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Georgetown Pallet Village Faces Funding Struggles, Organizer Says It Will Not Close Down
GEORGETOWN, DE -- Participants in the Springboard Village Program are expressing concerns for the future amidst a funding shortage. A village of 40 pallet cabins and other facilities have housed and served close to 130 homeless individuals since January 2023 when it opened. Nearly 30 people have moved on to permanent housing.
Summer isn't over yet, but it almost is. Info on the last day of summer, start of fall
Many people consider August the end of summer, and the influx of back-to-school advertising is adding fuel to the claim, but summer is far from over. Whether you want to squeeze in a last-minute vacation or need to calculate how many summer Fridays you have left, here’s what you need to know...
DNREC upgrades Delaware State Fair showing
Toward the rear of the Delaware State Fair, at the corner of Holloway Avenue and East Rider Road, lies a building with a rustic wooden entrance. For 10 days each July, it houses exhibits from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
Hunter Biden asks judge to toss conviction, citing Aileen Cannon's ruling on special counsels
Hunter Biden is trying to pull a Trump card and have his criminal conviction on gun charges thrown out and another case of tax evasion dismissed, citing a recent controversial ruling that declared special counsels to be unconstitutional. Special counsel David Weiss secured Biden’s conviction in Delaware federal court last...
Seaford community is coming together through celebration
DELAWARE – The second annual Community Unite Day is set to take place this Saturday, July 20 in Seaford, Delaware. The Community Unite Day was originally started by Meshell Applewhite. The death of her son led her to want to help people in pain everywhere. She told reporters that House for Pride- an organization that helps feed the homeless, is collaborating with Community Unite to help host the event. She says even though in her own personal life, she is currently still in need, she says helping others and putting similes on children’s faces makes her struggles not seem so bad.
Chainsaw-carving exhibition at Delaware State Fair
HARRINGTON, Del. – Friday, visitors at the Delaware State Fair got the chance to see a live chainsaw-carving demonstration. Over the course of just 15 minutes, spectators watched artist Rick Torres turn an ordinary stump into a green-horned owl, using nothing but a battery-powered chainsaw. Focusing on North American...
Foodie at the Fair: Creekside Coffee Roasting Company
HARRINGTON, Del. – The Delaware State Fair is known for its awesome eats, but sometimes you need a pick-me-up to keep you going in the heat. Creekside Coffee Roasting Company is a newcomer to the Fair this year. And, they’re ready to spread the love. “Our tag line...
Keystone 50/70 downs New York with 8th Inning walk-off in East Regional
DOVER, DE- Maverick Shultz’s sac fly to score Carter Frank in the bottom of the eighth inning would give Keystone 50/70 team a walk-off victory 8-7 over New York to open East Region play in Dover, DE. Keystone built a 2-0 lead following a strong bottom of the first...
Grain in Wilmington's Trolley Square closing doors Aug. 4, getting new concept
Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen in Wilmington's Trolley Square is closing its doors on Aug. 4 after a 2-year run and owners plan to change the concept. The 1709 Delaware Ave. restaurant, a part of the city's Forty Acres neighborhood, is best known as the location of the former Scratch MaGoo's. It became...
MOT needs extra innings to advance to state championship
MOT LIttle League and Camden Wyoming LIttle League faced off in the District 1 Majors division championship Thursday night at MOT Little League Duke field. The two teams had already played once in the double elimination tournament with MOT defeating Camden 10-0. However this game was not a remake of the first game. It took extra innings in this ... Read More
UPDATED: Gold Alert Canceled for Lewes Woman
UPDATED – 07/21/24 – The Gold Alert issued on July 20, 2024, by Delaware State Police Troop 7 for Laura Wheeler has been canceled. She has been located. ORIGINAL STORY – 07/20/24 – A Gold Alert has been issued for a Lewes woman. Delaware State Police say 60 year old Laura Wheeler was last seen leaving her home around 1pm on Thursday, July 18. Attempts to contact her have been unsuccessful and there is concern for her safety.
Let’s Get Sharky: Crooked Hammock Lewes Announces Plans for VIP Shark Party
Lewes, DE — Crooked Hammock Brewery is proud to invite all good vibe seekers to take a bite out of summer at their first-ever Shark Party extravaganza on Thursday, July 25 at their Lewes brewpub. Starting at 5 p.m., guests who purchase tickets for the Shark Party VIP Experience can skip the line and walk right up to The Porch Bar where people showing their VIP bracelets get exclusive access to an open bar until 8 p.m. Meanwhile, Chef Ted Deptula has prepared a special “Shark Feast Buffet” featuring droolworthy items like Shrimp Skewers, Meatloaf Sliders, Honey BBQ Riblets, plus a slew of summertime cookout favorites.
Butterflies & Blooms Class at DBG
Ray Sander, President of the Delaware Botanic Gardens (DBG), announced the 37-acre gardens are in full peak summer bloom, and starting on Thursday, July 25 and running Thursday August 8th and August 15th at 9:30 a.m. is the Butterflies & Blooms Class. Sander said, “This Butterflies & Blooms class is a family-friendly class that is both fun and educational. All are welcome.”
Dog flu outbreak halts out-of-state transports at Delaware animal shelters
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Animal shelters throughout Delaware are grappling with a canine influenza outbreak, which has prompted the state to suspend out-of-state transports, intakes and adoptions for 30 days. The state...
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