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Wilmington’s $10M Bracebridge investment raises questions
This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware. By Brianna Hill The Wilmington City Council is preparing to vote on a proposal to take $10 million from the city’s savings to support the creation of a new higher education hub being developed by the du Pont family foundation. The legislation, which was introduced to council in early September, will provide the Longwood ... Read More
Ultra-distance runner visits Delaware on nationwide tour to raise money for Alzheimer’s research
NEWARK, Del. — Glenn Caffery is running an average of 33 miles on trails in every state in the country to fundraise for finding a cure for Alzheimer’s, a disease that heavily affected his family when his father was diagnosed at age 54. The Massachusetts resident’s journey brought him to Newark late last month when he ran 32.3 miles through White Clay Creek State Park and Middle Run Valley Natural Area. ...
Biz Beat: Scott's Landscaping growing strong, Mushroom House Automotive celebrates 30
Happening this week in and around Cecil County: Robert Scott started Scott’s Landscaping & Construction so he could spend more time with his family. Formerly a career firefighter for the US Government, he said that schedule made it hard to be a dad. “I was working two days on and two days off,” Scott said...
Neighbors debate outdoor music at Avenue North restaurant
Residents of North Wilmington are making their voices heard about a proposal to allow a restaurant liquor license that includes speakers and live entertainment on the patio. The restaurant is the Blackwall Barn & Lodge, planned for Avenue North, the multi-use complex being developed on the old Astra Zeneca operations at Concord Pike and Murphy Road. IN THE NEWS: Pedestrian/bicyclist ... Read More
Bike-A-Thon in Chesapeake City benefits charity programs
CHESAPEAKE CITY — Approximately a dozen people spent one hour on Saturday morning bicycling, walking and even roller-skating around . . . and around . . . and around . . . a makeshift course under a cloudy sky in the parking lot of Bohemia Manor High School. The participants easily logged many miles and, even so, they still wound up finishing where they started. But the 60 minutes that...
Winter clothing giveaway at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship
ELKTON — Free clothing will be handed out Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship in the Northside Plaza. Hats, coats, gloves, sweaters, sweatshirts and other cold weather gear will be available to all in need. New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, located 701 B Bridge St. in Elkton, welcomes anyone wishing to donate winter clothing — new or in good used condition — to do so at the church Friday after 5 p.m. The church is also a Cecil County Toys For Tots drop off site.
Mount Harmon to host annual oyster roast fundraiser this weekend
EARLEVILLE — Mount Harmon Plantation is hosting its annual Bull & Oyster Roast fundraiser this Saturday, Oct. 5, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. to support the historic plantation. “Mount Harmon is not state or federally funded so these events are key to keeping the plantation preserved, maintained, and provide educational programming to thousands of students and visitors each year,” said Mount Harmon’s Executive Director Paige Howard. Oysters of all...
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