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Fitz and the Tantrums @ Freeman Arts Pavilion, Selbyville, DE
I’ve been down in Delaware for 2 full years now and haven’t been to Freeman Arts Pavilion in Selbyville…until now. Fitz and the Tantrums came to town and I decided to finally see them again. The last time I saw them was twice in 2011, Central Park Summerstage and at Terminal 5, both in NYC.
Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission Approves Belhaven Hotel with Conditions
The Rehoboth Beach planning commission has approved the site review plan for the proposed Belhaven Hotel – planned for 2 Rehoboth Avenue on the boardwalk. On Friday, the City Planning Commissioners added 10 amendments to the plan – which included drop off zones and adding a second loading/unloading berth, the screening of refuse storage, and the height of railings, rooftop planters, solar panels and a rooftop antenna, which all exceed the 42-foot height allowed in the City Code.
Beachin Bash events company serves dual purpose in Rehoboth
They have to make a living, of course, but the owners of Rehoboth Beach's Beachin Bash aim to enrich the lives of others on their journey. And the Delaware Division of Small Business is assisting the husband-and-wife team of Jim and Erica Kirlin, with a $50,000 grant announced May 23.
Push to reclassify tiny streets in Lewes
Lewes City Councilman Joe Elder set out on his bike with phone in hand. He was on a mission to take pictures and video of the city’s narrowest streets that also have some of the city’s widest driveways. Elder, and fellow Councilman Tim Ritzert, want to convince their...
Children’s Beach House campers get on the water
Weeklong summer camps at Children’s Beach House in Lewes are part of the organization’s Youth Development Program, which serves underresourced children with special needs and their families across Delaware. Children ages 7 to 18 take part in activities designed to strengthen communication and leadership skills while they build friendships and confidence, said Camp Coordinator Paul Seyfert.
Myers, Hanwell to lead Cape school board
The Cape Henlopen school board voted unanimously July 11 to elect Alison Myers to another one-year term as president and to name Janis Hanwell to a new role as vice president. First elected to her at-large seat in 2014, Myers was re-elected in 2019 and 2024, and has served as president since 2018. A former special education teacher, Myers holds a bachelor's degree in economics, a master's degree in education and a doctorate in educational leadership, all from the University of Delaware.
Muzzle 2 Tail therapeutic riding holds carnival to raise awareness
Muzzle 2 Tail Horsemanship and Therapeutic Riding Center hosted a carnival July 6, with the proceeds going toward special needs families. Located at 8883 Clendaniel Pond Road in Lincoln, Muzzle 2 Tail specializes in one-on-one horsemanship, therapeutic riding and ground lessons to children and adults with special needs. Instructors are certified with Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International.
Georgetown Public Library hosts mental health first aid training
The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health held a lite version of their mental health first aid training at the Georgetown Public Library today. It was an hour-long “teaser” of an eight-hour certification process to inform community members on ways they can help someone in a mental health crisis, including a list of resources and crisis responders. Both versions of the training are free for attendees.
'A Day in Their Boots' hits ground running Thursday in Dover
The fifth annual "A Day in Their Boots," which allows kids to learn about first responder careers, is set for Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Delaware State Fire School, 1461 Chestnut Grove Road, Dover.
Founder of Square Roots Collective in Kennett Square on a Redemptive Quest
Mike Bontrager, founder of Square Roots Collective in Kennett Square, served as a mentor at a Capital Fellowship 2024 event in New York. Mike Bontrager, the founder of Square Roots Collective in Kennett Square, is on a decades-long redemptive quest to achieve restoration through sacrifice, according to a staff report from The Praxis Journal.
Police arrested this woman protesting at Sen. Carper's house. Why the case didn't stick
Wilmington government's latest attempt to target protestors that regularly shout outside the residences of Delaware's U.S. Senators appears to have been built on confusion and misstatements by police and ended with a basic legal error by a city attorney working as a prosecutor. In March, a Baltimore woman protesting the ongoing death of...
Warning for NJ residents: Arsenic seeping into home water supply
⚫ A preventive tool could be making a threat even more severe. ⚫ Homeowners are being advised to add a tool to their filtration system. New research out of Rutgers University is raising a big red flag for many New Jersey homeowners. Systems designed to keep arsenic out of a...
Second Friday spirits sunny in North East despite cloudy skies
NORTH EAST — Threatening skies persisted and light rain fell a time or two Friday evening in downtown North East, but the weather did not seem to dampen the spirits of those who visited the town during its monthly Second Friday celebration. A few open umbrellas could be seen at times as folks walked up and down the sidewalks along Main Street, popping into the gift stores, restaurants and ice cream shops along that thoroughfare. William Morgan and Jane Simon, who had traveled to North...
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.
The Art Den adds two mini camps
RISING SUN — The Art Den LLC has added more mini camps to its summer offerings, repeating seminars that proved popular. July 29-30 is the Swiftie Mini Camp geared toward, who else, Taylor Swift fans. From 9:30 a.m. until noon both days your Swiftie will be immersed in artistic ventures surrounding the popular singer-songwriter. For the Squishmallow fan, Aug. 1-2 is the Squishy Friends Mini Camp with four brand new projects to delight those that love the popular collectible brand. Each session is $98 per camper with all supplies included. The Art Den is located at 8 Cooper Avenue in Rising Sun. Go to https://www.theartdenllc.com/ to register or for more information.
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