The free-of-charge spay and neuter appointments in February require an application. (Photo by Reddogs/Adobe Stock)

Limited free spays/neuters available throughout February

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

Some Delawareans will be able to save money and give their furry friends a snip-snip this month. In honor of Spay and Neuter Awareness Month this February, the Delaware Division of Public Health’s Office of Animal Welfare  (OAW) is offering a special opportunity for income-eligible Delaware residents to have their pets spayed or neutered at no cost. The initiative, known …

Colin Howard, Wilmington DE resident and veteran is presented with a $5,000 check from InHouse’s Help on the Homefront initiative. The check was presented by InHouse brand representative and veteran herself, Danielle Belle.

Wilmington vet Colin Howard wins big with Help on the Homefront campaign

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

Wilmington resident and veteran Colin Howard has pocketed $5,000 through a program aimed at helping military families. Howard won the money through the Help on the Homefront campaign, an effort aimed at providing support and assistance to military families facing challenges. It focuses on addressing needs like housing, finances, childcare, and overall well-being on the “homefront.” Presented by InHouse, a …

Wilmington's 38th Annual Art Loop begins Friday. (On left: Arts Work - Sugar Rush by Ashly Ortega at the Redding Gallery. On right: Cherries by Morgan M. Daughton)

Immerse yourself in the arts with Wilmington Art Loop starting Friday

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

WILMINGTON – The vibrant art scene of Wilmington is set to come alive once again as the city’s 38th Annual Art Loop kicks off Friday. Presented by Wilmington Mayor John Carney, City Cultural Affairs Director Tina Betz, and Jerry duPhily of Out & About Magazine, the free event is expected to attract art enthusiasts from across the region. The Art …

From left: Stewart Ramsey, AFBF President Zippy Duvall, DEFB President Bill Powers, and Jim Minner accepting an award at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention.

Delaware shines in American Farm Bureau Federation Convention

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

For the second consecutive year, the Delaware Farm Bureau (DEFB) has taken home top honors at the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Convention, held in San Antonio from Jan. 24–29. Delaware earned the prestigious New Horizon Award for its innovative #WhyFarmBureau social media campaign, which highlighted members sharing their personal stories about being part of the Farm Bureau. The state …

The Delaware Women's Hall of Fame Class of 2025 will be announced in July.

It’s time to nominate for the Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2025 

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

The nomination period for the 2025 Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame is underway. Established in 1981, the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame recognizes and acknowledges the lifetime achievements of remarkable First State women.  The award also fosters an understanding of, and an appreciation for, the many contributions of all women across Delaware.  “The Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Award honors …

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Survey Says: The Good, the Bad, and the Party Conversation

Peter OsborneCulture, Headlines

My inbox is regularly filled with the “results of surveys” that rank states against each other. It’s fair to say that less than 5% of these deserve a story on their own…and none deserve the constant follow-ups. Add to that, many of them have absolutely NOTHING to do with the state of Delaware. None of us care about a ranking …

Individual Artist Fellows -- Viet Dinh

Division of the Arts recognizes Individual Artist Fellows from across Delaware

Peter OsborneCulture, Delaware Arts, Headlines

  Viet Dinh of Newark, an assistant professor of English at the University of Delaware, has been designated a Master Fellowship through the Delaware Division of the Arts’ Individual Artist Fellows program. Dinh is joined by 20 other artists from across Delaware who received fellowships — 11 in the Established category and nine in the Emerging category. Dinh was born …

Librarian -- Peggy Griffith

Peggy Griffith and Jamar Rahming win national I Love My Librarian awards

Peter OsborneHeadlines, Culture, Education

Two Delawareans have been chosen from 1,300 nominations nationwide for the I Love My Librarian Award from the American Library Association. Ferris School Administrative Librarian Peggy Griffith and Wilmington Institute Free Library Executive Director Jamar Rahming were selected for the award, which celebrates librarians who have made a meaningful impact in their communities through exceptional service. Peggy Griffith Griffith is …

Yukie

Final petals fall for Flowers by Yukie, who says it’s time to say goodbye after 40+ years

Peter OsborneCulture, Headlines, Retail and Restaurants

WILMINGTON — Flowers By Yukie, a perennial Delaware Today winner for Best Upstate Florist and a downtown institution for more than four decades, is quietly closing its doors. The delivery and floral design business ended on Dec. 31, but the store will remain open through around Jan. 31 to sell off the remaining inventory. Yukie Yamamoto, who opened the shop …

11 students advance to Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud finals

Staff WriterCulture, Education, News Briefs, Schools

Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals returns to the Smyrna Opera House on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm. Eleven student finalists from public, private, parochial, vo-tech, and charter schools will compete for the opportunity to represent Delaware and advance to the National Finals in Washington, DC, from May 5-7, 2025, where $50,000 in awards and school stipends will …