In response to ongoing concerns from residents about the pace and impact of development in the area, the City of Milford has issued a detailed statement reaffirming its commitment to managing growth in a strategic, sustainable, and transparent way. City officials emphasized that Milford’s leadership is actively working to balance the needs of both current and future residents while …
Downtown Milford Just Got Cooler: North Pole Creamery Opened New Year-Round Nostalgic Ice Cream Parlor
MILFORD, DE — There’s a sweet new reason to visit downtown Milford. Today at 1:00 p.m., North Pole Creamery officially opened the doors to its brand-new year-round location at 10 S. Walnut Street, offering more space, more flavors, and a nostalgic ice cream parlor vibe in the heart of the city’s growing downtown district. The new storefront …
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 …
Milford Unites Around Hunger and Health at Food Bank Community Summit
MILFORD, Del. — June 25, 2025 — A spirit of collaboration and compassion was on full display yesterday at the Food Bank of Delaware in Milford, where a diverse coalition of nonprofits, businesses, and volunteers gathered for a powerful day of action addressing food insecurity and community wellness. The event served as both a regional hunger summit and a celebration …
Healing Hooves Fundraiser This Saturday Supports Life-Changing Equine Therapy
Lincoln, DE – June 24, 2025 Compassionate Hearts Inc., a nonprofit near Milford dedicated to equine-assisted therapy, invites the community to its Healing Hooves Fundraiser on Saturday, June 28, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 8848 September Way in Lincoln, Delaware. The event will feature live music by DJ Twitch, light fare, a silent auction, and the crowd-favorite Cow Pie …
Milford Library’s Summer Reading Program “Colors Our World” with Fun, Learning, and Lifelong Benefits – Updated
Free events, prizes, and educational enrichment available for children, teens, and adults through August MILFORD, Del. — The Milford Public Library is once again inviting readers of all ages to turn the page on summer boredom with its annual Summer Reading Program, running now through August 9 for teens and adults and August 10 for children. This year’s theme, “Color …
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 …
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 …
Sussex County Council approves lower tax rate, $285.1M budget for fiscal year ’26
GEORGETOWN – The Sussex County Council has unanimously approved a $285.1 million operating budget for the 2026 fiscal year, marking a significant financial shift as the county adopts its first new property tax rate in decades following a court-mandated reassessment. The budget, passed after a public hearing on Tuesday night, reflects a 7.3% increase over the current year’s spending plan. …







