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North Wilmington Garden Center To Close After 55 Years

Mar 5, 2026

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North Wilmington Garden Center To Close After 55 Years

Longtime North Wilmington garden center announces closure, $50 million technology upgrade for county police, Delaware’s biggest giving day happening now.

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Several Delaware Stores Are Closing. Others Are Opening.

Mar 2, 2026

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Several Delaware Stores Are Closing. Others Are Opening.

Closures and grand openings across Northern Delaware, a rare blood moon is happening over Delaware, World Cup watch parties are coming to Newark.

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Kennett Winterfest Returns Saturday With 50 Breweries

Feb 26, 2026

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Kennett Winterfest Returns Saturday With 50 Breweries

Winter beer festival returns to Kennett Square, Nemours alerts public to measles exposure, wider alerts proposed for nearby building projects.

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Feb 23, 2026

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J.Crew Factory Coming to Pike Creek

Blizzard prompts statewide emergency declaration, J.Crew outlet set to open in Pike Creek, new musical and comedy open in Wilmington

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Feb 19, 2026

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Sip Your Way Through Chesapeake City

Explore Chesapeake City with drinks in hand, Sheetz could open just outside Delaware, the Bobbie called best budget meal.

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Feb 16, 2026

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Wilmington Beer Week Starts This Week

Beer Week events happening in Wilmington, local farm lets families raise chicks, local boy honored for stopping house fire

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Feb 12, 2026

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Secret Comedy Shows In Wilmington

Pop-up comedy nights announced for Newark and Wilmington, Incyte sells two Wilmington buildings, lodging tax increase rejected.

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Aging Lead Pipes Threaten Drinking Water Statewide

Feb 9, 2026

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Aging Lead Pipes Threaten Drinking Water Statewide

Lead contamination tied to aging pipes across Delaware, closed White Clay Creek golf course for sale at $3M, Plumpton Park Zoo celebrates endangered ape birth

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Indoor Golf Venue Opening On Wilmington Riverfront

Feb 5, 2026

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Indoor Golf Venue Opening On Wilmington Riverfront

New indoor golf and dining spot coming to Wilmington, Wilmington prepares for 250th independence celebration, Newark businesses fined for uncleared sidewalks.

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Wilmington Breweries Roll Out Beer Week Specials

Feb 2, 2026

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Wilmington Breweries Roll Out Beer Week Specials

Wilmington Beer Week celebrates Americas 250th, City closes reservoir to prevent ice accidents, Delaware GDP report highlights top industries

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Jan 29, 2026

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Spokey Speaky Hosts Marley Tribute

Bob Marley birthday concert at The Queen, DMV updates daily hours, Reservoir ice poses danger

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Jan 26, 2026

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Winter Storm Disrupts Monday Plans

Snow forces countywide closures, ChristianaCare sued over data breach, Beer Week returns to Wilmington

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Jan 22, 2026

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Heavy Snow And Deep Freeze Ahead

Weekend snowstorm could bring heavy accumulation, Kennett Winterfest announces 2026 festival plans, Newark explores drone show instead of fireworks.

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Jan 19, 2026

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Delmarva Plans Third Rate Hike

Delaware electric bills may increase, Delaware Senate leader retires, homebuilt Disney-style ride in Bear.

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Jan 15, 2026

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New Restaurant Replaces Stone Balloon

New restaurants coming to Newark and Bear, Tiny home project heads to hearing, Delaware museum hosts Scout overnight.

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Jan 12, 2026

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Live Stand-Up Comedy Comes To Drip Cafe

Live stand-up comedy comes to Drip Cafe, Delaware bill bans AI from being licensed doctors, Hands-on pottery classes in Kennett Square

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Lefty’s Alley & Eats Is Opening in Newark

Jan 8, 2026

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Lefty’s Alley & Eats Is Opening in Newark

New bowling and arcade venue coming to Newark, Local movie premiere brings red carpet to Wilmington, Winter Wonder returns to Longwood Gardens.

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Schools Go Remote As Snook Service Draws Thousands

Jan 5, 2026

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Schools Go Remote As Snook Service Draws Thousands

Schools go remote as Snook service draws thousands, a look at everything being built in Newark, New cannabis facility would bring 15 jobs.

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White Clay Creek Country Club Shutting Down

Jan 1, 2026

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White Clay Creek Country Club Shutting Down

Golf course and restaurant at White Clay closing, fire reported at St. Mark's during winter break, long DMV lines after Wilmington closure.

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Longtime Hockessin Restaurant Closes After 20 Years

Dec 29, 2025

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Longtime Hockessin Restaurant Closes After 20 Years

Hockessin loses a casual dining mainstay, New Year’s Eve sober rides are available again, a Wilmington event gives old trees new life.

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Christiana Mall Begins Charging For Parking

Dec 22, 2025

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Christiana Mall Begins Charging For Parking

Christiana Mall launches paid parking, ChristianaCare adds new medical helicopter, Home sales decline across Delaware.

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