The Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT) has been selected as the nonprofit beneficiary of the 2025 Dogfish Dash, scheduled for Sunday, September 28, 2025. Hosted at Dogfish Head’s Milton Brewery, the annual 3.81-mile race draws nearly 2,000 participants and remains one of the region’s most anticipated community events. READ MORE: Delawareans: participate in nation’s largest one-day food drive May 10 …
Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. (KSI), a leading nonprofit supporting individuals with disabilities, has announced the appointment of Dr. Kristina Failing as its new Director of Mission Advancement. A seasoned educator and advocate for inclusive practices, Dr. Failing brings over two decades of public education experience to her new role, where she will work to strengthen admissions and enhance community engagement for …
On Saturday, April 26, Reins of Honor will hold its annual fundraiser to support programs that use horses to assist active-duty military and veterans coping with emotional and mental health challenges. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. along the 100 block of Moorton Road near Cheswold. The organization offers equine-assisted psychotherapy and other services designed to …
In a move to address the growing homelessness crisis across the First State, Governor Matt Meyer signed Executive Order #8 on Thursday, establishing the Delaware Interagency Collaborative to End Homelessness. The announcement was made at the New Castle County HOPE Center, an innovative shelter and support hub Governor Meyer helped open in 2021 during his time as County Executive. The …
Sussex Technical High School proudly hosted its 10th annual Student Art Show from April 14 through April 17, showcasing the impressive talents of its student artists across grades 9 through 12. The event featured more than 440 original works of art, representing a wide array of creative mediums including photography, painting, crochet, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, and more. Visitors also had …
Sussex Technical High School is celebrating the accomplishments of two of its standout student-athletes who officially signed Letters of Intent on April 7, 2025, to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level. Senior Kagan Rogers will attend Delaware Technical Community College, where he will compete in cross country and pursue a degree in respiratory therapy. A student …
DanceCompany-X, a Milford-based nonprofit dance organization, is set to debut its first-ever triple bill ballet performance at the Riverfront Theater on May 23 and 24. The company, housed within First State Dance Academy, has curated a powerful and diverse program that highlights three distinct works—“Rhapsody in Blue,” “Carmina Burana,” and “Carnival of the Animals.” Artistic Director and award-winning choreographer Michele …
Bayhealth honored the newest generation of nursing professionals as 35 individuals graduated from its esteemed Inpatient Nurse Residency Program earlier this month. The year-long program, accredited with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Practice Transition Accreditation Program, provides critical support and mentorship to nurses as they shift from the classroom into the high-stakes environment of acute care. The graduation …
MILFORD, DE — Spring will be in full bloom on Saturday, April 26, as Downtown Milford comes alive for the 22nd Annual Bud and Bug Festival. Running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., this year’s festival promises a day packed with entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, and the always-anticipated People and Pet Parade — with a new twist. “This year …
This Sunday, April 13, Delaware will be the tenth stop on a deeply personal and powerful journey: Running 4 Miracles, a nationwide marathon project created by Jason Conway to honor premature babies and raise money for local children’s hospitals. The Delaware leg will support Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington. While the state does not have a Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) …
