Small Business Saturday kicks off the holiday season in downtown Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Although Black Friday is historically known as the day holiday shopping begins in earnest, Small Business Saturday is a day set aside for those looking for that special gift to shop in small businesses instead of big box stores. Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) has many events planned that for Small Business Saturday to encourage everyone to shop at our unique …

Ribbon cutting held for new playground and pickleball courts

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Although they have been open to the public for a few weeks, the new Memorial Park playground and pickleball courts officially opened with two ribbon cuttings on Thursday, November 9. Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) cut the ribbon opening the new playground while the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) cut the ribbon for the new pickleball courts. “I want …

MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – November 7, 2023

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This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Milford native inducted into Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame Wreath sale to benefit Santa House MHS Marching Band earns silver ranking at band competition Reindeer Stampede planned for November 25 Paige’s Kindness Project donates funds for MPD Click on the image below to view as a PDF  

Wreath sale to benefit Santa House

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Downtown Milford Inc (DMI) has partnered with Lynch Creek Farm, a company offering handcrafted and traditional wreaths, centerpieces and other holiday items, to raise money for the Santa House. Santa will arrive in Milford on Saturday, November 25 around 11 AM and DMI wants to be sure his house is ready for his arrival. “DMI is a nonprofit and we …

Holiday Stroll plans underway

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Planning for the annual DMI Holiday Stroll is underway and, according to Sonja Koeller, organizer of the event, most of the planning is complete. The event, planned for December 2 from 3 to 8, includes a few new events for 2023. “We are adding an Ugly Sweater Contest the day of the stroll,” Koeller said. “What we are asking people …

MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – October 17, 2023

Sonja FreyMilford-live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Opera Delaware and Benvenuto partner for microgala event Milford Downtown Dessert Tour a huge success Downtown restroom purchase delayed for second time Del. agriculture students, teams win national awards Winter Sports schedule announced for Milford Parks and Recreation Click on the image below to view as a PDF

DMI announces community calendar

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

One of the items that many residents and visitors in Milford have requested is a one-stop calendar where they can find events that are happening in the town and surrounding area. Many organizations have also requested a location where they can post upcoming events where the public can easily find them.  Downtown Milford Inc (DMI) announced recently that they are …

Ladybug Festival a huge success for Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Culture, Headlines

Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) and Gable Music Ventures presented an outstanding music festival in Milford on Saturday, September 30. The all female-led musicians kept crowds entertained all evening, performing cover songs as well as original music. “Wow! What a night!” Gable Entertainment posted on social media on Sunday. “Thank you so much to everyone who came out to support these …

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Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI) Announces Taylor’d Esthetics Grand Opening will be on Saturday, October 7, 2023

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Downtown Milford Inc., is excited to announce Taylor’d Esthetics Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting will be on Saturday, October 7th. Meet Taylor’d Esthetics owner, Kaitlyn, your local licensed esthetician, from 11am – 3pm. Kaitlyn understands what it is like to struggle with finding the right person to help with skin care needs. “After not so good results with a dermatologist, …

Ladybug Festival returns for fourth year

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The Ladybug Music Festival brings its 100% female-led lineup to Milford, Delaware for the fourth time! Downtown Milford, Inc. and Wilmington, Delaware-based Gable Music Ventures are excited to announce the fourth annual Milford Ladybug Music Festival on Saturday, September 30, 2023, with a scheduled rain date of Sunday, October 1. The 2023 Milford Ladybug Music Festival is presented by DMI …