DAGSBORO — The Sussex County Land Trust (SCLT) will mark a major milestone this fall, kicking off its 25th anniversary with a community celebration at the Delaware Botanic Gardens. The event, titled “25 Years of Preserving Sussex: Celebrating Our Roots, Growing Our Future,” will take place Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the recently opened Annette …
Freeman Arts Pavilion to Host Cultural and Holiday Performances This Fall
SELBYVILLE, DE — Freeman Arts Pavilion will host two upcoming events in November and December that highlight both regional cultural heritage and the spirit of the holiday season. Nanticoke Cultural Immersion Set for Nov. 22 On Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 p.m., the Pavilion will present “Nanticoke Cultural Immersion: History, Art & Storytelling,” a program focused on the traditions and …
302 Worship Nights Coming to Dover October 4
DOVER, DE — A powerful night of worship, unity, and community is set to take place this Saturday, October 4th, at 6:30 PM, as 302 Worship Nights brings what’s expected to be Delaware’s largest worship gathering to the Akridge Scout Reservation in Dover. In partnership with local Christian radio station 88.7 The Bridge, this free event is open to all …
Box Tree Moth confirmed in New Castle County
The Delaware Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of a box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) in New Castle County during inspections of traps set along the New Castle County-Kent County border. The box tree moth is a federally regulated pest that primarily targets boxwood species (Buxus spp.), a popular evergreen shrub used in landscaping. Left unchecked, it can cause …
Author John Vercher to headline Delaware Humanities fall fundraiser
Delaware Humanities will welcome author John Vercher for its fall fundraiser, “An Evening with John Vercher,” on October 22, at Delaware State University. The event will feature a discussion with Vercher about the creative process behind his 2024 novel Devil Is Fine, which was inspired in part by Delaware’s unique history and geography. The novel explores themes of grief, identity, …
Bayhealth Welcomes General Surgeon Dr. Patrick Elliott, DO, FACS
DOVER — Bayhealth recently welcomed Dr. Patrick Elliott, DO, FACS, a board-certified general surgeon specializing in both general and acute care surgery. Dr. Elliott brings extensive experience in treating critically ill or injured patients and performs a wide range of procedures, including hernia repairs, gallbladder surgeries, and emergency abdominal operations. Bayhealth Expanding Surgical Services in Delaware Dr. Elliott joins the …
ChristianaCare first in Delaware to offer breakthrough tricuspid valve disease treatments
WILMINGTON—ChristianaCare has become the first health system in Delaware to offer two new FDA-approved, minimally invasive procedures for patients with tricuspid valve disease. These groundbreaking treatments, TriClip and EVOQUE, can repair or replace a failing tricuspid valve without open-heart surgery, giving patients a safer option and faster recovery. New options for tricuspid valve regurgitation The tricuspid valve directs blood flow through …
DSHA awards $3.18M in tax credits for affordable housing projects
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 …
DNREC considers fee changes for Delaware State Parks amid rising costs, record demand
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, …
Delaware Tourism Office opens TEAMS program applications for sporting events
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 …
