DOVER, Del. – The Mosquito Control Section within DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife this weekend will launch its annual campaign to protect Delawareans and First State visitors from biting mosquitoes. The Mosquito Control Section’s first “Fight the Bite” mission for 2020 is the spraying of spring woodland pools to control aquatic immature mosquitoes starting […]
Continue ReadingA message from the Delaware Art Museum, Just yesterday we communicated that, based on the COVID-19 (coronavirus) information at hand, the Delaware Art Museum would remain open and all scheduled programs would continue as planned. However, as the situation continues to develop, and out of deep concern for the welfare of our guests and staff, […]
Continue ReadingDue to the inclement weather in the forecast for Friday, March 13, the City of Newark has canceled the groundbreaking ceremony for the new park and stormwater facility located on Hillside Road. The ceremony will be rescheduled when the second phase of construction begins later this spring. A survey seeking names for the new park […]
Continue ReadingDOVER, Del. – Anglers eager to learn what fish are available to catch within or offshore Delaware, including size and quantity possession limits, will welcome the 2020 Delaware Fishing Guide. The new fishing guide is free from DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife online, at licensing agents statewide, and at DNREC’s license office at 89 […]
Continue ReadingDOVER, Del. – In celebration of National Women’s History Month, historical interpreter Valarie Petty Boyer, Ph.D. will utilize monologue and song to tell the true story of Bathsheba Bungy, an African American girl from New Castle, Del. who was kidnapped by two white men in 1830 and taken to Maryland to be sold into slavery. […]
Continue ReadingWilmington, DE – The Delaware Art Museum is excited to announce the reinstallation and reinterpretation of eight main-floor galleries housing its permanent collection. This project encompasses the Museum’s spaces dedicated to American art and illustration, Howard Pyle, John Sloan, and the Bancroft Collection of Pre-Raphaelite Art. Between April and November 2020, over 8,000 square feet […]
Continue ReadingBlue Blaze Associates presents Conversations with Women Making a Difference on April 23, 2020, at the Delaware Art Museum. The inspirational event features a panel discussion with three influential women offering career highlights, life stories, and hard-earned wisdom. All proceeds are donated to local nonprofits. The three panelists for April 23, 2020, are: Melody Phillips […]
Continue ReadingCommunity Members Offered the Chance to Select its Name The City of Newark is excited to announce the site of the former Caesar Rodney Residence Hall located at 103 Hillside Road is ready for construction. In place of the dormitories, the City, with support from the University of Delaware and Delaware Department of Natural Resources […]
Continue ReadingOn Saturday, March, 28th, 2020. The Delaware Train will take place from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Nur Shrine Center, Route. 13 / 198 South DuPont Highway, New Castle, De. 19720. Admission is $5.00, children under the age of 12 are free, $10.00 Early Buyers 8:00am Admission. It will feature over 160 tables of trains, […]
Continue ReadingThe Music School of Delaware will be presenting these three events this spring. Sunday, March 22 at 4:00 p.m. The Music School of Delaware, Milford Branch presents Serafin Ensemble Kate Ransom and Amos Fayette, violins; Luke Fleming, viola; Jacques-Pierre Malan, cello; Eileen Grycky, flute; John David Smith, horn; Gus Mercante, countertenor; and Read Gainsford, piano […]
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