Changes to DART’s Statewide Bus Service will become effective Sunday, November 17, 2024. DART service changes are outlined below, summarized by county. Modifications to the original proposal are highlighted in bold text. The new route schedules will be available online at DartFirstState.com by mid-November, and printed pocket schedules will also be available by mid-November. New Castle County The following Routes …
Erin Entrada Kelly: National Book Award finalist talks writing and Delaware libraries
The National Book Awards announced last week that Middletown’s Erin Entrada Kelly is one of five finalists in the Young People’s Literature category for her book, The First State of Being. She’s received many awards for her work, including the 2018 Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe and a 2021 Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space. Erin sat down with …
Winterthur’s new Artisan Market honors fine craftsmanship (and farming)
(Jack Russell terriers in a vignette by Tracy Shue of Walking Olive) Winterthur expands its salute to craftsmanship and honors its history as farmland with its first artisan market. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 17-18, 86 vendors, about half from Delaware, will sell antiques and collectibles; furniture and home décor; up-cycled and architectural salvage pieces; crafts …
Pandemic convinced bridal shop owner to leave healthcare for dream job
The windows of Mackenzie Lagarelli’s Mia Rosa Bridal Boutique in Middletown catch the light, and driver attention. If you find yourself at the traffic light at Middletown’s Broad and Main streets on a summer evening when the setting sun is painting the sky above in pinks and amber, be careful to not look directly into the windows of Mia …
Yup, America’s retirees like Delaware and Sussex
Pluses for Sussex include ‘sand, charm, parks and low-key lifestyle,’ taxes and aving the Bidens as seasonal neighbors.
Longwood brings back Illuminated Fountain Shows
Beyonce, Nina Simone, Madonna, Lady Gaga and Dolly Parton are among the musicians added to the famous shows.
Startup aims to help firms, nonprofits with sustainability
Early clients of Green Street USA include a zoo, a school, a law firm, a construction firm and several retailers.
NCCo libraries to reopen April 12, starting 2½ days a week
Select libraries in New Castle County will reopen Monday, April 12, with in-person services available 2½ days a week, the county announced today.
Free streaming Agatha Christie mystery closes UD REP season
‘The Cornish Mystery’ debuts April 23. Now you can enjoy free streams of another Christie story (‘The King of Clubs’) and ‘Arsenic and Old Lace.’
Point-to-Point promises to be a cozier affair than usual
The steeplechase normally draws 16,000 to 18,000 people, but the 43rd annual event on May 30 will max out at 3,600.