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ICYMI, Elena Delle Donne and Amanda Clifton had their Dream Wedding, courtesy of The Knot, at a Long Island estate on Fr...
06/11/2017

ICYMI, Elena Delle Donne and Amanda Clifton had their Dream Wedding, courtesy of The Knot, at a Long Island estate on Friday.

Elena Delle Donne and Amanda Clifton were married Friday night at an estate in New York.

You could go to both, but you might explode.
21/08/2017

You could go to both, but you might explode.

Two events celebrating iconic foods - burgers and tacos - are being held on the same day at the same time

En Vogue on "Free Your Mind," Charlottesville and their new album, all before a sold-out show in Dover.
16/08/2017

En Vogue on "Free Your Mind," Charlottesville and their new album, all before a sold-out show in Dover.

Armed with songs from their first album in 13 years, the R&B/pop trio have already sold out Friday's Dover Downs Hotel & Casino show.

There is a LOT going on here, including The Spinto Band, a new downtown brewery, a taste of history and a lot of local b...
09/08/2017

There is a LOT going on here, including The Spinto Band, a new downtown brewery, a taste of history and a lot of local brews and food trucks.

More than 100 local craft beers will be up for grabs at Saturday's beer festival.

Diner staples and comfort food coming our way.
27/07/2017

Diner staples and comfort food coming our way.

Metro Diner opens in the Omega Shopping Center. Readers mourn the closing of Romano's Macaroni Grill and praise chicken and dumplings in Newport.

The party returns to Sussex County this year with unique brews, vinyl and plenty of music.
24/07/2017

The party returns to Sussex County this year with unique brews, vinyl and plenty of music.

Philadelphia-based indie rock (Waxahatchee) will meet Kentucky roots rock (Legendary Shack Shakers) this fall.

In case you were wondering, there is a T-Rex, a breastfeeding woman and zombies on the way.
17/07/2017

In case you were wondering, there is a T-Rex, a breastfeeding woman and zombies on the way.

In celebration of World Emoji Day, Apple is sharing some of the new emoji coming to iOS, macOS and watchOS later this year.

Tickets go on sale late Friday morning and are expected to sell out. Fast.
27/06/2017

Tickets go on sale late Friday morning and are expected to sell out. Fast.

A limited number of tickets to see Owen at the 1,000-person club go on sale later this week.

A look at Sunday funday at Firefly Music Festival.
19/06/2017

A look at Sunday funday at Firefly Music Festival.

Firefly fans dance to the music of Snakehips at The Pavilion Stage on the last night of the Firefly Music Festival at The Woodlands in Dover.

Need a Firefly fix? Check out our ongoing coverage all weekend at myfireflyfest.com.
15/06/2017

Need a Firefly fix? Check out our ongoing coverage all weekend at myfireflyfest.com.

The DJ talks Will Smith and his love of Delaware two weeks before he makes his Firefly Music Festival debut.
01/06/2017

The DJ talks Will Smith and his love of Delaware two weeks before he makes his Firefly Music Festival debut.

He's the DJ: DJ Jazzy Jeff travels the world starting parties, but he calls Bear home.

You'll soon be able to sip on some Gozer gose.
30/05/2017

You'll soon be able to sip on some Gozer gose.

Wilmington indie rock act Gozer is the namesake of a new Iron Hill Brewery beer.

We are here for this view.
18/05/2017

We are here for this view.

The restaurant, complete with a circular 200-person rooftop deck, sits at the corner of the Indian River Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean at the south...

The first story from our upcoming big summer issue -- all about what's new at the Delaware beaches for summer!
16/05/2017

The first story from our upcoming big summer issue -- all about what's new at the Delaware beaches for summer!

The new music venue is set to host country, rock, reggae, Christian and pop acts beginning June 1.

Two festivals for one holiday. Count us in.
04/05/2017

Two festivals for one holiday. Count us in.

Cinco de Mayo might as well be known as Market de Mayo this year in Wilmington since two days of street festivals are planned.

Just a couple of months away from Firefly, so we're getting into the festival mindset with pics of Coachella.
24/04/2017

Just a couple of months away from Firefly, so we're getting into the festival mindset with pics of Coachella.

Ex-member of Wu-Tang RZA performs with is new band Banks & Steelz at the Outdoor Stage during the second weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and...

It's outdoor day drinking season and R2Hop2 is here for it.
20/04/2017

It's outdoor day drinking season and R2Hop2 is here for it.

Our 'RuPaul's Drag Race' contestant comes home, a downstate music & beer festival and 'Weeding Out the Stoned' returns.

The knives will be sharp. The barbs even sharper.
11/04/2017

The knives will be sharp. The barbs even sharper.

One of the best reasons to watch "Top Chef: Charleston, South Carolina" was the bickering drama between veteran contestants John Tesar and Katsuji...

