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1+ hour, 58+ min ago (453+ words) SPAIN/USA. Global travel restaurateur Areas has completed the acquisition of Travel Hospitality Services (THS), the airport food & beverage division of Delaware North in the USA. It marks the largest acquisition in the Spanish company's history. The transaction, first announced'in July this year, has now been approved by US competition authorities. A major milestone in Areas' global growth strategy, the deal significantly expands its presence in North America and reinforces its position as one of the world's leading travel hospitality operators. THS operates 237 food & beverage venues across 22 US airports, generating more than US$500 million in annual revenue. With its integration, Areas triples its size in the USA. The company now manages nearly 400 locations across 27 airports and 12 travel plazas, supported by a combined workforce of more than 6,000 employees nationwide. Following this acquisition, Areas noted the USA division becomes the company's largest…...

8+ hour, 12+ min ago (460+ words) In January, Delaware County will become the first county in Pennsylvania to operate under Home Rule with an executive director having direct jurisdiction over 12 governmental departments and a strong ... 100 Years Ago, 1925: Gallant work upon the part of firemen saved a three-story brick building at 623 Potter St. from destruction when flames were discovered in the basement of the place at 6 o'clock this morning. The structure was occupied by Michael Nabitt, proprietor of a Turkish bath emporium. The flames were discovered at 6 o'clock by Daniel Stefanowincz, an employee, who investigated when he smelled smoke. After inspecting the upper floors of the building, Stefanowincz hurried to the basement and found the boiler room a mass of flames. 75 Years Ago, 1950: Friday was a record-breaking day at the Chester Post Office windows, it was announced this morning by Lawrence A. Connor Jr., acting postmaster. In fact,…...

10+ hour, 19+ min ago (93+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power The City of Wilmington hopes to help more people afford home repairs. "Every home repaired is a neighbor supported, a block strengthened, and a piece of our city preserved," Carney said. "The Senior Home Repair Program has made a real difference in the lives of our older residents, and we're excited to extend this opportunity to every Wilmington homeowner." Wilmington homeowners may apply by calling the city customer service line at 311, or online at the city's website. 93.7 WSTW'is the'Delaware Valley's NEW Home for the Holidays...

12+ hour, 34+ min ago (63+ words) The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the "North Carolina Pick 4 Evening" game were: (three, four, seven, eight, Bonus: five) ... Winning numbers drawn in Monday's North Carolina Pick 4 Evening The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the "North Carolina Pick 4 Evening" game were: 3, 4, 7, 8, Bonus: 5 (three, four, seven, eight, Bonus: five)...

13+ hour, 19+ min ago (140+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power Delaware's top football players in each of the three classifications were honored by the state's coaches on Monday. Since going to a three-class system, the Delaware Interscholastic Football Coaches Association elected to name All-Class Teams, which act as All-State Teams for 3A, 2A, and 1A. All First Team members will be honored at the annual DIFCA Banquet at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover on Monday, January 26, 2026. The Coaches of the Year will also be named at the banquet. DIFCA 2025 CLASS 3A FIRST TEAM DIFCA 2025 CLASS 3A SECOND TEAM DIFCA 2025 CLASS 2A FIRST TEAM DIFCA 2025 CLASS 2A SECOND TEAM DIFCA 2025 CLASS 1A FIRST TEAM DIFCA 2025 CLASS 1A SECOND TEAM Sports Director, News and Traffic Reporter 93.7 WSTW'is the'Delaware Valley's NEW Home for the Holidays...

