Public bathrooms coming to downtown Milford

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Two interns with the University of Delaware, Alexander “AJ” Nash and Nate Wolhar presented information on two public bathrooms that are planned for the downtown area. The presentation was the result of several public meetings where residents and businesses were able to provide their input into the location, size and style of the public restrooms. “The purpose of this presentation …

Ladybug Festival Spotlight:  Lisa and Lori Brigantino

Terry RogersCulture, Entertainment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Growing up in a musical family, the Lisa and Lori Brigantino began performing since they were small children. Their cousin, Felix Pappalardi, produced Cream and was the base player for Mountain, a band he also produced. Two more cousins are musical engineers, and their aunt was a barbershop music arranger. “We have a reel-to-reel recording of our family singing happy …

Ladybug Festival Spotlight:  REGOTHERESHEGO

Terry RogersCulture, Entertainment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Performing at the Ladybug Music Festival for the first time, REGOTHRESHEGO will bring her electric style and flashing moods to the Arena’s stage on Saturday, July 30 at 4:30 PM. REGO explained that although she has a very laid back personality off stage, she uses her performances as an outlet to get feelings out. “I currently live in Philadelphia and …

Ladybug Music Festival Band Spotlight:  Melissa Menago

Terry RogersCulture, Entertainment, Headlines

Melissa Menago, one of the headliners for the Ladybug Music Festival planned for July 30 in downtown Milford, does not know what it was that drew her to music. She naturally gravitated to it as far back as she could remember, playing melodies by ear on the piano and then teaching herself to read music. “My parents helped foster it …

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Downtown density discussed in workshop

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

At a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed changing rules for downtown density. The discussion related to potential multi-use developments in the downtown area. Ben Muldrow of Arnett Muldrow and Associates, a city planning company, presented council with options that could encourage growth in the downtown area. “We’re a Greenville, South Carolina based urban planning firm but as you know, …

Banners recognizing Milford’s military available from DMI

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) revived their banner program throughout downtown and along the Riverwalk. The revitalization began around Christmas 2021 with colorful holiday themed banners. According to Joseph Phillips, chairman of the banner project, the City of Milford installed new hardware in order to attach the banners. “In the middle of the initial order and installation, we were contacted by …

Superheroes to visit downtown at the next Third Thursday

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

On June 16 from 4:30 PM to 8 PM, downtown Milford will be the site of a superhero gathering. Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) and Red Bandanna have partnered for the June Third Thursday event, inviting some of your favorite heroes to come into town and see what Milford has to offer. “I would really hate for our local superheroes to …

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Bug and Bud Festival returns

Terry RogersCulture

The Bug and Bud Festival returns to Milford One of Delaware’s most popular festivals is finally back! The Annual Bug & Bud Festival takes place on Saturday, April, 30th 2022 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Hosted by Downtown Milford, Inc., this rain or shine event takes place along Walnut Street, Park Avenue and the Mispillion Riverwalk in historic Downtown Milford. …

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Bluhm explains economic development process in Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

by Terry Rogers     Sara Bluhm provided information about the economic development process in the city Sara Bluhm, the Economic Development and Community Engagement Administrator for the City of Milford recently spoke at the monthly Milford Conversation, held at the First Presbyterian Church. Bluhm explained how economic development worked in the city and provided insight into projects within the …

New guardrail to be installed on Riverwalk

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Outdoors

by Terry Rogers     Sample of a new guardrail system that may be installed behind the Santa House on the Riverwalk Milford City Council recently approved a request from Brad Dennehy, Director of Parks and Recreation, to install a new section of guardrail with a lighted handrail system along the Mispillion River. The section would replace current guardrail behind …