The Eagles Super Bowl parade is expected to draw more than 1 million people, including thousands from the First State traveling north. (Photo from City of Philadelphia of 2018 Eagles parade)

6 trains to run from Wilmington to Philly for Eagles parade Friday

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

First Staters hoping to head up to the City of Brotherly Love to celebrate the Eagles Super Bowl LIX victory have plenty of options Friday. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is gearing up for the influx of up to 1 million fans heading into Philadelphia, and to accommodate the large crowd, SEPTA will run six special trains from the …

The First State ranks in the top half of luckiest states to find love, a new study shows. (Photo by Prostock-studio/Shutterstock)

With V-Day Friday, report finds Delaware 21st luckiest state for love

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

As Valentine’s Day approaches, a new study reveals Delawareans are more likely to find love than other states. The study, conducted by Legal US Poker Sites, ranks Delaware as 21st in the nation for “luckiest states for love,” with an index score of 38.56 out of 100. Love analytics The report analyzed a variety of factors to determine which states …

Bayhealth and Food Bank of Delaware's food drive will last for a month, starting on Valentine's Day. (Photo by AJ_Watt/iStock Getty Images)

Bayhealth launches food drive to combat food insecurity

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

In an effort to tackle the growing issue of food insecurity in Delaware, Bayhealth has announced the launch of a month-long Food Drive in partnership with the Food Bank of Delaware. The drive will begin on February 14 and run through March 14, with the goal of collecting essential non-perishable food items to support those in need across the state. …

Saint Mark's teacher Barb Stefani, left, and junior Zhara Waters, will head to the Young People’s Continental Congress in July.

Saint Mark’s to send duo to acclaimed American democracy conference

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Saint Mark’s High School in Wilmington is sending a teacher-student duo to the esteemed Young People’s Continental Congress (YPCC) in the City of Brotherly Love this summer. Barb Stefani, an educator at Saint Mark’s, and Zhara Waters, a standout junior, have been selected to participate in the program, which gathers exceptional students and educators from across the nation, offers participants …

The First State ranks near last in the nation in its recovery from pandemic-caused learning loss. (Photo by bestyy38105321/Vecteezy)

Del. bottom 4 state in recovery from pandemic learning loss

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Delaware recovered from learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic at one of the worst rates in the entire country. A new report from the Education Recovery Scorecard, compiled by researchers from Harvard and Stanford universities, sheds light on how students in Delaware and across the nation are faring in their recovery from the learning disruptions caused by the pandemic. …

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 …

There's a little more than three weeks left to file to run in the 2025 school board elections.

March 7: Deadline to file to run in school board elections

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

First Staters hoping to get involved and make an impact in their community schools have until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, to file candidacy in the May 13 school board elections. Criteria for running for a school board seat includes: Be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Delaware and the school district they seek to represent. Be at …

Brandywine School District and its educators reached a new contract agreement Monday night. (Photo of Brandywine High School)

Brandywine, educators strike deal after teachers hit picket lines

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Brandywine School District and its educators struck a deal Monday night after a nearly year-long contract impasse. The district, which is the fifth largest in the state, agreed to raise the pay and protect the working conditions of more than a thousand public school teachers and specialists. “This is a huge win for teachers and specialists here in the Brandywine …

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 …