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Scout Cafe is hosting its first-ever Scout & Seek Market on Saturday, June 20, a one-day vintage and flea market featuring curated finds from local collectors, thrifters, and makers. Expect vintage home goods, records, art, retro décor, handmade pieces, and plenty of unexpected finds.

The market runs from 9 AM to 3 PM, with food and coffee available while you browse.

The food may bring us to a restaurant, but the seat can shape the entire experience. What's your ideal place to settle in for a meal?

Source: WDEL

More than 700 athletes from across the state gathered at the University of Delaware Athletic Complex this weekend for the 55th Special Olympics Delaware Summer Games. The two-day competition wrapped up on Saturday after featuring events in aquatics, bocce, powerlifting, softball, tennis, and track and field.

The event kicked off Friday afternoon with an opening ceremony at the Bob Carpenter Center. The traditional lighting of the cauldron was shared by athlete Jillian Mathews and New Castle County Police Lieutenant Angie Dolan.

Alongside the main athletic events, the weekend included an Olympic Village and a festival for younger children on the track infield. More than a thousand volunteers helped support the games throughout the competition.

Source: State of Delaware News

The Delaware City DMV will open at 1 PM on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, instead of the usual 11 AM, due to a pre-scheduled internal event. The Wilmington, Dover, and Georgetown locations will open on time at 11 AM.

If you want to skip the trip entirely, a myDMV account lets you renew your license or registration, change your address, buy a duplicate registration card, pay uninsured motorist fees, or schedule a road exam, among other tasks. The online portal runs around the clock at myDMV.delaware.gov.

Source: Delaware Online 🔒 PAYWALLED

Nineteen months after closing its gates, Constitution Yards Beer Garden is making a comeback on the Wilmington Riverfront. The outdoor venue officially reopened to the public on June 11 at a brand new spot.

The updated setup is located at 303 Justison Street, sitting directly across the road from its original footprint. The hospitality arm of Connecticut-based Imian Partners is once again running the operation in partnership with the Buccini Pollin Group.

Operators described the extended closure as a lengthy wait for the team. Staff members are now finalizing the space and preparing to welcome people back for the summer season.

Source: Delaware Business Now

Surf Bagel has opened a new northern Delaware outpost in the Christiana area. The restaurant is located at the Churchmans Place Shopping Center on Churchmans Road, near the ChristianaCare Newark Campus and Delaware Technical Community College.

The menu features breakfast bagels, sandwiches, wraps, and cheese steaks. Like its other locations, the Christiana spot operates on a morning and early afternoon schedule, serving customers daily from 6:30 AM - 2 PM.

This marks the seventh location for the Sussex County brand since it was acquired by the SoDel Concepts restaurant group in 2021. The coastal surf theme remains a staple of the new space.

Source: Delaware Business Now

Westrum Development Company just broke ground on the second phase of its Luxor Lifestyle Apartments on the Wilmington Riverfront. The new building will sit at 400 South Market Street, right next door to the original complex that opened in 2023.

This expansion will bring 125 new units to the neighborhood, featuring a mix of studio and one-bedroom floor plans. Current rents in the community range from $1,750 to $3,500 a month. The project marks continued investment in the area from the Pennsylvania-based developer, joining established local builders like Buccini Pollin Group and Pettinaro.

Future tenants will share access to existing property features, including a fitness center, dog park, and reserved garage parking.

Source: WDEL

Delaware lawmakers are looking at a proposal that would push the state's last call back by an hour. The legislation would allow local bars to keep serving customers until 2 AM instead of the current 1 AM cutoff.

The extra hour would not be mandatory. Towns and counties would have the option to adopt the later closing time or stick with their current rules. Supporters argue the change would help local spots compete with neighboring states like Maryland.

Some local officials are pushing back, citing concerns about stretching police resources deeper into the early morning. The bill passed the Delaware House and is now heading to the Senate.

Source: WDEL

U.S. Senator Chris Coons is officially running for a third full term. The Delaware Democrat announced his reelection campaign on Friday through a social media video release.

