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Special Olympics Celebrates Delaware Summer Games
Featuring more than 700 athletes and nearly 1,000 volunteers, last weekend’s 2013 Summer Games was a great success for Special Oympics Delaware! While rainy weather forced some logistical changes, nearly all events went on as planned, and the 43rd annual Olympics were a magical experience for both the participants and their…
By: Town Square DelawareHappy Birthday Ronald McDonald House of Delaware!
Ronald McDonald himself was on hand to entertain kids of all ages at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware’s 22nd birthday on Sunday. The free celebration included moon bounces, pony rides, face painting, a magic show and games throughout the day. There was even a cook-out, tasty carnival treats and…
By: Town Square DelawareWine, Frankly: Perfect Patio Pounders!
When I first tasted the June lineup of our FranksWine CLUBVino selections recently, the two drinks above are what popped into my head… they both SCREAMED Summertime! I took the wines for a test drive at my daughter’s graduation party with friends and family… and there was a lot of pounding…
By: Frank PagliaroGreek Festival
Summer’s arrived when the seasonal festivals come to Wilmington! The 38th annual Greek Festival, hosted by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, is a tradition for thousands, who head to 8th and Broom Streets for gyros and loukoumades, washed down with ouzo. There’s plenty to amuse the kids with traditional…
By: Town Square DelawareRed Tape Frustrates Flyer’d Up Fans
Delaware drivers are conditioned to expect long waits at the DMV, but no one had been prepared for one that would last six years. Since 2007, Flyers fans in the First State have been waiting for their logo’d license plates. In Pennsylvania, fans can purchase specialized license plates with the Flyers logo…
By: Parthena MoisaidisSt. John Carnival Gets Underway!
The six-day Carnival at St. John the Beloved got off to a fantastic start, with hundreds of kids, parishioners, families and volunteers who came out for some good summer fun on Monday night. The annual tradition features some 25 rides for toddlers and big kids, and of course games of…
By: Town Square DelawareThe Freeman Stage at Bayside (VIDEO)
From ContentDelaware.org: The Freeman Stage at Bayside, an outdoor performing arts venue located near Fenwick Island, provides unique arts experiences to almost 40,000 visitors annually. Patti Grimes, Executive Director of The Freeman Stage sits with Paul Weagraff to discuss the cultural and economic impact the Freeman Stage brings to Sussex…
By: Town Square DelawareWellness Wednesday: Improve Your Stamina
Are you always wondering why you get worn out easily, or you’re always out of energy… Maybe it’s time to improve your stamina. Stamina is basically the ability to keep yourself going, a key component for athletic performance. Improving stamina can be done through a variety of means, it will…
By: Ashley Coleman ThayerDelaware Chamber Music Festival Returns with a Mix of Traditional and Contemporary Works and Something for Everyone!
The Delaware Chamber Music Festival, under the leadership of Philadelphia Orchestra violinist Barbara Govatos, will present its 28th season of concerts over two weekends in June at The Music School of Delaware in Wilmington. This year’s Festival – held June 14, 16, 21 and 23 – features both contemporary and traditional works,…
By: Diane ShomperHigh School State Tennis Championships
With sunny skies and temperatures in the 80s, the University of Delaware courts were on fire Wednesday afternoon with the best high school tennis of the year. And no teams were hotter than the Tower Hill Girls and St. Andrew’s Boys, who took home the 2013 DIAA Tennis State Championships. The Hiller…
By: Town Square Delaware