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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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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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Indoor Golf Venue Opening On Wilmington Riverfront

Feb 5, 2026

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14 min read

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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Spokey Speaky Hosts Marley Tribute

Jan 29, 2026

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13 min read

Spokey Speaky Hosts Marley Tribute

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

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Heavy Snow And Deep Freeze Ahead

Jan 22, 2026

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15 min read

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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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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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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White Clay Creek Country Club Shutting Down

Jan 1, 2026

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11 min read

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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Brandywine Holiday Festival of the Arts Returns To The Chase Center

Dec 18, 2025

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Brandywine Holiday Festival of the Arts Returns To The Chase Center

Chase Center hosts Brandywine Holiday Festival, state panel backs merger of Wilmington schools, Market Street gets a new grocery store.

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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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Seasonal Markets and Bazaars Fill the Weekend

Dec 4, 2025

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16 min read

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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Wilmington’s Christmas Parade Returns to Market Street

Nov 27, 2025

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16 min read

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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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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Huge Holiday Artisans Show Returns To CCArts

Nov 13, 2025

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13 min read

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 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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Autumn Arch Welcomes Archie’s Pizza To The Taproom

Oct 30, 2025

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14 min read

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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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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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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Porchfest takes over Trolley and Cool Spring

Oct 2, 2025

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17 min read

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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🌮 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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15 min read

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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Three can’t-miss festivals happening this weekend

Sep 4, 2025

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14 min read

Three can’t-miss festivals happening this weekend

Don’t miss this trifecta of fall festivals, Ozempic boom raises big budget questions, Delaware’s cannabis sales surpass expectations.

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Arden Fair Brings the Fun to Labor Day Weekend

Aug 28, 2025

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16 min read

Arden Fair Brings the Fun to Labor Day Weekend

Arden Fair hits 117 years of fun, Gallucio’s closes without warning, Delaware’s creative season kicks off

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