Black History Month Program Highlights Unsung WWII Supply Operation in Milford The Milford Museum will mark Black History Month with a public program examining the role of African American soldiers in World War II’s Red Ball Express, a critical supply operation that helped sustain Allied forces after the D-Day invasion. The program, titled The Red Ball Express, will be presented …
Delaware Division of the Arts announces 2026 Individual Artist Fellowship recipients The Delaware Division of the Arts has announced the recipients of its 2026 Individual Artist Fellowships, awarding a total of $184,000 to 27 artists from across the state. The annual program recognizes exceptional artistic quality among Delaware-based musicians, writers, and folk, media, and visual artists. This year’s cycle drew …
ChristianaCare Names Jenn Schwartz Executive Vice President ChristianaCare has promoted Jenn Schwartz to executive vice president, effective immediately, the health system announced Jan. 20. Schwartz will continue to serve as ChristianaCare’s chief strategy officer and will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Janice E. Nevin, M.D., MPH. As part of the leadership changes, Sarah Goncher, Esq., has been …
Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Board Members for 2026 The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce has approved a slate of new members to its Board of Directors and Board of Governors, with appointments effective Jan. 1, 2026. Four business and education leaders were named to the organization’s Board of Directors: Terry Glebocki of Delaware Park Casino & Racing, …
Denise Forman Gaines Makes History as First Black Woman Installed as 2026 President of Delaware Association of REALTORS® Denise Forman Gaines of New Castle County has been installed as the 2026 president of the Delaware Association of REALTORS®, marking a historic first for the statewide organization. Forman Gaines was sworn in during the association’s inaugural gala held Jan. 15 at …
Free Breast Exam Event Scheduled in Milford on Feb. 7 The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition will host a free breast exam event in Milford next month as part of its ongoing efforts to improve access to early breast cancer screening and education. The organization’s “Love Your Breasts” event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 …
Sam Grow to perform at Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth Beach Nashville-based country singer-songwriter Sam Grow is scheduled to perform Saturday, Feb. 7, at Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth Beach. The show is part of Dogfish Head’s winter live music lineup and will take place at the brewpub and music venue at 320 Rehoboth Ave. Doors …
Milford City Council January 12 Meeting Milford City Council reviewed and approved a conditional use application for a proposed fire station during its December meeting, along with hearing updates from city departments and authorizing several infrastructure and public safety projects. Conditional Use Application – Fire Station Council discussed the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Dec. 16 recommendation to approve a conditional …
Sussex County Land Trust Marks 25th Anniversary with Focus on Community Engagement As Sussex County continues to experience rapid growth, the Sussex County Land Trust is marking a milestone year by asking residents to help shape the future of open space preservation across the county. The nonprofit land conservation organization will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026, using the milestone …
Dr. Sara Hale Shares Plans for Milford School District As Dr. Sara Hale continues her campaign for the at-large seat on the Milford Board of Education, the former Milford School District chief operating officer is offering voters a clearer picture of how her experience and priorities would shape board decisions in the coming years. Hale, who spent 11 years in …
