WILMINGTON — The Brandywine River Restoration Trust (BRRT) began removing part of the DuPont Experimental Station Dam, also known as Dam 6, a major step in an effort to restore natural fish passage along the Brandywine River. The project will reconnect an 11-mile stretch of river, opening it to migratory species such as American shad for the first time in …
The Wilmington International Film Festival will make its debut October 9–12, and one of its centerpiece films is Shuffle, a documentary that exposes the darker side of the addiction treatment industry. Shot over three years, Shuffle follows individuals caught in the cycle of addiction treatment fraud, where financial incentives often outweigh genuine care. Through raw interviews and investigative reporting, director …
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 …
Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva announced Monday a comprehensive settlement with the State of New Jersey to resolve all pending environmental claims, including those involving PFAS contamination. The agreement covers four current and former operating sites (Chambers Works, Parlin, Pompton Lakes, and Repauno) as well as statewide PFAS claims, including those associated with aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF). RELATED STORY: What to …
WILMINGTON— The Wilmington Fire Department graduated its largest-ever recruit class on Friday, with 36 new Firefighter/EMTs officially joining the ranks during a ceremony at the Chase Bank Conference Center. The graduates of the department’s 44th Recruit Academy were celebrated by family, friends, city officials, and fire department leadership for completing 14 weeks of intensive training. Their addition brings the department’s …
WILMINGTON — The national tour of Mrs. Doubtfire, the hit musical based on the beloved 1993 film, is coming to The Playhouse on Rodney Square for a three-day run this September. Mrs. Doubtfire follows the story of Daniel Hillard, an out-of-work actor who, after losing custody of his children in a difficult divorce, disguises himself as a Scottish nanny to …
WILMINGTON — Bayard Hogans, formerly the president overseeing Enstructure’s Mid-Atlantic operations including Delaware, has departed the company, according to a recent announcement from the Port of Wilmington operations. Hogans’ departure comes nearly two years after he was appointed to the role in October 2023, following the state’s termination of its contract with previous port operator Gulftainer. Enstructure stepped in with …
