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Delaware Online | The News Journal

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Ryan Cormier dishes on THC drinks, LeBron, 'Widow's Bay' & Newark music

Fall is a lively time in the First State, with festivals, holiday fun and tons of reasons to explore Delaware. We caught up with longtime Delaware Online/The News Journal reporter Ryan Cormier to chat about the Delaware entertainment and food scenes. Question: How was the second year of Wilmington Porchfest ? Why do you think people are responding so strongly to the concept? Answer: It was fun, but different for me. For the first one, four homes a block from my house in Wilmington's Trolley Square participated, and it created a mini festival feel. After they had their own Springfest earlier this year, they decided to sit out Porchfest and rev back up next year. But I still went out to a couple of the host porches to see some bands, including Wilmington rock band Eastern Elk on North Scott Street and a nighttime performance by veteran Delaware cover band Chorduroy on Rowan Street, which drew a big crowd. When you're used to seeing bands in bars, it's fun seeing an organic all-ages crowd enjoying live music in a non-traditional space. You and Andre Lamar did a deep dive earlier this year on the lack of live music venues in

Wilmington, DE · 3d

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Why so many historic Philadelphia street lamps are shaped like the letter 'P'

Hundreds of historic lampposts in neighborhoods like Society Hill and Old City curve into an arch resembling a capital "P," carrying fixtures known as "Franklin lights." The design traces back to the 1750s, when Benjamin Franklin set out to improve fragile, soot-covered round glass globes imported from London. Franklin’s four-pane...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Upper Darby’s ‘King of Vinyl’ Val Shively Gets the Documentary Treatment

Inside his Garrett Road shop, stacked among millions of 45s, sits the life’s work of Val Shively, reports Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. R&B Records holds an estimated four to five million records, and collectors rank it among the world’s great record stores. Now its 82-year-old owner...

Upper Darby, PA · 2d

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Philadelphia Shuts Down the Parkway Sunday for Veterans Day Parade, Festival

Philadelphia rolls out its Veterans Day Parade and Festival this Sunday, Nov. 8, with the parade stepping off at noon on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and a festival following at Eakins Oval. The event is billed as a free, family-friendly celebration honoring the men and women who have served the country, and it comes with a long list of street closures and transit detours that will reshape the area around the Parkway for most of the day.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

Town Square LIVE News

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Holiday Magic Lights Up Wilmington’s Riverfront

Holiday Magic at Riverbright Opens Nov. 27 With Two Miles of Lights More than 300,000 holiday lights will illuminate Wilmington’s Christina Riverwalk when Holiday Magic at Riverbright Wilmington opens Friday, Nov. 27. The two-mile display will shine nightly through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027, with drone light shows, live music, and family activities planned throughout the season. Opening night falls the ... Read More

Wilmington, DE · 6h

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‘Rocky’: 7 Iconic Philadelphia Locations From the Film Franchise

From the museum steps to Rocky's apartment.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Veterans Day 2026: Events, freebies and military discounts around Philly

Veterans Day (Nov. 11) is right around the corner, and Philadelphia and its surrounding communities are gearing up to honor those who have served. The Old City museum will mark the holiday with a full schedule of activities honoring both Revolutionary War soldiers and today's veterans. First, active-duty military members, veterans and Blue Star Families can enjoy free museum admission to the MoAR from Nov. 8 to 11, courtesy of Comcast NBCUniversal.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Academy museum’s real deficit

When Philadelphia officials argue about what a museum costs the public, a single number can travel farther than the paperwork behind it. At a City Council hearing, speakers cited a $4.4 million shortfall for the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. Documents later placed the 2025 gap at $960,000. That distance between a hearing figure and a ledger figure is the Academy museum deficit in its most political form: not only red ink, but a fight over which red ink the city is being asked to believe.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Philadelphia security guard's artwork earns display in City Hall

Khaliik White, a security guard who draws intricate artwork during his breaks, now sees his work hanging on the walls of Philadelphia's City Hall.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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SALT Performing Arts’ Future Uncertain as West Pikeland Confirms Building Sale

The curtain hasn’t fallen on SALT Performing Arts, but the Chester Springs theater’s future is back to being uncertain. West Pikeland Township supervisors voted to put the municipal building SALT has called home for more than a decade up for bid, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Chester Springs, PA · 1d

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Delaware Theatre Company's Exciting 2026–2027 Season in Wilmington

From laugh-out-loud comedies and heartfelt stories of friendship to an imaginative musical adventure inside a video game, Delaware Theatre Company (DTC) is bringing another exciting season of live theater to Wilmington's Riverfront. The 2026–2027 season features five productions that explore everything from creativity and connection to resilience and second chances....

Wilmington, DE · 3d

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New UPenn exhibit spotlights Black comic book heroes and creators

A new exhibit at the University of Pennsylvania highlights Black comic book heroes and their history, creators and communities.

Philadelphia, PA · 20h

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Delaware Museum of Nature and Science to host BioBreakfast spotlighting Alzheimer’s research

The Wilmington museum will welcome University of Delaware researchers and life sciences leaders Nov. 12 for a discussion of advances in brain imaging, STEM education and the region’s biotechnology industry. By George D. Rotsch, Delaware LIVE WILMINGTON, Del. — Research that could help scientists better understand Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions will be among the topics featured when the ... Read More

Wilmington, DE · 2d

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The Charming Pennsylvania Bookstore Where Bookworms Can Bag A Reading Haul For Under $20

There are very few places in this world where spending under twenty dollars feels like an absolute victory, and The Book Trader in Philadelphia is proudly one of them. If you’ve never heard of this place, consider yourself about to have a very good day. Let’s start with the...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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After 150 rejections, Delaware author publishes debut novel by winning national contest

The main character — a woman who has followed the lead of her controlling husband her entire marriage — was inspired by many women author Chital Mehta has met. Mehta was intrigued by the familial friction that might emerge from such a woman stepping out of the roles she’s played her entire life. The post After 150 rejections, Delaware author publishes debut novel by winning national contest appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Wilmington, DE · 7h

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Celebrate the Holiday Season at Historic Odessa's Twinklefest

On Saturday, November 21, 2026, the Historic Odessa Foundation welcomes families and friends for its second annual Twinklefest, a festive afternoon filled with holiday traditions, seasonal entertainment, Christmas shopping and activities for all ages. From visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus to horse-drawn-era charm, historic house tours and the lighting of Odessa's beautifully preserved buildings at dusk, this one-day celebration is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season in Greater Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley. And the best part? One ticket includes nearly all the festive fun!

Wilmington, DE · 1d

Spotlight Delaware

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Dark comedy play about addiction begins free, statewide tour

For a play about substance use disorder, “The White Chip” is anything but sobering for the majority of its runtime. The sardonically comedic script follows its central character, Steven, as he recounts his experiences with alcoholism. The post Dark comedy play about addiction begins free, statewide tour appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Delaware · 7d

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Raphaël Feuillâtre in a solo recital, Karen Dekker & Tempesta di Mare

Delaware’s tourism slogan is “Endless Discoveries,” and given the number of related events in our column this week, who are we to argue? Whether you like a fine string quartet or a bit of opera, “The First State” has you covered (and makes a great day trip). But for Philadelphians, we also have some excellent options closer to home.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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The ensemble of non-theatre theatre kids

For Sixth Former Finn French, the highlight of his theater experience hasn’t been a monologue or a bow in front of the audience. It’s been a boat. In this fall’s production of Moby Dick, French and his classmates pull their oars in unison as they row out to attack the famous whale, Moby Dick.

Haverford, PA · 20h