Great Recession

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A recent state report has found that Virginia's pension fund is in a worse position to handle a market meltdown than it was before…

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - A new economic report says Virginia has finally pulled out of the doldrums caused by the Great Recession and past restrictions on…

Delaware is one of only two states in which poverty rose last year.And more people live in poverty in the state now than before the Great Recession. The…

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A new state report says people with disabilities continue to struggle to find employment, particularly in rural areas.A report…

BALTIMORE (AP) - Labor market analysts say Maryland added 11,500 jobs in February, although the state's unemployment rate held steady at 4.2 percent.The…

B.F. Rich Windows and Doors is shutting its doors after 60 years of being in business.The Ogletown company produced energy-efficient doors and windows.But…

DOVER, Del. (AP) - Leaders of the legislature's budget-writing committee have failed in their effort to get quick approval from colleagues on spending…

Time may be running out for 15 developments in Sussex County.They have until July 1st to demonstrate that they have begun major work at the site.Otherwise…

Delaware Labor Secretary John McMahon is stepping down amidst allegations of workplace racism in his agency.He announced yesterday that he will be…

DOVER, Del. (AP) - A nonprofit group is suing Delaware officials over the use of bank settlement money to help balance the state budget.The Delaware…