Smyrna Archive

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Miss Delaware Kayla Martell’s mission. Plus, meet the face behind Facemate, get a read on Dionne Warwick’s co-writer, and picture Kevin Fleming’s wild kingdom.

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The Hotel du Pont’s lobby gets a facelift. Plus, UD’s Academy of Lifelong Learning gets new life (and a new name), volunteers send the right stuff to soldiers overseas, and go behind the scenes at Ronny’s Christmas Wonderland.

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Sit at the table with Cynthia Primo Martin and Trustees of Color. Plus, a local hair and makeup artist does Time, world affairs in Wilmington, and more.

Cougar Season at Harvest?

What has ladies going gaga at the new over-the-line eatery? Plus, Harry's new all-star chef, and more.

Matt Amis

The Nature of Tourism

Birders, cyclists, kayakers and other outdoor enthusiasts flock to Delaware for fun. A savvy group of outfitters, state agencies and marketers are hoping to parlay that activity into something more.

By Theresa Gawlas Medoff

Local People, Local Style

What’s hot in fall fashion? Take a peek here, and meet a few people who make the beautiful clothing so much more attractive.

by Matt Amis

The Restaurant Issue: 96 Favorites

Here are the local places you simply must visit—if you haven't already (plus a few just over the state line).

by the Editors

On the Town in Kent

We go party hopping at a few of the county’s biggest fundraisers.

Great Places to Live

There’s more to a great neighborhood than great homes. Include top-notch schools, easy transportation, cultural diversions, and a palpable pride of place. Here are 11 areas that stand out.

By Reid Champagne

Made in Kent

Though the whole world may know about Jell-O, Kool-Aid and Stove Top stuffing, it would probably surprise people to know they are made in Dover. Household names, we take them for granted, so it may surprise even locals to know that some of the things they use every day—and some products that are literally out of this world—are made in their own back yards. Here’s a look.

by Reid Champagne