Restaurants and breweries will toast the return of Wilmington Beer Week, which starts today — Tuesday, Feb. 28 — and runs through Sunday. It will focus on locally brewed beer and there’s a bonus for local suds lovers: Those who download a passport and get it stamped five times during the week will be eligible to win the Ultimate Wilmington …
DNREC to Close The Point at Cape Henlopen for Beachnesting Season
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, Wednesday, March 1. Since 1993, The Point has closed annually for most of the spring and summer for the benefit of threatened and endangered beachnesters and migratory shorebirds, including [âŠ] The post DNREC to …
Six New Delaware Sportfish Species Records Set in 2022
New state records for six fish species as caught from fresh and saltwater were established during the 2022 Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. The post Six New Delaware Sportfish Species Records Set in 2022 appeared first on State of Delaware News. Staff WriterThis post was originally published on this site
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Stephanie Boatengâs âThe Sweet Shoppeâ from March 3-31
On view from March 3-31, 2023  Wilmington, Del. (February 25, 2023) â The Delaware Division of the Artsâ Mezzanine Gallery presents 2022 DDOA Individual Artist Fellow Stephanie Boatengâs exhibition, âThe Sweet Shoppeâ, running March 3-31, 2023. Guests are invited to attend a Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, March 3 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Stephanie Boateng is [âŠ] The post The Mezzanine …
New history trail documents Iron Hill’s free Black families
A new history trail at Iron Hill Museum documents the existence and lives of free Black families who began settling there in the 1930s. No one knows if any of those who lived there had been slaves, although it’s certainly possible, historians said after the trail’s ribbon cutting on a gloriously sunny afternoon. The families included the Congos, Websters, Earls, …
Food Bank celebrates topping off new Milford building
Nearly 100 supporters, community members, politicians and more gathered Friday at the Food Bank of Delawareâs topping-off ceremony for its new $32 million warehouse. Everyone was invited to sign the steel beam, which when placed symbolized the completion of the structural construction. The ceremony included the traditional placement of a small evergreen tree on the beam, a symbol of future …
DNREC, Iron Hill Museum in Newark Celebrate New African American History Trail
With todayâs unveiling of a new African American History Trail on the grounds of the Iron Hill Museum and Science Center in Newark, visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the 1923 schoolhouse that houses the museum and the unique story of the free Black community that formed on Iron Hill in the 1830s. The post DNREC, Iron …
DBCC Lights of Life Gala returns with 80s theme
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) will be going back in time to the 1980s during their 2023 Lights of Life Going Back to the 80s Gala planned for Saturday, March 4 at Ballyâs Dover Casino and Resort. The gala returns after a two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. âThis year, DBCCâs Lights of Life Gala has special meaning …
Presentations on Attracting Pollinators to Help Yards and Gardens Thrive Set for March 6 and 27
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host two free presentations in March on techniques for attracting butterflies, birds, and other pollinators to suburban yards and gardens and helping them to thrive and flower. The post Presentations on Attracting Pollinators to Help Yards and Gardens Thrive Set for March 6 and 27 appeared first on State of …
Secretary of State Announces 2022 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award Recipient
Secretary of State Jeff Bullock announced that Karelin Torres was selected to receive the prestigious 2022 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. The award, in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis, recognizes a gifted, civic-minded young Delawarean who has demonstrated leadership abilities, has a passion for social justice, and is improving the quality of life in their community. The post …