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University of Delaware gifted $71.5 million to build new business school
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The University of Delaware has received a $71.5 million donation, the largest in school history, to build a new business school that will include classrooms, an auditorium and an “experimental learning space,” the school announced Monday.
University alumni Robert and Kathleen Siegfried of The Siegfried Group, a public accounting firm with offices in Wilmington, Philadelphia and New Jersey, will have the new facility named after them. It will be part of UD’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics.
“My time at UD — my incredible professors, the many unique experiences inside and outside the classroom, my vibrant network of friends and colleagues — helped to make me who I am today,” Robert Siegfried said in a statement. “To be able to share our success with the business students of tomorrow is an incredible honor. Kathy and I, and our firm, are thrilled to invest in the world-class students, faculty, staff and campus of the Lerner College and the University of Delaware.”
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 10:59AM
LEWES, Del. (WPVI) — The Delaware Bay has a new defense in the case of a potential oil spill.
The Delaware Responder was officially christened on Tuesday in Lewes.
The 65-foot oil spill response boat carries 2,000 feet of boom, which helps contain an oil spill.
The Delaware Bay and River Cooperative, a non-profit group made up of companies that receive, produce or transport oil on the Delaware River and Bay, said the boat also has onboard oil storage for recovery operations.
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The mother of Nola Dinkins was found guilty of murdering her 3-year-old daughter, who was falsely reported to be kidnapped in Delaware in June 2025, according to court records.
Darrian Randle was found guilty by a Maryland jury of first-degree murder and two counts of child abuse for the death of Dinkins, who was falsely reported to be missing after an abduction in Newark, Delaware, prosecutors said.
The amber alert set off a dayslong search for the girl, but Randle eventually admitted to beating Dinkins to death in Maryland and then tried to fake a kidnapping, officials said at the time.
Human remains that were consistent with an emaciated child and completely wrapped in saran wrap were ultimately found n a suitcase in the area of Dune Drive in North East, Cecil County, Maryland, officials said.
Randle’s boyfriend, Cedrick Britten, is also facing charges in the case and has yet to go to trial.
Randle remains in custody and will be sentenced on Oct. 2, 2026, according to court records.
Darrian Randle allegedly admitted to beating her 3-year-old daughter Nola Dinkins to death before putting the girl’s body in a suitcase. NBC10’s Tim Furlong speaks with neighbors of the woman’s boyfriend, who police say helped her hide the body.
WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) — One-of-a-kind boutique Wild Thyme blends fashion and floral design. Wild Thyme, located along Kennett Pike, brings together the creative vision of owners Bruce Mowday Jr. and his husband, Robert Prettyman Sr.
The boutique offers a mix of elegant apparel, unique gifts, and fresh floral arrangements. You’ll find locally made art, exclusive international brands, and items that tell a story.
Floral design remains at the heart of the business. Bruce, who trained for years under a master peony gardener, creates custom arrangements. Meanwhile, Robert, drawing on decades of construction experience, helped transform the space into a bright, welcoming destination.
Since opening last September, Wild Thyme has gained strong community support, especially as an LGBTQ-owned business. The couple hopes their journey inspires others to pursue their passions and embrace who they are.
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5725 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
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