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A little preparation can help New Castle County families look beyond the sales pitch and determine where their children are most likely to thrive WILMINGTON, Del. - Private school open house season is underway across New Castle County, giving families an opportunity to tour campuses, meet educators and compare academic programs before admissions deadlines arrive.

Music will cross cultures and centuries when the New Castle Historical Society presents "Across The Atlantic: Dutch-American Dialogue" on Sunday, Oct. 11, as part of the city's 375th anniversary celebration. The intimate violin and piano concert begins at 1 p.m. at the historic Arsenal, 30 Market Street in New Castle.

Sept. 25 event reflects a growing return to face-to-face dating as singles look beyond apps for genuine connections NEWARK, Del. - A Delaware singles event designed as an alternative to dating apps has sold out its allotment of women's tickets, prompting organizers to put out a call for single men interested in meeting potential partners face-to-face. BeVisionary Events will hold "DE Singles: Cocktails & Connections" for singles ages 38 to 55 from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept.

Community Collaboration of Delaware's goal is to create a place where people struggling with addiction could feel recognized, supported, and encouraged to believe in their future. By John Riddle, Contributing Journalist, Delaware LIVE A conversation in a small diner became the starting point for a Delaware organization helping people navigate addiction, recovery and the challenges of rebuilding their lives.

Delaware's Taco Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary with two days of food, live entertainment, family activities, and competitions at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park. The festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27, along Wilmington's Riverfront. VIP admission begins at noon each day, with general admission running from 1 to 7 p.m. More than 30 area restaurants and food purveyors are expected to serve tacos and other offerings throughout the weekend.

Bluegrass music will fill the historic Garrett Snuff Mill property this weekend as Dew Point Brewing Co. hosts its Ninth Annual DewGrass Music Festival on Saturday, Sept. 19. The outdoor festival begins at 2 p.m. at the family-owned brewery at 2878 Creek Road in Yorklyn. Guests can settle onto the brewery patio or bring blankets and lawn chairs to spread out in the property's natural amphitheater. Three acts are scheduled throughout the afternoon.

Nest Fest Takes Flight as Tri-State Bird Rescue Celebrates 50 Years of Saving Wild Birds By John Riddle, Contributing Journalist, Delaware LIVE A Newark organization that has spent five decades giving injured, orphaned and imperiled wild birds a second chance will open its doors for a day of celebration, education and family fun. Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research will hold its Open House and Nest Fest on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its facility at 170 Possum Hollow Road in Newark.

AIDS Walk Delaware will mark its 40th anniversary Saturday, Sept. 19, bringing together community members, advocates, service providers, and supporters in Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach. One of the nation's longest-running HIV walks, AIDS Walk Delaware has spent four decades raising awareness, fighting stigma, remembering those lost to HIV/AIDS, and supporting people living with and affected by HIV.

For those who stop for lunch, dinner, or a drink, Cantwell's Tavern offers another kind of glimpse into the past in a restored 1822 building! By John Riddle, Contributing Journalist, Delaware LIVE In the heart of historic Odessa, a stately brick building continues a tradition that began more than two centuries ago. Cantwell's Tavern is more than a place to enjoy regional fare, craft beer and cocktails.

The Delaware Community Foundation's Fund for Women has named Pam Cornforth the recipient of its 2026 First Founders' Award, recognizing her decades of leadership, service, and philanthropy across Delaware. The award is presented annually to a Fund for Women Founder who has demonstrated exceptional generosity, civic or charitable responsibility, and leadership that has encouraged others to give back throughout the state.