FOOD & DRINK
New McDonald’s on Concord Pike rethinks busy drive-thru
McDonald’s wants to rebuild its Concord Pike restaurant, destroyed by fire in January, in a way that will reduce a drive-thru line that often backed up onto the busy highway in Talleyville. The plans will be discussed at a meeting at 6 p.m. April 11, at the Talleyville Fire Company. “A plan is being prepared for submission that would three ... Read More
These restaurants in Brandywine Hundred and Port Penn have closed their doors
The New Castle County restaurants Ulysses American Gastropub in Brandywine Hundred and the Augustine Inn Seafood and Chop House in Port Penn have closed their doors permanently. Ulysses, a restaurant in the Shoppes of Graylyn off Marsh Road, stopped operations earlier this month after about 13 years. The restaurant's website is no longer...
Newark Arts Alliance enrolling students for summer art camp
The Newark Arts Alliance is now enrolling students for its annual summer art camp. Camp Imagine will be held July 29 to Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at New Ark United Church of Christ on Main Street. Families can sign up for one or both weeks. “Now in its 26th year, this camp was designed to inspire young minds and cultivate artistic talents,” Executive Director Pamela Draper...
New Castle County budget, stolen Frenchies, closed restaurants
Welcome to the day before the weekend. It’s finally the long-awaited Phillies home opener. Here’s hoping, folks!. With opening day here, these Delaware players are on MLB rosters or could be soon. Dreaming of balmy beach days, sultry boardwalk nights? Still need a Delaware beach rental for summer...
Biden visits Wilmington restaurant, Easter tips & recipes, Chaddsford winery for sale
Good morning, Delaware food lovers. If you're celebrating, are you ready for Easter?. My family's menu has changed greatly in recent years, but deviled eggs remain part of the holiday spread. The one task that's a real hassle (for me) is peeling the hard-boiled eggs. Ree Drummond, the Food Network's Pioneer Woman, has a trick I'm trying this weekend. She says to boil the water first and then add the eggs, instead of submerging the eggs first into cold water and heating the pot.
Summer Savings Start at YMCA of Greater Brandywine with Free Access to Outdoor Pools
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering free outdoor pool memberships to current members or those who join before March 31, 2024. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering free outdoor pool memberships to current members or those who join before March 31, 2024. Both current members and new members...
Revamped Elkton Farmers Market looks to attract fresh produce vendors
ELKTON — A revitalization project of the Elkton Farmers Market will provide residents with access to fresh perishable goods in Downtown Elkton by the end of April. The project utilizes county Video Lottery Terminal grant funds and is a partnership between the Town of Elkton and the Elkton Alliance. Elkton Alliance Executive Director Alicia Calhoun said that she hopes revitalizing the Elkton Farmers Market — located at the corner of...
UD a cappella group heads to national competition singing a powerful message
A University of Delaware a cappella group is heading to a prestigious national singing competition with a performance that carries a powerful message. Through an interpretation of the story of Medusa from Greek mythology, Vocal Point aims to spark a discussion about domestic violence. “We really thought that the message could not only resonate within each of us, but also help people in the audience who are going through situations...
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