One of the best aspects of life in Delaware is our climate. While our summers are getting hotter, most days are still pleasant enough for outdoor activities, especially if you can get to one of our magnificent beaches or airy state parks. And although I still yearn for more snow for more festive holiday seasons, I’m grateful that most [...]

Are you a new resident of Delaware, or thinking about making the move? If so, here’s a list of fun facts that’ll help you feel like more of a local once you get the key to your new [...]

This blog post is a bit different from those I’ve done over the past couple of years because I’m sharing it with a sense of urgency – and opportunity. 

Whether you’re drawn to communities that have been specifically developed for people who are 55 and over, or are still raising your kids, here are some details from our list of the “Top 10” Active Adult Communities. 

Longtime Cape Gazette reporter Ron MacArthur developed a list of fascinating facts all about life all across our state https://www.capegazette.com/article/all-about-delaware-and-survey-says/271418. Here are some points, both good and bad, that I think are especially unique:

A few weeks ago I started a series of blog posts predicated on the idea that a lot of people feel as if they’re stuck inside because of cold weather doldrums this time of year. I thought it would be a lot of work to go searching for things to do during these “quiet” months.

February can be kind of a drag for folks who crave warm sun and lots of activity because towns across the state often go into a sleepy mode, with quieter streets and fewer things to do. That said, there are museums that stay open year-round, and still plenty of restaurants that likewise thrive during the winter months. 

Some of us love the cold winter months because of the feeling that life is slowing down long enough for us to reflect and recharge. That said, it’s easy to get a bit stir-crazy on cold days and to wish you could get out and do something [...]

While we also have to pay transfer taxes that are typically divided between the buyer and seller, this is a one-time charge. Click here to learn some of the reasons why our taxes are so low, and how that drives our robust economy https://www.choosedelaware.com/press-releases/delaware-has-one-of-lowest-tax-burdens-in-us/.

This week I’m spotlighting a major force in New Castle County – the Newark Senior Center https://newarkseniorcenter.com/. The organization is celebrating its 50^th Anniversary, and offers the following services for members who pay $33 a year or $300 for a lifetime membership: