Delaware Humanities will welcome author John Vercher for its fall fundraiser, “An Evening with John Vercher,” on October 22, at Delaware State University. The event will feature a discussion with Vercher about the creative process behind his 2024 novel Devil Is Fine, which was inspired in part by Delaware’s unique history and geography. The novel explores themes of grief, identity, …
WILMINGTON — For young men at Ferris School, a suit isn’t just clothing — it’s a chance to reimagine who they are and who they can become. That was the message from Mark P. Gardner, chaplain and volunteer services coordinator at Delaware’s secure juvenile detention facility, during this week’s “A Better Discussion” hosted by Jane Brady of A Better Delaware. Gardner said …
WILMINGTON— A new initiative to improve youth literacy in Wilmington was announced last Wednesday by Mayor John Carney, who unveiled a partnership with Reading Assist and educational publisher Mrs Wordsmith. The summer program will provide targeted tutoring and literacy instruction to roughly 200 children, ages 6 to 14, at two key community hubs; the Police Athletic League (PAL) of Wilmington …
WILMINGTON – Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter John Flynn is marking 20 years of work with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals through a new album and a September benefit concert supporting the nonprofit, New Beginnings – Next Step, a Delaware-based reentry support program serving correctional facilities and returning citizens. What started as volunteer work has grown into a lifelong mission, with Flynn now …
THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED. New Castle County officials provided an update this week on the Family Housing Opportunities for Purposeful Empowerment (HOPE) Project, a major initiative aimed at reducing homelessness among vulnerable families. During a presentation to the County Council’s Community Services Committee on Tuesday, Michael Bowser, policy director for the county executive’s office, outlined recent progress in securing …
WILMINGTON — The future of the Wilmington Neighborhood Conservancy Land Bank came under intense scrutiny Monday night as members of City Council’s Community Development & Urban Planning Committee clashed over whether to dissolve the entity, and whether one of their own is being removed from the committee for demanding accountability. The proposed ordinance, sponsored by Councilmember Shané Darby, would …
WILMINGTON — The Sunday Breakfast Mission (SBM) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the dedication of two newly rehabilitated homes aimed at supporting individuals transitioning out of homelessness. The homes, developed in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County, will serve as transitional housing for SBM’s New Life Discipleship Program graduates and its interns through the Aftercare …
Hailey Mack of Ocean View and Avery Eileen Martinenza of Newark were crowned Miss Delaware 2025 and Miss Delaware’s Teen 2025. The Miss Delaware Scholarship Organization’s annual competition, held Saturday night at the Independence School, highlighted candidates from across the state, celebrating scholarship, service, talent, and style as they competed for state titles and the opportunity to advance to national …
A Wilmington youth center that serves at-risk children and teens is fighting to keep its doors open this summer—and it’s turning to the stage to raise critical funds. The Stop the Violence Prayer Chain Foundation’s Children’s Community Center, which serves youth in Wilmington, New Castle, and surrounding areas, has launched a fundraiser in the form of a Gospel stage play …
NEW CASTLE- On Tuesday, New Castle County Council’s Community Services Committee officials confirmed that the county will receive increased federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for fiscal year 2026, supporting key housing and community development programs amid continued economic strain on vulnerable populations. Carrie Casey, general manager of the Department of Community Services, announced …
KENNETT SQUARE — The fourth annual Kennett Summerfest will bring an afternoon of regional wine, live music, and culinary experiences to South Broad Street on Sunday, June 8. Organized by the nonprofit Kennett Collaborative, the outdoor festival will feature tastings from 15 Brandywine Valley wineries, along with food vendors, hands-on workshops, artisan makers, and a non-alcoholic beverage garden. Proceeds from …
WILMINGTON- A group of members and volunteers of the Wilmington & Western Railroad (WWRR), operating under the name “Concerned Volunteers of the WWRR,” has spoken out regarding recent decisions and actions taken by the railroad’s Board of Directors. This group, organized through Facebook, is raising alarms over what they describe as a lack of transparency, diminished communication, and troubling leadership …
