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Del. 5th grader wins 2nd in national Lafayette essay contest
A Delaware youth who just finished the fourth grade just came in second place in a national writing competition about the Marquis de Lafayette. Through the process, she gained admiration for the selflessness and bravery of the subject of her essay. Caroline Grow, now a rising-fifth-grader at Wilmington’s St. Mary Magdalen School took home the silver in the 2024 Lafayette ... Read More
Legislative Wrap-up: animal-related bills passed in 2024
This year’s legislative session had a slew of bills related to animals and domestic pets that passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate. RELATED: Legislative Wrap-up: gun bills passed in 2024 From laws pertaining to financial and legal penalties for owners to laws aiming to prevent dog fighting, here are the animal bills that passed in 2024: House ... Read More
‘Lost Delaware’ explores what once was in the state
A new book offers striking stories about 71 Delaware landmarks that “now live solely in memory,” from the Greenbaum cannery (a Seaford operation that was sometimes described as the world’s biggest and was known for canning tomatoes, peas, peaches and pears) to the Cape Henlopen Light (a beacon that operated from 1767 to about 12:45 p.m. April 13, 1926, when ... Read More
TownSquareLIVE Weekly Review – July 4, 2024
This Week’s Top Stories Include Study shows Delaware’s art stirs $210 million in economic activity Land Trust to preserve Wyeth family home in Chadds Ford Four Must-Try Restaurants at the Beach Del. Supreme court vacates lower court absentee ballot ruling Affordable housing discrimination bill debated, but passes 5 First State teens named national leaders Click on the image below to ... Read More
Four Must-Try Restaurants at the Beach
Although Memorial Day is the official kickoff to the summer beach season, the action heats up after July 4, and that’s particularly true in the coastal hospitality industry. If you haven’t dined at the beach in some time, you might be surprised at the options, from ethnic eateries to old-fashioned crab houses. For proof, witness a few of my diverse ... Read More
Big Bounce; world’s largest bounce house comes to Wilm. Friday
A big bounce – THE big bounce – is coming to the First State. The Big Bounce America, home to the World’s Largest Bounce House makes its way to Wilmington from Friday, July 5th through Sunday, July 7th. The newly expanded 24,000 square-foot World’s Largest Bounce House will be at Kirkwood Sports at 1220 River Road. “This is one of ... Read More
Dept. of Justice to monitor Christina SD Board for 1 year
The Delaware Department of Justice will monitor the meetings of Christina School District’s board of education for the next year. Every year, the General Assembly creates a grants-in-aid bill, which outlines the state’s investments in government agencies and nonprofits, like senior centers, veterans organizations and fire companies, for example. The bill appeared to be business-as-usual, but the penultimate section of ... Read More
At state fair: competitions, concerts, carnival, corn dogs
For 10 days at the end of July, the Harrington area booms with the Delaware State Fair. Attendance topped 308,000 in 2023, and it takes hundreds of volunteers and employees to entertain, feed and inform them. “It sure does” take a lot of hands, said Audrey Gary, who as superintendent of the flowers competitive department counts on eight assistant superintendent ... Read More
Abbott’s Grill is Now Open in Milton
It was a Sunday in summer, and diners cooled their heels at the bar for up to 30 minutes, waiting for a table. The standby status wouldn’t raise an eyebrow in Rehoboth or even Lewes. But the new Abbott’s Grill is on the outskirts of Milton, north of Lewes. Regardless, reservations were needed. The packed restaurant was a good sign, ... Read More
Study shows Delaware’s art stirs $210 million in economic activity
Walking through town and seeing murals, statues and other art isn’t just fun to look at — it also generates a substantial amount of economic and social growth. According to a release by the Delaware Division of the Arts, the First State’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $209.5 million in economic activity in 2022. The data comes from the Arts ... Read More
Ursuline picked for international grant for global cookbook project
A Wilmington Catholic school has been awarded an international grant after developing and releasing a book reflective of its dedication to global education. Ursuline Academy‘s Global Education Program was picked for the 2023-2024 Moulton Student Grant for Global Citizenship by the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools (ICGS). One golden goose of that program the Ursuline Global Cookbook, which features recipes ... Read More
Legislative Wrap-up: gun bills passed in 2024
Delaware’s state legislature is not immune to the national discussions on key societal issues, such as firearms. With this year’s legislative session ending Sunday, here’s a look at the bills relating to guns that passed in 2024: House Bill 357 – definition of “firearm” Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Spiegelman, R-Clayton, the bill derives from a task force charged with updating ... Read More
Land Trust to preserve Wyeth family home in Chadds Ford
A former Chadds Ford home of illustrator N.C. Wyeth, where he worked on his famous “Treasure Island” illustrations, is in line to be preserved by the North American Land Trust. The property known as the Davis Tract has more recently been known as the home of the Camp Family, former Chadds Ford residents. The 16-acre property lies just to the ... Read More
5 First State teens named national leaders
Five Delaware teenagers are being nationally recognized for their leadership. In its 20th year, the Bank of America Student Leaders program recognizes 300 community-focused juniors and seniors from across the country. This year’s selections from the First State are: Rujula Borkar: the rising senior at the Charter School of Wilmington leads the school’s Girls Who Code Chapter, acts as a ... Read More
Plan promotes rail service, bicycling, walking, EV charging
Railroad passengers, bicyclists, pedestrians and charging stations for electric vehicles are all important parts of the Wilmington Area Planning Council’s $2.8 billion 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Plan. Yes, there are also some projects that clearly are for gas-powered motor vehicles, but alternative means of transportation are increasingly being prioritized. IN THE NEWS: NBN Sports Academy opens new facility in Hockessin The ... Read More
Delaware’s guide to July Fourth holiday
The Fourth of July – a day of fireworks, beach trips, backyard BBQs and games – is right around the corner. With 70.9 million travelers predicted to travel 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday week, here’s some tips to remember and plenty of events in Delaware to celebrate. Best and worst times to travel AAA ... Read More
Stressed? Throw a pot, Kennett clay studio owner says
KENNETT SQUARE — Creating pottery is an ancient and functional art, sometimes referred to as throwing clay, throwing pots and throwing on the wheel. It’s also a great way to de-stress, said Debby Wyatt, owner of Centered Clay Studio in Kennett Square. “Throwing pots or working with clay are proven methods of relaxation, especially the wheel, its rotation and the ... Read More
Affordable housing discrimination bill debated, but passes
Most of the bills flew through the House on the final day of Delaware’s 2024 legislative session, but one dealing with affordable housing was met with resistance before passing. Senate Bill 293, sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, D-Wilmington, revises both the Delaware Fair Housing Act and Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to repeal the exemption to discrimination based on ... Read More
2025 grants budget that benefits nonprofits rises 27% over ’24
The record-busting $98.5 million grants-in-aid budget bill for fiscal year 2025 sailed unanimously through the Delaware Senate Sunday, even though it is nearly 27% higher than the last one. The 2024 budget, which ends today, June 30, was $98.5 million. Senate Bill 327 was one of hundreds before the Delaware House and Senate on the final day of the 2024 ... Read More
Chef Robert Lhulier takes on Brandywine Restaurant
The ability of a restaurant to adapt and thrive is an admirable trait in the post-pandemic era. The hospitality industry must navigate labor shortages, high food prices, evolving diner demands, and soaring credit card fees. In the past, new restaurants had more time to work out the kinks. No longer. For instance, Wilmington-based Tsionas Management, which owns 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue ... Read More
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