Mover & Shaker 2014: Franco Thomas

Franco Thomas- Co-founder & Motivator, Fit Team DE Contagious smile, magnetic drive - this Mover & Shaker is creating a FIT movement. Franco Thomas is co-creator and driving force behind Fit Team Delaware. Franco has inspired a community of people all ages, sizes, backgrounds, and fitness levels to achieve goals together by inspiring each [...]

Blue Rocks Baseball Heats UP

There might be one reason to hope the temperature doesn't rise. That is, at least by President's Day, Monday 2.16 and that's the Wilmington Blue Rocks bitter sweet offer! For opening night tickets only -- the temperature at Frawley Stadium on Monday, Feb 16th at 8 am sets the price in cents no less for individual ticket purchases [...]

History IN the Making at Ed Oliver’s Golf Club

Over the course of more than a century, the land known today as Ed Oliver Golf Club has evolved with a growing metropolis and a changing golf population.  In May 1901, the Wilmington Country Club(WCC) announced to a select group of area residents that the club had been formed and a long-term lease of club [...]

Ball Kids Wanted~ Delaware 87ers

The Sevens are looking for dedicated kids between ages 10-18 to join the Ball Kid Team! This is a fabulous opportunity for parents and kids to be a part of the minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia 76'ers! Households are required to purchase a minimum of 1 season ticket for a child to become a [...]

And the Judges Are…

Don't hold back now! 3 powerhouse judges are lined up and ready to review NorthDelaWHEREHappening Movers & Shakers Nominees. Let's Go North Delaware, Make IT Happen. Do you know a New Castle County resident who thinks outside the box? Someone who’s truly making a difference in our community? Pushing through boundaries? Or working towards a profound vision? [...]

Blue Rocks Baseball – August Happening Guide

Shaking it up! August is RED HOT chock full of 18 - yes, count them 18 - HOME games plus one in September!  Our Wilmington Blue Rocks are soaring– entering August in 3rd in the Carolina Northern League with a stronger home performance meaning North Delaware fans are showing the LOCAL LOVE - Let's bring it on [...]

A Lucky Boy from Buffalo Visits Wilmington

How does a high school dropout grow up to become president and CEO of two international banks, run multi-million dollar enterprises, manage over a thousand employees and socialize with the Queen? "Luck," says author, Pat Blewett. Really? A Lucky Boy from Buffalo is the heartwarming memoir of a boy starting out wrong who ended up right. [...]

Grand Slam Blue Rocks JUNE Happening Guide

June is indeed an All-Star GRAND SLAM delivering 12 more BLUE ROCKing home events including the infamous Cowboy Rodeo, Johnny Damon #18 Jersey Retirement, Elvis Night, Dog Days of Summer Dog Bowl and the California League/Carolina League All-Star Hitting Challenge and Game.  Our Wilmington Blue Rocks are holding strong stats-wise – entering June in close 3rd in the Carolina [...]

Happening List Blue Carpet Bash!!

In less than 45 days, you managed to send us tens of thousands of votes – response beyond our wildest expectations! Your participation made the 1st Annual 2014 North Delaware Happening List the "Most Happening" people’s choice voting contest centric to New Castle County, North Delaware. Thousands of amazing LOCAL people, places, events, and businesses were nominated across 11 comprehensive [...]

May the Rocks Be With You – Blue Rocks MAY Happening Guide

Aww Yeah, MAY the Rocks be with YOU!  May delivers 14 more BLUE ROCKing home games including a Mother's Day Special, Teacher Appreciation Night and one fantastic Memorial Day Weekend Celebration. Our Wilmington Blue Rocks are standing strong stats-wise - entering May in 2nd in the Carolina Northern League.  This 22nd season of the Advanced-A [...]