Happy Labor Day.
That's right. Today is the unofficial end of summer. Labor Day celebrates the "social and economic achievements of American workers," according to the United States Department of Labor. Its roots come from the late 1800s when activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the contributions workers have made to America.
Need to do some shopping today? Here is our list of Labor Day store openings and closings.
The weather should be good for Labor Day picnics with a high of 77-degrees in Wilmington.
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This Delaware doughnut shop inspires lines at the door and sells out within 2 hours
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The first customer arrived before 7 a.m.
Bleary eyed, nearly sleepwalking, she pushed at the door. No dice. Sleeping Bird Doughnuts wouldn't be open for another hour.
Read more here.
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Delaware's old Chuck Wagon restaurant remains only in photos and dimming memories
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When Applebee's submitted a redevelopment plan for the site and a demolition request, New Castle County planners said the building was no longer a significant historical structure and greenlighted the project.
Historic preservationists said the building had been remodeled so much, the original character was gone.
Read more here.
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