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Milford Holiday Stroll becomes tradition for many families

Terry RogersAbove the fold, Culture, Headlines

Despite the bitter cold weather, Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI)’s 19th annual Holiday Stroll, held Saturday, December 7, brought over 5,000 people to the downtown area where they enjoyed a Christmas market, a live nativity, specials in all downtown businesses and fun activities for young and old. For many families, the Holiday Stroll has become a tradition, something that makes chairperson …

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Small Business Saturday to end with tree lighting in Milford

Terry RogersAbove the fold, Culture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Black Friday is the official kick off to the holiday shopping season, but Small Business Saturday is growing in popularity as more consumers seek unique, local items for their gift giving needs. Milford will kick off Small Business Saturday on November 30 with specials at downtown businesses and the arrival of Santa around 11 AM. “This is when Milford shows …

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Holiday Stroll returns to downtown Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Culture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Second only to the arrival of Santa, one of the most anticipated events held in downtown Milford, the Holiday Stroll, will return on December 7 from 3 to 8 PM. According to Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI), who puts on the event, downtown will be turned into a winter wonderland with a Christmas Market, food vendors, a live nativity and much …

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MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – September 10, 2024

Sonja FreyMilford-live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Stories Include: Storywalk provides reading opportunities along Riverwalk Final First Friday to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month MSD welcomes new administrators Event to give firsthand look at PACE Your LIFE planned Field Hockey Shines on Youth Day Click on the image below to view the PDF

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Pop Up Opera to benefit Santa House

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Causey Mansion will be the site of a Pop Up Opera event that will benefit the Santa House. The event is free to attend on Saturday, September 28 from 1 to 3 PM and any donations collected that day will help support Downtown Milford Inc.’s (DMI) Santa House. “OperaDelaware’s Pop-up Opera program began as a necessity during the pandemic, but …

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Final First Friday to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) has announced that the final First Friday for this year will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The event is planned for October 4 from 5 to 9 PM in downtown Milford. “We wanted to do something to recognize the large Hispanic community we have here in Milford and since October is Hispanic Heritage Month, what better way …

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Milford sees business growth

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

  Milford has been named the third fastest growing city in the state and with recent business openings, it is clear that more companies are looking at the town to either open a new business or add an additional location for their existing company. Much of this has to do with a population explosion in the area. In 2022, Milford’s …

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Milford Conversation returns in June

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The Milford Conversation, an informal gathering of those who want to see Milford grow and prosper, is resuming, effective Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 8:30 AM.  The meetings are held at the First Presbyterian Church, 101 S. Walnut Street in Milford. Although this meeting will be held on the second Thursday, future meetings are scheduled for the first Thursday morning …

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Thousands visit downtown Milford for festival

Terry RogersCharity, Culture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The first large festival of the year took place on Saturday, April 27 and almost 10,000 people packed the downtown area. The festival included over 200 vendors, a free Kid’s Zone, a train and petting zoo plus much more. “We could not be happier at how well this day turned out,” Shelby DiCostanzo, President of DMI said. “Despite the cool …