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10 new Delaware restaurants offer everything from Mongolian stir-fry to takeout crab cakes
Restaurant operators are cautiously optimistic about sales this year, with nearly 8 in 10 predicting an increase (33%) or at least holding steady (45%) from 2023 levels, according to the National Restaurant Association. Operators are slightly less optimistic about profitability, due to increased food costs and wages. Here's a look...
Bowling alley, family entertainment center coming to Delaware shopping center
NEWARK, Del. — A bowling alley and entertainment center is coming to The Grove at Newark just over the border in Delaware. Lefty’s Alley & Eats will occupy approximately half of the former Kmart in the shopping center formerly known as College Square. The opening of Lefty’s, slated for March 2025, will represent the return of bowling to Newark for the first time since Brunswick Blue Hen Lanes closed in...
5 Must-Try: Best Bakeries in Delaware
—These delightful bakeries across Delaware satisfy local cravings with premium, freshly baked loaves of bread, desserts, and treats. From peach pie doughnuts to Jewish rye bread, gluten-free blueberry muffins to golden croissants, these sweet spots are sure to please. 1. Old World Breads in Lewes. Old World Breads in Lewes,...
Fusco’s Italian Water Ice opens on Kirkwood Highway
The Fusco’s Italian Water Ice stand in Wilmington’s Little Italy has long been part of Joseph Staffieri’s life. His great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts and uncles worked in the seasonal business. “As a kid, I would stop in to see whichever family member was working,” said Staffieri, who went to St. Anthony of Padua Grade School. “I have great memories. I loved it.” But it ... Read More
Human composting law, water rate hikes, new service to PHL airport
Hey, there, Delaware. Welcome to the weekend! Traveling this summer? There’s an less stressful way to get to the Philadelphia Airport from Wilmington. More on that down below. But first, what...
St. Mary Anne's Garden Market did well in spite of the weather, say organizers
NORTH EAST — Visitors flocked to St. Mary Anne’s Garden Market earlier this month in numbers that rivaled the first post-pandemic event in 2022. Karen Schaeffer, one of the organizers of the event that went off May 3-4, said at least 5200 came out; more on Saturday in sprite of the rain. “Friday, May 3rd was a glorious day at St. Mary Anne’s 25th Annual Garden Market,” Schaeffer said, estimating...
E-52’s journey “Into the Woods”
Bacchus Theater, a small and dark room, lies in the basement of Perkins Student Center. However, during the weekend of April 25-27, the room was lit up with singing, dancing and acting as the members of E-52 Student Theater took to the stage. E-52 has put on productions since 1923,...
West Park Place Elementary hosts health and fitness event
West Park Place Elementary School hosted its annual Fitness Night on May 8. The event promoted fun activities to help improve fitness and nutrition. Attendees included the Newark Police Department, the Newark High School football team, Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids, the UD Cooperative Extension, Dr. Lindsey Hughey (a West Park parent and owner of DrivePT), and West Park staff members. Attendees took advantage of the nice weather and activities for an enjoyable evening focused on fun and fitness.
Broadway’s 2023-24 year in review
In the approaching light of the 77th annual Tony Awards, the 2023-24 season of Broadway has been a rollercoaster. From revivals to originals, many plays and musicals have premiered and closed throughout the year, and Broadway has gifted audiences some sweet and sour surprises. Revivals: Frequent returns to Broadway. There...
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