Delaware Today

10/12/2025

On the hunt for Halloween fun at the Delaware beaches? From the iconic Sea Witch Festival to parties on Halloween night, these Halloween events at the beach promise spooky festivities and costumed fun.

https://delawaretoday.com/things-to-do/halloween-events-beach/

10/12/2025

Mark your calendar for these 10 events happening in October! ⬇️

Mark your calendar for these incredible art events, festivals, and more throughout the First State during October.

10/12/2025

You may know Patton Oswalt as the voice of Remy the rat in the Oscar-winning Pixar film “Ratatouille.” You may also know him as Spence in the long-running TV sitcom “The King of Queens” or in his roles in movies such as “Young Adult,” “Zoolander,” and “Magnolia.”

On October 17, Delaware audiences will know him as a stand-up comedian when he brings his “Effervescent” tour to The Playhouse on Rodney Square, mining a blend of pop culture and social issues into laughs.⁠
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🔗: https://delawaretoday.com/things-to-do/patton-oswalt/
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📸: Courtesy of Sam Jones

10/11/2025

At first glance, Frank and Tara Coates look like your typical retirees. They split their time between the Delaware beaches and Florida; stay active by playing golf, swimming, hiking, and doing yoga and other physical activities; and spend time with their two grown children.⁠
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However, for one of them, the need to stay active, eat healthy, and participate in social activities is more important than ever. At age 58, Tara was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease—and the role of caregiver was added to Frank’s retirement agenda.⁠
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🔗: https://delawaretoday.com/life-style/delaware-couple-alzheimers-disease/

10/11/2025

Holding Hands provides a wide range of services for seniors, wounded veterans, and people with disabilities.

Holding Hands provides a wide range of services for seniors, wounded veterans, and people with disabilities.

10/11/2025

Roost Pub & Kitchen Adds Casual Appeal to Wilmington.⁠
The Bardea Restaurant Group expands on Market Street with a casual, relaxed vibe.⁠ Read our feature on Wilmington's new upscale-casual pub. ⁠
🔗: https://delawaretoday.com/food/roost-pub-kitchen/
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📸: Courtesy of Dan Heinkel⁠
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10/10/2025

Here are just a few of the great ways you can spend your weekend in Delaware! https://delawaretoday.com/things-to-do/delaware-weekend-events/

10/10/2025

Charming ambiance, walkable downtowns, and quaint charm make these Delaware towns and neighborhoods hotspots for a "Gilmore Girls" fall.

Charming ambiance, walkable downtowns, and quaint charm make these Delaware towns and neighborhoods hotspots for a "Gilmore Girls" fall.

10/09/2025

The Delaware beaches are a popular destination throughout the spring and summer, but they’re equally as exciting come fall and winter. From annual festivals to specials and events at local eateries, there’s plenty to do at the Delaware beaches.

On the hunt for off-season fun? From arts events to bar specials to local festivals, here's what to do at the Delaware beaches this weekend.

10/09/2025

Velma Scantlebury, M.D., F.A.C.S.; Cydney Teal, M.D.; and Felicia Stallings, AuD, co-founded Delaware Health Empowerment Coalition with Joan Coker, M.D. (not pictured).
The coalition has offices in Wilmington and Smyrna, and offers compassionate medical care in struggling communities.
https://delawaretoday.com/life-style/delaware-health-empowerment-coalition/

10/09/2025

For people who party, October has long been regarded as beer month, and many imbibers even make the pilgrimage to Munich, Germany, where the first Oktoberfest occurred in 1810.

No one style of brew is celebrated, but with the coming of winter, we sought out a hearty one. We stopped by the bar at Chuck Lager to sip a glass of Heavy Lifter.
Learn more about this hearty fall brew: https://delawaretoday.com/food/heavy-lifter-wilmington/

10/08/2025

In the First State, superfoods are becoming mainstream on restaurant menus, and that's a very good—and delicious—thing.

In the First State, superfoods are becoming mainstream on restaurant menus, and that's a very good—and delicious—thing.