At a recent meeting, Dan Bond and Sher Valenzuela requested that the city of Milford purchase the Vinyard Shipyard property for $2.6 million. Bond indicated that the task force had $1.3 million in state funding to use toward the asking price of $4 million. After providing background on the shipyard project, Bond explained how creating the Delaware Maritime Museum would …
The spirit of the Summer Olympics is here in Delaware, so get the torches lit, the legs stretched and hit the streets and sidewalks to unite with neighbors in a statewide effort to support law enforcement and people with special needs. The 38th Annual Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics kicks off Wednesday and runs through Friday. Organized …
Despite having a vast collection of artifacts and information on the history of Harrington, the Greater Harrington Historical Society recently announced that even they learn new things about their town. One was when they recently had visitors who were looking for the location of Blue Hen Records. The result is a documentary that will be released on June 15, 2024, …
One of the most popular events held in during the summer months in downtown Milford is Music in the Park, an outdoor concert sponsored by the Milford Public Library every Wednesday evening. The concerts begin June 26 and run through the end of July. “This is such a great event,” Carolyn Tabor, Program Coordinator of the Milford Library said. “People …
Even though summer unofficially started with the Memorial Day weekend, the Milford Public Library is not slowing down during the month of June. Several interesting programs are planned for the library this month. In addition, the Summer Reading Program kicked off on July 1. “We will kick off the month with “Talking Trash,” a program with Delaware State Solid Waste …
It’s that time of year again – dust off the lawn chairs, shake out the blankets and get ready to jam out on summer nights in Delaware. The annual outdoor concert series is back at multiple locations throughout the state, and all shows are free to attend for families planning night-outs on a budget. The largest summer concert series is …
Delaware State Parks in 2022 drew 8 million visitors, lured by the sand and the surf, the flora and the fauna, the past and the participatory sports and other activities and events that don’t make alliterative pairs. But wait, there’s more! Park superintendents promote a wide variety of “superintendent’s picks” on the homepages of most of the 17 state parks. …
No need to skip the stunning summer sunsets and breezy nights for stuffed dark theaters or living rooms with the abundance of outdoor movies throughout Delaware over the next few months. Here are some cinematic experiences outside for the whole family in the First State this summer: Bethany Beach The Movies on the Beach series is back this summer at …
The Milford Conversation, an informal gathering of those who want to see Milford grow and prosper, is resuming, effective Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 8:30 AM. The meetings are held at the First Presbyterian Church, 101 S. Walnut Street in Milford. Although this meeting will be held on the second Thursday, future meetings are scheduled for the first Thursday morning …
The Gerald W. Thompson Center for Performing Arts at Milford High School was filled almost to capacity for the return of the Milford Memorial Day program. The event was not held last year but was brought back to life by several community members who knew its importance. Emcee for the event was retired Milford Police Captain Ed Huey. “I was …
