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Downtown Milford Inc. Announces Fall (& Holiday) Event Schedule Meeting Tonight – UPDATED

Staff WriterArts & Entertainment, Culture, Headlines

Mark Your Calendar for Milford First Friday, City of Milford Annual Tree Lighting and the Holiday Stroll and Christmas Market Milford, Del. — Downtown Milford’s fall season is officially underway. The Downtown Milford Promotions Marketing Committee announced the schedule before the Meeting to be held on Sept. 23, 2025. The virtual session will bring together community members, business owners, and …

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Downtown Milford Just Got Cooler: North Pole Creamery Opened New Year-Round Nostalgic Ice Cream Parlor

Staff WriterBusiness, Economy, Food & Dining, Headlines

        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 …

First Friday's in Downtown Milford return next Friday, June 6. (Photo by Terry Rogers)

Milford’s beloved First Friday returns June 6 with new themes and fresh start

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

MILFORD — Downtown Milford is getting ready to buzz with activity as First Friday makes its much-anticipated return on June 6, bringing themed community celebrations, extended shopping hours, and family fun to the heart of the city. Organized by Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI), the event series will run monthly through October, with gatherings scheduled for July 4, August 1, September …

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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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Santa arrives in Milford

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

Part of the Christmas tradition in downtown Milford is the arrival of Santa with many families heading into town the Saturday after Thanksgiving not only to shop but to watch the jolly old elf arrive at his house. This year, Santa was greeted with live music and crowds cheering him as he rode downtown on an antique fire truck, escorted …

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Holiday Stroll returns to downtown Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Culture, Headlines

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 FreyHeadlines

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

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

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 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 …