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How this Wilmington rowhome made reggae legend Bob Marley a Delaware local
Details are often omitted when a story is recounted. In Bob Marley's biography, a frequently overlooked detail in the legendary reggae musician's story is his life in Wilmington, although clearly marked signs provide this information. One such fact is where the music legend resided in the state's largest city. When attention is given...
'An Elkton icon, for sure': Costumed man - Rapper John - well known and adored in town
ELKTON — John Smith went to one of his favorite stores on Sunday afternoon and contently combed the clothing racks, hoping to find the next cape, tights, gown, belt, sneakers, balaclava or fanny-pack to add to his extensive collection of flashy costumes. Most every patron and employee in that Goodwill Super Store on South Bridge Street knows John and, several times during his shopping excursion, people made a point to say hello to him. ...
Matt Gaudreau Was Expecting Baby With Wife, Madeline, Campaign Says
Katie Gaudreau was set to marry Devin Joyce on Friday, Aug. 30. Johnny Gaudreau and his wife, Meredith, were weeks away from celebrating their daughter's second birthday. Matt Gaudreau and his wife, Madeline, were expecting a baby, according to a GoFundMe page launched for Madeline's future. But the Gaudreau family's...
Eight Great Danes Rescued from Florida Breeding Operation and Transported to Brandywine Valley SPCA
After 120 dogs were pulled from a breeding operation in Florida, several Great Danes are looking for foster families from the BVSPCA. Recently, several Great Danes have been rescued from a breeding operation in Union County, Florida and placed with the Brandywine Valley SPCA, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia.
Week ahead: Labor Day concert, Nun Run 5K, Cooch's Bridge memorial
Labor Day concert: Sept. 2, 3 p.m., at White Clay Creek State Park’s Carpenter Recreation Area, 880 New London Road. Kategory 5 will perform as part of the park’s weekly summer concert series. Free, but park fees apply. Nun Run 5K: Sept. 7, 9 a.m., at Little Sisters of the Poor, 185 Salem Church Road. 5K race helps support Little Sisters of the Poor. $35. For more info, visit www.nunrun5k.org. ...
VIDEO | Del. Grocery Initiative seeks to address food deserts, food insecurity
Highly-processed junk food is cheap and easy to find, but healthier, fresh options... not so much, at least for some Delawareans. That disparity is being addressed through a new pilot program in Delaware. Thursday, Governor John Carney signed legislation (SS1 for SB 254) to establish the Delaware Grocery Initiative. It...
TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Makes Its Delaware Premiere in October 2024
The smash hit TINA - The Tina Turner Musical kicks off the 2024-2025 Broadway in Wilmington season at The Playhouse on Rodney Square, making its Delaware premiere. The limited engagement in Wilmington runs October 11-13, 2024. Single tickets now on sale at broadwayinwilmington.org. The new tour is produced by Crossroads Live North America.
Beloved restaurant Hank's Place in Chadds Ford set to reopen in the fall
CHADDS FORD, Pa. (CBS) — An iconic Delaware County restaurant that was forced to close and relocate will soon be reopening its doors.Construction is almost complete on the new Hank's Place in Chadds Ford. Co-owners Anthony and Katie Young rebuilt the restaurant from the ground up.The original Hank's Place stood for 71 years before it was damaged by the remnants of Hurricane Ida on Sept. 1, 2021. The dining room, front kitchen, back kitchen and outside area were flooded."It was devastating to see our life's work basically destroyed," Anthony Young said. "Hank's is the heart of Chadds Ford. And...
Widener University Offers Beyonce Course This Fall
A new course at Widener University takes a deeper look at Beyonce's influence. A freshman course being offered this fall at Widener University in Chester has Beyonce as its theme, writes Jessica MacAulay for CBS News, as reported in The Bharat Express News. The course is taught by Dr. Richard...
Popular Indoor Trampoline, Entertainment Park Chain Scouts Chester County for New Location
Sky Zone, the chain of indoor trampoline and entertainment parks, is planning on opening a location in Chester County. Sky Zone, the popular chain of indoor trampoline and entertainment parks, is planning on opening two more locations in the Philadelphia region, including one in Chester County, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Tickets Now on Sale for Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience and A Longwood Christmas
Guests Can Enjoy A Longwood Christmas’s Magical Season Throughout the Garden, Including in the New Glasshouses. Kennett Square, PA—Longwood Gardens, one of the world’s leading centers for horticultural display, announced that tickets are now on sale for Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience. Opening November 22, 2024, this extraordinary revitalization project, led by WEISS/MANFREDI in collaboration with Reed Hilderbrand, ushers in a new era for Longwood Gardens by enhancing the guest experience and expanding opportunities for exhibitions, programs, and events. Additionally, the Gardens’ renowned holiday spectacular, A Longwood Christmas, featuring more than half a million twinkling lights across hundreds of acres and festive fountain shows, is on view from November 22, 2024 through January 12, 2025.
Pa. winery unveils vintage of wine that hasn’t been released in more than 2 decades
Fans of Va La Vineyards in Avondale, Chester County, are familiar with the drill: annual releases of Silk (a rosato), Cedar and Mahogany (red blends) and La Prima Donna (orange wine), and then one or two more depending on what owner/winemaker Anthony Vietri has aged to satisfaction. Over the years,...
Fall in Love with the Coming Equestrian Season
What’s not to love about autumn in the Brandywine Valley? Fall foliage, cooler temps and, of course, a variety of equestrian events to put on your calendar. For generations, equine enthusiasts and casual fans alike have gathered to watch horses run, jump and strut their stuff — all with the scenic local countryside as a backdrop.
Delaware County Leadership: Zak Berkman, Producing Artistic Director, People’s Light
Zak Berkman, Producing Artistic Director at People’s Light, a professional non-profit theatre company in Malvern, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Amherst, Massachusetts. He got his first taste of the theater world from his father, a professor of playwriting and dramatic literature, and was inspired by the intellectual and creative atmosphere of Amherst.
Broadway Comes to Wilmington, Delaware for the 2024-2025 Season at the Playhouse on Rodney Square
The venerable Playhouse on Rodney Square is one of downtown Wilmington’s most popular destinations, and it’s also one of America’s most unusual theaters. Opened in 1913, this 1,252-seat jewel-box retains the Victorian opulence of early 20th century American entertainment palaces. But if you’ve never visited, you’re in for a surprise – it’s nestled inside another well-known building, the beautiful HOTEL DU PONT.
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