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Wilmingtonā€™s 20th Annual Restaurant Week highlights local cuisine

Claudia EstradaFood & Dining, Culture, Food, Headlines

  WILMINGTONā€“ Wilmingtonā€™s 20th annual City Restaurant Week will take place from March 31 to April 5, offering residents and visitors a chance to enjoy prix-fixe dining at some of the cityā€™s top restaurants, presented by Out and About Magazine.Ā  Participating restaurants will offer two-course lunch specials for $20 and three-course dinners for $35 or $50.Ā  The event provides the …

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Sussex Conservation District honors 2025 conservation stewardship awardees

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

The Sussex Conservation District (SCD) celebrated the recipients of the 2025 Conservation Stewardship Awards (CSA), honoring individuals, businesses, and organizations in Sussex County that have made exceptional efforts in preserving and enhancing the areaā€™s natural resources. It’s the fourth year the district has held these awards. The awards ceremony was a testament to the continued growth of the event, with …

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Delaware Forest Service hosts 10th annual arborist and tree care seminar

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

The Delaware Forest Service will host its 10th Annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar on April 7-8 at Delaware Park Raceway & Casino in Wilmington. This specialized seminar is designed to provide valuable professional development for those working in urban forestry and tree care, focusing on sustainable practices that enhance Delawareā€™s urban forests. The event will feature two full days …

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Snuff Mill to host ‘First-Class Fare: Titanicā€™s Last Dinner’ historical dining

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

Step back in time to the grandeur of the Titanicā€™s final evening with a unique and immersive dining experience hosted by Snuff Mill Restaurant & Butchery. On Sunday, April 6, at 6 p.m., guests will have the rare opportunity to indulge in the exact five-course menu served to first-class passengers aboard the ill-fated ship, paired with wines from the same …

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New free art course for veterans to explore creativity and connection

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

Delaware veterans now have a unique opportunity to unleash their creativity through a new, free eight-week art course called CreatiVeterans. The program, designed specifically for veterans, will be offered at convenient locations across the state and is set to provide participants with a chance to explore various artistic techniques and mediums. READ: NCC ā€˜Great Schools, Clean Streamsā€™ contest to promote …

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NCC ‘Great Schools, Clean Streams’ contest to promote water quality, $15k in prizes

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

The New Castle County Government has announced the return of its “Great Schools, Clean Streams” contest, an environmental education competition that encourages local schools to raise awareness about improving water quality. Now in its 10th year, the contest will begin on March 24 and run through April 11, offering schools a chance to win a share of a $15,000 prize …

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Bults visit Del. to continue yearly tradition of renewing vows in different state since 1987

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

What started as a fun way to get away together has turned into a yearly tradition since 1987 for Todd and Traci Bult. The couple, who live in Arvada, Colo., are coming to Wilmington Tuesday to renew their wedding vows, something they have been doing every year – in a different state – for 36 years. The First State is …

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Biggs Museum to feature landmark Rockwell Kent exhibition

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

The Biggs Museum of American Art is set to open “The Prints of Rockwell Kent: Selections from the Ralf C. Nemec Collection,” an exhibition highlighting the work of the iconic American artist, Rockwell Kent. Running from March 20 to July 6, 2025, the exhibition will offer an in-depth look at Kentā€™s powerful and striking prints, many of which were created …

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Collegiate composers to debut original works at Winterthur in National Competition Finals

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

Six collegiate composers will take center stage at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library on Sunday, March 23, as they compete in the final round of the inaugural Ruth Wales Du Pont Collegiate Composition Competition. The event, hosted in partnership with Winterthur and The American Pops Orchestra (APO), will feature original classical and popular compositions performed live by a professional orchestra. …

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Annual spring mosquito control campaign to combat mosquitoes begins

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is set to begin its annual spring mosquito control campaign next week, aiming to reduce the emergence of mosquitoes in the state. Starting as early as Tuesday, March 18, DNRECā€™s Mosquito Control Section will begin spraying woodland pools to target aquatic mosquito larvae before they develop into adult mosquitoes later …