A long-standing tradition in North Wilmington is the annual tour of the local neighborhoods by Santa and a supporting cast of firemen and volunteers from the Talleyville Fire Company. Shown here is the published schedule for the tour of Santa and his decorated fire equipment over the next several days. The list shows the neighborhood sequence and dates and is …
Proof we love BBQ: Stuck with only takeout, sales rose for this restaurant
BBQ travels well, and that helped Limestone BBQ’s takeout sales. If you’re one of the multitudes who will be craving barbecue on Memorial Day, you won’t be alone. And for many, summer holidays aren’t the only days people want to chow down. The year-round love for roasted meat even during the lockdown surprised a Delaware restaurant devoted to it. …
As Robbins Diamonds closes, so does colorful chapter in area retail history
If you grew up around Delaware and had a television in the 80s and 90s, you probably recognize the late Jerry Robbins, the guy with a diamond in his beard, from his catchy jewelry commercials. You might find yourself trying to remember the original lyrics Bobby Day and Michael Jackson sang before “Rockin’ Robbins,” one of Robbins Diamonds’ famous …
DSU cancels $750,000 in debt for 200 graduating seniors
The Historically Black College and University will use federal COVID-19 money to pay for move.
Delaware author bases new book for elementary readers on her own life
Erin Entrada Kelly hopes ‘Maybe, Maybe Marisol Rainey’ will give voice to rarely featured introspective kids
‘What it means to be a visual artist who is going blind’
‘Trebs, the clear glass is your soul,’ a Facebook friend wrote. ‘You see the world more clearly, compassionately, lovingly and strongly than anyone else.’
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.
How Winterthur handles pests (and how you can, too)
Winterthur follows an integrated pest management policy, meaning that it doesn’t use pesticides. ‘In lieu of chemicals, we vacuum a lot,’ its expert said.
Culture, health, recreation at heart of Whitehall’s bid to be new American neighborhood
Calls about the property have risen 30% just from those in other urban areas wanting a new place to call home.
Art informed by artificial leg, Afrofuturism wins Delawarean a Guggenheim award
Artist Peter B. Williams is the sole Delawarean to earn the prestigious award
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.’













