#delaware

#delaware

McBride began by congratulating Lt. Col. Chaplain Rev. Dr. A'Shellarien Addison on her recent promotion within the Delaware Army National Guard, noting that Addison is the first woman to hold that rank in the state Guard. She then turned to Delaware's business community, marking the closing of GrassRoots, a locally rooted retail chain founded in the 1970s. McBride credited the women entrepreneurs with building a business that sustained workers and anchored their community for decades, long before women-owned businesses were widely celebrated.

Delaware may be the second-smallest U.S. state (after Rhode Island), but it offers many perks, such as miles of family-friendly beaches and 17 stunning state parks. It's also home to a wide array of prosperous businesses - including highly acclaimed restaurants that fit any budget or craving. A visit to this Mid-Atlantic state allows you to sample a range of celebrated signature dishes and desserts, from steamed crabs to crab cakes, slippery dumplings, oysters, fried chicken, vinegar fries, and peach pie.

The legislation introduces a senior deduction that exempts most Social Security benefits from federal taxation, bringing financial relief to roughly 200,000 retirees in Delaware.

Delaware's median home price of $369,900 makes it one of the rare locations where middle-income Americans can still afford a home in today's market.

"Delaware's prime location on the East Coast offers a significant advantage to its residents, providing quick access to major cities like New York City and Washington, D.C."