Freeman Arts Pavilion’s Arts & Jazz Festival Set for Aug. 18 Visual art and live jazz will come together at the Freeman Arts Pavilion on Aug. 18 as the venue hosts its annual Arts & Jazz Festival. The event is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Selbyville outdoor venue and will showcase artwork from Delmarva artists alongside performances …
Vanderwende Ice Cream to Open at Former North Pole Creamery Location Vanderwende Ice Cream will soon take over the former North Pole Creamery location in downtown Milford, according to an announcement shared Wednesday by State Rep. Bryan Shupe on his Facebook page. The Sussex County-based ice cream company is expected to officially take over the shop at 10 S. Walnut …
Down to Box program returns to Sussex County with new location, coaches A boxing-based fitness program for individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities is returning to Sussex County through a partnership between the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware (DSADE) and Five Points Boxing Club. The organizations are relaunching Down to Box, a program for individuals ages …
Delaware Center for the Inland Bays Relaunches Oyster Gardening Program The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays is bringing back its Oyster Gardening Program, giving waterfront residents throughout the Inland Bays watershed an opportunity to help support the restoration of one of Delaware’s native species. The program, originally launched in 2003, was created to explore whether oysters could be successfully …
Sussex County Land Trust to mark conservation of Ard Na Gréine in Lewes The Sussex County Land Trust will celebrate the permanent preservation of an 88-acre Lewes family farm next month and begin the next phase of planning for the property’s future use. The organization will host a public event on Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at …
Balloon Shows USA Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to Dover Motor Speedway in August Hot air balloons will take to the skies above Dover Motor Speedway in August as the Balloon Shows USA Hot Air Balloon Festival returns for a two-day event featuring balloon displays, live entertainment and family activities. The festival, originally scheduled for July 10-11, has been rescheduled …
Art at the Merc brings local artists and handmade goods to Millville Local artists and makers will gather in Millville later this month as Art at the Merc returns for its third annual art show. The free event will take place Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lord’s Mercantile and Lord’s Landscaping & Garden Center, located …
Milford City Council July 13 Meeting The Milford City Council approved a conditional use application for an electronic message center sign at Beach Babies daycare during its July 13 meeting, despite concerns from one council member and a nearby property owner about the proposed sign’s height. Council members also recognized the Milford Police Department for reaching 365 consecutive days without …
Ribbon cutting marks official launch of Wilde Coffee Co. Wilde Coffee Co., a new mobile café serving coffee, tea and pastries, officially celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 9 in partnership with the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce. Friends, family and chamber members gathered for the celebration, marking the launch of the business owned and operated …
Dough Bar & Vine planning downtown Milford expansion Dough Bar & Vine, a rebranded concept from the Milton-based Dough Bar, is planning to open a new location in downtown Milford later this year. The restaurant will occupy the former Farmacy Market storefront, following the market’s relocation to 301 N.E. Front St., next to Fur Baby Pet Resort. Owner Kristen Latham …
