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Ladybug Music Festival Returns Under New Leadership

Dec 15, 2025

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Ladybug Music Festival Returns Under New Leadership

Ladybug Music Festival returns with new nonprofit, Icy roads prompt school delays Monday, Bardea Steak earns rare national honor

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Annual Ugly Sweater Santa Crawl Returns To Wilmington

Dec 11, 2025

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Annual Ugly Sweater Santa Crawl Returns To Wilmington

Wilmington’s Ugly Sweater Santa Crawl is this weekend, 7 Brew appears in new county documents, multiple breweries offer festive shopping.

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Eight New Holiday Theatre Shows Debut This Week

Dec 8, 2025

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Eight New Holiday Theatre Shows Debut This Week

Eight seasonal performances debut across Delaware, Blue Hens travel to Alabama for postseason game, local tequila brand gears up for wider rollout.

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Seasonal Markets and Bazaars Fill the Weekend

Dec 4, 2025

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Seasonal Markets and Bazaars Fill the Weekend

Holiday markets take over the weekend calendar, Christmas celebrations take over Newark this month, Still no snow as Wilmington’s dry streak rolls on

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Delaware Day Trivia Brings Community Competition Statewide

Dec 1, 2025

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Delaware Day Trivia Brings Community Competition Statewide

Delaware Day trivia goes statewide with cash prizes, Grassroots to close as owner plans to retire, shop small with these Delaware holiday favorites.

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Wilmington’s Christmas Parade Returns to Market Street

Nov 27, 2025

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Wilmington’s Christmas Parade Returns to Market Street

The Wilmington Jaycees parade kicks off the season, Diamond painting becomes a favorite new pastime, Blitzen Bar begins its limited holiday run

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PJ Whelihan's taking over former Ruby Tuesday in Pike Creek

Nov 24, 2025

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PJ Whelihan's taking over former Ruby Tuesday in Pike Creek

Pike Creek lands a new PJ Whelihan's, CCArts opens winter registration for kids and adults, Delaware Park launches its 2025 Festival of Lights

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The Holiday Market Season Kicks Into High Gear

Nov 20, 2025

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The Holiday Market Season Kicks Into High Gear

A full weekend of local markets and handmade finds, Delaware offers free rides on major holidays, more automated speed checks coming.

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Two Classic Delaware Holiday Tours Open This Week

Nov 17, 2025

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Two Classic Delaware Holiday Tours Open This Week

Holiday season kicks off at Winterthur and Nemours, new Redners market coming to Kirkwood Plaza, Iron Hill locations get new ownership.

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Huge Holiday Artisans Show Returns To CCArts

Nov 13, 2025

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Huge Holiday Artisans Show Returns To CCArts

CCArts holds its popular artisans show, E-ZPass launches new website and billing system, Festival of Trees features local artisans and holiday music.

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Delaware’s Chef Dana Returns To Food Network

Nov 10, 2025

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Delaware’s Chef Dana Returns To Food Network

Delaware’s original Cake Boss winner returns to TV, Unwined on the Water lost to massive marina fire, Hagley turns power plant into hub for young engineers.

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Delaware’s biggest antique show returns to the Riverfront

Nov 6, 2025

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Delaware’s biggest antique show returns to the Riverfront

Delaware’s premier antique show opens Friday, Newark adds secure video streaming to 911 service, Rockford Tower lights up for seasonal celebration.

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Draper Media Buys WDEL nd WSTW in $11M Deal

Nov 3, 2025

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Draper Media Buys WDEL nd WSTW in $11M Deal

Delaware’s biggest radio voices get new ownership, state budget shortfall could affect your tax bill, Rumors opens at Chapel Street Players this weekend.

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Autumn Arch Welcomes Archie’s Pizza To The Taproom

Oct 30, 2025

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Autumn Arch Welcomes Archie’s Pizza To The Taproom

Archie’s Pizza fires up at Autumn Arch Brewery, Barclays to acquire Delaware lender Best Egg for $800 million, ChristianaCare expands emergency air service with new helicopter.

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The Price Is Right comes to Wilmington

Oct 27, 2025

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The Price Is Right comes to Wilmington

The Price Is Right takes over Market Street, Boil alert issued after Christiana water main break, new luxury apartments coming to Trolley Square.

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Newark Halloween Parade Returns To Main Street

Oct 23, 2025

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Newark Halloween Parade Returns To Main Street

Newark’s Main Street becomes a Halloween party, Brandywine Zoo goes wild for Halloween this Friday, Newark plan aims to attract comedy clubs and music halls.

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Energy-Efficient Tax Credit Ends In December 2025

Oct 20, 2025

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12 min read

Energy-Efficient Tax Credit Ends In December 2025

Federal home energy credit set to expire, Delaware food prices surging, NIH invests $2.6M in Nemours brain science

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Winterthur Cancels 2026 Point-to-Point Races

Oct 16, 2025

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18 min read

Winterthur Cancels 2026 Point-to-Point Races

Winterthur pauses Point-to-Point for 2026, Music on Main kicks off new era for Newark, fitness founder scores $10K in county pitch event.

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Wilmington’s Witchiest Walk Returns Saturday

Oct 9, 2025

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Wilmington’s Witchiest Walk Returns Saturday

Bellefonte goes full witch mode this weekend, free music all day at Wilmington Porchfest, Apothecary Brewing opens this weekend, Navy parade sails past New Castle.

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Delaware Restaurants Rally After Iron Hill Closure

Oct 6, 2025

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Delaware Restaurants Rally After Iron Hill Closure

Local spots step up to help Iron Hill employees find work, comfort food finds a new home in Hockessin, Bancroft Mills Bridge finally reopens after four long years.

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Porchfest takes over Trolley and Cool Spring

Oct 2, 2025

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Porchfest takes over Trolley and Cool Spring

Wilmington hosts all-day porch music festival, Wilmington University unveils cost-saving law school pathway, Kid Davis keeps the music going at a new stage.

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New Newark candy shop serves Philly’s Milk Jawn

Sep 29, 2025

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New Newark candy shop serves Philly’s Milk Jawn

New candy shop opens in Newark, Iron Hill Brewery closes for good, what counts as middle class in Delaware

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🌮 Delaware Taco Festival Takes Over The Riverfront Saturday

Sep 25, 2025

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🌮 Delaware Taco Festival Takes Over The Riverfront Saturday

25+ taco vendors, tequila, and live music this weekend, Wilmington adds 243 new apartments at The Press, homeowners wait as property taxes get tied up in court.

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Newark Oktoberfest Is Back With $10 Unlimited Rides

Sep 18, 2025

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Newark Oktoberfest Is Back With $10 Unlimited Rides

Newark Oktoberfest opens Friday night, Newark adds two new speed cameras, UD lands huge health grant.

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North East’s Crab Crawl Returns Saturday

Sep 11, 2025

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17 min read

North East’s Crab Crawl Returns Saturday

Iron Hill Brewery closes Newark location after 29 years, SEPTA service to Delaware is safe for now, Delaware State opens NYC high school.

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