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Margaret Hughes, the state's coordinator for the 250th anniversary of the founding in the United States, outside the east entrance to Legislative Hall in Dover on Tuesday. Ms. Hughes said she wants to "to bring out the stories of Delawareans across the board who were part of the revolutionary era” for the commemoration.
Meet the planner for Delaware's commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary
1776 was a busy year for Delaware, and not just for the reasons you may be thinking. As the state’s pick to coordinate programming for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, it is Margaret Hughes’ job to tell it all. more
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Speak Up: State Fair wrap-up: What was your favorite fair food?
Did you try the pickle pizza at the Delaware State Fair? What was your palate pleaser this year? Delicious! — Sherri Towers Wood It was so good. — Samie Lee Yes, it … more
Balog: County-level Alzheimer’s data sheds light on burden of disease
At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2023, researchers released the first county-level prevalence estimates, finding that east and southeast U.S. states have the highest … more
Clark: Battle over rezoning highlights changes needed in Sussex
Charles C. “Little Owl” Clark IV was an assistant chief of the Nanticoke Indian Tribe for more than a decade. He helps manage his family’s ancestral lands along the Indian River in … more
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Raina Lakhani
Lakhani: Trees and tornadoes reflective of larger global climate issues
This essay by Dover student Raina Lakhani took the top prize in the Delaware Interfaith Power & Life RENEW (Reflective Essays on Nature, Earth and Their Wonders) 2023 Essay Contest. Essays were … more
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The Seine rivers flows though Paris, with the Eiffel Tower at center, in Paris, Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Heavy rains in Paris have dealt a blow to plans intended to test the French capital's readiness for swimmers to race in the River Seine at next year's Summer Olympics. A planned training session Friday Aug.4, 2023 for swimmers aiming to compete this weekend in the river that cuts through Paris was cancelled because the water quality dropped below acceptable standards.(AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Paris' test for Olympic swimming in the Seine canceled due to poor water quality
Heavy rains in Paris have led to the cancellation on Sunday of a swimming event in the River Seine that was to be a test for next year’s Summer Olympics, but Games organizers say the waterway will … more
Mets aim to stop 5-game losing streak, take on the Orioles
The New York Mets enter the matchup against the Baltimore Orioles as losers of five in a row. more
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Phillies take on the Royals in series rubber match
Kansas City Royals (36-76, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (60-51, second in the NL East)Philadelphia; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Zack Greinke (1-11, 4.98 … more
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Today in Entertainment History: “Yo! MTV Raps” debuted
On Aug. 6, 1973, Stevie Wonder was seriously injured when the car he was riding in collided with a lumber truck in North Carolina. He spent four days in a coma. In 1982, the movie “Pink Floyd … more
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Matthew Wolff of Smash GC hits his shot from the second tee during the second round of LIV Golf tournament at The Greenbrier, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 in White Sulfur Springs, W.Va. (Photo by Chris Trotman/LIV Golf via AP)
Wolff goes after first LIV win. He's tied with Puig at the Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — Matthew Wolff made enough birdies to offset a few mistakes Saturday for a 3-under 67 that gave him a share of the lead with David Puig at LIV … more
Jayda Motley of Camden about to enjoy a peach milkshake from Tres Sorelle Dolce at the Wyoming Peach Festival on Saturday.
Photo Gallery: Wyoming Peach Festival 2023
The Wyoming Peach Festival was back again with a parade, loads of craft and food vendors, children's activities and, of course, lots of peaches. more
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FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio looks to move the ball around New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (5) in the first half of Game 4 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, April 23, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Rubio announced on Saturday, Aug. 5, that he is taking a break from basketball to focus on his mental health, a move that comes as his Spanish national team prepares to defend its title at the FIBA World Cup that starts later this month. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
Citing mental health, Cavs and Spain guard Ricky Rubio taking break from basketball
Ricky Rubio of the Cleveland Cavaliers announced Saturday that he is taking a break from basketball to focus on his mental health, a move that comes as his Spanish national team prepares to defend … more
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This Date in Baseball - Tony Gwynn becomes the 22nd major leaguer to reach 3,000 hits
Aug. 6 1908 — John Lush threw a six-inning, rain-shortened no-hitter for the St. Louis Cardinals, who beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 2-0. It was Lush’s second no-hitter against the Dodgers. … more
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South Africa's Thembi Kgatlana celebrates after an own-goal scored by Italy's Benedetta Orsi, center right, during the Women's World Cup Group G soccer match between South Africa and Italy in Wellington, New Zealand, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
Fox and Telemundo see great ratings for American women, but rest of Women's World Cup struggles
Fans of the United States women's soccer team remained faithful viewers no matter what hour the game was on. The Americans three group stage matches at the Women's World Cup had an average … more
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Royals take win streak into game against the Phillies
Kansas City Royals (36-75, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (59-51, second in the NL East)Philadelphia; Saturday, 6:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Alec Marsh (0-5, 6.75 ERA, … more
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Mets try to break road losing streak, take on the Orioles
The New York Mets hit the road against the Baltimore Orioles looking to stop a five-game road losing streak. more
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Today in Entertainment History: Pink Floyd put out 1st album
On Aug. 5, 1957, “American Bandstand,” with host Dick Clark, debuted on ABC. The first act to appear was The Chordettes, who later had a hit with the song “Lollipop.” In 1962, actor … more
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Thousands of fairgoers enjoyed the rides in the Midway at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington.
Officials say 2023 Delaware State Fair was a success
HARRINGTON — Nearly 309,000 Delawareans flocked to the fairgrounds for this year’s 104 th annual installment of the Delaware State Fair. With the summer tradition in the books, fair … more
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From left are U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall Long and Springboard Collaborative Executive Director Judson Malone react following the sign dedication recognizing the many donors in the project.
With many thanks, Springboard Pallet Village success celebrated
GEORGETOWN – It was a time to give thanks to those with the vision, the believers who had faith, the countless volunteers, those with hearts for humanity and those with financial means. … more
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Dover High grads invited to Golden Gala 50th reunion
DOVER — The Dover High School class of 1973 will celebrate its 50-year reunion in September. Classmates who graduated between 1970 and 1976 are welcome to register for the Golden Gala … more
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