WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science is inviting families, history buffs and science lovers to step back in time for a Renaissance-inspired weekend of hands-on exploration, discovery and fun. The event runs Saturday, Sept. 13, and Sunday, Sept. 14, at the museum, 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington. Visitors can expect a mix of science and history, blending …
CHADDS FORD, Pa. (Sept. 8, 2025) — The sounds of cannon fire, fifes and drums will once again echo along the Brandywine this weekend as the Chadds Ford Historical Society hosts its annual Battle at Chadds Ford ~ Historic Chadds Ford Days. The two-day festival, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13–14, offers an immersive look into Revolutionary War life …
WILMINGTON — The Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival will return to Rockwood Park & Museum on Saturday, June 28, which will offer a full day of family-friendly activities, food vendors, live music, and fireworks. The festival will feature more than 40 artisan vendors, a range of food and dessert options, plus entertainment on multiple stages. Running from 1-9 P.M., admission is …
WILMINGTON— The national tour of Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical, will be presented at The Playhouse on Rodney Square from April 11 to 13, 2025. The production is being presented by The Grand as part of the Broadway in Wilmington series. Dear Evan Hansen opened on Broadway in December 2016 and received six Tony Awards in …
This article contains spoilers (down at the end). BRANDYWINE HUNDRED — Delawarean Joe Daigle, who in 2022 with a friend won $10,000 from the Food Network for his gingerbread skills, was invited back by the cable channel for another challenge. Alone. “No pastry chef this time,” Daigle said, referring to friend Sean McGovern, who has that job at the Urban …
The Delaware Roundup, a compilation of news briefs from across the state from the past week, is published every weekend. Send submissions for News Briefs and Calendar items to editor@delawarelive.com. If possible, please forward submissions within the email or in a Word document. LEADING OFF: DART statewide services, both fixed route and paratransit, will not operate on Thanksgiving Day. SEPTA …
In the Christina School District’s second town hall this school year Tuesday night, the handful of community members that showed up brought concerns of cell phone use, school bullying and test prep. The goal of the meetings is to allow Christina residents to interact with the district’s board of education. It’s a unique arrangement because in monthly meetings, the board …
Arsenic and Old Lace is a “bit of a love letter to the theater,” according to actor Mic Matarrese. “It does everything that’s nice and great about theater and is a good time.” The University of Delaware Resident Ensemble Players presents the 1941 comedy through Nov. 20. Matarrese said that his character, Mortimer Brewster, is the “engine” of the Joseph …
The first friar signed by a major recording label is giving a concert to benefit Wilmington’s Ministry of Caring. Tenor Alessandro Brustenghi will perform 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the Sacred Heart Oratory, 917 N. Madison St., Wilmington. Brustenghi signed his record deal in 2012, with his first CD called the “Voice From Assisi,” for his Italian hometown. His …
Local 326 bus drivers went strike Thursday, affecting Appoquinimink, New Castle County VoTech and Christiana districts. Appoquinimink Schools were working Thursday morning to get all their students into classes after some bus drivers went on strike. Appo schools planned to stay open, although spokeswoman Lillian Miles said that New Castle County Vo-Tech high schools had chosen to go to …
