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Iron Hill Wilmington Is Reopening

Apr 2, 2026

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Iron Hill Wilmington Is Reopening

Iron Hill to reopen in Wilmington, red light camera revenue in Delaware, Newark Arts Alliance exhibit now open.

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New Law Bans All Left Turns In New Castle County

Mar 30, 2026

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New Law Bans All Left Turns In New Castle County

Left turns now banned across New Castle County, Delaware gas prices nearing $4 per gallon, Delmarva Power rates set to increase this summer.

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17% Property Tax Increase Proposed

Mar 26, 2026

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17% Property Tax Increase Proposed

Officials propose 17% tax increase, Delaware targets stablecoin regulation, Colin Quinn performing at The Grand.

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Speed Camera Goes Live In Newark

Mar 23, 2026

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Speed Camera Goes Live In Newark

Newark installs first speed camera, Easter Bunny Express back on the tracks, Wilmington Senior Center closes unexpectedly.

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Newark Restaurant Week Starts Today

Mar 19, 2026

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Newark Restaurant Week Starts Today

Newark Restaurants Offer 3 Course Deals, Newark considers alcohol tax, UDance 20th anniversary.

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New Castle Market Becomes Concert Venue

Mar 16, 2026

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New Castle Market Becomes Concert Venue

New Castle grocery store hosts concerts, Concord Mall under contract for sale, Bill would ban credit card tip fees.

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Wilmington's St. Paddy's Loop Is Back

Mar 12, 2026

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Wilmington's St. Paddy's Loop Is Back

St. Paddy's Loop returns to Wilmington, Ocean State Job Lot comes to New Castle, Maple Sugar Festival returns to Ashland.

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Two New Plays Debut This Week In Northern Delaware

Mar 9, 2026

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Two New Plays Debut This Week In Northern Delaware

Ty Snook Foundation created for law enforcement families, Young Frankenstein and Madagascar hit Delaware stages, Wilmington DMV reopening Tuesday.

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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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J.Crew Factory Coming to Pike Creek

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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Sip Your Way Through Chesapeake City

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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Wilmington Beer Week Starts This Week

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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Secret Comedy Shows In Wilmington

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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Spokey Speaky Hosts Marley Tribute

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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Winter Storm Disrupts Monday Plans

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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Heavy Snow And Deep Freeze Ahead

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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Delmarva Plans Third Rate Hike

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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Above the Canal
New Restaurant Replaces Stone Balloon

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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Live Stand-Up Comedy Comes To Drip Cafe

Jan 12, 2026

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10 min read

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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16 min read

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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