March 2013

DSU Graduate Student Cory Janiak Partners with Appoquinimink High School to Study and Increase Delaware’s Mummichog Population

Mummichogs, or minnows, may play a beneficial role in controlling the mosquito population, therefore diminishing the spread of carried diseases like West Nile Virus.

by Drew Ostroski

Firefly Music Festival 2013 Lineup Announced

Headliners Red Hot Chili Peppers and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will perform during the June festival, along with 69 other scheduled acts.

by Emily Riley

Delaware Today’s 50th Anniversary Video Collection

Determining Delaware’s Great Places to Live: Safety, Schools and Location Come First

Of course market trends and population density come into play too, but it’s the day-to-day, first-hand experiences that create the total package.

Reader-Submitted Letters in Delaware Today’s March 2013 Issue

What readers liked and didn’t like about Delaware Today articles.

DSU Graduate Student Cory Janiak Partners with Appoquinimink High School to Study and Increase Delaware’s Mummichog Population

Mummichogs, or minnows, may play a beneficial role in controlling the mosquito population, therefore diminishing the spread of carried diseases like West Nile Virus.

by Drew Ostroski

LOMA Coffee’s Ben Cordova on Serving Coffee, People and Faith

With a diverse crowd and a locale that’s still got growing left to do, LOMA Coffee is the common denominator that connects all corners of Market Street.

By Drew Ostroski

St. Patrick’s Day Society Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Its Annual Sponsors’ Dinner and Communion Breakfast

As the organization’s biggest fundraisers, the two events have raised more than $1 million during the last two decades, which helps aid Wilmington’s poorest communities.

by Drew Ostroski

Delaware’s Easter Egg and Easter Events Statistics

Among the eggs hunts, celebratory breakfasts and other holiday-themed festivities, there are more than a few (hundred) eggs in our collective baskets in March.

Bethany Beach’s Marnie Oursler Promotes Use of American Construction Products Through Marnie Homes

A spokeswoman for 84 Lumber’s Build American program, the 34-year-old contractor has built 28 homes in Bethany and is also set to receive her MBA from Duke University.

by Mark Nardone

Delaware Politics: Unique Campaign Moves Earned Delaware General Assembly Seats

It’s the Delaware way. Some seats are secured with typical campaigns. Others? Less so.

Cooch’s Bridge Commemorates First Use of American Flag in Battle

Dedicated in 1901, the monument was the brainchild of Elizabeth Clarke Churchman and still stands today.

Coastal Concerts Brings Jasper String Quartet to Lewes’ Bethel United Methodist Church

The 2012 Cleveland Quartet Award-winner will perform pieces by Bartok and Schubert during its March 2 appearance.

by Mark Nardone

Go Around the World in 80 Days at the Schwartz Center for the Arts

Enjoy the trip of a lifetime without leaving Delaware when the Walnut Street Theatre troupe performs Jules Verne’s classic tale in Dover.

by Mark Nardone

Ellen Priest’s Jazz Series of Paintings at the Delaware Division of the Arts

The Wilmington painter finds inspiration in jazz music, as well as the artistic leaning of Paul Cezanne.

by Mark Nardone

PHILADANCO comes to The Grand Opera House in Wilmington

by Mark Nardone

David Schueck and Al Schyman’s North Wilmington Cape Cod a Cozy, Contemporary Downsize

Strategic lighting, a subdued, neutral palette and bright pops of accent color make a fixer-upper feel like a new house after a structure and décor makeover.

by Eileen Smith Dallabrida

The 36th Annual Grand Gala Honors Military Personnel, Raises Money for the Grand’s Arts Education Programs

Pink Martini performed for the crowd during the Dec. 1, 2012 event, which featured pre-parties at A.R. Morris Jewelers and Ernest & Scott Taproom and an after-party at the Hotel du Pont.

Photography by Ben Fournier

Wilmington Restaurant Review: Café Scalessa Reopens on Greenhill Avenue

The Italian-American eatery has been a part of the Wilmington restaurant scene from 2002-2011. Now home again in his former spot, Don Scalessa delivers solid Italian fare to returning and new...

by Matt Amis // photos by Ron Dubick

Venu Gaddamidi’s Veritas Wine and Craft Beer Now Includes Craft@Veritas

The new low-key nightlife spot offers pours of the store’s wine and beer offerings in a subdued environment.

by Mark Nardone

Taylor’s Grog From Twin Lakes Brewery Available at Cantwell’s Tavern in Odessa

Bob Ashby named the beer in honor of a historic family name, and the IPA-meets-Oktoberfest brew is a hit at Cantwells, all three McGlynn’s Pubs and Deer Park Tavern.

by Mark Nardone

Lewes’ Rose & Crown Reopens as a Town-Favorite British-Style Pub

Restaurateur Jay Caputo moved the eatery into the former location of Beseme in the Hotel Rodney, with a few menu and décor tweaks to boot.

by Mark Nardone

Wilmington Ranks No. 3 in the Country for Dog-Friendly Cities

And it’s not hard to see why. There’s a lot to love about dog-ownership, and Wilmington residents fill the required credentials by being conscientious, social and interactive.

by Joanne Cannon

2013 Wedding and Celebration Trends

by Dan Bilodeau

Delaware Summer 2013 Camp Guide

More than 30 sports, overnight, art and other summer 2013 camps for kids of any age.

by Christine Facciolo

2013 Kent County Guide

Get the scoop on the county’s sports complex, find out what's new in the arts, shopping and dining scene, plus, iconic places and events.

by Christine Facciolo