State police spokesman Master Corporal Michael Austin also said in a late night news conference that there were no injuries reported. Austin said the reports of shots fired starting coming in around 8:45 p.m. as hundreds of shoppers were still inside ahead of the final weekend before Christmas.
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