Artist Shilpi stands in front of her work. The Mezzanine Gallery will showcase her solo exhibit “Divine Nature” through August. (Photo courtesy of Delaware Division of Arts)

Wilmington exhibit celebrates nature and divinity through Indian folk art

Claudia EstradaArts & Entertainment, Culture, Delaware Arts, Headlines, Town Square Live

WILMINGTON— Delaware artist Shilpi’s solo exhibition, “Divine Nature,” is now on view through August 29 at the Mezzanine Gallery.  Drawing on centuries-old Indian folk traditions, the show presents a vivid celebration of the sacred relationship between the natural world and divine energy. Born and raised in India, Shilpi has lived in the U.S. for 13 years and currently resides in …

The map highlights two Delaware hotspots—Wilmington and Middletown—where advanced breast cancer rates are elevated. In Wilmington, the overlap with poor screening rates and aggressive cancer types suggests a combined impact. In contrast, Middletown’s elevated cases occur without such overlaps, indicating other contributing factors. (photo provided by Christianacare)

ChristianaCare study maps breast cancer risks in Delaware hotspots, guides targeted prevention

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Health

A new study from ChristianaCare’s Cawley Center for Translational Cancer Research at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute is offering new insight into why some parts of Delaware see higher rates of advanced breast cancer and how to reduce that burden. Published July 22 in JNCI Cancer Spectrum, the study builds on previous research that pinpointed two …

ChristianaCare’s new Health Center at Middletown is set to open in early 2027. (Photo provided by ChristianaCare)

ChristianaCare unveils $865M investment to expand health care across Delaware

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Health

ChristianaCare is planning to invest more than $865 million in Delaware over the next three years, continuing its commitment to expand healthcare access across the state. The announcement follows a previous $375 million in spending over the last three years. The investments will include major facility expansions, new jobs, and continued innovation in healthcare delivery. “Since our founding in Wilmington …

Middletown Town Council Meeting.  (Left to Right Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Eisenbrey, Fire Commissioner David Majewski, Sr., Mayor Kenneth Branner, Jr, (Town of Middletown) Fire Commissioner Ronald Marvel, Fire Commissioner William Kelly, and Delaware Fire Sprinkler Coalition Chairperson, Paul Eichler.)

Delaware State Fire Commission recognizes Middletown for requiring residential fire sprinklers

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Police & Fire

The Delaware State Fire Commission has formally honored the Town of Middletown for adopting a new ordinance requiring fire sprinkler systems in all newly built residential homes. During the ceremony, the Commission formally recognized Middletown’s recent decision to require residential fire sprinklers, proclaiming in honor of the ordinance passed by the Town Council on May 5. The measure mandates automatic …

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Middletown, Caravel, Indian River win football state championship games

Peter OsborneHeadlines, Sports

Three Delaware schools have a lot to be thankful after winning football state championship games on Thanksgiving Weekend. DIVISION 3A No. 3 Middletown 30, No. 1 Salesianum 27 (OT) Five weeks ago, the defending 3A state champion Salesianum beat host Middletown by 31 points. On Friday night, after falling behind by 18 at halftime, Middletown flipped the script and capped …

Dover basketball Dorell Little dribbles down court against Middletown in the DIAA semi final photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

Dover and Salesianum advance to state championship

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

(Newark)      The second seeded Dover Senators and fourth seed Salesianum advanced to the boys basketball final with wins Thursday night at a “sold out” Bob Carpenter Center. For The defending state champion Sals, it will be the third straight appearance in the final. They fell to Tower Hill two years ago and won the school’s third title last …

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Friday nights at Cavaliers Stadium

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

Football stadium observation series – This edition, Middletown This summer, the 302 Sports staff discussed the opportunity to feature some of the high school football venues where we have been fortunate to broadcast, and view games over the years. Since I am the “senior” sportscaster (by far), I thought about taking the lead with my alma mater, MIddletown High School. …

Chad Kulh Colorado Rockies photo courtesy of Sportsaunt

Middletown grad Chad Kuhl enjoying strong start in Colorado

Patrick GaryantesSports, Headlines

Chad Kuhl spent the first five years of his Major League Baseball career in Pittsburgh where he was a serviceable starter for most of his tenure, before spending time in the bullpen last year.  When his contract was up at the end of the 2021 season, he jumped on an opportunity to sign with the Colorado Rockies, 1 year, 3 …