Thanksgiving is about seven weeks away, giving you plenty of time to shop for all of your favorite menu items, invite your guests, decorate your house, and plan a strategy for cleaning up after one of the most labor-intensive dinners of the [...]

There are so many reasons to love the autumn months around Sussex County—including cool, sunny days on uncrowded beaches, abundant harvests from our local farms, and festivals celebrating wonderful fall traditions. Here are a few highlights happening this season!

October 2–4 | Downtown Rehoboth Beach & Route 1 / Dewey Beach

While even the most dedicated gardeners struggle through the peak heat of summer, everyone welcomes the cooler, drier days of fall. Autumn is one of the best times of the year to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials—giving root systems time to establish before winter sets in.

Summer’s almost over, which paves the way to new seasons for live theatre all across our state. Here are some highlights.

IN SUSSEX COUNTY

Located in one of our most picturesque downtowns and adjacent to wonderful restaurants, the Milton Theatre is a vibrant year-round performance venue. Whether you decide to purchase season [...]

Last week I spotlighted ways to entertain your grandkids when you’re down around the beach, focusing on amusement parks where they can spend hours just being kids and a couple of family-friendly restaurants that offer playgrounds adjacent to the dining area so they have a way to burn off more energy while you enjoy after-dinner conversation [...]

If you’ve got grandkids who are in school, chances are they only have a couple more weeks of freedom. And if you live in Sussex County and are hosting them alone or with their parents you’re bound to be considering different forms of entertainment. Here are a few at the top of our own [...]

As we approach the height of summer, farmers markets around our beach communities are in full bloom and brimming with locally-grown products that are dependably fresh and flavorful. Here’s a list of where to find [...]

Beach trips and hiking through Delaware’s wonderful parks are usually fun, but by the middle of the summer, you might be more apt to look for fun comfort inside! If so, consider visiting some of our state’s wonderful museums. Here are some [...]

Whether you’re in or around Wilmington in New Castle, in the middle of the state in Kent, or enjoying the beach communities in Sussex, summer festivals are creating lots of fun all across our state in July and August. Here are some [...]

While we love living and working in Sussex County, we also know there are so many communities upstate that are great for day trips and year-round living. They’re also a fun option if you want to avoid summer crowds at our beach communities and perhaps beat the season’s most intense [...]