Ask most Delawareans about the financier John Jakob Raskob, and many would probably associate him with Archmere Academy, the Catholic high school that sits on his former Claymont estate. It’s likely, however, that far fewer First Staters are aware of the extraordinary scope of Raskob’s influence across business, finance and politics the early part of the 20th…
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Friends of Donna Swajeski, the Delaware Children’s Theatre’s newest artistic director, consider it a privilege to know her. Her sense of humor, generous and friendly manner and strong professional talent instantly captivate those she works and interacts with. And even though Swajeski has been recognized as being among the best script…
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Reformed corporate lawyer Richie Jones recently left the courtroom behind to follow a passion for protecting the environment and promoting preservation of open land. As Delaware State Director of The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Jones now leads the work of a national organization with a very local mission: partnering with Delaware…
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Who hasn’t seen pictures or videos of Vice President Joe Biden enjoying a juicy cheese steak from Claymont Steak Shop? While still in the Senate, Biden often made time to stop by one of his neighborhood eateries for a bite to eat and a chance to greet old friends. That’s…
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For more than thirty years, the Delaware Theatre Company has brought an amazing variety of productions to Wilmington, from musicals to the classics and everything in between! Executive Director Bud Martin joined DTC at the start of its 2012 season, and under his leadership, the Theatre is flourishing. We grabbed…
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Think philanthropy is only for the chronologically “seasoned?” Think again! For nearly a decade, “The Next Generation” of the Delaware Community Foundation has been making a difference in Delaware. TSD recently caught up with Kristen Kuipers and Dave Arthur, co-chairs of The Next Generation’s “Chips for Charity” event to be…
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Julie Sheppard, a busy mother of three boys, with degrees in nursing (Clemson University 1993) and law (Widener University School of Law 2006) has taken on a new challenge. Sheppard, who is married to a Wilmington ear, nose, and throat physician, recognized a need for resources to support doctors. The…
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Seth Katzen came to Delaware in 2010 to join the Jewish Federation of Delaware as its new CEO. With a background in marketing, advertising and non-profit fundraising, he has sought to supercharge the Federation’s profile and community engagement in the First State. We connected with Seth to learn more about the…
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As 2012 draws to a close, we at TSD have made it an annual tradition to share some of the year’s best features with our readers. It’s a time for both reflection and anticipation, and we’re looking forward to an even better 2013! ORIGINAL PUBLISHING DATE: July 6, 2012 Town…
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As 2012 draws to a close, we at TSD have made it an annual tradition to share some of the year’s best features with our readers. It’s a time for both reflection and anticipation, and we’re looking forward to an even better 2013! ORIGINAL PUBLISHING DATE: February 15, 2012 When…
By: Town Square Delaware