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Nine Lord Baltimore Lions Club volunteers spent a sunny September morning cleaning South Inlet State Shoreline Park as part of Delaware's largest annual beach cleanup. The environmental service project reflects Lions Clubs International's commitment to protecting our planet.
After 18 years in education, Meghan Catts just earned her doctorate while teaching full-time and raising a family. Her journey from classroom teacher to high school assistant principal shows what's possible when passion meets perseverance.
Emeri Cotton ran into the record books at the AAU Junior Olympics, shattering a three-year-old national sprint record while her biggest concern was getting back to the pool. The Bear, Delaware, athlete's 13.67-second 100-meter dash proves that big dreams come in small packages.
Delaware's 39th annual Coastal Cleanup needs volunteers to help keep beaches and waterways pristine this September. For nearly four decades, thousands have pitched in to protect the First State's coastline.
The Brandywine Valley SPCA rescued nearly 100 cats, dogs, and small animals from a Delaware townhome. All survivors are now safe and receiving medical care.
A Delaware theater is hosting a free magic show on National Cancer Survivors Day for anyone living with a cancer diagnosis, plus their caregivers and loved ones. The event honors the 18 million Americans currently navigating life after cancer.
The historic Milton Theatre's new education wing is taking shape as construction crews begin raising walls on the long-awaited addition. The visible progress marks an exciting step forward for the Delaware venue's mission to expand arts education access.
Franklin Shakespeare, America's oldest living Olympic gold medalist, returned to Dewey Beach at 95 to revisit his beloved Delaware haunts and receive honors from the state Senate. The rowing champion who found his sport after basketball rejection proves that second chances can lead to golden moments.
A professional juggler from Delaware just shattered a world record with a diabolo grind lasting over 1 minute and 46 seconds. Carlos Mir, who performs as "Cascading Carlos," is now waiting for official confirmation on what would be his fourth Guinness World Record.
Electric car owners in Delaware are making thousands of dollars a year by letting their parked vehicles store and share electricity with the power grid. A pilot program proves your car can pay you back while you sleep.
A family-owned market in New Castle, Delaware, is turning their produce section into a stage for local Latin musicians. The "Mercadito Sessions" have gone viral, creating community and opportunities for indie artists.
Delaware is planting thousands more trees and protecting forests after losing 1,000 acres yearly to development. The state's new climate plan could more than double carbon storage by 2050 while creating jobs and cooling communities.