WSFS Hosts Rolling Ribbon-cutting Ceremonies Nov 11, 2008
The consecutive ribbon-cutting ceremonies took place, at WSFS' newly acquired Delaware City, Governor's Square, Crossroads and Concord Square branches. The addition of these offices extends the WSFS branch network to 35 retail banking offices allowing more convenience and ease for WSFS customers. (Primezone Releases)
Groups Press For New PVC Emission Standards Oct 24, 2008
(AP) -- Environmental groups are asking a federal appeals court to set deadlines for regulators to write tougher emission standards for polyvinyl chloride plants, including Formosa Plastics near Delaware City. Members of Earthjustice, the Sierra Club and other organizations claim the Environmental Protection Agency has failed to answer repeated calls to update standards first set in 1976 for Formosa and other plants around the country. (W-USA News, DC)
Obituaries for Aug. 18 Aug 18, 2008
Survivors: Daughter, Nancy Sparklin of Aston; sons, John Tschoepe of Delaware City, Del. Harold Tschoepe of Tampa, Fla. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Valero profit plummets 67 per cent Jul 29, 2008
and Delaware City, Del. "Despite the difficult environment for margins on gasoline and many secondary products, Valero continued to be profitable," chairman and chief executive officer Bill Klesse said in a statement. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Techneglas site tops candidates for Job Ready grants Jul 1, 2008
Delaware city: It wants $5 million to offset the cost of extending water and sewer lines through 1,134 acres targeted for commercial and industrial development. The city is out of room at its Delaware Commerce Hub North district and wants to have land for other manufacturers. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Delaware refinery likely exempt from pollution plan Jun 2, 2008
Valero Energy's oil refinery in Delaware City, Deleware,accounts for more than one-fifth of all carbon dioxide emissions in the state. But environmental officials plan to include an exemption for the refinery in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative regulations for Delaware. (KSLA.com, LA)
Symposium Productions Acquires iPartyTV May 4, 2008
DELAWARE CITY, Delaware, May 3, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Symposium Productions Corp. (Other OTC: - ) is pleased to announce the acquisition of iPartyTV Corp., a Delaware corporation, with the central mandate to eliminate the gap between the music DJs play and the tracks consumers purchase. ADVERTISEMENT. (Primezone Releases)
Valero expecting huge drop in earnings for first quarter 2008 Mar 26, 2008
Valero's first quarter 2008 results have been adversely impacted by a number of operating and equipment issues, particularly at the company's Port Arthur, Texas; Aruba; and Delaware City, Del. refineries. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Valero sees sharply lower first-quarter earnings Mar 25, 2008
It said it was especially hurt by problems at its Port Arthur, Aruba and Delaware City refineries. Oppenheimer analyst Fadel Gheit said weak earnings could be expected across the sector. (ABC News -- Wire)
Japanese firm eyes Delaware Mar 18, 2008
Delaware City Council will consider a 10-year, 100 percent property tax abatement for the project, he said. "This is an exciting project," Comstock said. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Oil prices fall after big gain on supply worries Feb 13, 2008
Beside "Chavez's tired shtick," the newsletter blamed outages at Valero's Delaware City refinery for Monday's upsurge. In Nigeria, unidentified gunmen Monday attacked a naval vessel that was escorting petroleum industry boats, killing one sailor and injuring another. (Business Report, South Africa)
Oil prices spike after Chavez threatens to cut off U.S. Feb 12, 2008
Word of power outages at a Valero Energy refinery in Delaware City, Del. and a Citgo Petroleum refinery in Lake Charles, La. (USA Today -- Money)
Crude gains nearly $2 after Chavez threatens to cut U.S. supply Feb 12, 2008
has restarted its production in Delaware City, Delaware refinery, on Monday, after a power failure on Sunday shut all units, according to Reuters. Dow Jones aid Monday that Chevron Corp. (:CVX, , , Last. (Yahoo News -- Oil and Gas)
Oil prices spike higher after Venezuelan threats Feb 12, 2008
Word of power outages at a Valero Energy Corp. refinery in Delaware City, Del. and a Citgo Petroleum Corp. refinery in Lake Charles, La. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Dover Residents Are One Step Closer to Real Cable TV Choice Jan 16, 2008
