Delaware DNREC & Public Safety: DNREC closed the Seaford Fishing Pier after an engineering assessment found unsafe structural problems, including deteriorating support piles and a sinkhole tied to a failing bulkhead; the Seaford boat ramp and parking lot stay open while DNREC weighs repair or replacement. Delaware Workforce & Small Business: The Delaware Department of Labor launched its Workforce Pell Program, expanding Pell Grants to short-term training for in-demand jobs, and also highlighted the state’s State Small Business Credit Initiative that helps startups access equity and loan support. Food & Consumer Safety: Lidl US recalled Vitasia Asian Style Wok Spice Mix due to potential Salmonella contamination, with distribution including Delaware. Energy & Grid: PJM’s reformed interconnection process saw natural gas dominate the first batch of projects cleared for study, reflecting data-center-driven demand. Legal/Business Courts: Delaware Chancery cut attorney fees in a Beauty Health Co. derivative settlement and also kept alive certain contract claims in a Sprint fiber dispute. Trade/Innovation Funding: U.S. Sens. Chris Coons and Todd Young introduced a bill to reauthorize the EDA’s Build to Scale program through 2030, supporting regional startup growth.