Cyclists to gather for Ocean to Bay Bike Tour in coastal Delaware April 24–25 The 2026 Ocean to Bay Bike Tour will return to coastal Delaware on April 24–25, bringing more than 2,000 cyclists to the Quiet Resorts area for a weekend of rides through Sussex County. Presented by the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, the annual event features a …
93rd Annual Dover Days Festival and Parade Set for May 1–2 in Downtown Dover The 93rd annual Dover Days Festival and Parade will return May 1–2, 2026, bringing a weekend of history, entertainment and community activities to downtown Dover. Presented by the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, the two-day event will take place around Legislative Mall and The Green, with …
Network Connect to Host 2026 NET Gala Celebrating “The Power of Us” and Community Impact Network Connect will host its annual NET Gala on April 11, 2026, bringing together community leaders, advocates and partners from across Delaware for an evening centered on the theme “The Power of Us.” Organizers said the event is intended to highlight collaborative efforts aimed at …
Sussex County Vocational Technical School District Announces Retirement of Superintendent Dr. Kevin E. Carson Sussex County Vocational Technical School District Superintendent Kevin E. Carson has announced he will retire effective Aug. 31, 2026, concluding seven years of leadership in the district. Carson rejoined the district in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. He previously served as assistant superintendent from 1988 to …
Delaware State University Selected for National Financial Literacy Initiative with Shawn Carter Foundation and Wharton School Delaware State University has been selected as one of five historically Black colleges and universities nationwide to participate in a new financial literacy initiative led by the Shawn Carter Foundation in collaboration with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The program, known …
Delaware Lottery: Newark man wins $25,000 in PLAY 5 Night Draw A 66-year-old Newark man is celebrating a $25,000 prize after matching all five numbers in the PLAY 5 Night Draw. The winning ticket was purchased at BP on University Plaza in Newark and later redeemed at Delaware Lottery headquarters on March 19. The March 18 drawing produced the winning …
Lewes woman wins $100,000 Powerball prize with Rehoboth Beach ticket A 74-year-old Lewes woman is celebrating a $100,000 lottery win after purchasing a Powerball ticket with the Power Play option at a Rehoboth Beach retailer. The winning ticket was sold at Super G #387 on Lighthouse Plaza Boulevard, and the prize was claimed March 17 at Delaware Lottery headquarters. The …
Delaware State University hosts Women’s Conference on leadership and sustainability Delaware State University hosted its third annual Women’s Conference on March 30, bringing together students, faculty and community leaders for a day of discussions centered on leadership, equity and sustainability. Held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Center, the conference, titled “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” …
Final chance to ride Funland’s Haunted Mansion before planned renovation One of the most recognizable attractions along the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk is set for a major transformation, as Funland officials announced plans to renovate the longtime Haunted Mansion ride following the 2026 season. For more than 45 years, the Haunted Mansion has been a staple of the family-owned amusement park, …
North Pole Creamery expands in downtown Milford What began as a simple idea inspired by a quiet downtown building has grown into a steadily expanding small business in the heart of Milford. In 2010, after reconnecting with his high school sweetheart, Marcia Reed, David Pickrell discovered downtown Milford. The couple purchased a historic building at 8 South Walnut Street, where …