Dover now joins Arden, Ardencroft, Ardentown, Bellefonte, Cheswold, Delaware City, Leipsic, Little Creek, Middletown, Newark, Odessa and Townsend in approving Verizon's franchise agreement. Last October, the Delaware Public Service Commission approved Verizon's franchise to serve the unincorporated areas of the state. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mailbag: Why no Santana tal00003341k? Jan 15, 2008
-- W.P., Delaware City, Del. He's owed $24 million for the next two seasons. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Verizon Dramatically Raises Broadband Upload Speeds in Delaware with Two New Ultra-Fast FiOS Internet Services Nov 21, 2007
FiOS Internet service is available in Delaware in parts of Angola, Dover, the three Ardens (Arden, Ardentown and Ardencroft), Bellefonte, Talleyville, Hockessin, Wrangle Hill, Delaware City, Newark, Middletown, Odessa, and Townsend. Consumers give Verizon FiOS Internet top ratings for overall satisfaction and value. (PR Newswire)
Notes: Royals remember 'passionate' Minker Nov 17, 2007
He brought Minor League ball back to the Delaware city in 1993 after a 40-year absence. The Royals were the parent club there with the exception of a two-year hiatus in 2005-06. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Crabbers grab shipping profits as cross-country cravings rise Oct 10, 2007
Not many know the depths of that love better than "Captain" Bob Wisowaty, former owner of Wiso's Crab House (now Kathy's) in Delaware City, Del. A crabber and crab merchant since age 12, the 55-year-old aims to launch a mail-order website in spring to supplement the carryout business he runs. (USA Today -- Money)
Group honors Civil War POW Sep 23, 2007
He was imprisoned in two different camps, spending four months at Fort Delaware in Delaware City, Del. and 15 months at Point Lookout in St. Mary's County, Md. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Governor Rendell Says PA's Commitment to Housing and Redevelopment Assistance Program Helping Communities, Residents Aug 14, 2007
Center $650,000 Redevelopment Authority Project City of Meadville Water Street Rehabilitation Project $200,000 Cumberland Cumberland County County Housing Rehabilitation Projects $108,519 County Brownfield Projects $126,363 Cumberland County Bedford Street Antiques Project $45,000 Redevelopment Authority Murata Incubator Project $50,000 Mechanicsburg Mixed-Use Projects $40,000 Molly Pitcher Hotel Conversion Project $654,955 Single-Room Occupancy for Homeless Program $285,950 YWCA Building... (PR Newswire)
Mailbag: Will Phils re-sign Rowand? Jul 17, 2007
-- Wally P., Delaware City, Del. The Phillies and Rowand have said publicly that they would like their relationship to continue beyond this season. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
TV Choice and Competition are Near for Residents of Little Creek, Del. May 9, 2007
The company already has obtained franchises in the three Ardens (Arden, Ardentown and Ardencroft), Bellefonte, Delaware City, Middletown, Newark, Odessa and Townsend. In addition, the Delaware Public Service Commission last October approved Verizon's franchise to serve the unincorporated areas of the state. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
U.S. begins probe of Valero Texas refinery fire Feb 18, 2007
It's too early to speculate about expanding the investigation to include three other fires this year at Valero refineries in Texas City, Texas, and Delaware City, Delaware, said CSB spokesman Daniel Horowitz. "I think the fact that the other fires have occurred was a factor in deciding to go start look at this one," Horowitz said. (ABC News -- Wire)
Valero McKee refinery has major fire Feb 17, 2007
Valero had to extinguish a fire at its plant in Delaware City, Del. on Tuesday and another at its Texas City plant Jan. 28. (San Antonio Express)
Oil surges above 59 dlr a barrel Feb 14, 2007
Additional support for crude prices came from news of a brief fire at the crude distillation unit at Valero's 210,000 bpd refinery in Delaware City, Delaware. Signals that cuts not needed. (India Times)
Regulators plan to push industries to upgrade cooling systems Jan 15, 2007
The intakes at the Salem nuclear power complex, Conectiv's Edge Moor power plant, the Valero refinery in Delaware City and Conectiv's Deepwater, N.J., plant destroy roughly 607 million year-old fish annually _ a federal estimate based on industry reports. If fish eggs, larvae and other organisms are added, the number killed rises into the tens of billions. (Newsday -- State)
