It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Bellamy Mansion Museum gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Wilmington, DE is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Long Leaf Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local La Fia Bistro or visit BurgwinWright House and Gardens, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Wilmington, DE, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Wilmington, DE understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Wilmington, DE 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Avelo Airlines will suspend two flight routes out of the Wilmington Airport, according to its booking website.After this week, flights to Atlanta, Georgia, and Concord/Charlotte, North Carolina, will no longer be serviced from the Wilmington Airport in New Castle.A number of routes will be available less frequently, and other routes will return have this fall after being reevaluated.Customers als...
Avelo Airlines will suspend two flight routes out of the Wilmington Airport, according to its booking website.
After this week, flights to Atlanta, Georgia, and Concord/Charlotte, North Carolina, will no longer be serviced from the Wilmington Airport in New Castle.
A number of routes will be available less frequently, and other routes will return have this fall after being reevaluated.
Customers also have one more day to redeem a promotion for their next round-trip booking.
Here are the details.
According to Courtney Goff, communications manager for Avelo Airlines, the company will pull out of a few markets along the east coast.
Citing low demand, the Wilmington Airport’s sole commercial airline announced that flights to Atlanta, Georgia, and Concord/Charlotte, North Carolina, will be suspended after the end of this week.
Both routes typically flew out on Mondays and Thursdays. Following Thursday, Feb. 27, flights to and from these destinations will not be available.
Some routes originally under evaluation will return to the airline’s November lineup, it was announced. Those flights are Daytona Beach, Florida (DAB); Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida (SRQ), and West Palm Beach, Florida (PBI).
Avelo also revealed to Travel+Leisure it would cease routes to Wilmington, North Carolina (ILM). However, flights from ILG to Wilmington, North Carolina, remain available for booking online through early September.
According to Goff, the airline plans on replacing these canceled routes with increasing frequencies to other markets.
Customers who are or may be impacted by these changes can reach out to Avelo Customer Support Center at 346-616-9500.
With the announcement that some routes will be discontinued out of ILG, other frequency changes were made public on the Avelo website.
There also is one more day to get a 30% discount on your next round-trip base fares with Avelo.
If you book a round trip before 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25 and use the promo code SPRING30 at checkout, you can save 30% on your base fares. Bookings can be made online at aveloair.com.
Here are the updated flight routes available to and from ILG.
Daytona Beach, Florida (DAB)
Flights to Daytona Beach will be available on Sundays and Thursdays through the end of April.
According to the Avelo Airlines website, these flights will return in November after being reevaluated by the company.
Fort Lauderdale / Miami, Florida (FLL)
Flights to Fort Lauderdale will take off from ILG on Fridays and Mondays between now and the end of April. At the beginning of May, these flights will take off on Sundays and Thursdays until the end of August.
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Fort Myers, Florida (RSW)
Flights to Fort Myers will take off Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays through the end of April.
Beginning May 2, flights will take off on Fridays and Mondays until the week of June 9. Flights will then be serviced on Sundays the Thursdays until the end of August.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (MYR)
Flights to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, will take off on Sundays and Thursdays starting in the beginning of May until mid-June. Starting June 13, flights will take off Fridays and Mondays until early September.
Nashville, Tennessee (BNA)
Flights to Nashville, Tennessee, will take off from ILG from the beginning of May to the end of August.
Orlando/Lakeland, Florida (LAL)
Flights will fly from ILG to LAL on Sundays and Thurdays between now and the end of August.
Orlando, Florida (MCO)
Flights are available to MCO on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until the end of April. Beginning May 2, the flights will reduce in frequency to Mondays and Fridays until early June.
Starting June 9, the Monday, Wednesday and Friday frequency will return until Sept. 1.
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San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU)
Flights to San Juan Puerto Rico will shift to a once-a-week schedule from now until Aug. 27. Flights will now only take off to SJU on Wednesdays.
Sarasota / Bradenton, Florida (SRQ)
Flights to Sarasota will take off only on Wednesdays from now until April 23.
This flight will officially return in November after it was under evaluation by Avelo.
Tampa, Florida (TPA)
Flights to Tampa, Florida, will take off Mondays and Fridays between now and Sept. 1.
West Palm Beach, Florida (PBI)
Flights to West Palm Beach, Florida, will take off on Mondays and Fridays until April 28.
West Palm Beach flights will return in November, after being reevaluated by Avelo.
