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Black History Month
HOUSTON — Don’t ever bet against Lafayette Bell Sr. Because whenever he’s challenged, he’s sure to rise to the occasion. Take, for example, when his sergeant in the …
The Ninth Annual Citywide Black History Celebration brings dozens of special events, with familiar favorites and new programs. The February events will highlight local Black history, culture, art and …
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ANNAPOLIS — After decades of hearing their stories only as family lore, if they heard them at all, the families of  19 Maryland women  who served in the 6888th Battalion are watching …
DOVER — As soon as Fleur McKendell took the microphone at the 42nd annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast on Monday, she made it known that she had a passionate, serious …
DOVER — With Christmas presents unwrapped and New Year’s Day on its way, the Inner City Cultural League will keep the holidays rolling by hosting its annual Kwanzaa Celebration Friday …
CAMBRIDGE — A little over five feet tall, the chief of the Nause-Waiwash walked quickly. Despite a limp from a recent total knee replacement, she zipped up and down the stairs at the Dorchester …
Between Russia’s attack on Ukraine continuing to raise the temperature on global tensions and increasing natural disasters, the airmen at Dover Air Force Base are always on alert.
DOVER—Dover Interfaith held its annual Turkey Giveaway Thursday evening, providing Thanksgiving meal kits to help the city’s less fortunate.   According to Rev. Dr. Carol E. …
Aunt Mary’s Soul Food Kitchen in Dover will be cooking up the true spirit of Thanksgiving on Wednesday.
We’re proud to invite the public to participate in an upcoming special publication to honor our military veterans. Currently, readers can submit a photo of loved ones who have served in the …
DOVER — The wheels have not yet stopped turning for Hassan Najjar, who arrived in the city from Denver, Colorado, six weeks ago. Mr. Najjar showed up for his new job as the executive …
A lot of noise can accompany a breast cancer diagnosis. Physically, there are endless medical appointments and discussions. Mentally, there is endless deliberation: what should I do? What should I …
Roxann Edwards has been through breast cancer twice, both times exhausting. But she uses her voice to inspire others. “I can’t help anybody if I haven’t gone through …
The Camden-Wyoming Rotary’s Noble’s Pond satellite club celebrated a milestone by dedicating a peace pole in the neighborhood Friday.
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Each year, the Daily State News celebrates its readers' poll, Stars of Delaware. A special part of that is the Person of the Year finalists who go above and beyond to make Delaware a better place. …
A book club. A Lions Club. A church group. A tutoring program. When people feel a purpose and something to look forward to—life can be beautiful. And surrounding ourselves with other …
DOVER — Nursing and helping bring comfort to others is seemingly in Tina Randolph’s bloodline. All she needs to do is to look back to her great-grandmother, the Rev. Dr. Margaret L. …
CAMBRIDGE – Members of the Nause-Waiwash Band of Indians Inc. hosted a celebration Wednesday for the formal unveiling of a new roadside historical marker honoring the Choptank Indian …
MILFORD — During the height of the pandemic, health professionals saw a tremendous uptick in gifts from community members — everything from discounted services to free lunches. …
MILFORD — With each heartbeat that thumps inside of Todd French’s chest, every day feels like a precious second chance at living. Mr. French, a 43-year-old native of Milford, …
MILFORD — Todd French is ready to take another swing at a huge step in his recovery from a heart transplant surgery nearly three years ago. The Milford native will join nine other athletes …
Wyoming musician Rezac keeps humming along By Craig Horleman Daily State News WYOMING — The beat doesn’t stop for Jim Rezac. After more than 30 years making music, the …
DOVER — Women and Children Transformation Ministry International, Inc., held its second annual Honoring and Fundraising Banquet on June 2 at the Correctional Officers’ Association Banquet …
Healthy lifestyles can be hard for people to find. To help with that mission, the Delaware Division of Public Health hosted its second annual Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference, with the theme of “Engaging Communities to Live Healthy Lifestyles” at Delaware State University on Thursday.
DOVER — Pastor Cecilia Snorton and the Rev. Shonda Greene are preparing for a long-awaited celebration of success stories achieved through the Boys to Men and Girls Breaking Barriers …
DOVER — Nancy Quinn and five members of the historic Christ Episcopal Church’s History and Cemetery Committee came armed with American flags on Friday afternoon in preparation for …
When Jacob and Jackie Ferger purchased the Lindale house in Magnolia in 2015, it was unsafe to enter. Now, after a massive restoration, their six-person family lives inside the 24 S. Main St. residence.
DOVER — Christ Church, a worship space since 1734 at South State and Water streets, may have a rich history, but its members are also thinking ahead. With the help of the Central Delaware …
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