Opera Delaware and Benvenuto partner for microgala event

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

On November 17, Benvunto will be the site of the inaugural Microgala for Opera Delaware. The event, which begins with a cocktail party at 6:30 PM, will also include a five-course catered dinner with operettic and holiday musical pairings. The event follows a successful pop-up opera held in St. John the Apostle’s fellowship hall on Saturday, October 14. “In opera, …

DMI announces community calendar

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

One of the items that many residents and visitors in Milford have requested is a one-stop calendar where they can find events that are happening in the town and surrounding area. Many organizations have also requested a location where they can post upcoming events where the public can easily find them.  Downtown Milford Inc (DMI) announced recently that they are …

Milton Community Food Pantry holds ribbon cutting for new facility

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

On October 11, Milford Community Food Pantry (MCFP) held a ribbon cutting for their new facility. The new facility will be used as a distribution center for the food pantry. The ribbon cutting was attended by United States Senator Tom Carper, State Representative Stell Parker Selby as well as city and county officials. “Before the distribution center, clients were waiting …

KSI and Kamp Lenape have successful first season

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

At the beginning of 2023, Kent and Sussex Industries (KSI) took over the former Camp Lenape, located on Midstate Road in Felton. The first camp was held at the location in July after a massive effort to clean up the site. Employees and a large group of volunteers worked to bring the camp to the level it needed in order …

The 'Ring of Fire' eclipse will occur Saturday.

‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse MAY be visible in Delaware Saturday

Jarek RutzCulture, Headlines

A “Ring of Fire” – not Johnny Cash’s smash hit, but a once in an every-few-years solar eclipse — will reach peak visibility in Delaware on Saturday at about 1:20 p.m. Solar eclipses occur when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, causing the moon to cast a shadow on the earth.  This happens when there is a …

Milford Museum to hold Ghost Walk tours

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

One of the Milford Museum’s most popular events, the Ghost Walk Tours, is planned for the fourth year. Join the Milford Museum for an unforgettable evening of spine-tingling thrills and chilling tales on Saturday, October 21, 2023. The first tour will begin at 5:30 p.m. with tours continuing at 30-minute intervals. The last one will begin at 8:30 p.m. Immerse …