The Mayor’s Office will be giving away fans every Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  (Photo by Delaney Van)

Wilmington launches free fan giveaway to help seniors this summer

Claudia EstradaGovernment, Headlines, Summer

WILMINGTON — Mayor John Carney and the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services announced a summer initiative to distribute free electric fans to eligible seniors.  Fans will be available on a first-come, first-served basis every Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services on the 7th floor of the Louis L. Redding City/County …

Drone photo of Rodney Reservoir Park from March 2025. (Photo provided by Wilmington Parks & Recreation)

Rodney Reservoir Park set to open late summer

Claudia EstradaCulture, Environment, Headlines, Summer

WILMINGTON — After a series of weather-related construction delays, Wilmington’s long-awaited Rodney Reservoir Park is now expected to open at the end of summer. Originally projected for a May 2025 debut, the park’s opening was pushed back due to more than 90 days of lost construction time during the winter season. City officials now anticipate a late August opening for …

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Delaware Interscholastic Cycling League launches season with statewide programs and events

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Summer

WILMINGTON- The Delaware Interscholastic Cycling League (DICL), a youth development agency, is gearing up for another exciting season of mountain biking programs for students across the state.  Established in 2022, the DICL is a chapter of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association and is focused on providing a supportive, inclusive environment for young riders, regardless of experience or skill level. The …

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CCArts to host summer art camp for deaf children

Bryan ShupeCulture, Summer

CCArts Program Director Jennifer Hartz and Executive Director Melissa Paolercio are looking forward to finally have an arts camp for deaf children. The project was delayed because of COVID. Delaware’s Center for the Creative Arts will be holding a summer arts camp specifically for the deaf. Camp Arts for All in Sign will be taught in American Sign Language. This will be …

Metered parking will be $4 an hour this year in Rehoboth Beach. (Wikimedia Commons photo by Dough4872)

You’ll probably pay more for beach parking this year

Katie KazimirCulture, Government, Headlines

Rehoboth, Dewey and Bethany beaches are increasing parking rates this summer, with Rehoboth and Dewey officials citing increased health insurance costs and other expenses. Parking rates for Lewes and Fenwick Island rates will not change. Here’s the situation in each Sussex County beach community. Rehoboth Beach parking Citing a $4.4 million deficit in the city’s proposed $37 million budget for …

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Free concerts Mondays, Wednesdays at Wilmington State Parks

Ken MammarellaCulture, Headlines

Wilmington State Parks will host free concerts twice a week this summer. The concerts are 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Rockford Tower in Rockford Park and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Sugar Bowl in Brandywine Park, south of the Brandywine Zoo. RELATED: Bellevue State Park announces summer concerts 42 nights of free music at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand Free concerts, movies and …

Bellevue State Park hosts a popular summer concert series.

Bellevue State Park announces summer concerts

Ken MammarellaCulture, Headlines

“Time to dust off your lawn chairs,” Bellevue State Park said on Facebook in announcing its summer concert series. “Can’t wait to share some delicious food and toe-tapping tunes,” the Brandywine Hundred park continued. Most concerts are 6:30 p.m. Sundays and Thursdays — with some dates skipped — and are included in park admission. Fans able to walk or bicycle into …