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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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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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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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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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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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14 min read

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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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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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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Above the Canal
North East’s Crab Crawl Returns Saturday

Sep 11, 2025

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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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Above the Canal
Three can’t-miss festivals happening this weekend

Sep 4, 2025

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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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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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Above the Canal
Rockford Park Hosts Delaware’s Ultimate Burger Competition

Aug 21, 2025

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Rockford Park Hosts Delaware’s Ultimate Burger Competition

The 12th annual Burger Battle is a must-eat event, new pickleball club opens Saturday in Newark, Junie B. Jones Musical opens Aug 22 at CCArts.

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Above the Canal
Lawmakers Pass Bill to Soften Property Tax Spike

Aug 14, 2025

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Lawmakers Pass Bill to Soften Property Tax Spike

New tax relief plan for Delaware homeowners, parking could get a little easier in Newark, Bob Carpenter Center hosts three-day consignment blowout.

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Above the Canal
The Cozy Newark Bakery You Didn’t Know You Needed

Aug 7, 2025

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The Cozy Newark Bakery You Didn’t Know You Needed

The Cut Bakes expands to midweek, Delaware’s new weed market is up and running, ChristianaCare brings care closer to home.

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Above the Canal
Brew Works North Opens with Games, Beer, and No Children

Jul 24, 2025

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Brew Works North Opens with Games, Beer, and No Children

Brew Works North is open, Wilmington gets Philly's Angelo’s Pizzeria, new law protects pets.

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New Castle County Tax Bills Dropped and People are Furious

Jul 17, 2025

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New Castle County Tax Bills Dropped and People are Furious

New Castle County posts 2025 property tax bills, Musical Shakespeare lights up Rockwood Park, SEPTA service on the line.

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Camels, Zebras, and Ostriches Race at Delaware Park look

Jul 3, 2025

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Camels, Zebras, and Ostriches Race at Delaware Park look

Delaware Park hosts first-ever exotic animal races, recreational marijuana begins August 1, Stoney’s British Pub to close August 16.

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Above the Canal
Delaware Housing Prices Surge Nearly 10%

Jun 26, 2025

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Delaware Housing Prices Surge Nearly 10%

Delaware home prices just hit an all-time high, military ID gets you into museums free, Pet Kare opens with one-day deals.

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Above the Canal
Newark Council Approves Main Street Slowdown Plan

Jun 19, 2025

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Newark Council Approves Main Street Slowdown Plan

Stop signs and narrower lanes coming to Main Street, Concord Pike Arby’s shuts down after decades, New Castle County finalizes FY26 budget

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Above the Canal
🎈 Hot Air Balloons Are Back in Kennett Square This Weekend

Jun 12, 2025

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15 min read

🎈 Hot Air Balloons Are Back in Kennett Square This Weekend

Greenville gets a healthy new hangout, Chiquita renews port deal in Wilmington, hot air balloons take flight

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