Wilmington, North Carolina (ILM)
Despite reports that the airline will pull out of the Wilmington, North Carolina, market, for now flights are still available for booking from ILG.
Flights take off to ILM on Thursdays and Sundays until June 8, and then on Fridays and Mondays until Sept. 1.
Molly McVety covers community and environmental issues around Delaware. Contact her at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter @mollymcvety.
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For most, an appearance on HGTV's "House Hunters" is their one big moment in the national television spotlight.
But for Wilmington's Cheyney Treherne, it will be cause for de?ja? vu this weekend.
Treherne, 27, will be the subject of a new episode of the popular reality program on Sunday at 10 p.m. as he searches to buy his first home in the city.
But here's the twist: Treherne is a Wilmington Realtor who appeared on an episode of "House Hunters" in 2023, helping a friend find her first home in his role as an agent with Madison Real Estate.
"[The producers] said they have had agents on more than once with different clients, but it's rare to come back in the other role. It's pretty unique," Treherne tells DelawareOnline/The News Journal, previewing his "Home Hunters" return.
Due to a confidentially agreement, Treherne could not discuss details of the episode before it airs.
He did mention, however, that he tours the homes with his younger brother Brayden and Traci Madison, owner of his Wilmington Riverfront-based firm, who acts as his agent.
Madison previously had assisted "House Hunters" in 2022 with an episode of the show, landing a home for a client in Dover for the program. After they reached out to her again the next year looking for a new subject, Treherne stepped in for his first episode.
The description released by the network for this weekend's episode, "Picky Agent in Delaware," reads, "A real estate agent is moving out of his family's home and buying his first place in Wilmington, Delaware. He's looking for a historic home downtown, but his carpenter brother thinks something updated and just outside the city would be a better option."
Treherne, who has not seen the episode prior to airing per show rules, admits he's not a fan of the title.
"I hate it. I think it gives a glimpse into what to expect," he says. "I don't know what is going to be put out there or the edits. I guess we'll all have to see together."
When HGTV's "House Hunters" contacted Treherne about two years ago looking for a home buyer for the long-running reality television series, he just happened to have the perfect person with a built-in storyline.
Treherne already had been house-hunting with an old high school friend, Alyssa Tarantino, who graduated with him from St. Georges Technical High School in 2015.
"I feel like we're back on a field trip," Treherne joked on the show as he drove Tarantino around from house to house.
They looked at historic Wilmington homes in a trio of neighborhoods ? Triangle, Trinity Vicinity and along Bancroft Parkway.
Tarantino settled on a 1,400-square-foot, 118-year-old home in the Triangle neighborhood for $310,000 near Salesianum School.
At the time, Treherne said it was a stressful search even before Hollywood arrived.
"I want to make sure all my clients are happy, but when you're working with someone you're so close to, there's extra pressure to make sure she's happy. She's one of my best friends," he said. "So the fact that they came and filmed it all as well: That definitely was a lot of pressure."
So did he feel less pressure this time around? Even more, it turns out.
"I was thinking the whole time, 'What are people going to think of what I end up choosing when my house is shown on TV?'" he now says. "I know I shouldn't really care, but that just kept going through my mind. You want people to like your house. You don't want to hear people trash it.
"I just kept thinking, 'Not only are my friends and family going to see this, people across the country may see this episode and pass judgement.' But I feel like I made the right decision for me."
Less than a month ago, "House Hunters" aired another installment of the long-running show focusing on a house search in Delaware.
It featured Gaby Salvat, 31, whose job brought the Puerto Rico native to Delaware, where she works as an operations manager for a Dover manufacturing company that makes baby wipes.
After examining three possible homes, she decided on a $314,00 Smyrna townhouse, a 1,831-square-foot three-bedroom, 2½-bath home that is only 20 minutes from work.
Last January, another episode featured former school teacher and stay-at-home mom Michelle Mallard-Reaves and her husband, Robert, who found a $482,000, 2,925-square-foot home in Townsend for their growing family of six.
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Newark-based real state agent Oliver Millwood II of The Millwood Team at Keller Williams Realty helped them find their home sweet home.
And in January 2019, Brandywine Hundred couple Matt and Jessica Farina settled on a home on the television program with the help of Long & Foster agent Meredith Rosenthal, a childhood friend of Matt.
"House Hunters'' airs Sunday at 10 p.m. on HGTV. Visit hgtv.com/search/house-hunters.
Have a story idea? Contact Ryan Cormier of Delaware Online/The News Journal at [email protected] or (302) 324-2863. Follow him on Facebook (@ryancormier) and X (@ryancormier).
