Photos taken by Tisa Della-Volpe The Historic Candlelight Theatre presents a powerful evening about the pursuit of the American Dream. ARDENTOWN, Del. — It’s the dawn of the 20th century in New York City and everything feels possible. Three uniquely American stories collide onstage at Wilmington’s Candlelight Theatre this fall as the company presents Ragtime, the Tony Award–winning musical …
Delaware State Parks may see changes to entrance, annual, and lifetime pass fees for the first time in a decade, as the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) weighs options to sustain operations under rising costs and record visitation. Park fees have remained unchanged since 2015, despite expenses funded by user fees increasing by 127%. According to DNREC, …
WILMINGTON — The HBCU Week Foundation has announced that Juvenile and K. Michelle will headline the 2025 HBCU Concert Series during the 9th annual HBCU Week Wilmington. The nonprofit organization, dedicated to increasing enrollment and supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), said this year’s concert will be one of the most unforgettable highlights of the week. Michelle, a proud …
WILMINGTON – The Delaware Department of Labor’s Office of Construction Enforcement, alongside community and industry partners, will mark National Construction Week from September 15–19, with multiple events aimed at highlighting career opportunities, safety, and education in the construction industry. Topics will include prevailing wage, contractor rules, worker misclassification, and workplace safety. Additional events are scheduled throughout the week: Tuesday, September …
NEWARK— The Delaware Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy, a division of the Department of Human Resources, has partnered with ChristianaCare to open the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Portrait Exhibition at the health system’s Newark campus. “ChristianaCare is proud to partner with the state to host an exhibition that celebrates the pioneering women who have played vital roles in shaping and uplifting Delaware,” …
The Delaware Restaurant Foundation (DRF), the nonprofit arm of the Delaware Restaurant Association, was highlighted last week at the 2025 Hospitality Pathways Conference in Washington, D.C., for its leadership in workforce training and community collaboration. The conference, hosted by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, brought together more than 200 workforce development leaders and industry partners to share best practices for building …
WILMINGTON — The Urban Artist Exchange (UAE) Outdoor Amphitheater has been named a recipient of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Delaware Design Awards Program. The program highlights the transformative impact of architectural design while celebrating the projects and people that contribute to Delaware’s vibrancy. The UAE project transformed long-abandoned Wilmington Police Department horse stables into a multi-disciplinary arts campus. “The Tina Betz …
WILMINGTON – The Delaware Division of the Arts has announced $5,056,525 in grants to 125 arts and community organizations for Fiscal Year 2026, funding projects that will provide cultural programming, education, and opportunities across three counties. The grants span General Operating Support, Project Support, Arts Stabilization, StartUp, and Education Resource programs, supporting everything from small-town theaters to statewide educational partnerships. …
WILMINGTON— Councilmember James Spadola is leading an effort to reclaim one of Wilmington’s most notorious properties at 114 North Union Street. On Monday, Spadola welcomed Mayor John Carney to the site, where they joined forces to remove graffiti that had marred the building for years. “This building has been an eyesore for far too long,” said Spadola. “I appreciate Mayor …
WILMINGTON — The Brandywine River Restoration Trust (BRRT) began removing part of the DuPont Experimental Station Dam, also known as Dam 6, a major step in an effort to restore natural fish passage along the Brandywine River. The project will reconnect an 11-mile stretch of river, opening it to migratory species such as American shad for the first time in …
