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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 Shores staff helped with logistics, props for Shirley MacLaine movie filmed in part in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY – Building services director Michele Fabiano and her staff were pressed into service – once 24 hours straight – during the filming of a Shirley MacLaine movie at The Shores, a UMC Community on Bay Avenue. MacLaine and Hollywood stars including Mercedes Ruehl and Stephen...
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...
Visit Pottstown Park on July 24 for a Free Movie, Treats
POTTSTOWN PA – An outdoor movie, Walt Disney’s “The Parent Trap,” will be screened July 24 (2024; Wednesday) beginning at 8:30 p.m. in Pottstown’s Riverfront Park on College Drive. The event is free to attend and open to the public. Want a before-movie treat? Arrive...
Philly’s Black-led Youth Agricultural Programs Provide Various Enrichment Opportunities for Local Young People
Black-led youth agriculture programs in Philadelphia provide enrichment opportunities for youth considering careers in agriculture. Black-led youth agriculture programs in Philadelphia provide enrichment opportunities for young people considering career paths in agriculture, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. They help provide joyful experiences for kids and teens while also bolstering...
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.
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch for Southeast Pa. Wednesday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch at 9:52 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 10 p.m. for Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton and Philadelphia counties. Staying safe as lightning approaches: Expert advice. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with...
Canine respiratory outbreak affecting Delaware animal shelters
The Delaware Division of Public Health is asking the public to make every effort to reunite stray dogs with their owners as animal shelters and rescues struggle to find space amid a severe respiratory illness outbreak. "The impact on local shelters from the outbreak is significant," a news release from...
Delaware fails a health care test, school employee charged with rape, All-Star preview
Good morning, Small Wonder. Today is a VERY exciting day for me. Why, you ask?. Because it’s National Hot Dog Day, National Lottery Day and National Tattoo Day, and I have stories for you about all of these things, as they pertain to Delaware. Enjoy!. Taco Reho turns National...
U.S. News & World Report Ranks ChristianaCare No. 1 in Delaware
For its Delaware hospitals, ChristianaCare has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for 13 conditions and two procedures. High Performing is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. ChristianaCare is also ranked as the […] The post U.S. News ... Read More
AARP Policy Expert Shannon Guzman Visits Delaware to Keynote at Transportation Policy Forum
The "Collaborative Policy Forum: Delaware's Changing Landscape" addressed critical transportation issues facing the state's growing aging population on Wednesday, July 17th, from 8:30 am to noon at the Audion of the STAR Campus in Newark, DE. The forum, co-hosted by the Institute for Public Administration at the University of Delaware's...
Gun lobbyists' appeal denied, school mental health funds, wineries guide
It’s two-for-Tuesday, so here are two stories about celebrity sightings in Delaware. Summer is the busiest time of year for planning vacations and shorter get-aways. But did you know Delaware is home to the second cheapest U.S. city to visit, according to a new report?. Are you getting excited...
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.
The Battle of the Branches Coming to Local Libraries Next Month
The Battle of the Branches is a friendly competition between participating libraries to see who can recruit the most blood donors. Blood is routinely transfused to patients with cancer and other diseases, premature babies, organ transplant recipients, and trauma victims. With someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds, blood products must be constantly replenished. Join us in donating blood, saving lives, and showing your library pride.
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