ChristianaCare Plans New Cancer Care Hub for Middletown as Demand Grows ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute plans to expand its services into Middletown, bringing a full range of cancer care to the fast-growing community when the new Middletown Health Center opens in May 2027. The center, now under construction on Middletown Odessa Road, will offer the …
Beebe Unveils New MRI System Supported by Community Giving Beebe Healthcare has installed a new 1.5 Tesla MRI system at its Lewes Campus, a $1.3 million upgrade the hospital says will improve diagnostic capabilities and reduce wait times for patients. The purchase was fully funded through the Beebe Medical Foundation, which attributed the investment to ongoing contributions from local residents …
Boardwalk Holiday Tradition Lights Up Rehoboth Santa’s House on the Boardwalk returns to Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk for the holiday season, giving families the chance to visit Santa Claus, snap seasonal photos, and soak up a bit of seaside holiday cheer. The house is located at the end of Rehoboth Avenue and welcomes visitors through December. According to the event schedule …
Holiday Traditions Return to Historic Lewes Historic Lewes will once again kick off the December First Friday festivities with its annual Holiday Village & Market, a two-day event held in conjunction with the Holiday House Tour of Lewes. The seasonal gathering will take place on the Lewes Historical Campus at 110 Shipcarpenter Street, offering visitors a mix of artisan goods, …
Dewey Beach’s annual 5K sees strong turnout in its 14th year More than 5,000 people filled Dewey Beach on October 4 for the 14th annual Dewey Goes Pink 5K, an event hosted by The Starboard that has become one of the area’s largest breast-cancer awareness fundraisers. This year’s run and walk brought in $380,276 to support programs offered by the …
Delaware Lottery Celebrates Half a Century of Games and Giving Back The Delaware Lottery celebrated its 50th anniversary Saturday with an event at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, highlighting five decades of gaming in the state and the people who have supported the agency since its launch in 1975. The evening opened with a social hour before …
Milford Library Introduces New Borrowing Options Beyond Books The Milford Public Library is broadening what it means to borrow from the library. Beginning this month, patrons can check out more than just books thanks to a newly launched Library of Things, a collection of nontraditional items ranging from tools and kitchen gadgets to games, musical instruments, hobby equipment, and more. …
Milford City Council: Truitt Avenue Development Proposal Denied Following a detailed presentation and an extended public hearing, Milford City Council voted down a proposal from Carlisle Lane LLC that would have merged five parcels on Truitt Avenue and redeveloped them into 39 townhouses and a single-family home. The nearly five-acre site, located between NW 3rd and NW 6th streets, would …
Bucher Enters Race for 33rd District Seat MILFORD — Matt Bucher, a familiar figure in local political and education circles, has officially filed to run as the Republican candidate for Delaware’s 33rd District House seat. The district includes southern Kent County communities such as northern Milford, Frederica, Houston, Bowers, and Magnolia. Bucher currently serves as vice president of the Milford …
Beebe’s Doll Therapy Program Offers New Support for Patients With Memory Loss When a patient with dementia arrives at the hospital, the top priority is addressing the medical issue that brought them there. But the experience of hospitalization can intensify confusion or anxiety for many. At Beebe Healthcare, a new initiative is providing an unexpected source of comfort: baby dolls. …
