Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki celebrates opening of Rodney Square splash pad fountains As Wilmington officials celebrated the continued refurbishment of Rodney Square, Mayor Mike Purzycki said future changes may include the return of the statue of Declaration of Independence signer Caesar Rodney. “One of these days we might find a statue back here,” Purzycki said at the end of …
Proof we love BBQ: Stuck with only takeout, sales rose for this restaurant
BBQ travels well, and that helped Limestone BBQ’s takeout sales. If you’re one of the multitudes who will be craving barbecue on Memorial Day, you won’t be alone. And for many, summer holidays aren’t the only days people want to chow down. The year-round love for roasted meat even during the lockdown surprised a Delaware restaurant devoted to it. …
As Robbins Diamonds closes, so does colorful chapter in area retail history
If you grew up around Delaware and had a television in the 80s and 90s, you probably recognize the late Jerry Robbins, the guy with a diamond in his beard, from his catchy jewelry commercials. You might find yourself trying to remember the original lyrics Bobby Day and Michael Jackson sang before âRockinâ Robbins,â one of Robbins Diamondsâ famous …
DSU cancels $750,000 in debt for 200 graduating seniors
The Historically Black College and University will use federal COVID-19 money to pay for move.
Delaware author bases new book for elementary readers on her own life
Erin Entrada Kelly hopes ‘Maybe, Maybe Marisol Rainey’ will give voice to rarely featured introspective kids
âWhat it means to be a visual artist who is going blindâ
âTrebs, the clear glass is your soul,â a Facebook friend wrote. âYou see the world more clearly, compassionately, lovingly and strongly than anyone else.â
Longwood brings back Illuminated Fountain Shows
Beyonce, Nina Simone, Madonna, Lady Gaga and Dolly Parton are among the musicians added to the famous shows.
Startup aims to help firms, nonprofits with sustainability
Early clients of Green Street USA include a zoo, a school, a law firm, a construction firm and several retailers.
How Winterthur handles pests (and how you can, too)
Winterthur follows an integrated pest management policy, meaning that it doesnât use pesticides. âIn lieu of chemicals, we vacuum a lot,â its expert said.
Culture, health, recreation at heart of Whitehall’s bid to be new American neighborhood
Calls about the property have risen 30% just from those in other urban areas wanting a new place to call home.