14+ hour, 30+ min ago (212+ words) (WLOS) " Congressman Chuck Edwards filed to run for reelection in North Carolina on Monday, Dec. 1, his team confirmed. Rep. Edwards, a Republican, has represented North Carolina's 11th congressional district since 2023. In 2022, Edwards beat out incumbent Madison Cawthorn in the Republican primary. Edwards also represented North Carolina's 48th Senate district from 2016 to 2023. REP. EDWARDS SAYS HE 'FULLY SUPPORTS' IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN EFFORTS IN CHARLOTTE On Oct. 25, President Donald Trump officially endorsed Edwards with a post on social media. "Congressman Chuck Edwards is a MAGA Warrior who is doing a fantastic job representing North Carolina's 11th Congressional District," Trump's Truth Social post said. "A proud businessman, civic leader, and highly-respected state senator, prior to becoming a very distinguished U.S. Congressman, Chuck has dedicated his life to serving his community." PROTESTERS RALLY AT REP. EDWARDS'S OWNED MCDONALD'S OVER VOTE ON SNAP, HEALTHCARE Just one day before Edwards's reelection…...

20+ hour, 7+ min ago (145+ words) National champions facing off, the nastiest rivalry in the game and more are up this month. The fourth in-season men's AP Top 25 poll for 2025-26 is out. Here's what's next for every team in the standings. From the Players Era in Las Vegas to a top-25 showdown in New York, here's what we learned last week. From the Players Era in Las Vegas to a showcase in New York City, here's what happened Thanksgiving week. Nice shot from Ebuka Okorie Devon Malcolm throws down powerful slam vs. Colorado Buffaloes Devon Malcolm throws down big jam vs. Colorado Buffaloes The headlines might not be screaming about them, but we're noticing the Blue Devils' 1-seed-worthy r'sum'. Which top prospects lead our first rankings? Who needs to make their mark before June's draft? Here's our 100 big board for the 2026 class....

21+ hour, 1+ min ago (453+ words) DELAWARE -The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has denied a request by the Delaware State Sportsmen's Association and other plaintiffs that could have placed a temporary pause on Delaware's new Permit to Purchase law. Guns rights activists in Delaware have criticized the law since it was first proposed, arguing it violates Delawareans' Second Amendment rights. As part of the federal lawsuit, plaintiffs sought expedited injunctive relief to keep the law from taking effect while its constitutionality was debated in U.S. District Court. Less than two days before the Permit to Purchase law was set to begin in Delaware, on Nov. 14, a federal judge declined to grant the injunctive relief. "The trial court's denial of injunctive relief did not include an analysis of all the reasons the status quo results in a de facto ban, nor did it…...

23+ hour, 48+ min ago (470+ words) Denmark, head of the traffic division of the police department, today announced completion of arrangements to maintain a steady flow of autoists en route through Chester to attend the Army-Navy ... 100 Years Ago, 1925: Final settlement has been made and the real estate transfers recorded at the office of Recorder of Deeds Franklin P. Haller at Media in the sale of large tracts of land on Providence Road in Nether Providence and Ridley townships owned by former Gov. William C. Sproul and Mrs. Sproul. The land was sold to John Walls Jr. of Media. The consideration named was $237,000. When the sale was originally announced in the Times it was stated that the land would be utilized in a large realty development, high class homes to be erected in a thoroughly restricted neighborhood. 75 Years Ago, 1950: Capt. Joseph F. Denmark, head of the traffic division of the…...

1+ day, 4+ min ago (334+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power Members of Delaware's business community will have their say as the General Assembly's Special Committee on Reassessment resumes its schedule of hearings Tuesday, December 2nd. Businesses in New Castle County recently had their property tax bills re-adjusted, after court decisions upheld special legislation that allowed separate rates to be set for residential and non-residential properties. The committee is scheduled to hear "perspective from the business community" Tuesday at Legislative Hall, starting at 9:30 a.m. The hearing will also be livestreamed. The committee also one more hearing scheduled for Tuesday December 9th, focusing on school districts and school funding. Properties were re-assessed statewide for the first time in decades, resulting in dramatic increases in tax bills for many Delawareans, and initially discrepancies in the rates for residential and commercial properties. Tyler Technologies carried out the reassessment. A November 19th hearing of the…...