A bill moving through Dover could bring in more than $140 million a year for Delaware by increasing fees on businesses — but some small business owners say the added costs may be difficult to absorb.

As graffiti becomes a growing issue across Smyrna, town leaders have moved forward a proposed ordinance that would require private property owners to cover the costs of graffiti remediation on their buildings. While officials say the measure is needed to protect the town’s image and property values, some small business owners worry about the financial impact.

Delaware lawmakers heard from the state’s business and housing communities Tuesday during the Special Reassessment Committee’s hearing on the statewide property reassessment. Representatives from small businesses, farms, restaurants, housing providers, and early childhood education described the significant challenges posed by rising property taxes.

Downtown Snow Hill leaders are rolling out a package of incentives to recruit new shops and services to the town, pairing rent relief and build-out support with a tight timeline to open.

As a new federal tomato tariff takes effect, farmers in Delaware hope rising prices will push more people to shop local.

With the Super Bowl just days away, local businesses across Delaware are reporting soaring sales as Eagles fans rush to grab merchandise in anticipation of the big game. As Eagles fans chant, “Fly, Eagles, Fly!” stores are seeing all of their Eagles gear fly off the shelves.

With the holiday shopping season drawing to a close, shoppers stopped along Rehoboth Avenue to grab some last minute gifts. WBOC spoke with multiple small business workers on Tuesday about this year's holiday rush. 

A $3 million expansion project is currently underway at DE Turf Sports Complex, which will include the addition of a state-of-the-art locker room and an expansion of seating capacity by 1,000 seats.

Local store says business plummeted after the last cigarette tax hike.