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Newark man born with cleft palate aims to use his story to inspire others
Born with a cleft lip and cleft palate, Sam Rosen was often bullied and stigmatized growing up. “Every single person I met growing up, I had to explain my face,” Rosen said. “It was never just like, 'How you are? What's your name? Where are you from?' Most of the time it was like, 'What's on your lip? What happened to you? Was it an accident?'” This weekend, the 30-year-old...
Bardea owners to open new Italian restaurant in Wilmington's DE.CO food hall
The owners of several Bardea restaurant operations in Wilmington plan to open a full-service Italian restaurant this fall inside the city's DE.CO Food Hall, Delaware Online/The News Journal has learned. It will join two Bardea-run fast-casual stalls Pizzeria Bardea and Taqueria El Chingon already operating now at the food hall inside the DuPont...
More than hot dogs: fulfilling jobs and prosperity building in Delaware
Wilmington-based entrepreneur Antinette Watson is proud to be known for having “the best grilled dogs in the city – period.” Yet her efforts through The Stand De, a chain of mobile food carts that she launched in 2018, are about more than delivering a delicious bite to eat.
Felton singer making big at Delaware State Fair
Felton guitarist and singer Quade Gannon is ready to make his dreams come true on a famous stage adjacent to his hometown. He will round out the final night of the Delaware State Fair, as one of the opening acts for the Turnpike Troubadours. The concert is July 27 at 7 p.m. at the M&T Bank Grandstand.
Sussex Tech’s Sharnae Harmon graduates from West Point
Sharnae Harmon, a 2020 Sussex Technical High School graduate and Seaford native, graduated May 25 from the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., and entered the Adjutant General Corps. While a Sussex Tech student, Harmon studied criminal justice and participated in JROTC all four years due to her...
Josh Hayman Named Delaware Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach
NEWARK, Del. – A Delaware native and seven-year head coaching veteran, Josh Hayman has been named head cross country/track & field coach, Director of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation Chrissi Rawak announced Tuesday. Hayman will be cross country's seventh and track & field's sixth head coach in the program's history.
Wilmington University Law Students Celebrate First-Year Successes
WilmU School of Law’s first Barristers Ball marked a new tradition for future law students to enjoy and unwind from the rigors law school. Completing the first year of law school calls for a celebration, and that accomplishment feels even sweeter for Wilmington University School of Law’s inaugural class. To mark the occasion, students organized WilmU’s first Barristers Ball, an end-of-year tradition at law schools around the country.
Wilmington's Peoples Settlement Association receives $12 million in funding for renovations
Plans are underway for the reconstruction of a 115-year-old Wilmington community center. A groundbreaking on Monday at the Peoples Settlement Association drew current and former community center participants — including elected officials, nonprofit representatives and civic leaders. The turnout reflected the influential role the Peoples Settlement Association has played in the city's history, serving as a hub for community engagement and personal development.
Newark Police search for driver in hit and run
Newark Police Department responded to the area of northbound South College Avenue, in the area of Plymouth Drive Tuesday morning for a seriously injured 67 year old man. New Castle County Police had found the man and believe that he had been struck by a vehicle at around 5:30 a.m.
Community Reacts to Smyrna School District's New No-Phone Policy
SMYRNA, Del.- Changes are on the horizon for Smyrna School District students this fall as a new policy will prohibit the use of cell phones during class time. Beginning in September, students across all grades will be required to place their phones, or any electronic devices, in designated areas while classes are in session.
Music in sewers unexpected topic at State of the County
The New Castle Chamber of Commerce‘s second annual State of the County included a number of revealing, and often unexpected, moments: The county plays classical music through its sewers to see how well the sound travels and uses that information to decide whether sewer work is needed, saving time, trouble and overall expense, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer told ... Read More
2024 Harry Roberts Senior Scholar Winners
Dover, DE (May 15, 2024) The DIAA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 DIAA/Harry Roberts Senior Scholar Athlete awards. Megann Dombchik, Concord High School, a three sport student-athlete, national honor society member and member of 6 different clubs and Krish Shjpaul, Newark Charter Senior High School, a three sport student athlete, Model United Nations Outstanding Delegate, a Presidential scholar and an volunteer for the Therapeutic Riding and Ongoing Training program (TROT) have been named this year’s girls and boys first place recipients. Elizabeth Dill, Dover High School, Addison Kennedy, Newark Charter High School, Patrick Craig, Caesar Rodney High School and Samuel Felice, Salesianum High School were also named as recipients.
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