This time of year is for reflecting on who and what we are truly thankful for in our lives. From personal life to business associates to each of our respective roles in the community, it is important to remember how different relationships all taken together create a sense of belonging and a feeling of camaraderie amongst our neighbors that promotes …
As I celebrate my 25 years of sobriety this year, I have been reflecting on all of the groups and individuals in my life who have helped me reach this momentous milestone. My Higher Power First I am grateful for God, for His design is why I am so fortunately blessed to be able to share my story of sobriety. …
When we started Aisle Trials last year in order to help during the pandemic, we created a series to cultivate and promote local Delaware food entrepreneurs. We wanted to support local food brands to potentially carry in our Kenny Family ShopRites and help showcase them to the Delaware community. In the process, we discovered varying levels of “shelf-readiness”: were these …
Despite these times of tension and uncertainty, there is still much to be thankful for. If the pandemic has made anything suddenly and abundantly clear, it’s the importance of family, community and compassion for one another. In all of my endeavors, I embrace every opportunity I can to give back to the community, from fostering partnerships between our stores and …
With my decades long involvement in civic issues affecting Delaware and a constantly growing, deep understanding of their viable solutions, the question became how to use that foundation of knowledge to help improve the state’s concerns that have risen to a critical level. That is what has led me to my next chapter: creating A Better Delaware, our pro-growth, pro-business …
Since launching my website last year, I have used my blog The Sword in the Stone to share insights and experiences from my life that have shaped me as the person I am today. I started at the beginning sharing my upbringing as a child of adoption, I looked back on my experiences at Valley Forge Military Academy and my path towards my …
As of today, August 17th, 2020, by the grace of God and working one day at a time, I have 24 years of living clean and sober. I share my experience with the intention to open up about my past, for individuals and families suffering with substance abuse addiction, and to inspire hope of a path forward. Hopefully you can …
In these times of tension and unrest amid an ongoing pandemic, my leadership responsibilities to my family business and the Delaware community have encouraged me to continue reflecting on how my experiences have helped develop and instill the values of equality and respect for all. As a seven-year resident of Wilmington city and advocate for community investment, I hope sharing …
Since launching my website and blog three weeks ago, the response has been incredible. I’ve received voicemails, text messages, emails and direct messages from people across Delaware, but one message submitted to my Delaware Hotline has really stuck with me: “Hi Chris. My name is *****. I have adopted one of your foster “brothers.” I think! Anyway, I’m really interested …
The story of Excalibur is a tale of duty and destiny, telling of a sword in a stone that can only be pulled and wielded by its rightful owner. The Sword in the Stone is a medieval metaphor for the purpose that lies in all of us. For a young Arthur pulling Excalibur from its stone when no one else …
