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‘Back to the Future’ screening to benefit restaurant...
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To benefit the Delaware Restaurant Association’s Emergency Action Trust relief fund, DelawareGives...
Civic partnership reaching out to seniors during...
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Because of the new coronavirus and social distancing guidelines, millions of seniors across the...
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Arts nonprofit supports artists and community during...
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Acme donates $10K to Salvation Army food program
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American Legion Post 17 family continues support
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It’s no secret that local charities, including my own scholarship foundation, regularly look to...
Face masks are saving grace for print shop
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Read Aloud volunteers film children’s book readings
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Fairfield Inn offers discounts to frontline heroes
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Alice Fox of Rehoboth sews hundreds of masks for...
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Native plant sale online May 6-11 through Delaware...
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KAM Productions design honors healthcare workers
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Benefit beer brewed for Delaware restaurant industry...
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Reduced driving leads to insurance rebates and rate...
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The Delaware Department of Insurance released a list of consumer-friendly automobile insurer...
Blue Hen connection helps downstate hospitals
Ron MacArthur
5 years ago
The University of Delaware has ramped up to do its part to provide personal protective equipment...
Sussex County flyover set for May 23
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Ellen Driscoll
5 years ago
Since June, local nonprofit A Wave of Healthy Meals has been feeding area cancer patients with...
Village Volunteers find new ways to bridge the distance
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What happens when a volunteer organization whose very lifeblood is personal contact faces a rampant...
Agave gives away 1,000 burritos
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Hundreds of people patiently waited six feet apart for a free burrito May 4 from popular Mexican...
Lighting the night in blue
Deny Howeth
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Delaware’s tourism industry honors healthcare workers, first responders and essential workers with...
GivingTuesdayNow to raise funds for nonprofits May 5
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The financial crisis caused by COVID-19 has put the organizations that benefit and serve local...
Cape math students earn top honors
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The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of a state math competition, but that didn’t stop...
Join Delaware tourism industry in showing support...
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Villages of Five Points residents donate food and...
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Bayhealth receives face shields and intubation box...
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Morning meditation project connects during time of...
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Nanticoke COVID-19 patient Ed Givens shares recovery...
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Coastal Clean Car Wash offers vehicle disinfection
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Shopping Angels Delaware delivers groceries to...
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Mill Pond Garden in Lewes shares virtual tours and...
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Locals, Giant Food donate to food drive
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Keep Cape Reading provides free books
Ron MacArthur
5 years ago
Jennifer Noonan, Lewes Public Library children’s librarian, and Susan Kehoe, Browesabout Books...
Barn Hill Preserve brings animals to the people
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Running 19 miles to raise money for COVID-19 relief
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Rehoboth Beach reopens Bandstand circle
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Full Belly Bistro to serve free prom dinners May 9
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5 years ago
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Lewes Agave plans 1,000 burrito giveaway May 4
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5 years ago
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Lewes library and Browseabout partner to Keep Cape...
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Delaware Botanic Gardens holding virtual tours
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Beebe nurse Tiffany Travis initiates photo project
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Mr. Wash offers free washes for healthcare, EMS...
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Rehoboth is getting spruced up around town
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Quarantine proposal includes family and friends via...
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Sussex County zooms into marriage licensing
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5 years ago
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Frantic Frets to host virtual benefit concert May 1
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Milton-based musician Al “Frantic” Knight, owner of Frantic Frets Music and Antiques, will perform...
Swell Joe Coffee thanks team at Lloyd’s Market in Lewes
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Cat & Mouse Press donates books to Beebe
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DAR members sew masks for healthcare and essential...
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Community unites to feed people in need
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