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The Outdoor Cafe In Delaware That Is The Prettiest Place To Enjoy A Warm Afternoon
There’s a lot to be said for the simple things. Sipping an iced coffee in the sunshine, surrounded by beautiful plants, chatting with friends…we can think of few nicer ways to spend an afternoon. And you can do just that at Scout Café. This lovely little cafe in Wilmington, Delaware has a beautiful garden oasis where you can relax and enjoy your latte, feeling like you’re far from the noise and bustle of the city.
Mullica Hill Calendar from July 17 to July 24
July 17-24 Mullica Hill Library is located at 389 Wolfert Station Road, Mullica Hill. For more information call (856) 223-6000. July 17 – 10 a.m. to noon – Literacy NJ. July 17 – 10 a.m. to noon – Monogram Embroidery. July 17 – 11 a.m. to...
PUBLIC NOTICE TO BIDDERS- Sale of Fire Equipment Janvier Fire Station, Franklinville, NJ
Public Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Fire. Commissioners of Fire District No. 3, Township of Franklin, Gloucester County, for the. sale of 1997 E-One Pumper and a 1990 Mack/E-One Pumper. These pieces of equipment shall be sold at a public sale by sealed...
Coyote Snatches Dog Belonging to Delaware County Woman’s Daughter
Coyote sightings are becoming more common in Delaware County. A coyote grabbed a tiny terrier in its jaws and ran away with it Thursday afternoon in a Marple backyard, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. A Marple woman witnessed the coyote snatch her daughter’s dog, according to a police...
Gentile's Market worker celebrates 70 years serving Delaware County
Joe Gentile started working with his dad at his small farm stand at age 7 in Broomall 1954. It soon became known as 'Gentile's Market' and moved to its current location in Newtown Square in the early 1970s.70 years later, the Army veteran and cancer survivor still loves his job and has no plans to retire.Joe, along with his parents and 8 siblings, all worked at the market in some capacity over the many decades. The roster has expanded to include in-laws and children of the family's next generation.Watch our video to see Joe Gentile in action. To learn more about Gentile's Market, visit their Facebook page.RELATED: 89-year-old crossing guard retires after 47 years of serviceDorothy 'Miss Dottie' Kalkbrenner has helped students cross the street in Abington Township for nearly half a century.
Mayor says grant funds ‘keep services in check’
Mantua Township has received two grants that Mayor Robert Zimmerman said will “save taxpayer dollars, and help to keep services in check.”. The township committee approved by resolutions the authorization of two grants at a meeting on July 8, and the funds became part of the adopted 2024 budget.
These 2 Delaware County Firms Make ‘Best to Work for’ 2024 List
SAP moved up a slot this year in the rankings for best place to work for in the United States/. Two top Delaware County employers not only made Fortune’s 2024 list of the top 100 Best Companies to Work for in the US, they also placed in the top 50, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal.
Mantua Calendar from July 17 to July 24
Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Fire District meeting at 7 p.m., Union Fire Station. Convenience Center Drop Off between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Public Works Garage. Monday, July 22. Mantua Township Police K-9 golf...
Hilltop Haven: Wilmington’s West Side continues to be home for immigrants
This story was produced by Spotlight Delaware as part of a partnership with Delaware Online/The News Journal. For more about Spotlight Delaware, visit www.spotlightdelaware.org. As Alexander Toscano sat on a concrete stoop in front of his home, cars slogged up the sun-baked West Fourth Street in front of him. A little girl zipped by on...
Bad prognosis kicks off this N.J. bypass surgery | Editorial
It might be the right solution for a vehicles vs. pedestrians problem that has plagued Gloucester County for decades, but, boy, did it ever get off on the wrong foot with people who live nearby. A so-called “presentation” meeting last week about plans to alleviate the way that U.S. Route...
People's Settlement Association breaks ground on new community center, remodel and expansion
The People’s Settlement Association breaks ground on their community center remodel and expansion. The longstanding community organization on the Eastside of Wilmington offers an array of comprehensive social services for all ages. The building will be completely gutted and remodeled with new stairwells, elevators, classrooms, daycare centers, and office...
WilmU Law Professor Talks Bankruptcy, College Admissions, and RBG
WilmU explores the remarkable journey of Law Professor Lawrence Ponoroff, from Tuscany to the Supreme Court. If you’ve ever been to Tuscany, chances are you brought home treasured memories of the Italian countryside, and for Lawrence Ponoroff, a Professor at Wilmington University School of Law, those memories include the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
1 Delaware County School District Is in the Top 10 for Entire Nation
A Delaware County school district has made a list of the top 10 best school districts in America. A school district in Delaware County is back on top in a Niche ranking of the best school districts in America, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Radnor Township School District...
‘Open arms’: Seniors welcomed at township’s annual luau party
Deptford’s council and its parks and recreation committee will host the third annual senior day luau party at the community center on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event is open to township residents who are ages 55 and up. “It’s an economical great...
War memorial for mothers looks to another 100 years in Vineland
VINELAND — A memorial created 104 years ago for mothers with sons killed at war is back from its first thorough overhaul and looking better than it has in decades. The gates to the Mothers’ Garden of Remembrance reopened this month. But it took more than three years of volunteers and government pushing...
674 more houses will be built north of Middletown
Hundreds more houses will soon arrive in the fast-growing stretches of land north of Middletown and south of the canal – where new houses arrive so quickly they often seem to have fallen from the sky onto a single endless lawn. In a largely ceremonial vote July 9, the New Castle Count Council...
Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) Program Announcement
The Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) offers residents reduced electricity supply rates by purchasing electricity in bulk, including renewable energy, for several municipalities. Chester Township residents are invited to sign up. To learn all about this program, attend a public information session over Zoom on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to read Mayor Drag's letter with further details about this opportunity. The letter will be mailed to residents shortly.
New York Times: Delaware County Homeowners Pay More These Days for Insurance
The average Delaware County homeowner paid a lower premium last year, $1,969, to insure their homes than the average U.S. households paid, which was $2,530. Delaware County insurance premiums cost about .6 percent of a typical home’s value. Even so, Delaware County insurance premiums were 29 percent higher than...
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