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 …
DOVER- Governor Matt Meyer continued the First State tradition on Tuesday afternoon, purchasing the inaugural ticket for the 69th annual DFRC Blue-Gold All★Star Football Game, with DFRC All-Star Buddies, high school Participants, and their families in attendance. Since its inception, the ticket purchase by Delaware’s sitting Governor has served as a symbolic launch to the DFRC Blue-Gold season. Governor Meyer …
The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) will host its 27th Annual Breast Cancer Update virtually on May 14, featuring a presentation highlighting the troubling distinction as the state with the highest rates of Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) among Black women. As part of DBCC’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness of this disproportionate health crisis, the virtual update, titled …
Delaware Humanities has suspended all grant applications following deep federal budget cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Last week, we reported on the open grant opportunities from Delaware Humanities — a vital source of funding for cultural, historical, and educational initiatives across the state. RELATED STORY: Delaware Humanities opens …
THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED. WILMINGTON—Delaware Humanities has opened registration for the Fall Innovation Grant cycle, which offers up to $20,000 in funding for eligible nonprofit organizations. The Action Innovation Grant aims to support projects that foster community engagement and promote the humanities within Delaware. The application process is structured in the initial Request to Apply phase, followed by the Full …
WILMINGTON- In a significant show of support for young female entrepreneurs, Citizens for Judicial Fairness (CJF) has donated $10,000 to the Police Athletic League of Wilmington’s (PALW) D.I.V.A.S. program. The initiative, which focuses on leadership development, entrepreneurship, and personal growth for young girls, received the funding during a special event attended by community leaders, local residents, and program participants. The …
NEW CASTLE- In a meeting on Tuesday, New Castle City Council discussed a federal grant following its approval in December. The funding, provided by the U.S. Treasury, will support the Family Hope Project, which aims to provide emergency shelter and long-term housing assistance for families. The project utilizes the Hope Center’s existing county programs and infrastructure, offering families an extended …
SALSTHON, the annual student-led fundraising initiative organized by Salesianum, Padua, and Ursuline high schools, has selected Read Aloud Delaware as its 2025 beneficiary. Over the past 10 years, SALSTHON has raised more than $1.8 million for local non-profit organizations. SALSTHON, which stands for Students About Life Saving, brings together students from these three schools to support a worthy cause each …
WILMINGTON, DEL. — The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation (PDFF) has chosen five semi-finalists from more than 100 ideas from its 2024 dinner last November to advance to the next round of its 11th Annual Reinventing Delaware competition. Delaware Health Equity Coalition Inc.: Championed by Dr. Cydney Teal, this Wilmington-based initiative aims to make healthcare equitable for low-income and diverse …
One of Delaware’s most celebrated fundraising events — the 34th Lewes Polar Bear Plunge Benefiting Special Olympics Delaware, presented by Wawa — takes center stage at Rehoboth Beach on Sunday, February 2, at 1 pm.. The plunge began in 1992 with 78 participants raising $7,000. Last year, 4,380 Bears raised nearly $1.5 million through in-person and virtual plunges. The …
