The final Milford Riverwalk Freedom Festival Schedule of Events 2025 MILFORD – “Downtown Milford will come alive this Saturday as the Milford Riverwalk Freedom Festival returns with a full day of music, food, crafts, and family fun along Walnut Street, Washington Street, and the Mispillion Riverwalk,” according to Sade Truitt, a volunteer at this year’s Riverwalk. Hosted by the Chamber …
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has announced $3.18 million in preliminary project awards through the 2025 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) allocation cycle, supporting the creation and preservation of affordable housing across the state. The funding will go toward four projects that together will create 105 new affordable units and preserve 116 existing units. “Increasing housing supply, particularly by …
Delaware State Parks may see changes to entrance, annual, and lifetime pass fees for the first time in a decade, as the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) weighs options to sustain operations under rising costs and record visitation. Park fees have remained unchanged since 2015, despite expenses funded by user fees increasing by 127%. According to DNREC, …
The Milford School District officially dedicated the new Milford Middle School on Saturday, September 13, welcoming the community to tour the restored and expanded campus. Serving 5th and 6th graders, the school is designed to ease the transition from elementary to middle school while accommodating the district’s rapid growth. Honoring History, Building for the Future The school is located at …
The Delaware Tourism Office (DTO) has opened applications for the second round of its Tournaments, Events, and Athletic Meets Sponsorship (TEAMS) Program, designed to grow the state’s sports tourism industry. The TEAMS initiative provides financial support to attract new regional, national, and international sporting events while helping existing tournaments in Delaware expand their reach. “The TEAMS program plays a vital role in …
The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has announced the implementation of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program, an initiative aimed at advancing equitable participation in the state’s adult-use marijuana industry. The program is designed to reduce barriers that have historically limited opportunities for individuals and communities disproportionately affected by previous marijuana laws. Through milestone-based grant funding, eligible licensees …
The Delaware Restaurant Foundation (DRF), the nonprofit arm of the Delaware Restaurant Association, was highlighted last week at the 2025 Hospitality Pathways Conference in Washington, D.C., for its leadership in workforce training and community collaboration. The conference, hosted by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, brought together more than 200 workforce development leaders and industry partners to share best practices for building …
The Milford community is remembering Louis “Dick” Carpenter, Jr MILFORD, Del. (Sept. 11, 2025) — The Milford community is remembering Louis “Dick” Henry Carpenter, Jr., a Navy veteran, longtime local businessman, and dedicated community supporter, who passed away Sept. 9 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus. He was 79. Carpenter, born in Milford in 1945, spent more than 30 years with Milford …
DEWEY BEACH —The 14th annual Dewey Goes Pink event will kick off on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11 am in Dewey Beach, bringing thousands of participants to Dewey Beach for a day of running, walking, live music, and fundraising. Organizers expect another sellout crowd of more than 5,000 participants, continuing the event’s growth and strong community support. Since its …
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (Sept. 8, 2025) — Delaware has seen a sharp rise in Alzheimer’s cases and deaths over the past two decades, a trend that continues to weigh heavily on families and the state’s healthcare system. Advocates hope events like the Southern Delaware Walk to End Alzheimer’s, scheduled for Oct. 4 in Rehoboth Beach, will help raise awareness and …