Because everybody loves a little Hoochi Coochi -- right?!
06/04/2017

Because everybody loves a little Hoochi Coochi -- right?!

The Dover-based indie blues act fronted by ball-of-energy Danielle Johnson has been making fans in short time.

Shenanigans start this weekend with Wilmington's St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday. Brrrrr!
10/03/2017

Shenanigans start this weekend with Wilmington's St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday. Brrrrr!

St. Patrick's Day celebrations begin across the state this weekend. Here are some suggestions about where to go green.

Cheap Trick. Neil Young. Billy Joel. Heart. Yep, they're all represented.
24/02/2017

Cheap Trick. Neil Young. Billy Joel. Heart. Yep, they're all represented.

The annual Shine a Light concert on March 4 at World Cafe Live at the Queen will feature only songs from 1977.

Pizza. Burgers. Movies. Yep, all the classics.
09/02/2017

Pizza. Burgers. Movies. Yep, all the classics.

Whether it's the pending arrival of Main Street Movies 5 (replacing the old Cinema Center 3) or a string of new eateries, Newark has a new look.

One of many reasons we love Aubrey Plaza: She's proud of her Razzie nomination for "Dirty Grandpa." "I hope I win."
06/02/2017

One of many reasons we love Aubrey Plaza: She's proud of her Razzie nomination for "Dirty Grandpa." "I hope I win."

The Wilmington native plays a strung out drug addict in FX's new mind-bending, Marvel Comics-inspired series "Legion."

In honor of National Popcorn Day, check it out: Theatre N has new technology and new management.
19/01/2017

In honor of National Popcorn Day, check it out: Theatre N has new technology and new management.

Now under private management after being city-run for more than a decade, Wilmington film fans welcome an old friend.

From Meryl's speech to the Reynolds-Garfield smooch, there were some memorable moments at last night's show.
09/01/2017

From Meryl's speech to the Reynolds-Garfield smooch, there were some memorable moments at last night's show.

'La La Land' swept, while Meryl Streep took on Donald Trump in a passionate speech.

Things are looking for for the First State's celeb ex-pats.
05/01/2017

Things are looking for for the First State's celeb ex-pats.

For Delaware-born actors and filmmakers out west, 2017 will be busy.

Is it Thursday yet?
13/12/2016

Is it Thursday yet?

The signature action is there but the usual charm is missing in the franchise's latest.

Busta Rhymes! Phantogram! We'll see in 2017 what else Firefly has in store for Dover.
07/12/2016

Busta Rhymes! Phantogram! We'll see in 2017 what else Firefly has in store for Dover.

Firefly fans now have their say on everything related to the Dover music festival, including performers, dining options, products and more.

'Tis the season for Cousin Eddie.
29/11/2016

'Tis the season for Cousin Eddie.

What Christmas movie features a runaway squirrel, a kidnapping and a dog named Snot?

On National Scrapple Day, we resurrect a (kind of) oldie but a goodie.
09/11/2016

On National Scrapple Day, we resurrect a (kind of) oldie but a goodie.

Firefly festivalgoers from near and far come face to face with one of Delaware's most iconic dishes, scrapple.

Accio beer! If you don't get that joke, you're probably a muggle (or a squib).
07/11/2016

Accio beer! If you don't get that joke, you're probably a muggle (or a squib).

Four new brews will debut Saturday at the Milford brewery at an event dubbed "Fantastic Beers and Where to Find Them."

It's your last chance to party like it's summer at the Rudder and Starboard.
01/11/2016

It's your last chance to party like it's summer at the Rudder and Starboard.

In addition to Dewey's end-of-the-season bashes, Jimmy's Grill will serve free chicken Saturday afternoon.

The time we talked to former Miss Delaware USA Kate Banaszak about dogs, "The Walking Dead" and her old pal Donald Trump...
28/10/2016

The time we talked to former Miss Delaware USA Kate Banaszak about dogs, "The Walking Dead" and her old pal Donald Trump.

"Hi, I'm in Delaware!" hosts Ryan Cormier and Sarika Jagtiani welcome Smyrna's Kate Banaszak to the show to talk about how a "Wayne's World" photo...

Happy Halloweekend! We scared up some suggestions for you -- and the rest of the family, from babies on up.
27/10/2016

Happy Halloweekend! We scared up some suggestions for you -- and the rest of the family, from babies on up.

With Halloween falling on a Monday this year, a super-sized ghoulish weekend is upon us with plenty to do state-wide.

Brews & music are all over the place this weekend (Smyrna! Harrington! Newark!), but you can only get the Apple Scrapple...
14/10/2016

Brews & music are all over the place this weekend (Smyrna! Harrington! Newark!), but you can only get the Apple Scrapple Festival in one place.

With highs in the 60s and 70s in much of the state, it's going to be prime festival (and outdoor day drinking) weather.

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