Port Wilmington officials say their port remained a premier destination for a wide array of cargo in 2024 and is looking forward to a strong 2025.Perishables helped build Port Wilmington, but rapid diversification of the port’s cargo portfolio is now taking place.“Our valuable longstanding perishable partnerships are the backbone of Enstructure Wilmington,” said Port Wilmington spokesperson Justin May. “In addition to maintaining and growing this line of business, Enstructure Wilmington is working to exp...
Port Wilmington officials say their port remained a premier destination for a wide array of cargo in 2024 and is looking forward to a strong 2025.
Perishables helped build Port Wilmington, but rapid diversification of the port’s cargo portfolio is now taking place.
“Our valuable longstanding perishable partnerships are the backbone of Enstructure Wilmington,” said Port Wilmington spokesperson Justin May. “In addition to maintaining and growing this line of business, Enstructure Wilmington is working to expand its forest products, auto Ro/ Ro, bulk and breakbulk, and container cargo operations.”
Port Wilmington is a full-service port and marine terminal located in Wilmington, DE on 308 acres at the confluence of the Delaware and Christina Rivers. Port Wilmington touts itself as the first deep-water terminal on the Delaware River.
Last year marked Enstructure’s first full year as operator after taking over from GT USA Wilmington, a US division of UAE-headquartered Gulftainer. The new operators got a boost in early 2024 when Dole Ocean Cargo Express announced it was adding a second weekly service call to the port with a 1,200 FEU container vessel with direct service between Port Wilmington and Central and South America.
Dole’s “Mayan Express” boasts direct service to Santa Marta, Colombia; Puerto Castilla, Honduras; Puerto Barrios, Guatemala and Port Wilmington. There is also indirect service to El Salvador available. Dole Ocean Cargo Express’ East Coast line offers direct service to and from Puerto Moin, Costa Rica; Puerto Castilla, Honduras and Port Wilmington while Dole expects additional growth of the Mayan Express.
“With the recommencement of the Mayan Express to a weekly service we anticipate growth in the volumes we currently carry,” said John Trummel, Vice President & General Manager of Dole Ocean Cargo Express. “The expected increase is both from perishable cargo - vegetables, melons, and fruits - and dry cargo such as frozen meats, autos, FAK, and consumer goods.”
Trummel reinforced the diverse cargo Dole ships north and south from Port Wilmington.
“Dole Ocean Cargo Express is among the most established, reliable, and consistent carriers servicing the Central America trade for the past 30 years,” he said. “Like all containerized freight, the volumes have grown to include frozen foodstuffs, non-refrigerated foodstuffs, autos, consumer goods, construction materials, paper materials as well as other commodities.”
In October, the Port Wilmington and elected officials announced a $127.5 million grant as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Ports Program’s Emission Technology Deployment Competition. The Port said it would use the grant to attain electric cargo handling equipment and charging infrastructure.
“Enstructure is a proud recipient of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Ports Grant Program. This investment will advance terminal infrastructure and equipment to keep ahead of our sustainability goals, maintain resiliency, and enhance efficiency,” May said. “We are dedicated to integrating sustainable practices throughout our operations at Enstructure Wilmington, and this will accelerate our efforts. The grant will be used to electrify container handling operations at Enstructure and support the procurement of electric container handling equipment at the future Enstructure Delaware Container Terminal. We are grateful for the support of our state and federal partners throughout this process.”
The development of a world-class container terminal at the Edgemoor site north of Port Wilmington remains up in the air. In late October, a U.S. district judge in Philadelphia vacated permits for the project ruling the Army Corps of Engineers acted arbitrarily and capriciously in approving them. The decision has temporarily halted the plans.
Officials with the Port declined to comment on the issue but the most recent Diamond State Port Corp. (DSPC) financials mention it is actively working with the USACE to restore and/or issue new permits in accord with the recent court decision. The DSPC oversees Port Wilmington.
The Cher Show comes to WilmingtonPHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical 'The Cher Show' tells the story of the singer, actor and icon."I'm playing 'Star,' which is the, basically the Cher as you know her now," says Morgan Scott. "I start the show off and kind of basically tell you that we're gonna 'Turn Back Time.'"Three actors portray Cher through six decades of her life."We all still interact with each other," says Scott. "So you get this benefit of, wha...
The Cher Show comes to Wilmington
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical 'The Cher Show' tells the story of the singer, actor and icon.
