At a recent meeting, Milford City Council voted to amend the Comprehensive Plan and to rezone areas in the new Milford Corporate Center which will be located on the former Fry Farm on the corner of Milford-Harrington Highway and Canterbury Road. The changes were due to road shifts within the center. “During the final subdivision review of the Corporate Center, …
Although Black Friday is historically known as the day holiday shopping begins in earnest, Small Business Saturday is a day set aside for those looking for that special gift to shop in small businesses instead of big box stores. Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) has many events planned that for Small Business Saturday to encourage everyone to shop at our unique …
Mountaire Farms plans to buy three grain elevators on the Eastern Shore of Maryland from Nagel Farm Service, the chicken producer said Friday. The grain facilities, located in Preston, Cordova and Wye Mills, are key locations for farmers on the Mid-Shore. Nagel Farm Service will retain their trucking, hardware and crop insurance businesses. “Our intention is to operate these facilities with …
Bibi’s Restaurant, located in the Riverwalk Plaza in Milford, is owned by natives of Mexico. As a result, the restaurant established an altar to celebrate the Hispanic holiday, el Dia de Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead or All Souls Day. It is a day of celebration, unlike the American tradition of Halloween or a time to …
With a focus on aesthetic services and products for skin care, beauty enhancement, wellness promotion and common skin concerns, Phases Medical Spa is the vision of Amber Sharp and her husband, Mark Hammel. The couple has a strong background in the medical field with Sharp holding an MSN degree from Wilmington University and Hammel a registered nurse. “I earned my …
Matt King finds joy in bringing locally roasted coffee to the Milford area. Currently a high school math teacher at Sussex Tech, King learned the art of coffee roasting from a co-worker while employed at Dogfish Head in Milton. During the pandemic, the hobby grew, and, at the end of 2022, King’s Coffee Company was formed. “We often discussed coffee,” …
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently celebrated a Ribbon Cutting and with the owners of My Bambino at their location at 973 East Masten Circle, Milford. My Bambino has been a trusted source for quality Personalized Gifts. It is their mission to celebrate loved ones with thoughtful, timeless gifts that will be loved & used. …
Sixteen years ago, Poncho and Lisa Johnson wanted to teach their son Colby that Christmas was about more than getting gifts. Colby, only five years old at the time, was like most children, looking forward to the gifts under the tree. The Johnson’s decided that he needed to learn what the true spirit of Christmas was. That year, they started …
Milford’s Downtown Dessert Tour, held Saturday, October 14, was a huge success, according to the businesses that participated in the event. Dolce, My Sister’s Fault, Fortunata’s and Rosita’s Bakery welcomed hundreds into their bakeries as people braved the rainy weather. “How do we even begin?” My Sister’s Fault posted on social media. “The Milford Downtown Dessert Tour turned out unbelievably …
Two Milford families, the Shupes and Helmicks, have joined together to create The Farmacy Market in Downtown Milford. The Farmacy will be a food market located at 28 S Walnut Street in Milford, that partners with local Delmarva growers, farmers and artisans with a focus on ethical, sustainable, and clean farming practices. The owners of The Farmacy Market, have carefully …
