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Holiday celebration planned at Brightway Commons

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

At a recent Milford City Council meeting, Councilwoman Katrina Wilson announced a holiday celebration at Brightway Commons on Saturday, December 21 from 11 AM until 2 PM. The celebration is open to the public. “This is a way to give back to individuals who have done well, grew up in Brightway Commons, or Banneker Heights as it used to be …

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City tree lighting celebrates Milford cultures

Terry RogersBusiness-Dev, Culture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the City of Milford holds an annual tree lighting ceremony with Santa throwing the switch to light the trees in front of City Hall. This year, additional activities were added along with recognitions of Hannukah, Kwanzaa and Christian beliefs. The program, attended by hundreds of people despite the bitter cold weather, began with …

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DMI announces rebranding

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

A few days prior to the Bug and Bud Festival, Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) announced the “dawn of a new era” with an entirely new brand and identity. The changes were announced on social media. “We are excited at the new direction DMI is taking,” Shelby DiCostanzo, President of DMI said. “We have several new board members who are bringing …

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Bug & Bud Festival returns – Schedule Included

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The popular Bug and Bud Festival will return to downtown Milford on Saturday, April 27 from 9 AM until 4 PM. The festival this year, along with its organizer, Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI), will have a new look. “This year’s Bug and Bud Festival will recognize the 50th anniversary of the designation of the ladybug as the state bug, something …

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Doors open on Milford’s first meadery

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Milford’s first meadery opened its doors on Saturday, March 23 with a ribbon cutting and soft opening held on Friday, March 22. What to Ferment (WTF) Meadery offers locally brewed meads as well as beer, wines and canned cocktails. “We are excited to be here and welcome Dave and Jen Wade to downtown Milford,” Sara LeBright, Executive Director of Downtown …

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Holiday season kicks off in downtown Milford with Small Business Saturday

Terry RogersBusiness, Culture, Headlines

What began as a push by American Express to encourage consumers to shop small during the holiday season has grown to become a national phenomenon. Downtown Milford shops benefitted from Small Business Saturday as shoppers visited stores as part of the many festivities planned on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. “We are so excited to see all these people downtown,” Janne …

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Santa arrives with great fanfare in Milford

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Elves marched along Walnut Street early Saturday morning, heading to the Santa House in anticipation of the arrival of Santa. Cheering as each car went by, the elves brought added magic to downtown Milford, led by Jingles the Elf. The Milford Community Band joined the celebration, playing Christmas classics as a crowd gathered. “Santa is coming! Santa is coming!” Jingles …

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Ladybug Music Festival Spotlight:  Nitro Nitra

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The Ladybug Festival will return to Milford on Saturday, September 30, the largest concert in the country featuring a 100 percent female-fronted lineup. The festival, which began as a downtown block party, has grown to become one of the most popular events in southern Delaware. The festival is brought to Milford by Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI) in partnership with Gable …

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Ladybug Music Festival Artist Spotlight:  Kerry Hallett

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The Ladybug Music Festival will return to Milford on Saturday, September 30, the largest concert in the country featuring a 100 percent female-fronted lineup. The festival, which began as a downtown block party, has grown to become one of the most popular events in southern Delaware. The Milford festival is presented by Downtown Milford Inc. in partnership with Gable Music …

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Pub Crawl a huge success in downtown Milford

Terry RogersCulture, Events, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The popular Downtown Milford Inc. St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl, which had been cancelled the past two years due to the pandemic, returned triumphantly on Saturday, March 18. Downtown was filled with revelers wearing their green and visiting many of the shops which were open late for the event. “We are thrilled to have had all of those that supported …