DOVER, Del. July 19, 2025 — NASCAR fans from Milford and across the region will have front-row access to history Sunday as Dover Motor Speedway hosts the semifinal round of the sport’s first-ever In-Season Tournament during the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400. The knockout-style competition, introduced in 2025, mirrors March Madness with 32 drivers battling head-to-head across five races. Sunday’s race …
Dover angler lands record-breaking Golden Tilefish off Delaware coast
A fishing trip to offshore waters turned historic for Logan Smith of Dover, who landed a massive 56-pound, 3.2-ounce Golden Tilefish—setting a new Delaware state record. “When it bit, I had no idea what it was, because it was pulling drag like crazy,” Smith said. “When me and my buddies finally saw some color from the fish and brought it …
Delaware eases surf fishing reservation rules at most state beaches
Anglers will no longer need reservations to surf fish at most of Delaware’s drive-on beaches starting Saturday, July 12, under a major change announced by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). The new policy eliminates weekend and holiday reservation requirements at seven beaches that rarely reach full capacity during peak times. “As surf tag holders have gotten …
Delaware releases ’25/’26 hunting and trapping guide as license sales begin
Delaware hunters and trappers can now access the state’s official 2025/26 Hunting and Trapping Guide, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced Tuesday. The free guide is available online through the DNREC website and in print at the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife licensing office in Dover, as well as at recreational license agents across the …
Dover Motor Speedway to Host First Summer NASCAR Weekend Since 1969 in July
DOVER, Del. — For the first time in more than five decades, NASCAR returns to Delaware in the middle of summer with a full weekend of racing and family activities at Dover Motor Speedway, scheduled for Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21. The weekend marks the first July NASCAR Cup Series race at the track since its debut event …
Gold Team Shines Bright Despite Blue’s Record-Setting Victory at Blue-Gold All-Star Game
Newark, Del. – June 20, 2025 Though the scoreboard favored the Blue in Friday night’s 69th annual DFRC Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game, the Gold Team delivered a spirited performance marked by grit, pride, and standout moments that deserved more than the 48-18 final might suggest. Early in the game, the Gold kept pace with their northern counterparts, trailing just 14-12 …
Here’s How to Attend the 69th Blue-Gold All★Star Football Game in Newark
NEWARK, Del. — Established in 1956, the DFRC Blue-Gold All★Star Football Game is the most well-known of the DFRC’s signature events. High school students from across Delaware are invited to participate as football players, cheerleaders, band members, and student ambassadors, representing their schools in this longstanding and meaningful tradition. For many, this is the most important event and football game of the …
Delaware named one of the best states for pickleball players in 2025
Delaware has been ranked the 10th best state in the country for pickleball players, according to a new national report by PodPlay Pickleball Business Guide. The ranking is based on the number of pickleball venues per capita, with Delaware offering 3.52 facilities per 100,000 residents. The report analyzed the availability of indoor and outdoor pickleball courts across the U.S., identifying …
Milford Area Students Shine in Blue-Gold All-Star Football Week; Scrimmage Set for Tonight at Milford High
MILFORD, Del. (June 18, 2025) — As the countdown continues to Friday’s 69th annual Delaware Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game, Milford High School is proudly represented both on and off the field. The Gold Team, featuring top high school players from across Southern Delaware, is deep into practice this week at the University of Delaware—and tonight, fans will have a chance …
Despite wildfire-cancelled events, Special Olympics Summer Games successful with 1,100+ athletes
The 54th Special Olympics Delaware Summer Games was held at the University of Delaware over the weekend, with more than a thousand athletes and Unified partners competing in six different sports at this year’s games. This year’s competitions included swimming, track & field, bocce, tennis, softball, and powerlifting. Although organizers were disappointed they were not able to finish all competitions …