MILFORD, DE — Every seat is spoken for as The Secret Garden opens this weekend at the Riverfront Theater, with all three performances on July 18, 19, and 20 completely sold out. The Second Street Players’ summer musical has captured the hearts of local audiences, once again affirming the theater’s vital role in Milford’s cultural life. Based on the …
The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Big Chill Beach Club, will host the annual Lifeguard Awards on Tuesday, August 12, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., celebrating the region’s top lifeguards and their service to local beach communities. The event, held under the event tent at the Big Chill Beach Club, will feature a festive evening …
Margie López Waite, CEO of ASPIRA Delaware, has been named one of the 2025 Philadelphia Titan 100, a prestigious recognition of the region’s top CEOs and C-level executives who are driving innovation, economic growth, and community impact. The Titan 100 program honors 100 influential leaders from across the Philadelphia metropolitan area who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, vision, and passion in …
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is warning residents against the use of Class “L” fire extinguishers, a new type of device being marketed for use on lithium battery fires. According to state officials, these extinguishers have not been tested or approved by a recognized third-party laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL), which raises serious concerns about their …
Researchers from ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute and the University of Delaware have uncovered what may be a fundamental set of rules that keep human tissue organized, even as the body replaces billions of cells every day. In a recent study published in the scientific journal Biology of the Cell, researchers demonstrate how five simple rules …
As sea level rise along Delaware’s coast, the state is preparing for the natural shift of its tidal wetlands. A new mapping study released by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) outlines where these critical ecosystems are most likely—and most able—to move in the coming decades. The study, led by DNREC’s Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program and …
Job seekers in the New Castle area will have the opportunity to connect with potential employers as the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) hosts its third annual Community Job Fair on Wednesday, July 23. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Route 9 Library & Innovation Center, located at 3022 New Castle Avenue. …
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – A once-familiar roadside motel in Rehoboth Beach has been transformed into The Waypoint, a 20-room boutique hotel that honors the property’s nearly 80-year history while ushering in a new era of coastal hospitality. Located at 37239 Rehoboth Avenue Extended, just west of the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal, the property has undergone a multi-year, down-to-the-studs renovation led by new …
Between new treatment efforts in Stanton and ongoing concerns about contamination in the Christina River, PFAS have emerged as a growing concern in Delaware, raising questions about health, accountability, and cleanup. So, what are PFAS? And why do they matter? PFAS—short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—are a class of human-made chemicals used in products like nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, and …
Music and community will take center stage this Thursday as the Rocking the Docks summer concert series hosts a special benefit event supporting the SL24 Unlocke The Light Foundation. The July 17 concert, dubbed “Bump, Set, Light,” will mark the official kickoff of the foundation’s summer awareness campaign focused on youth mental health. Proceeds from the event will benefit SL24, …
