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Phish Delivered A Stellar Secret Set on Night Two at Mondegreen
Phish festivals are known for a few key details: remote locations, stunning art displays, and the signature Ferris wheel. They almost always play an unannounced set during the festival, and Mondegreen was no exception. Day two at this Dover, DE-based encampment featured not two but three sets of jams. The third set was an extended, free-flowing jam with no songs or structure. Some of the best things in life are unplanned, and this secret set was no exception.
Newarker's posthumous donation 'changes everything' for Pencader Heritage Museum
A lifelong Newarker, John Slack Sr. had a passion for local history and especially loved the Pencader Heritage Museum, which he helped found. “His heart and soul was in that museum,” Slack’s widow, Merle, said. “He was just so proud of it, so proud of the people that work there and the time and energy everybody puts in. He just loved it.” Before Slack died in 2022 at the age...
200 E. Market St. Port Penn, DE. 19731
Located in historic Port Penn this would make the perfect starter or retirement home. Completely remodeled interior with granite countertops, soft close cabinets, subway tile, pot filler faucet, vinyl plank flooring... move in ready. Spacious yard on a dead end street complete with outbuilding. Walk to Kelly's for shrimp or crabs or take a bike ride to the boat ramp and bay front park. Port Penn is in close proximity to Middletown, New Castle and Dover but without all the traffic and congestion. Come home and relax or take a drive down Rt. 9 to enjoy the scenery. For more info. Call Beth Foster @ 302-562-6909. $265,000.
Grad students begin their journey
Looking out over the hundreds of graduate students gathered at the University of Delaware’s Trabant University Center, it was hard to imagine they had all that much in common. Some had arrived on campus from just down the street; others flew here from around the world. They represented nearly...
The Vineyards using PooPrints to prevent unsightly piles
While I am pretty much always on the lookout for column ideas, sometimes they fall into my lap. That's what happened here, when a reader shared a photo of a sign that had been posted by the property management company in the apartment hallways of The Vineyards development off Route 9 west of Lewes.
Peninsula Gallery to host opening reception Aug. 31
The Peninsula Gallery is going abstract with its Cutting Edge exhibition, on display from Saturday, Aug. 31 to Sunday, Sept. 29. Visitors will see a mixture of nonrepresentational paintings and sculptures that accentuate where geometry and organic imagery come together. Cutting Edge features work from Linda Celestian, Paul Daniel, Karen...
Lewes author donates plant-based eating course to UD Osher Lifelong Learning
Members of the University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will be able to explore the benefits of plant-based eating thanks to a donation from Lewes resident Dorothy Greet. A retired clergywoman, Greet used her experience of having a heart attack at age 70 to develop a 2 1/2-hour...
Lewes planners hear about duel over dog grooming biz
A Lewes couple’s push to have the city’s zoning code changed to allow home-based dog grooming continued at the Lewes Planning Commission’s Aug. 21 meeting. Sarah Prieto and her husband, Stephen Matthews, want to open a dog grooming business in the basement of their home at 405 Savannah Road, a middle house in a line of historic row homes across from Beebe Healthcare.
History Book Festival to host Runstedtler, Polchin and Kamali
The eighth annual History Book Festival is set for Friday to Sunday, Sept. 27 to 29, in Lewes. Live events will feature 23 distinguished authors of historical nonfiction and fiction including Theresa Runstedtler, James Polchin and Marjan Kamali. All three authors will conduct free presentations of their books Saturday, Sept. 28.
The warehouse boom cools off
The warehouse/logistics center boom in New Castle County, fueled by the expansison of Amazon.com fulfillment sites and a near-zero vacancy rate led to “spec” construction that included this complex next to Wilmington (New Castle Airport). So far, no tenants have been announced for the sprawling structure as signs...
Wilmington City Council moves grant ethics bill to committee, kills attempted censure
The Wilmington City Council has agreed to advance an ordinance that would strip city leaders of their allotted grant funds if they are found in violation of the program’s reporting requirements. The ordinance, sponsored by council member Chris Johnson, will next go before the Finance and Economic Committee for review. Ordinance No. 468...
Football Names 2024 Team Captains
NEWARK, Del. – University of Delaware Football Head Coach Ryan Carty has announced the four captains that will lead the Blue Hens during the upcoming 2024 season. The quartet includes returning captains Brock Gingrich and Dillon Trainer as well as first-time captains Tyron Herring and Ryan O'Connor. The four were chosen by a vote of their teammates and coaches.
Primary Election 2024: Charter school leader challenging incumbent Morrison in District 27
State Rep. Eric Morrison is seeking his third term in District 27, but first he must survive a primary challenge from charter school leader Margie Lopez Waite. The winner of the Sept. 10 primary will face Republican Kristina Griffing in November. District 27 is located south of Newark, encompassing most of Glasgow and extending south just below the canal and from the state line east to Del. 72 and Lums...
SPORTS BUZZ: Newark High hires Dave Johnston as volleyball coach
Dave Johnston has spent nearly two decades coaching youth volleyball for various ages and at all levels. He’s served in the roles of clinician, assistant coach and head coach. But he never started the season as a varsity head coach with a full roster on the first day of preseason practice. That is, until now. Johnston has been named head coach for the girls volleyball team at Newark High. It’s a position the longtime Newark resident has held once before, but in that instance, he...
Wilson Joins Men's Basketball and T&F
The VTSU Johnson Men's Basketball and Track & Field programs welcome Eli Wilson as the fall semester and seasons quickly approach. Wilson most recently comes from Harcum College, where he created success for himself in the high jump, securing 2x NJCAA All-American and NJCAA Academy All-American honors in the event. Prior to his time at Harcum, the Wilmington, DE native was a 3x Delaware State Champion and 2019 USATF Junior National Champion. Wilson's explosive talents span beyond the track, as he looks to be a prominent member of the basketball program in the coming year too.
Lewes dives for clues in main failure
A diver hit the water just south of the Savannah Road drawbridge in Lewes on the morning of Aug. 21, looking for clues as to why a water main failed and knocked out service to the entire city. The 12-inch main gave out in the early morning hours of Aug....
Worship with us at Camp Arrowhead!
Join us for a morning of worship, reflection, and community in Camp Arrowhead's Chapel. We’re excited to announce that our service will feature choir-for-a-day, leading us in uplifting and inspiring music. Additionally, we will recognize our scouts for their achievements in completing the P.R.A.Y. program. Let’s come together to...
2024 Football Previews: Polytech Panthers
WOODSIDE, Del. -In 2023, the Polytech Panthers made school history in multiple ways, setting a program record for wins with a 10-2 mark, making the playoffs for the first time, and making it to the 1A state semis after getting their first playoff win with a 28-6 beatdown of Glasgow in the first round.
Graham Motion has two Stakes winners
WILMINGTON, Del.--Graham Motion had two Stakes winners along with an Allowance winner and three maiden Special Weight winners. in the past 10 days. The Grey Wizard, owned by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and the Estate of Albert Frassetto, won the $200,000, 1 1/2 miles Cape Henloped Stakes on the turf by 2 1/4 lengths at Delaware Park on Aug. 21.
New Castle County Executive candidates face off at Wilmington Rotary Club
Democratic candidates for New Castle County Executive discussed various issues at the Wilmington Rotary Club Thursday. Education, land use and government accountability and trust were among the issues discussed by County Council President Karen Hartley-Nagle and Marcus Henry. Business and economic development were also among the issues addressed. Henry –...
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