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Ho-ho-ho! Classic Delaware area Christmas traditions await

Here are some memorable spots to mark Christmas in Delaware and just over the border into Pennsylvania. Be prepared: some…

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Ken Mammarella posted at 9:17 am

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Whoville, more Christmas traditions in gingerbread at Hagley

Brandywine Hundred resident Joe Daigle is sharing his gingerbread artistry across Delaware this year. He became known for it after…

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Ken Mammarella posted at 9:03 am

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What to expect for Thanksgiving 2023 in Delaware

With almost 15% of First Staters expected to travel this weekend, here’s what to know about Thanksgiving travel, weather and…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 12:38 pm

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Associated Builders & Contractors awards 5 people, 29 companies

One of the biggest challenges this year for Jimmy Strusowski of Seiberlich Trane Energy Services has been the company- and…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 10:01 am

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Brighten up dark nights with these merry light displays

If you’re looking for a little holiday magic to brighten up the dark nights of winter, look no farther than…

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Betsy Price posted at 8:00 pm

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Veterans home’s plea for food, supplies sparks welcome aid

A Facebook post asking for help with supplies for Home of the Brave in Milford has given the Veterans transitional…

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Betsy Price posted at 12:52 pm

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Winterthur’s Enchanted Woods, in whimsical gingerbread

Winterthur has moved its Enchanted Woods indoors this season – as a delightfully detailed miniature form in gingerbread – for…

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Ken Mammarella posted at 9:58 am

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Revisiting Heirloom in Lewes, just in time for holiday season

When Heirloom opened in 2015, some wondered if Lewes could support a fine-dining, farm-to-table concept.  The town rolls up the…

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Pam George posted at 5:05 pm

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On this day of Christmas: Holiday events to mark on your calendar

Here are some memorable events to celebrates Christmas in Delaware. These events run only a day or two. There’s a…

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Ken Mammarella posted at 4:22 pm

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Festival of Trees starts Friday in New Castle; Dec. 1 in Milford

Delaware Hospice elves will be scurrying around Brantwyn Estate this week ahead of the opening Friday of the 36th New…

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Betsy Price posted at 1:34 pm

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Here’s what to expect at the Brandywine Restaurant

Nothing gets Wilmington residents quite as excited as a new restaurant—unless it’s a celebrity sighting. I recently experienced both thrills…

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Pam George posted at 2:39 pm

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Delaware to offer statewide lung cancer screening Saturday

Delaware on Saturday, Nov. 12, will become the first to offer statewide lung cancer screening, using five facilities up and…

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Betsy Price posted at 4:11 pm

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Mexican restaurants, Avondale closure, Thanksgiving in/out

  Delaware can’t get enough of Mexican restaurants, or so it seems. Along with the new spots listed below, more…

Pam George posted at 11:42 am

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Only in the First State: Our obsession with low-digit tags

This week is prime time for one of Delaware’s odder rituals: a hunt for low-digit tags. The Delaware Department of…

Ken Mammarella posted at 5:46 pm

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Here are ways to honor Delaware heroes for Veterans Day

Fighting in World War I officially came to an end in the 11th hour of the 11th day of the…

Jarek Rutz posted at 2:09 pm

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St. Helena’s cancels its long-running carnival

The springtime carnival at St. Helena’s Church, a tradition in North Wilmington that dates back at least to the 1960s,…

Ken Mammarella posted at 12:02 pm

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Vietnam vets honored in Wilmington at memorial statue

  Delaware’s Vietnam Veterans were honored Saturday morning at the 40th annual celebration of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in downtown…

Jarek Rutz posted at 3:31 pm

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MBNA’s ‘Wyeths’ become The Biggs’ biggest exhibition yet

“The Wyeths” took their darn sweet time getting to Dover. But now through Feb. 11, an exhibition of 70-plus works…

Betsy Price posted at 2:32 pm

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Del. Natural Resources Police kick off holiday toy drive

Delaware officers kicked off their holiday toy drive Friday, which produced 750 gifts for the state’s youth last year. Delaware…

Jarek Rutz posted at 1:34 pm

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New restaurants, plus Thanksgiving made easy

The First State is witnessing a flurry of new openings, from casual takeaway to fine dining. Meanwhile, restaurants have released…

Pam George posted at 2:50 pm

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DAM’s ‘The Rossettis:’ Unblinking look at cost of creativity

The Delaware Art Museum has used its archives and materials from another Delaware collection to expand and deepen “The Rossettis,” an…

Betsy Price posted at 1:13 pm

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Pantries, food drives spread the spirit of Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving tradition of a holiday centered around the harvest (yes, the football and the shopping came later) also inspires…

Jarek Rutz posted at 10:24 am

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Data reveals extent of Delaware’s lottery obsession

Delaware is the fourth most lottery-obsessed state in the nation. Casino sweepstakes comparison experts at CasinosSweeps.com have compiled a list…

Bryan Shupe posted at 9:51 am

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Whale of a Sale returns Saturday after 4-year hiatus

The Whale of a Sale – which the Junior League of Wilmington calls Delaware’s largest garage sale – returns Saturday,…

Ken Mammarella posted at 11:02 am

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    State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Dover

    The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash occurred on Friday afternoon in Dover that left one woman dead.
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    Troopers Arrest Laurel Woman for Multiple Felony Gun Offenses

    The Delaware State Police arrested 34-year-old Victoria Bolen, of Laurel, Delaware, for multiple felony gun offenses early Wednesday morning in
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    Reduced Sugar Cranberry-Orange Sauce

      Festive reduced sugar cranberry-orange sauce brings a splash of flavor and color to your holiday table. Containing only four
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    Savory Sausage Stuffing

    With a few easy tweaks, this delicious sausage stuffing elevates a holiday standard into a dish you can feel good
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    Delaware Safety and Homeland Security Names Executive Director to Lead New Police Officer Standards Training Commission

    Today the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) announced Sean E. Moriarty, Ed. D. as Executive Director of
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    More fines for Pokorny, whose rentals were closed in 2022

    The city of Wilmington  had impossed $33,000 fines agaisnt the man whose seven Adams Street properties were summarily shut down
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    Wilmington city, council lash out in fight over job residency

    Mob rule? Or B.S.? A weeks-long debate over Wilmington residency requirements for non-elected city employees has deteriorated into what might
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    Virtual event to connect Veterans to new benefits

    Military families will have a three-day opportunity to explore Veterans benefits and new eligibility requirements at a one-stop-virtual-shop. From Dec.
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    Dover Police Make Second Arrest in 2022 Thanksgiving Day Homicide

    After the initial arrest in this case, the Dover Police Department continued to attempt…Click for MoreDover Police Make Second Arrest
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    Troopers Arrest Man Found with Stolen Nissan in Claymont

    The Delaware State Police arrested 35-year-old Reginald Lloyd, of Wilmington, Delaware, after he was found with a stolen Nissan on
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