"I'm playing 'Star,' which is the, basically the Cher as you know her now," says Morgan Scott. "I start the show off and kind of basically tell you that we're gonna 'Turn Back Time.'"
Three actors portray Cher through six decades of her life.
"We all still interact with each other," says Scott. "So you get this benefit of, what if your older self could tell your younger self, hey, you're gonna be okay if you make this decision."
It starts with the 10-year-old Cher, known as 'Babe,' played by Ella Perez.
"She's very determined," says Perez. "So I kind of take you through her rise to fame, meeting Sonny, putting out that first single."
Audiences will hear the duo sing 'I Got You Babe.'
"And it's really magical for her," says Perez.
By the 1970s, 'Lady' is bringing the glam. This part of Cher's life is played by Catherine Ariale.
"I pop up mainly in the quintessential 'Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour' time," says Ariale. "Lots of the Bob Mackie gowns."
"We have the Tony Award-winning Broadway costumes," says Perez. "Exact replicas of the real things that Cher wore."
"And you feel just like a goddess walking around in them," says Scott.
The show covers Cher's struggles with Sonny.
"Is she gonna continue on her own or is she going to stay with Sonny?" says Ariale. "She really takes agency over her career, over who she is."
As she moves into 'Star' status, she navigates other relationships too. You see Cher with her second husband, Gregg Allman, as well as 'Bagel Boy.'
And you'll hear 35 hits from her iconic career, including 'The Beat Goes On,' 'Just Like Jesse James,' and 'Believe.'
"There's a lot of heart in the show," says Ariale.
"It's really just about overcoming fear," says Perez. "And I think it can really inspire people to chase their dreams."
'The Cher Show' has a limited run with three performances January 31 and February 1 at The Playhouse on Rodney Square in Wilmington, Delaware.
Link to Tickets for 'The Cher Show' at The Playhouse on Rodney Square
The Playhouse on Rodney Square1007 N. Market StreetWilmington, DE 19801
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The Eagles Super Bowl parade is expected to draw more than 1 million people, including thousands from the First State traveling north. (Photo from City of Philadelphia of 2018 Eagles parade)First Staters hoping to head up to the City of Brotherly Love to celebrate the Eagles Super Bowl LIX victory have plenty of options Friday.The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is gearing up for the influx of up to 1 million fans heading into Philad...
The Eagles Super Bowl parade is expected to draw more than 1 million people, including thousands from the First State traveling north. (Photo from City of Philadelphia of 2018 Eagles parade)
First Staters hoping to head up to the City of Brotherly Love to celebrate the Eagles Super Bowl LIX victory have plenty of options Friday.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is gearing up for the influx of up to 1 million fans heading into Philadelphia, and to accommodate the large crowd, SEPTA will run six special trains from the Wilmington Train Station, with departures starting at 5:30 a.m.
Trains will depart Wilmington at 5:30, 6:30, 7:34, 8:10, 8:29, and 9:29 a.m., heading directly to 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.
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The service will not make stops in Delaware, but will in Marcus Hook and Norwood, Pa., before arriving at the station, which is about a seven-block walk from the Philadelphia Art Museum and the main parade route at Broad and Pattison streets.
The Eagles parade kicks off at 11 a.m., with speeches scheduled at the Philadelphia Museum of Art starting at 2 p.m. overlooking the iconic Rocky Steps.
SEPTA’s special service is designed to handle the high volume of parade-goers, but regular commuters who typically use regional rail from Delaware should be aware that these special trains will replace normal morning service.
Passengers planning to travel into the city not attending the parade will need to use the designated Eagles parade trains.
For those attending, SEPTA is offering a one-day pass for $10, available for purchase at Regional Rail Sales Offices before Friday.
The pass provides 10 rides across all forms of SEPTA transportation on parade day. Unused passes are valid for future use.
Additionally, SEPTA has warned that regional rail fares will not be available for purchase on the day of the parade, so those using the service should plan ahead.
The return journey will feature 13 trains leaving from 30th Street Station throughout the afternoon and evening, starting at 2:20 p.m. and continuing until the last train departs at 10:47 p.m. These trains will make stops at Norwood and Marcus Hook before terminating at the Biden Train Station in Wilmington.
For those relying on SEPTA for their parade day travel, the reduced routes—missing stops in Newark, Churchmans Crossing, and Claymont—are due to SEPTA’s decision to accommodate the parade crowd. The changes are not a result of DART or DELDOT actions.
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