Delaware Business Now’s top 15 July stories

In second place was the opening of the Lidl supermarket in Bear, followed closely behind by proposed Northeast Corridor train service that would exclusively  use high-speed trains.

Concern over reassessment grew during the month with a story on New Castle County  officials issuing an advisory on property ta bills that arrived in July. The higher property taxes in many bills led to a firestorm of criticism that will lead to a special session of the General Assembly later this month.

Avelo Airlines remained in the news as it announced plans to exit its East Coast routes, with a fedreal report showing the Wilmington Airport to be one of its stronger destinations.

 Rounding out the top 15 was the interim president of the Universithy of Delaware making personnel moves that included an interim chief financial officer.

1. Proposed data center would dwarf electricity needs of Delaware households. (Spotlight Delaware)
2. Hundreds on hand for Bear Lidl opening.
3. AmeriStarRail again proposes all high-speed Northeast Amtrak service under the Libertyliner brand.
4. County offers heads-up to homeowners as property tax bills are calculated
5. Travel notes: Avelo passenger loads and a new baggage system.
6. Governor signs immigration enforcement, citizen arrest and federal officer impersonation bills.
7. Updated: Plans filed for 6 million-square-foot data center complex south of New Castle
8. AmeriStarRail make pitch for transcontinental freight, vehicle transport and passenger train.
9. Avelo moving jets east after announcement of plans to exit the West Coast
10. Virtua, ChristianaCare announce plan to form regional healthcare system.
11. Personnel File: July 17, 2025.
12. Despite home sales increase, Del real estate association see signs of buyer caution.
13. Lidl to open Bear store on July 11.
14. Fast-growing upscale food delivery, pickup chain to open Newark location.
15. UD interim president announces interim finance chief and other upper-level changes.