Sankofa Center set to present ‘The African Diaspora’
Inner City Cultural League founder and CEO Reuben Salters of Dover and Delores Blakey of Dover are front and center in front of a group of local children singing “We Are The World” during a Wednesday...
View ArticlePolytech High to present ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Polytech High School cast and orchestra rehearse the “Tradition” opening number to the musical “Fiddler on the Roof”. The show will be performed at the school tonight through Sunday. (Submitted photos)...
View ArticleHooverville highlights Welch family benefit Sunday
Popular local band Hooverville will play Sunday’s Share The Love benefit at the Milford Moose Lodge for Ted and Laura Welch, who lost practically all of their possessions in a house fire last month....
View ArticleSt. Thomas More takes on ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’
St. Thomas More Academy will stage the musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie” Saturday and Sunday at Dover’s Schwartz Center for the Arts. Cast members include, from left, Devin Parks as Millie Dillmount,...
View ArticleDelaware men fall at Drexel to seal last place CAA finish
PHILADELPHIA — It’s official now. Delaware has the worst men’s basketball team in the Colonial Athletic Association this season. The Blue Hens doomed themselves to a 10th-place finish in the league...
View ArticlePolice investigating Capital Green homicide
DOVER — The Thursday night shooting death of a 23-year-old Dover man in the Capital Green neighborhood is under investigation by the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit, authorities said this morning....
View ArticleFormer teacher Howell sentenced to minimum six years
DOVER — A former Caesar Rodney High teacher and wrestling coach will serve at least six years in prison after pleading guilty to six felonies regarding a sexual relationship with a female student in...
View ArticleBasketball tournament fields announced
Dover High and Smyrna High each earned first round byes as the field for the DIAA boys’ basketball tournament was announced on Friday afternoon. St. Thomas More Academy and Caesar Rodney High were the...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: Energy efficiency: The smart investment for Delaware
Public officials across the country have embraced Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contracts (GESPCs) as the most effective way not only to reduce their energy bills — but also, to address...
View ArticleEight candidates filed for Delaware’s presidential primary
DOVER — The field is set for Delaware’s April 26 presidential primary, with eight active candidates filing with the state. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was the last candidate to file,...
View ArticleROUNDUP: Delaware women no match for Elon in 62-45 loss
Delaware was never able to get into an offensive rhythm Friday evening as Elon defeated the Blue Hens, 62-45, at Alumni Gym. The Phoenix gradually built their lead through the course of the game, but...
View ArticleLOCAL COLLEGE SPORTS: Wesley men look to next season after late-season surge
Even when his team managed to win just three of its first 14 games, Dean Burrows didn’t throw in the towel. Yes, it was clear that Christopher Newport and Salisbury were the two best men’s basketball...
View ArticleSmyrna advances the most wrestlers to today’s semis
022616-2769 Milford’s Phillip Ruiz (right) and Trent Beam of Appoquinimink knotted together in the 3rd period of their 160 pound match Friday night at Cape Henlopen. Ruiz won by decision 6-4. (Special...
View ArticleHenlopen girls’ basketball champs: Golden Knights victorious over Woodbridge...
27dsn Henlopen BBall Champs Girls 011 Woodbridge senior Altia Anderson (20) (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers. 27dsn Henlopen BBall Champs Girls 010 Sussex Central freshman Azayah Garrison (3)....
View ArticleDover’s Allen explodes with 39 points for Henlopen championship win
27dsn Henlopen BBall Champs Boys 017 Dover senior Jordan Allen (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) 27dsn Henlopen BBall Champs Boys 016 Dover head coach Stephen Wilson (Delaware State News/Dave...
View ArticleHillary Clinton last to file for Delaware’s presidential primary
DOVER — The field is set for Delaware’s April 26 presidential primary, with eight active candidates filing with the state. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was the last candidate to file,...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: Reflections on Scalia: the passing of a patriot
By now, everyone knows of the untimely passing of one of America’s greatest legal minds, Justice Antonin Scalia. This column is not offered to eulogize this great patriot — others far more capable have...
View ArticleAlways wise to update your calendar with a pencil
DOVER — Today’s column is a public service for those of you who like to keep your calendars in order. The lesson, so far in 2016, is to use a pencil. *** First, for those of you who have been eagerly...
View ArticleROUNDUP: Wesley men earn first win in lacrosse
The Wesley College men’s lacrosse team went into halftime deadlocked at 6-6, but outscored Immaculata 5-0 in the third quarter to distance themselves and earn their first win of the season, beating the...
View ArticleHornet men and women fall to UMES
Delaware State trimmed a 17-point first half deficit to three midway through the second half, but couldn’t complete the comeback in a 74-65 loss to UMES at the Hychte Center Saturday. The Hornets...
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