Delaware has been ranked the 10th best state in the country for pickleball players, according to a new national report by PodPlay Pickleball Business Guide. The ranking is based on the number of pickleball venues per capita, with Delaware offering 3.52 facilities per 100,000 residents. The report analyzed the availability of indoor and outdoor pickleball courts across the U.S., identifying …
The 54th Special Olympics Delaware Summer Games was held at the University of Delaware over the weekend, with more than a thousand athletes and Unified partners competing in six different sports at this year’s games. This year’s competitions included swimming, track & field, bocce, tennis, softball, and powerlifting. Although organizers were disappointed they were not able to finish all competitions …
Despite soggy skies, more than 150 young anglers turned out on Saturday, June 7, for the 39th Annual Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament, hosted by the Delaware Natural Resources Police. The event, held at three locations across the state, crowned 9-year-old Kohen Marvel of Smyrna as the overall champion after he reeled in 9.53 pounds of fish at the Akridge Scout …
By Marie Vacca, Executive Director of the DFRC Since 1956, the Delaware Blue-Gold All*Star Football Game has stood apart from other high school All*Star games—not because of the athletes on the field, but because of the heart behind the event. More than a football tradition, Blue-Gold is a celebration of the human spirit, rooted in the belief that every person …
WILMINGTON — Bicyclists hitting the scenic Jack A. Markell Trail can now borrow helmets for free, thanks to a new safety initiative from Delaware Greenways. The nonprofit has launched a bike helmet loaner program aimed at ensuring riders—especially visitors renting bikes—have proper head protection as they travel the popular route between the Wilmington Riverfront and Historic New Castle. Helmets are …
Nearly 800 law enforcement officers from across the state will participate in the 39th Annual Delaware Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, carrying the Flame of Hope from June 11 to June 13 in support of athletes with intellectual disabilities. Spanning from Fenwick Island to Wilmington, the three-day event features multiple relay legs and ceremonial stops, culminating in the …
The Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens with intellectual disABILITIES (DFRC) announced the high school seniors selected to play in the 69th DFRC Blue-Gold All★Star Football Game, scheduled for Friday, June 20, 2025, at the University of Delaware football stadium. This year’s game will feature 80 student-athletes from across the state, chosen not only for their athletic ability but for their leadership …
WILMINGTON— As the DFRC Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game approaches, newly appointed DFRC Executive Director Marie A. Vacca reintroduces the heart and mission behind one of the state’s longest-running and most meaningful traditions. Vacca, who took the helm of the Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens with Intellectual disABILITIES (DFRC) earlier this year, brings a renewed focus on community connection and celebrating the …
LEWES- A unique celebration of cycling, craft beer, and community will take place in Lewes this Father’s Day weekend, June 13–14, as Priority Bicycles teams up with Dogfish Head Brewing for the “Good Vibes & Bike Rides” event based at the Dogfish Inn. The two-day experience is designed to bring locals and visitors together for guided bike rides, outdoor activities, …
NEWPORT—Dill Dinkers, an indoor pickleball club franchise, marked the official opening of its Newport location Tuesday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration. Located at 500 Water Street, Dill Dinkers Newport welcomed guests for a grand opening event that included remarks from local leaders and complimentary open play on the facility’s 10 ProCushion courts. The event was hosted in …
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 …
While there won’t be tons of dye pumped into the Delaware River that mimics Chicago’s green river during St. Patrick’s Day, the waterway will bleed green in name for a few days. Until Monday, Feb. 10, the Delaware River will be renamed the Eagles’ River in honor of the Philadelphia Eagles competing in Super Bowl LIX versus the Kansas City …
