MILFORD, Del. (Sept. 7, 2025) — This week in Milford, the Food Bank of Delaware is setting the table for one of its most anticipated community gatherings: The Farmer and The Chef, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 11, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at its Milford Branch, 102 Delaware Veterans Blvd. The annual benefit pairs the artistry of local chefs with …
WILMINGTON – The Delaware Division of the Arts has announced $5,056,525 in grants to 125 arts and community organizations for Fiscal Year 2026, funding projects that will provide cultural programming, education, and opportunities across three counties. The grants span General Operating Support, Project Support, Arts Stabilization, StartUp, and Education Resource programs, supporting everything from small-town theaters to statewide educational partnerships. …
Story by Jarek Rutz, Delaware LIVE News The Milford Museum’s American History Series continues next month with a deep dive into one of the most pivotal elections in U.S. history. On Saturday, September 13 at 1 p.m., historian and educator Lew Miller will present “The Presidential Election of 1912: Theodore Roosevelt and the Rise of the Bull Moose Party” at the …
The Cape May-Lewes Ferry is bringing back its popular Zoo excursion package for the Fall 2025 season, offering families a chance to pair a relaxing cruise with a visit to the Cape May County Park and Zoo. “We are delighted to bring back this fantastic family adventure,” said Heath Gehrke, Director of Ferry Operations. “The Cape May County Park and …
The Wilmington International Film Festival will make its debut October 9–12, and one of its centerpiece films is Shuffle, a documentary that exposes the darker side of the addiction treatment industry. Shot over three years, Shuffle follows individuals caught in the cycle of addiction treatment fraud, where financial incentives often outweigh genuine care. Through raw interviews and investigative reporting, director …
MILFORD — Tie-dye, bell bottoms, and the free-spirited sounds of the 1960s and ’70s will return to Milford when the Milford Museum hosts its annual Hippie Fest on Saturday, Aug. 16. The celebration, now a late-summer tradition, will run from 3 to 8 p.m. on the shaded, historic grounds of Causey Mansion, 2 Causey Ave., offering an afternoon and evening …
MILFORD, Del. — A week after Delaware launched recreational marijuana sales statewide, some cities are embracing the new industry while others are holding the line against it — leaving residents with uneven access depending on where they live. Milford and Seaford remain among the municipalities that have prohibited recreational cannabis sales within city limits, despite the state’s legalization of adult-use …
WILMINGTON— Delaware artist Shilpi’s solo exhibition, “Divine Nature,” is now on view through August 29 at the Mezzanine Gallery. Drawing on centuries-old Indian folk traditions, the show presents a vivid celebration of the sacred relationship between the natural world and divine energy. Born and raised in India, Shilpi has lived in the U.S. for 13 years and currently resides in …
A coordinated rescue and rehabilitation effort involving state and federal agencies has returned a vulnerable piping plover to the Delaware coast, offering hope for the endangered shorebird species. The adult male plover, known to researchers as “Nomad” due to his distinctive band, was discovered unable to fly or walk at Fowler Beach in Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge on June …
This year’s Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame class has been announced, honoring four Delaware women whose careers and service have left a profound mark on the First State. Selected from over 50 nominations, the honorees were chosen by the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee in partnership with the Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy. “Our 2025 honorees exemplify the …
