Lake Como in Smyrna will be hosting a Pearl Harbor day of remembrance on Dec. 7. Veterans from Townsend’s Firebase Lloyd, the town of Smyrna, and Vietnam Veterans of America will commemorate the attack on Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor that triggered America’s involvement in World War II. The free ceremony will have refreshments. It starts at 11 a.m. The memorial features …
First Staters celebrating Thanksgiving might have to pony up more cash to enjoy the holiday. According to the American Farm Bureau, the average cost of this year’s holiday feast for 10 is $61.17 nationally, or less than $6.20 per person. In Delaware, that cost is $64.05, or less than $6.45 per person. Delaware’s average Thanksgiving dinner costs are similar to …
Here are some memorable spots to mark Christmas in Delaware and just over the border into Pennsylvania. Be prepared: some places required advance tickets, sell out or will be crowded. Longwood Gardens, for instance, drew 572,000 people in 2022 for its spectacular Christmas displays, and Schellville drew 163,000 for its extravaganza. These event run for weeks. There’s a separate list …
The Compass Grant is a brand new grant program from the Delaware Department of State that helps Delaware small businesses navigate selling their products or services around the world. Are you seeking financial support to help your organization grow your sales overseas? This interactive webinar will provide you with essential insights into the brand-new Compass […]
Derco USA is a Newark, Delaware-based fabricator of custom conveyor belting for various industries, including bakery, agriculture, automotive, and more. The story of how this business grew to national recognition in the industry starts with its owner, Paul O’Connor, and his high personal standard of service. O’Connor served two years in the Army and nine […]
The Milford Museum American History Series continues with this Christmas themed program that will focus on the historical value of American Holly to the State of Delaware. Presented by Dr. Robert Tjaden, this program will take place on Saturday, December 9, at 1:00 p.m. at the Milford Public Library. During the 1930s & 40s, Milton was known as the Holly Wreath …
Colder weather is fast approaching and although you may have prepared your house and garden, there are things you need to do to protect your vehicle during the winter season. These tips can not only help you protect your vehicle’s engine, but also the exterior. “Winter weather can be hard on your engine due to several reasons,” Casey Greening of …
With almost 15% of First Staters expected to travel this weekend, here’s what to know about Thanksgiving travel, weather and more. Travel AAA Mid-Atlantic, a regional travel agency, expects nearly 150,000 Delawareans to be traveling for theThanksgiving weekend, the third highest travel volume for the holiday since 2001. 91% of First State travelers, or 36,000 people, will be reaching their …
Grocery prices continue to rise and with Thanksgiving coming up at the end of the week, some consumers may be concerned their traditional Thanksgiving dinner may be out of reach for them. According to the American Farm Bureau, the cost of a Thanksgiving meal for ten is $64.05 this year, about 20 percent higher than last year. “General inflation slashing …
One of the biggest challenges this year for Jimmy Strusowski of Seiberlich Trane Energy Services has been the company- and industry-wide crisis of getting parts and materials. Coping with that and other challenges helped him earn the Young Professional of the Year award last week at the Associated Builders & Contractors, Delaware Chapter’s annual Excellence in Construction Awards dinner. “I …
