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The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Hampton Inn Milford, on Wednesday, May 29th, at 6pm during the CDCC’s Sunset Business Mixer. The event was held at 100 Lighthouse Estates Dr. in Milford. Chamber members and friends joined General Manager, Marley Costango, and her team to celebrate their beautiful, new renovations!... Read more

On Saturday, May 25th, Bobola Farm and Florist was home to the 14th Annual Delaware Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Strawberry Festival. Attendees from across the state enjoyed an afternoon filled with fun activities and delicious strawberries.... Read more

Del. - In keeping with its motto “Never Stop Serving,” the Dover Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America awarded $5,500 in scholarships at their May 16 dinner meeting at Franco’s Pizza & Pasta. This year all three recipients were students at the First State Military Academy, Clayton.... Read more

Over $15,000 was raised to benefit the Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation, Ministry of Caring’s Milk for Children Fund and Food Bank of Delaware’s Backpack Program... Read more

A State of Delaware program that helps small businesses start or grow during the first few years of operation hit a major milestone Thursday. The Delaware Division of Small Business announced the most recent grant awards for the Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) competition on May 23rd in Dover. The awards given to 10 Delaware small businesses for the spring 2024 round, bring the total number of businesses awarded funds under the EDGE program to 100.... Read more

Step into the spotlight and join Delaware Hospice for an unforgettable experience at Camp New Hope. Calling all children and teens aged 6-17 who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Dive into four days of FREE summer camp magic, where every moment is a scene waiting to be directed by you!... Read more

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Becker Morgan Group is proud to announce that the Guerrieri Technology Center at Wor-Wic Community College has achieved LEED Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This significant achievement underscores Wor-Wic’s commitment to sustainable and environmentally responsible design. The certification validates the design principles Becker Morgan Group and our design partner Perkins & Will utilized to ensure that the building provides a healthy, efficient, and cost-saving environment for its users while contributing to the community's overall well-being. According to the USGBC, the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification system is the foremost program for “transforming the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.”... Read more

In the Fall of 2023, Delaware Farm Bureau (DEFB) received funding, through the Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program, to provide agricultural resources to teachers and their classrooms through the “Educating through Specialty Crop Crates” program.... Read more

The First State Manufactured Housing Association (FSMHA) has announced four recipients of the Manufactured Housing Scholarship Award for 2024 - 2025. Each scholarship is in the amount of $2,500, and totals $10,000.... Read more

DART Statewide Bus Service Change becomes effective Sunday, May 19, 2024. DTC received feedback from riders and the public through three public hearing workshops held in January and February, as well as website submissions. As a result of a thorough review of all comments, modifications were made to the original proposal. The route specific details can be viewed at Approved May 2024 Service - Dart First State .... Read more

Sixty-five-year-old Barbara Johnson enjoys living independently in her own home. However, she needs help navigating parts of her day due to COPD and chronic back issues. Without Easterseals Personal Attendant Services (PAS) which allows her to receive care by her cousin at home, Barbara would need to move into a long-term care facility, greatly restricting her independence.... Read more

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Christ Church, on Tuesday, May 14th, at 2pm. The event was held at 501 South State Street in Dover, Chamber members and friends joined George Dawson and his team to celebrate the Grand Opening of their newly remodeled Parish Hall!... Read more

Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) announces DART’s Beach Bus services will begin on Monday, May 20, operating daily with increased frequencies, early morning to late night, through Sunday, September 8, 2024. The routes serve Rehoboth Beach and the Boardwalk, Lewes, Long Neck, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Ocean City, MD, Millsboro and Georgetown. All buses are ADA accessible and equipped with bike racks.... Read more

Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore, a local non-profit organization dedicated
to creating an inclusive community through innovative services, has received a $20,000 grant from Bank of
America. The grant will help Easterseals improve economic mobility and promote independence in the lives of
people of all ages with disabilities, seniors, and their families... Read more

DART announced the winners of their Annual Statewide Transit Poster Contest. Seven winners were selected and received prizes from DART and its Business Partners.... Read more

The Delaware Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee is excited to announce the start of their 2024 annual photo contest! Now in it’s sixth year, the photo contest is open to amateur photographers of all ages who have a passion for showcasing Delaware agriculture through their lens.... Read more

The Loockerman Street Design Study team, which includes the Dover Kent MPO, City of Dover, Kittleson and Associates Engineering, and the Downtown Dover Partnership, will hold a Charrette on Monday, May 13, 2024, through Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The team invites residents, business owners, and stakeholders to join forces in reimagining and revitalizing Loockerman Street... Read more

Becker Morgan Group is excited to welcome twenty-two new team members across our offices and disciplines. Becker Morgan Group President, W. Ronald Morgan, AIA, comments on the firm’s growth, “I am excited to welcome an exceptional group of individuals to our team and to watch them all grow within the firm.”... Read more