Milford Rotary Club Announces 2026 Scholarship Awards for Local Students The Milford Rotary Club has announced its 2026 scholarship recipients, awarding funding to Milford High School students and alumni through a range of Rotary and community-supported scholarship programs. This year’s awards include a major grant from the Warnell Charitable Trust, along with several Rotary scholarships recognizing academic achievement, service, leadership, …
Carl M. Freeman Foundation Announces $142,500 in Grants for Sussex County Nonprofits The Carl M. Freeman Foundation has awarded $142,500 in grants to 17 nonprofit organizations and schools across Sussex County through its 2026 FACES Sussex grant program. The grants support community-based organizations focused on areas including education, food access, health and wellness, youth development, housing stability, literacy, and family …
Milford Affordable Housing Project Set for Groundbreaking Ceremony May 29 Interfaith Community Housing of Delaware will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking on Friday, May 29, for Lafayette Place, a planned affordable homeownership development in Milford. The project, located adjacent to the Colony South and Colony West communities near Route 1, is supported by a recently awarded $2.5 million HUD Congressional Directed …
Orangetheory Fitness Opens New Rehoboth Beach Studio Orangetheory Fitness Rehoboth Beach held a ribbon cutting on May 22, marking the official opening of its new studio at 18701 Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach. The location is locally owned and operated and is now open to members and drop-in participants. The studio offers 60-minute, coach-led group workouts built around heart rate-based …
Lewes Waterfront to Host Delaware 250 Celebration Featuring Fireworks, Drone Show and Concert The Sussex County Land Trust announced plans for “Stars Over Sussex,” a Delaware 250 celebration scheduled for July 2, 2026, at the Cape May–Lewes Ferry Terminal in Lewes. The waterfront event, organized in partnership with Rocking the Docks and Delaware 250, will feature live music, fireworks, food …
Milford Announces Riverwalk Villas Development Featuring New Homes, Riverfront Upgrades Milford Housing Development Corporation announced plans for Riverwalk Villas, a new housing and riverfront improvement project that will bring 27 energy-efficient townhomes to downtown Milford while adding public space and infrastructure upgrades along the Mispillion River. The development, planned along the city’s Riverwalk corridor, is being supported through partnerships with …
Sussex County Vocational Technical School District Appoints Dr. Kate Marvel as Supervisor of Human Resources and Support Services The Sussex County Vocational Technical School District has announced the appointment of Dr. Kate Marvel as its new Supervisor of Human Resources and Support Services, with an official start date of June 22, 2026. Marvel brings experience at both the building and …
First State Fest Returns to Hudson Fields in Milton Showcasing Delaware Food, Music and Makers A community celebration highlighting Delaware food, small businesses and family-friendly entertainment is set to return to Hudson Fields in Milton on Saturday, June 27, 2026, with First State Fest, bringing together more than 100 vendors, crafters, artisans and organizations for a day focused on local …
Bethany Beach Seaside Craft Show Marks 20th Year on Boardwalk June 6 The 20th Annual Seaside Craft Show will take place Saturday, June 6, 2026, along the Bethany Beach Boardwalk, offering a full day of handmade arts and crafts from regional vendors. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bethany Beach Bandstand and features a juried …
Lewes planning 5th annual Juneteenth celebration at George H.P. Smith Park Lewes African American Heritage Commission and the City of Lewes will host the city’s 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 27, at George H.P. Smith Park in Lewes. The community event is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. and will feature live music, storytelling, spoken word performances, vendors, …
