I show a lot of love for Sussex County and the beaches in my blog posts because Bill and I enjoy everything about living in Lewes. But Delaware is full of many more beautiful and enjoyable places that are within walking or easy driving distance of all of the neighborhoods spotlighted on our Web site [...]
Memorial Day weekend is coming up, with an endless array of fun things to do from the top of the state down to the beaches. Here are some highlights:
New Castle County
Delaware Today magazine just ran a feature story about fun happenings in the Wilmington area https://delawaretoday.com/things-to-do/memorial-day-northern-delaware/. Top billing went to the [...]
It might not feel super spring-like, but rest assured Delaware’s farms are once again on track to deliver another long season of bountiful harvests. In my opinion that’s one of the best things about living here – fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and seafoods that come to our farmer’s markets between May and November every [...]
Many new and existing neighborhoods throughout Delaware are adjacent or close to the state’s hundreds of miles of biking trails. Some, like the trail that runs through Cape Henlopen State Park [...]
Whether you’re a major “gearhead” or love someone who is, you should make plans to visit one of several upcoming car shows in Delaware.
The British are coming to Lewes on Saturday, May 4th between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Lewes Ferry Terminal located at 43 Cape Henlopen Drive for the Lewes British Motorcar Show, presented by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and the British Car Club of Delaware. NOTE – you have to arrive before 2 p.m. or you won’t be able to get [...]
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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.
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.
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 50th Anniversary, and offers the following services for members who pay $33 a year or $300 for a lifetime membership: