The Acme Market on Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington will close in November because the store’s lease is ending. “Closing a store is always a touchy issue,” said Dana Ward, director of communications and public affairs. “Our focus remains on growing our business, which sometimes involves reinvesting resources into existing stores and exploring potential new locations.” No employees will be laid …
Traffic near Wilmington courthouse to change
Traffic flow will change around the Wilmington courthouse in September as work continues on the renovation and expansion of the Custom House next to the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center on King Street. Drivers and those needing to use the courthouse should be prepared for delays in the area. Among the changes: One lane of North King Street in front …
Music, dancing, praise: Joyous start to new Kingswood Center
They called it a ground-breaking for the new Kingswood Community Center, but it was more of a joyous love-in. Love for the 83-year-old institution, love for those who founded and ran it, love for those who expanded its scope to serve residents from childbirth to senior citizens, love for those who acted on faith that they could transform the neighborhood …
Rose Squared Art Show to bring 125 artists to Chase Center
The Rose Squared Art Show returns to the Chase Center on the Riverfront July 27-28 with 125 regional artists, including three from Delaware. This will be the 40-year-old company’s second show in Delaware, and organizers hope to build on last year’s 2,500 visitors. The show slipped into the Chase Center’s summer slot after a Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen vacated …
Delaware College of Art and Design announces it’s closing
The Delaware College of Art and Design is closing, it announced today on Facebook and in a letter from its president. It plans to help students transfer to PCA&D – Pennsylvania College of Art & Design and Moore College of Art & Design. The move comes as a group of downtown leaders are trying to finalize funding to turn a …
Widener Law, DSU nursing may join $57M Wilmington education hub
Longwood Foundation, Bank of America and area governments plan to invest $57 million in an education hub that will go into one of the former MBNA buildings near Rodney Square. The hub, to be called The Bridge, is expected to bring the Widener University Delaware Law School, University of Delaware Associates program and Delaware State University nursing to the building …
Dan Butler’s BlueBird brings breakfast, lunch happiness
Dan Butler is unafraid to take risks. In 1991, the Culinary Institute of America graduate opened Griglia Toscana in Trolley Square. At the time, most Italian restaurants served red “gravy” and meatballs. However, Butler offered artisanal pizza from a wood-burning oven, grilled veal and hard-to-find risotto. He wasn’t afraid to mess with success; he’s tweaked Toscana several times. It’s now Piccolina …
Jones-Potter expects to face status quo in Wilmington mayor race
This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware. In 2017, then-newly elected Mayor Mike Purzycki sat on a stage close by to Velda Jones-Potter as she gave her inaugural speech as Wilmington City Treasurer. The two held an amicable relationship at the time, Jones Potter said – with both of them new to being elected politicians and facing a city that …
Carney launches unprecedented Wilmington mayoral campaign
This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware. Gov. John Carney filed Monday to run in the September Democratic primary, but instead of seeking federal office like some of his predecessors, he’s running to be mayor of his hometown, Wilmington. With Mayor Michael Purzycki declining to run for re-election after two terms, citing a desire to spend more time with family …
Schools await final $3.8M for downtown gym, learning center
Three schools sharing the same building in downtown Wilmington are eagerly awaiting the hoped-for completion of an $18 million project to build a gym, theater and early learning center. Kuumba Academy Charter School, Great Oaks Charter School and High Road School of Delaware share the Community Education Building. Formerly a MBNA office building. the Community Ed building is meant to …