Coons stated he plans to focus on addressing the high cost of living and the international standing of the country. He noted his goal is to legislate and solve problems rather than focus on social media engagement, adding that he wants to build an agenda rooted in opportunity and security.

Coons was first elected to the Senate in a 2010 special election and won reelection in 2014 and 2020. On the Republican side, Mike Katz and John Schulli will compete in a September primary.

Source: WDEL

Governor Matt Meyer signed legislation in Dover on Wednesday officially recognizing June 11 as Puerto Rico Day in the First State. A crowd gathered for the bill signing, which featured music and dance.

State Representative Josué Ortega, the first Puerto Rican member of the Delaware House, sponsored the measure. The chosen date lines up with the anniversary of the creation of the Puerto Rican flag. Census data cited in the legislation notes that nearly 31,000 people of Puerto Rican heritage currently live in Delaware.

Under the new state law, the annual observance will be marked with local ceremonies moving forward.

On Mondays, opening acts and exhibits are listed here when they debut. After that, you'll find individual dates in the regular Theatre/Arts listings.

Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical | Milburn Stone Theatre at Cecil College. A musical following step-siblings Sebastian and Kathryn as they scheme through Manhattan, set to a soundtrack of 1990s hits from Britney Spears, R.E.M., The Verve, and Garbage. Recommended for ages 16 and up. On stage June 12 through June 21.

BalletX | Longwood Gardens. A performance by the Philadelphia-based contemporary ballet company in the Open Air Theatre, featuring a program of three works: "Honey," "Macaroni," and "Big Wig." Tickets are $44 to $84 and include all-day garden admission. Performing June 17.

Philadanco! | Longwood Gardens. A performance by the modern dance company featuring four works, including a piece set to the music of Otis Redding, presented as part of a Juneteenth commemoration. Tickets are $36-$45 and include all-day garden admission. Performing June 19.

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It's not just a clever name. Charmie is a 5-year-old mixed breed who is fully prepared to live up to her moniker and win you over. This medium-sized, dog-friendly lady is incredibly sweet, playful, and ready to be the center of your attention.

She has been spending her days at the shelter brushing up on her socialization skills, making her a great candidate if you already have another pup at home. Whether you are looking for a daily walking buddy or a low-key couch companion, she is eager to settle into a new routine.

Head over to the Brandywine Valley SPCA at 290 Churchmans Road to introduce yourself to Charmie and see if she is the perfect match for your family.

Summer Concert Series: Blues Reincarnation Project | Rockford Park. Blues Reincarnation Project brings live blues to Rockford Park as part of the ongoing summer series. Monday at 6:30 PM.

Concert Series: Friction Farm | Chapel Street Players. An online modern-folk concert by husband-and-wife duo Friction Farm, featuring harmony-driven songs, storytelling, and social commentary. Free; registration is required to receive the streaming link. Tuesday 7-8 PM.

Summer Nights at Hagley | Hagley Museum and Library. A dog-friendly evening stroll along the Brandywine featuring local food trucks, Woodside Farm Creamery ice cream, and Dogfish Head craft beer. Tickets are $5, and free for members and children under six. Wednesday 5-8 PM.

Free Summer Concert Series: Richard Raw & the Word Warrior Band | Tina Betz Urban Artist Exchange. Richard Raw & the Word Warrior Band perform live at no cost, outdoors, at the Tina Betz Urban Artist Exchange, blending hip-hop lyricism with live instrumentation. Wednesday at 5:30 PM.

Olivia Reynolds Band | Historic New Castle. Classic country from the Olivia Reynolds Band opens Historic New Castle's free Wednesday summer concert series. Wednesday 6:30-8 PM.

Summer Concert Series: Wendy Logan Band | White Clay Creek State Park. An outdoor summer concert at White Clay Creek State Park featuring the Wendy Logan Band. Wednesday at 6:30 PM.

More happenings we couldn’t fit in the newsletter.

Nothing in this section is sponsored. Just things worth knowing. I’ll always flag sponsors clearly.

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Tuesday

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