In this edition of the What’s Going There in Delaware newsletter, a lot of the biggest news is probably what isn’t going anywhere.
Hint: It’s bananas. (And also maybe Big Lots . And some gun stores .)
For the first time in 47 years, port workers across the East and Gulf Coasts have shut down cargo shipments into and out of America’s ports , shining a spotlight on America’s increasing reliance on overseas imports from Asia in particular – and giving most of the country a refresher course in what’s coming into our local ports.
Port of Wilmington dockworkers have picked up pickets over fears about automation at the ports, while Delaware Costco shoppers panic-buy American-made toilet paper for no particular reason .
Here’s a brief primer on our coverage so far, and more news on what’s coming and going in the First State. And if you were curious what’s actually going somewhere in Delaware? How about a nice big ol’ BBQ and market arriving south of the canal, next to the second location of a popular Wilmington pizzeria?