9+ hour, 18+ min ago (36+ words) For the village of Newark, this holiday season is all about strength, resilience, and supporting their neighbors. READ MORE, https://www.rochesterfirst.com/community/newark-neighbors-unite-for-holiday-cheer-and-community-strength-for-annual-celebration/...

13+ hour, 44+ min ago (360+ words) Delaware Theatre Company is presenting "Shrek the Musical" in Wilmington. "It has incredible music. It's heartwarming. It's so funny," says Mimi Warnick, Producing Artistic Director for Delaware Theatre Company. "It really spans across generations." The show was produced by Wolf Performing Arts Center. Janine Merolla is both directing "Shrek the Musical," and Artistic Director for Wolf Performing Arts Center, which she describes as "a nonprofit theatre education organization for children, kindergarten through 12th grade." The story follows Shrek, an ogre who lives alone in a swamp. Actor Cullen Hussey is playing the title role of Shrek. "He very much just starts off as a social outcast," says Hussey. "The only way he can enjoy life is by telling himself that he's happy to be alone." But he soon has company, after the villainous Lord Farquaad banishes all of the fairy tale…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago (165+ words) It's that time of year when local bars, restaurants and breweries go all in on the holiday season, looking to draw customers in with fanciful decorations, special menus and Christmas-themed pop-up concepts. Some of Delaware's seasonal pop-ups are just rebrandings of established spots, while others open independently just for a month before disappearing until next winter. While plenty of barrooms and restaurants across the state hang lights in a nod to the holidays, some really go for it. Holiday Glow Up: Your guide to holiday shopping, events and more Here is a taste of what's out there in The First State as the countdown begins to Santa Claus' big night. Toast the season: Home for the holidays? 5 Delaware bars to catch up with friends and family Neighborhood dives: 10 Delaware old-school dive bars where you can raise a glass & let your…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago (50+ words) Greg Hann, a parishioner of St. Thomas The Apostle Church in Bloomfield, talks about the Archdiocese of Newark's plan to merge many of its parishes. Greg Hann, a parishioner of St. Thomas The Apostle Church in Bloomfield, talks about the Archdiocese of Newark's plan to merge many of its parishes....

3+ day, 1+ hour ago (1037+ words) Nestled along the Atlantic coast, Delaware offers a treasure trove of nutrient-rich local foods that capture the essence of the region. From the briny waters of the Delaware Bay to the fertile farmlands just inland, these culinary gems represent both health and heritage. Ready your taste buds for a delicious journey through coastal Delaware's most nutritious and flavorful offerings! Locals often steam them with Old Bay seasoning, creating a communal feast that brings families together around newspaper-covered tables. Rich in zinc and vitamin B12, blue crabs support immune function while offering that unmistakable sweet-briny flavor of summer. Slurping down a Delaware oyster means consuming a zinc powerhouse that's harvested sustainably from local waters. Each briny morsel contains omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D without packing on calories. Farming practices along the Inland Bays create distinctive flavor profiles " from sweetly mineral to…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago (234+ words) Coi Leray teamed up with her nonprofit Camp Courage to host a turkey drive in New Jersey on Tuesday. She shared footage of the event on Instagram, which captured her interacting with community members before explaining her reason for the drive. "You gotta give back. We receive so [many] blessings, make sure that you bless others, even [if it's] just a small prayer," she said. In the caption, Coi reflected on the event'while thanking those who came together to bring the drive to fruition. "Everyday I ask myself, what can I do to be a better me? I think being a great leader is very important but never forget to be a great LISTENER and WILLING TO LEARN, is the true key to success," she writes. "This was @thecampcourageworld 1st turkey drive and I couldn't be more happy with how amazing…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago (84+ words) Police in Mercer County, New Jersey, say they're thankful after a drone program helped them find a man who went missing from a group home in Robbinsville Township. Police in Mercer County, New Jersey, say they're thankful after a drone program helped them find a man who went missing from a group home in Robbinsville Township. Police in Mercer County, New Jersey, say they're thankful after a drone program helped them find a man who went missing from a group home in Robbinsville Township....

4+ day, 9+ hour ago (88+ words) Attorneys for death-row inmate Robert Roberson" urged a Texas court Tuesday to weigh a new ruling from the New Jersey Supreme Court that found shaken baby syndrome" evidence too unreliable for juries " a decision they say underscores the science behind Roberson's 2003 conviction. Attorneys for death-row inmate Robert Roberson" urged a Texas court Tuesday to weigh a new ruling from the New Jersey Supreme Court that found shaken baby syndrome" evidence too unreliable for juries " a decision they say underscores the science behind Roberson's 2003 conviction....

4+ day, 14+ hour ago (62+ words) Delaware County Court of Common Pleas Judge James Schuck has been accused of pressuring an attorney in the prosecutor's office to have sex, according to a new legal filing revealed Tuesday. Delaware County Court of Common Pleas Judge James Schuck has been accused of pressuring an attorney in the prosecutor's office to have sex, according to a new legal filing revealed Tuesday....

4+ day, 16+ hour ago (142+ words) Don't let the shorthand fool you. Dive bars are the small neighborhood pubs that are a connecting point for community; a no-frills spot where the unpretentious can gather for a few drinks that won't eat up your whole paycheck. For many, being called a dive is a badge of honor. And while some of Delaware's best dives have come and gone over the years, including the 2023 closing of Wilmington's Jackson Inn, the state is still dotted with old-school, casual bars that seem frozen in time. Check out these 10 neighborhood bars to raise a toast this holiday season: Here are 10 Delaware dives worth a visit " come-as-you-are taverns where the good times still roll after all these years. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Great dive bars in Delaware? Here are 10 we recommend...