There's more than a dozen First Day Hikes available for Delawareans on New Year's Day.

First Day Hikes: get active on New Year’s with these trails

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

You can get 2024 off to a vigorous — or ambling — start by taking part in one of the annual free New Year’s Days hikes at Delaware parks. They range from flat, easy courses to more challenging ones. You can even bring your favorite mug to Rockwood Park on Monday, Jan. 1, and the museum staff will make you …

Delaware has several New Year's celebrations throughout the state this weekend.

Your Delaware New Year’s 2024 holiday guide

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

Whether you have some eager ambitions for the New Year, are continuing your established habits and routines, or are somewhere in between, it is likely that you’ll be traveling to celebrate the holiday. Including Christmas, 330,000 Delawareans are traveling for the end-of-year holidays, an increase of 2.6% over last year, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic, a regional travel agency. Here’s what …

Surf fishing Delaware Depatment of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC: Surf fishing reservation system now permanent

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

Delaware has declared its drive-on surf fishing reservation system permanent after last year’s pilot try. It allowed the state to sell unlimited surf fishing permits, but required those who had them to reserve a spot on holidays and peak weekends, which are generally every weekend in the summer. The system seemed to solve an ongoing dilemma that pitted the number …

Organizers hope this year's toy drive surpassed 750 gifts.

Del. Natural Resources Police kick off holiday toy drive

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

Delaware officers kicked off their holiday toy drive Friday, which produced 750 gifts for the state’s youth last year. Delaware Natural Resources Police will be accepting and distributing toys through Wednesday, Dec. 8 in New Castle County and Sunday, Dec. 10 in Kent and Sussex counties. The presents are given out through the local branch of the U.S. Marine Corps …

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Delaware’s Fall 5K races bring communities together

Bryan ShupeHeadlines, Sports

Delaware, known for its scenic landscapes and vibrant communities, is gearing up for an exciting season of fall 5K races. As the crisp autumn air sets in, runners of all ages and abilities are lacing up their sneakers to participate in these events that not only promote physical fitness but also foster a sense of community. The fall season in …

Bellevue State Park hosts a popular summer concert series.

Summer concerts on the way – and they’re often free

Ken MammarellaHeadlines

With Memorial Day marking the traditional start of summer, it’s time to think about the outdoor concerts and related activities planned around the state, with some of the fun stretching into fall. Many are free. Here’s a list. Bellevue State Park concerts “Time to dust off your lawn chairs,” Bellevue State Park park said on Facebook in announcing its summer …

TSD Review May 18

TownSquareLIVE Weekly Review – May 18, 2023

Sonja FreyTown Square Live, Weekly Review

Click on the image below to view the PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Community Darley House envisioned as home for Claymont entrepreneurs Marriage proposal caps teacher appreciation week Clifford Brown Jazz Fest releases lineup Free concerts Mondays, Wednesdays at Wilmington State Parks Business 300 people pack Delaware DNA Life Sciences Conference State Division of Small Business highlights support programs …

Renovations are underway at the Darley House. (Claymont Renaissance Development Corp.)

Darley House envisioned as home for Claymont entrepreneurs

Ken MammarellaBusiness, Headlines

  A new chapter is being written for the Darley House, a Claymont landmark where illustrator Felix Darley in 1862 created an important archetype of the modern Santa Claus. The state (which owns the half-acre property, on Philadelphia Pike and Darley Road) and the Claymont Renaissance Development Corp. (which rents it) are moving forward on plans to renovate the house …

TSD Review April 20

TownSquareLIVE Weekly Review – April 20, 2023

Sonja FreyTown Square Live, Weekly Review

Click on the image below to view the PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Community DelDOT rethinking area around Augustine Cut-Off bridge ‘Man of La Mancha’s’ Don Quixote: Stuck in the middle with you Mobile pantries to feed 4,500 Delawareans in need Unused prescription meds? Trash them safely Saturday Hopefuls start tryouts for State Parks lifeguard jobs Food & Dining …

TSD Review Feb 9

Town Square LIVE Weekly Review – Feb. 9, 2023

Sonja FreyTown Square Live, Weekly Review

Click on the image below to view the PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Community Amado gets new title at Delaware Symphony Orchestra Wilmington gets $200,000 in Safe Streets and Roads funding Del. State Parks set attendance record: 8 million-plus Longwood gets bit more du Ponty by adding Granogue estate Tiny art in park brings joy to North Wilmington Delaware …