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Slip into 1920s with Cured Plate’s unique dining experience

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Town Square Live

  MILFORD — Servers wearing 1920s attire. Light-up menus. Customer-designed charcuterie boards. The Cured Plate, which opened Feb. 13, is providing one of the most unique dining experiences in the area, and it’s proven popular with diners in the region. The charcuterie-based restaurant has not had an empty seat since the doors opened. and customers are posting rave reviews on …

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Black History Month: A time to focus on breast health

Terry RogersDelaware Live, Health, Town Square Live

Black History Month, celebrated the entire month of February, is a time to reflect, celebrate and acknowledge the contributions, achievements, and experiences of African Americans throughout history. Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition is taking this month to recognize the many African American men and women who have overcome one of the toughest battles of their lives – surviving breast cancer. “Unfortunately, …

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Breast Cancer Screening crucial to better outcome

Terry RogersCharity, Delaware Live, Delaware Nonprofits, Health, Town Square Live

There is significant evidence that early detection is the best tool in fighting breast cancer, as cancers caught early are more likely to be localized. Unfortunately, breast cancer statistics indicate that there is a higher incidence of death among women of color, especially black women, who are diagnosed with breast cancer. “Delaware ranks number one in black women diagnosed with …

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Fall campaign underway to support DBCC

Terry RogersCharity, Delaware Live, Headlines, Health, RSS-Health, Town Square Live

The fall campaign is underway to help Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) in its mission to promote early detection of breast cancer, research new treatments and support women who have received a diagnosis that impacts their life tremendously. With a goal of $30,000, DBCC hopes to help as many women as possible who have received a breast cancer diagnosis. “It …

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Early detection is key to breast cancer survival

Terry RogersHealth, Delaware Live, RSS-Health, Town Square Live

As National Breast Cancer Awareness month begins, Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition wants everyone to focus on early detection in the fight against breast cancer. Statistics show that finding breast cancer early offers the best chance of survival from a disease that impacts thousands around the world. The month of October is filled with events designed to promote early detection as …

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Monster Mile Walk, other ways to support breast cancer awareness

Terry RogersDelaware Live, Charity, Health, RSS-Health, Town Square Live

One of the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s signature fund-raising events, the Monster Mile Walk for a Cause, returns for the 14th year with a new location and an expansion to include family fun activities, music, food, games, and more. This year, Homestead Gardens will host the  9 a.m. to 3 p.m. event Oct. 21 at their Smyrna store, at 5580 …

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Young breast cancer survivors benefit from DBCC program

Terry RogersCulture, Town Square Live

A diagnosis of breast cancer at any age can be frightening and stressful, but for younger women, learning you have breast cancer can be especially devastating. The Young Survivors in Action (YSIA) program through Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) is designed to help people between the ages of 20 and 40 who have been diagnosed with the disease. “We have …

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Live Healthier in 2023

Terry RogersDelaware Live, Health, Town Square Live

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) reminds everyone that one of the best ways to prevent and fight breast cancer is to live a healthier lifestyle. It is one of the reasons they created the Yes2Health program which is gearing up for the new year with new sessions that include new kitchen classes. There are three different time slots open this …

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Early detection still best way to fight breast cancer

Terry RogersDelaware Live, Health, Town Square Live

Early detection still the best way to fight breast cancer     October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and despite the fact that there is far more information available on the disease than there was a decade ago, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. And although men can also get breast cancer, their …

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Districts may get financial relief for minor school capital projects

Jarek RutzEducation, Delaware Live, Headlines, Milford-live, Town Square Live

Poorer Delaware school districts could soon see a drop in their financial burdens for minor school capital projects. Senate Bill 293, which would change the funding formula used by the state, passed the Senate unanimously Tuesday. It will now head to the House Education Committee for a hearing. The bill addresses the responsibility of school districts to match state-appropriated minor …