TSD Review Aug 1

TownSquareLIVE Weekly Review – August 1, 2024

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This Week’s Top Stories Include Dionne, Disney Jr., ‘Sopranos’ cast star in Grand season  Creative economy makes $3.7B; group plans to raise that  No charges expected in Unemployment Insurance theft Deadline to register to vote in primaries is Aug. 17 2 districts, 2 charters share $185,478 for rural education MOT Majors All Stars advance to Mid Atlantic Regional Click on …

The 213-page CREATE Plan includes an interactive map, policy recommendations, and more to show the importance of the creative economy and how to strengthen it.

Creative economy makes $3.7B; group plans to raise that

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

The Delaware Arts Alliance released a long-awaited, 213-page plan Tuesday that highlights the benefits of the creative economy and its effects on attracting tourism that ultimately generate $3.7 billion. “This will be the first plan of its type in the nation,” said Neil Kirschling, executive director of the alliance in a press conference last week. “No other state has attempted …

TSD Review Aug 3

TownSquareLIVE Weekly Review – August 3, 2023

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This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Charges dropped in case of Christina grad arrested by UD Wilmington water bills going up. And up. And up. And up. Wilm U to add esports certificate to list of offerings The Graveyard, Saint Mark’s Spartan Stadium Click on the image below to view the PDF Sonja Frey

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Arts leaders to gather Wednesday to talk about growing sector

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

Arts, business and political leaders will gather Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the Milford Public Library Amphitheater to talk about the creative economy. The meeting at 10 a.m. will focus on the “Creative Economy and Cultural Tourism Recovery and Growth Plan” that’s been put together by the Delaware Arts Alliance and is expected to include government agencies at local, state and …

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Delaware Arts Alliance head chosen to direct state arts division

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

    Jessica Ball, the executive director of the Delaware Arts Alliance will become the new director of the Delaware Division of the Arts. Secretary of State Jeff Bullock announced Friday that she will take the office Nov. 29, 2021. Jessica Ball The Division of the Arts is actively involved in many aspects of arts, from small groups such as …