MILFORD – The 25th Riverwalk Freedom Festival returns Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9 am to 9 pm, with a spectacular fireworks display at dark to close out the evening. Hosted by the Greater Milford Chamber of Commerce, the celebration will take place along the scenic Mispillion Riverwalk, Bicentennial Park, and throughout Downtown Milford. As the largest outdoor festival in …
Eight students from Sussex Technical High School are spending their summer gaining valuable hands-on experience through the school’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) program. Hired after submitting letters of interest and completing interviews, the students are assisting with building and facility preparations for the upcoming school year. Working under the supervision of trained instructors, the students are actively engaged in HVAC, IT, …
MILFORD, DE — Spring will be in full bloom on Saturday, April 26, as Downtown Milford comes alive for the 22nd Annual Bud and Bug Festival. Running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., this year’s festival promises a day packed with entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, and the always-anticipated People and Pet Parade — with a new twist. “This year …
MILFORD – The Mispillion Art League’s 22nd annual Judged Show is now open through Saturday, March 29 at 5 North Walnut Street. The display features artwork in various materials and styles by league members, and patrons can check out the show for free. “While the goal in hosting our shows is to welcome artists of all skill levels to exhibit, …
Celebrating Four Years of Hyperlocal Excellence June 2024 — This June, Delaware LIVE is celebrating its fourth anniversary, delivering daily hyperlocal news to the First State. Born out of a vibrant, digital newsroom in Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware LIVE was created to meet the increasing demand from Delawareans for more comprehensive access to news about their schools, lawmakers, decision-makers, and local businesses. …
Mountaire packed 20,000 boxes (company-wide) for families facing food insecurity this Easter. At their Selbyville, DE location over 8,000 complete meals were assembled and loaded into church vans and rental trucks. “We’re only able to do this because of their help,” said Mountaire Farms Spokeswoman Cathy Bassett said. Mountaire Cares This is the 30th annual Mountaire Cares’ “Thanksgiving for Thousands,” …
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council authorized Brad Dennehy, Parks and Recreation Manager, authorization to move forward with converting 19 acres of land, known as the Sharp property, into a city park and trail system. The city purchased the land, located next to the former Rookery North, several years ago. “The idea is grounded in Outdoor Recreation, Parks and …
The State Employee Benefits Committee retiree subcommittee is considering more options to save the state money on healthcare over the next 20 years. It met Monday and may meet on July 10 and July 20 to discus options. The options presented relate to the “Other Post-Employment Benefits” that the state is trying to cut back on and close the unfunded …
Five Delaware junior and senior high school students have been selected as Bank of America Student Leaders. The Student Leader Program began in 2004 with the intent to help prepare students to enter the workforce through skills-building and leadership development. “The students are standout young adults who were selected for their involvement in standing up against inequality and injustice, as …
Angelie Ross-Jimenez is 19 years old with an associate’s degree and a full-time job, and she has Wilmington University to thank for that. The university has created a grow-your-own teacher pipeline program in order to address the teacher shortage in Delaware. Not only did teachers leave classrooms because of COVID, the state has 4,000 educators eligible for retirement within the …
