AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoDover Budget Pressure: Dover city leaders advanced a proposal for a $1-per-square-foot impact fee on large tax-exempt properties, targeting institutions like DSU, Bayhealth, Delaware Tech and Legislative Hall—aimed at easing tight city finances, though legality and logistics are still being questioned. Local Recycling Incentives: Lewes Board of Public Works customers can earn $75 per eligible appliance through Sept. 30 by scheduling free pickup for recycling (with limits), plus a boosted $150 rebate for Energy Star window AC units. Housing Stress Watch: New data shows U.S. foreclosure filings rose 21% in the first half of 2026 to 227,548 properties, with Delaware among states showing a higher foreclosure filing rate. Wildfire Smoke Hits Delaware: Air quality alerts remain active as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, including Delaware, with unhealthy conditions expected to linger into the weekend. Delaware Crime & Safety: Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting outside a Waffle House in New Castle County that left four people injured. Delaware Real Estate Momentum: The Delaware Association of Realtors reports June sales rose 8% year over year (1,401 homes sold), with pricing largely steady. Business & Community: The GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club installed Ann Marie Ackerman as president for 2026-28, continuing its nonprofit community service focus.
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