'The Other Side of the Tracks' tells Dr. Reba Ross Hollingsworth's story

“The Other Side of the Tracks,” a new film produced by local historian Tom Summers, explores the early life and career of Dr. Reba Ross Hollingsworth. A legendary figure in Delaware, …

DOVER — As part of Child Passenger Safety Week, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety is hosting a free event to make sure children are safely secured in their car seats and booster seats, and …
DOVER — American Legion Walter L Fox Post 2, at is planning fundraising events at its location at 835 S. Bay Road, Dover. A Steak, Ribs and Shrimp Night will be Sept. 18 from 4-9 p.m. …
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1975 -- Its new pool is about to open and the YMCA in Salisbury is launching a membership drive to ensure it’s filled with people. According to YMCA President Thomas C. …
WILMINGTON - The Delaware Public Archives formally dedicated a new Delaware Historical Marker on Tuesday, Aug. 31, that commemorates the community of Henry Clay Village in Wilmington. The marker …
EASTON — The Departments of Social Services in Caroline, Dorchester, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties recently hosted an appreciation event for area foster parents at the Talbot County …
ANNAPOLIS – The Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism and Maryland’s State Service Commission today opened nominations for the 2021 Governor’s Service Awards. …
When it comes to picking a favorite restaurant, barber, cardiologist, homebuilder, tattoo parlor, music teacher — or practically anything else, the public has spoken! The results of the 2021 …
CAMBRIDGE — The Third Annual Day of Resilience on Sept. 11 commemorated the theme, “Honoring our Ancestors by Reconnecting with Our Roots”. The event had proved to be so popular, it …
NEWARK — The Food Bank of Delaware will host more drive-thru mobile pantries in each Delaware county for families facing food insecurity. To help speed up the check-in process, …
DOVER — It’s back-to-school time, and little Joey is ready. The problem is he’s too young — but that doesn’t stop the determined young man.
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SALISBURY — Bishop LaTrelle Easterling, who now serves as the head of  the Peninsula-Delaware and Baltimore-Washington Annual conferences of The United Methodist Church, will meet with …
Monday, Sept. 9, 1974 -- Tuesday is primary election day and several competitive races are on the ballot. Polls will be open in 23 precincts and 16 county election districts. Because of the …
NEW CASTLE  – Nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Monday, Sept. 27. These awards …
REHOBOTH BEACH — With this week’s Rosh Hashana observance comes the “High Holy Days” for Jewish people — and hopefully, a “new energy, new spirit for the upcoming year,” says a local religious leader.
DOVER — Debra Reneé Byrd has been doing two things for as long as she can remember — writing and gaming. It seems only natural then that the Dover resident would write a fantasy …
Nassau DE LCO is currently gearing up for the 2021 Toys for Tots campaign conducted throughout November and December. Volunteers are needed in all areas of their operation. Volunteers collect …
MAGNOLIA — The eighth annual Milford Rotary Club Golf Tournament is set for Sept. 22 at the Jonathan’s Landing Golf Course. This year, the golf tournament will benefit the …
WOODSIDE — Woodside United Methodist Church will be selling grilled chicken dinners on later this month. The sale will run from 3-6 p.m. on Sept. 18. Dinners are take out only. Menu …
GEORGETOWN — Jeanine O’Donnell, with State Farm Insurance, is again sponsoring Snacks for Success for Pathways to Success students. The event is being held at Sussex County Habitat …
CLAYTON — Ewell’s-St. Paul United Methodist Church will be renting spaces and tables for the Clayton town-wide yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 18. The yard sale will run from 8 a.m. to 2 …
The community gathered during the Prayer For World Peace & Fallen Warriors in Afghanistan at Legislative Mall in Dover on Friday.
DOVER — Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity ReStore is hosting a Community Bash for all Kent County residents on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 11a.m.-2 p.m. The Community Bash will include free …
Flashlights, jugs of bottled water, a first aid kit, and ready-to-eat meal packs line the Tawes’ living room floor. The family isn’t going camping—they’re preparing for a …
MARION — Many individuals and local churches give to Operation Christmas Child, the ministry of Samaritan’s Purse which delivers gift-filled shoeboxes to boys and girls in need in more …
Thursday, Sept. 2, 1993 -- WMDT-TV in Salisbury has decided it will not run episodes of the ABC-TV police drama “NYPD Blue” during the upcoming network television season. Station …