When two-year-old Penelope “Penny” Pratz, of Wilmington, DE, started receiving Easterseals
Children’s Therapy services, she was unable to stand on her own or walk. Her parents, Alexandra and Scott,
were worried she may never walk, but they put their trust in Easterseals and that made all the difference.... Read more

In the spirit of giving, on November 19, 2024, Burke Equipment Company’s staff members volunteered to hand-out of food at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Thanksgiving Food Drive. At this annual Dover Downs drive-tru event, families stopped-by various stations to collect a turkey and all the fixings for a delicious holiday meal.... Read more

The Delaware Farm Bureau (DEFB) is now accepting applications for its 2025 summer internship program. College students interested in gaining hands-on experience in agriculture while developing their advocacy and leadership skills are encouraged to apply by December 31.... Read more

Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) has issued an urgent call for blood donors as local donations have recently declined by nearly 20%, putting the community’s blood supply even more at risk at an already vulnerable time.... Read more

If you are like many people caring for an aging loved one, take the time to check in with
them this holiday season, whether you live close by or are separated by hundreds of miles. Although the
distance may change, the responsibility and dedication as a caregiver remain the same. Whether you check
in by phone, by video chat or in person, Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore has some advice to
help you keep your loved ones safe during the holidays and throughout the year.... Read more

Delaware Farm Bureau (DEFB) is excited to announce its upcoming two-day conference, scheduled for December 13-14, 2024, at the Modern Maturity Center, located at 1121 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904. The event will feature the organization's annual meeting of delegates, informative breakout sessions, and the annual banquet.... Read more

DART Statewide Bus Service Change becomes effective Sunday, November 17, 2024. DTC received feedback from riders and the public through three public hearing workshops held in August, as well as website submissions. As a result of a thorough review of all comments, modifications were made to the original proposal. The route-specific details can be viewed at Approved November 2024 Service - Dart First State.... Read more

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) hosted a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck on Wednesday, Nov. 13th in the parking lot of the Chamber office on North Dupont Highway, Dover. Chamber members and friends joined the owner, Christian Miller, and his team for drinks and muffins to celebrate the opening of this new business.... Read more

Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) is happy to announce that DART’s 27th annual “Stuff The Bus” Thanksgiving Food Drive collected 15,013 pounds of food. The week-long food drive took place from November 4 to November 9 at the Giant Food in Rehoboth, Dover Target, Rodney Square in Wilmington, and the ShopRite stores at First State Plaza, Brandywine Commons and Four Seasons Shopping Centers.... Read more

Becker Morgan Group is proud to announce its recent recognition by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chesapeake Bay Chapter with a 2024 Excellence in Design Honor Award in the category of 'Non-Residential - New Construction' for its Dover Middle School Campus project. This prestigious award reflects Becker Morgan Group's commitment to innovative design, functionality, and sustainability in educational architecture.... Read more

Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore recently welcomed Sara Larch, of
Rehoboth Beach, DE, to its Board of Directors.... Read more

The Delaware Farm Bureau Women’s Committee will be volunteering at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro on Saturday, Dec. 14, as a sponsorship group for the Wreaths Across America program.... Read more

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) hosted a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Fears Boxing and Fitness Club on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 32 West Loockerman Street, suite 101 in Downtown Dover. Chamber members, local dignitaries, Olympic boxer Nate Jones and friends joined the owner, Donnell Fears, and his team to celebrate the long-time-coming opening of this new business.... Read more

In an instant, Mike and Virginia Minor’s lives changed forever. One minute they were enjoying time with family and, in what felt like the next minute, Virginia was in the hospital. She had experienced a stroke and then cardiac arrest. Gone was their old lifestyle. Mike was suddenly thrust into the role of caregiving, which can be very overwhelming and lonely. Thankfully, he found a group of people walking the same path with an Easterseals Caregiver Support group.... Read more

Team Harrington Raceway and Casino won the highest fundraising team award at the 13th Annual Dewey Goes Pink 5k on Saturday October 5, with nearly $30,000 raised to support the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition.... Read more

KSI received a generous $1,000 grant from Kent County Levy Court to support KSI’s Kamp Lenape. This donation will help KSI renovate the camp kitchen so quality programs and services can continue to be provided during summer camp to children with various abilities.... Read more

On Monday, November 11, DART is offering free rides to Veterans on all Statewide bus services. Veterans displaying a Veteran’s ID card (this would also cover spouses and partners) or DD 214 can ride for free on all DART bus services all day.... Read more

On November 4, 2024, Burke Equipment Company contributed $2,100 to the Food Bank of Delaware in conjunction with their 11th annual Delaware State Fair Kubota Customer Appreciation 10-day event. By offering their loyal customers Special free gate admissions to the fair, Burke matches the cost of the gate admissions to the Food Bank.... Read more

Jobs for Delaware Graduates (JDG) held a celebration on Wednesday, October 23rd  - four-plus decades in the making - of empowering Delaware’s youth by equipping them with the tools they need to succeed in both their educational and professional journeys.... Read more

The Kent County Administrative Complex at 555 Bay Road in Dover will conduct a fire drill on Wednesday, October 30th at 10:00 A.M. This important exercise is designed to ensure that our safety procedures are effective and that everyone knows how to respond in an emergency.... Read more