Obama selects Biden as running mate

Posted Aug 23, 2008 @ 11:05 AM
Greenville, Del. —

Delaware Senator Joe Biden has been selected by Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama as his vice presidential running mate, Obama announced early Saturday morning.

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Films to look for at the Newark Film Festival

Posted Aug 27, 2008 @ 01:35 PM
Newark, Del. —

The 4th Annual Newark Film Festival is here with with an impressive 28 films to get excited about.  This is the festival's largest line-up yet, and to keep film-goers  from being too overwhelmed
we've highlighted a few, many with local talent, some with mass appeal, and two classics.

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On Tap: The Arden Fair, 101 years strong

Posted Aug 25, 2008 @ 01:45 PM
Arden, Del. —

From the humble appearance of Arden, it’s hard to tell how huge the annual Arden Fair is.  Once a year this town transforms from quaint to bustling to celebrate the end of summer with this festival on the Saturday before Labor Day, now in it’s 101st year. 

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CCArts volunteers celebrate summer season with splash in Yorklyn pool.

Posted Aug 18, 2008 @ 10:29 AM
Last update Aug 19, 2008 @ 09:36 AM
Yorklyn, Del. —

Center for the Creative Arts in Yorklyn volunteers celebrated a successful summer internship season with a party at the Yorklyn pool.

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On Tap: Folk and Antiques

Posted Aug 18, 2008 @ 08:56 AM
Last update Aug 19, 2008 @ 10:38 AM
Delaware —

This weekend, the 20th annual Historic New Castle Antique Show offers an alternative the typical festival fare.  Also, local-born Helen Avakian performs her unique brand of folk at a benefit concert and record release event.  Both happen Sunday, August 24th.

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Summer’s end means Centreville’s last concert of the season

Posted Aug 16, 2008 @ 07:06 PM
Last update Aug 18, 2008 @ 07:49 AM
Centreville, Del. —

For some, the Canby Grove concert series is within walking distance. For others, it’s a quick drive up Kennett Pike into the heart of the quaint, historic Centreville. For all, it’s a fun time for the family, and better yet, it’s free. The last concert in the of the season, the Barbone Street Jazz Band will come to the park Monday, August 25, starting at 7 p.m.

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Philly blood brothers to bring their brand of rock n' roll to Claymont

Posted Aug 11, 2008 @ 12:32 PM
Last update Aug 13, 2008 @ 07:29 PM
Philadelphia, PA —

They’ve shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen at Carnegie Hall. They’ve played nearly 300 shows across North America and Europe with E-Street heroes Marah. But Adam Garbinski and Dave Petersen are more enthusiastic about what’s on the horizon for them than anything that’s happened in the past.

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Interior designer stays current using reproductions of antique furniture

Posted Aug 06, 2008 @ 02:58 PM
Hockessin, Del. —

Changing fashion trends keep interior designers on their toes and a good designer must keep up with trends while creating rooms that never go out of style, said Joyce Keeney, fouder of Interior Concepts in Hockessin.

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On Tap: Blues, theater and a 5k run

Posted Aug 04, 2008 @ 02:20 PM
Last update Aug 04, 2008 @ 02:58 PM
Delaware —

The Riverfront Blues Festival takes place all weekend in Wilmington, "Phantom" premieres at The New Candlelight Theatre, and the annual "Tour de Lance" 5k benefits the Lance Armstrong Foundation next Wednesday.

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Teens share Christian message through original play

Posted Aug 04, 2008 @ 11:20 AM
Hockessin, Del. —

A group of local teenagers performed an original play rooted in the Christian faith at the Wilmington Christian School for the culmination of the 9th annual King's Drama Company summer camp.

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Star-crossed lovers perform under the stars at Delaware Shakespeare Festival

Posted Jul 30, 2008 @ 02:31 PM
Brandywine Hundred, Del. —

Spectators packed the lawn behind the mansion in Rockwood Park to watch "Romeo and Juliet" during the second night of the sixth annual Delaware Shakespeare Festival.

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Day-by-day reference guide chronicles Delaware history

Posted Jul 30, 2008 @ 01:29 PM
Last update Jul 30, 2008 @ 03:05 PM
Wilmington, Del. —

Wilmington man Abdullah Muhammad has written a book chronicling Delaware's history in a state-by-state, month-by-month format.

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On Tap: The Bob Becker Ragtime Xylophone Institute

Posted Jul 28, 2008 @ 02:45 PM
Newark, Del. —

World-renowned xylophonist Bob Becker performs at the University of Delaware with the sixth annual Bob Becker Ragtime Xylophone Institute.

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On Tap: Two great festivals

Posted Jul 21, 2008 @ 06:13 PM
Delaware —

The 14th Annual Peoples' Festival honors Bob Marley and the Israeli Film Festival showcases Israel's beauty.

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Hockessin author’s third book captures a heartfelt story of “Orphan Train” children

Posted Jul 14, 2008 @ 08:02 PM
Hockessin, Del. —

Donna Aviles never set out to be a writer, much less the author of a trilogy. But she's done just that, entertaining, educating, and providing life lessons for readers through the chronicles of her grandfather, Oliver.


Summer Stock Theatre in Brandywine draws 76 students

Posted Jul 14, 2008 @ 03:57 PM
Last update Jul 15, 2008 @ 02:07 PM
Bellefonte, Del. —

The Brandywine School District's inaugural Summer Stock Theatre Program has drawn 76 students from within the district and throughout the surrounding area. Following five weeks of professional training, the student actors will perform "Bye Bye Birdie" at Mount Pleasant High School July 24, 25 and 26 to show off what they've learned.

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On Tap: Crafts and Theater

Posted Jul 13, 2008 @ 09:01 PM
Delaware —

The Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair returns to Delaware, students perform "Les Miserable" in the first All-State Theatre production and The Grand opens its Summer Children's Series - all On Tap this weekend.

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Eclectic weekend: masts and Mardi Gras, sculptures, ceramics and acoustics

Posted Jul 08, 2008 @ 02:02 PM
Delaware —

“If nautical nonsense be something you wish,” it can be found this weekend at the New Castle Sailing Clubs 21st Annual Regatta for the March of Dimes.  If not, “flop” on over to the Delaware Art Museum for the newest exhibit, or stop at The Grand and see Grammy-winning Bryan Adams perform unplugged.

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On Tap: Independence Day goes off with a Bang

Posted Jun 26, 2008 @ 01:55 PM
Delaware —

Pig roasts, wine tastings and nightly concerts take over 4th of July Weekend at the Brandywine Valley Big Bang BBQ.

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Modern medieval marketing: Newark tech firm films Monty at Mount Cuba

Posted Jun 25, 2008 @ 01:21 PM
Hockessin, Del. —

Medieval costumes and high-tech analytic devices are the stars of an Internet infomercial filmed in Mt. Cuba by the Newark-based technology company Analtech. The video, a Monty Python spoof, will be circulated through email, blogs and websites beginning in mid-August.

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How much do you know about Delaware History?

Posted Jul 30, 2008 @ 01:43 PM
Wilmington, Del. —

Take a short quiz to find out how much you know about the history of Delaware.