One Act Play Festival at Mount Pleasant High School As the polar vortex releases its stranglehold on Delaware, people will be emerging from their homes. PERFECT timing! Tonight is the opening night of the One Act Play Festival at Mount Pleasant High School! This marks the second year that Chris, Turner, the Director of the MPHS Drama Department, has provided the opportunity for students to step up and direct the One Act plays. By design, one acts are shorter than a regular play, so they are a great way for students with the desire and talent, to learn the ropes of directing. Three plays fill the bill. Written by different screenwriters, they each lend a different tone to the night. Student directors were allowed to choose their own plays, with the approval of Turner. And though he seeks... 01/10/2014

Condos for sale in the River Tower at Christina Landing Wilmington DE New York chic in Wilmington.  Located in the exciting and revitalized riverfront district on the Christina River, the River Tower was built in 2008 and rises 25 stories overlooking the waterfront and downtown Wilmington. The Tower features an elegant lobby with reception and security, ninth floor roof deck with resort style pool and jacuzzi, professionally equipped fitness center, three high speed elevators, deeded parking space in a secured indoor garage and much more.The luxury residences consist of one and two bedroom units ranging from 866 to 2,100 square feet and feature open floor plans with 9' ceilings (10' in penthouses), floor to ceiling glass windows, spacious living areas with hardwoord, carpet and tile flo... 01/08/2014

January 2014 Historic Homes E Newsletter From Carolyn Roland   Civil rights, slavery and Delaware in the 1940s to be featured at State of Delaware museums in January.Highlights include “Civil Rights: A Dream Deferred: The Past to the Present” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan 4 at The Old State House (above)  located at 25 The Green in Dover. Presented by Dr. James Newton, University of Delaware professor emeritus of Black American Studies, the program will include a screening of the 2007 documentary film “A Dream Deferred: Remembering the 1968 Occupation” which depicts the rioting that took place in Wilmington, Del. after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the subsequent nine-month occupation of the city by the National Guard.  (Note: This was the year I moved to Wilmington... 12/31/2013

  Solar power is good, right?  Unless you have wings made of wax and feathers, as in the Greek myth of Icarus, the man of little hubris, who flew too close to the sun with disastrous effect.    Or unless you are an architect designing glass towers with concave surfaces. Now we have a present day example in The Guardian newspaper of a mash up in London architecture, with a new glass covered building. The architect of the Walkie Talkie building in London has admitted that he predicted it might reflect hot sun rays to the street below, but "didn't realize it would be so hot."       The concave shape of the building was channelling the sun’s rays into a concentrated beam onto Eastcheap, capable of singeing carpets, blistering paintwork and even melting parts of a car's bodywork. One cafe in... 12/30/2013

Same Day Next Day Junk Removal Wilmington - Middletown Delaware   At Delaware Junk Removal we understand that sometimes you need to have something removed as soon as possible thats why we offer same day next day service.  Unlike other hauling or trash removal companies in Delaware we never charge a higher price for this service.  You will get the same fast, friendly low cost service as always!   There is a reason why home owners, realtors and business owners choose Delaware Junk Removal to handle their clutter removal needs.  Call us today for great customer service! 12/29/2013

  Song title: This Ole' House   Theme: The life cycles of an old house   This ole house once knew his children This ole house once knew his wife This ole house was home and comfort As they fought the storms of life This old house once rang with laughter This old house heard many shouts Now he trembles in the darkness When the lightnin' walks about     When the public asks me for help:   This ole house once knew his children This ole house once knew his wife This ole house was home and comfort As they fought the storms of life This old house once rang with laughter This old house heard many shouts Now he trembles in the darkness When the lightnin' walks about     Here's where I tell them what they need to do to get the house ready for market:   This ole house is afraid of thunder This ol... 12/18/2013

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The Hale Byrnes House, an 18th Century historic home (now a residence and museum) of a Quaker miller was the center of a small settlement on the Christina River. Curator Kim Burdick spins tales of how the Byrnes family came to settle in Stanton, Delaware and how life was disrupted for this miller and his neighbors when George Washington decided to hold a war council at the house, AND to take all the provisions the community had stored up for the winter to feed the Continental army. A story is told of a seance in recent years when Mrs. Byrnes (through someone attending) demands a portrait of Washington be removed.  It was done posthaste. Saturday, this historic home in Stanton, Delaware, was the location of an open house featuring music, a display of antique lighting implements, and lots... 12/09/2013

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Christmas Basement and Garage Clean Out The Clutter For The Holidays   It happens every year, you walk down to the basement or garage to pull out the Christmas decorations and walk past or have to dig through the pile of boxes to get to the Christmas Tree. This is a great time of year to let go of those unwanted items and even donate those things to local charities for a tax credit before the end of the year! The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is a busy time for Delaware Junk Removal because not only do we take unwanted items to the landfill  to be recycled but we also drop off truck loads of useable items such as clothing and toys to local Goodwill and Salvation Army Stores in New Castle County Delaware. Our quick pick up truck driver will provide you with a goodwill donation ... 11/29/2013

Ever tried a terducken?  That’s the chicken inside a duck inside a turkey monstrosity of food.  I never have had this, although it doesn’t sound like it might not taste good, just a lot of trouble to make.    Well, here is a new Thanksgiving dessert that would have made the Pilgrims and Indians turn over in their graves.  Cherpumple.  That’s right, you heard it here. A  cherry pie baked inside a white cake layered over a pumpkin pie inside a yellow cake, layered with an apple pie baked inside a spice cake. Lucky for the Pilgrims, they couldn’t pop down to the supermarket and buy store bought pies and cake mixes. Fasten your dining room seat belts, here are the crazy instructions from Charles Phoenix.   11/21/2013

Leading Estate Clean Out. Co Wilmington - Newark - Delaware Junk Removal   Delaware Junk Removal is the New Castle County areas top licensed and Insured Estate Clean Out Company We complete dozens of Estate Clean Outs every year along with helping our clients who are selling or about to sell their homes remove the clutter. Getting a estate ready to be listed for sale or for its new residents can be a daunting task for any family.  In many cases there are collections of 30-50 years of personal items and clutter that need to be removed.   At Delaware Junk Removal we take the extra steps other clean out companies don't to make sure the property is cleaned out thoroughly and in a timely manor.  We not only separate the trash from the items we take to donation centers like Goodwill of Delawa... 11/20/2013

It is with a sad heart that I read the following letter that came in the mail today, although I knew it was coming. The Friends of Rockwood had raised $100,000 for the repair of the conservatory roof (bottom right at Christmas) to be matched by New Castle County, the owners of the Rockwood Museum. However the County Executive stated that since the Friends were not going to pay union wages, the money could not be accepted. There was some controversy over whether the unions forced this conclusion. Then the County CAO rudely clashed with a long-time Friends member, got her banned from the grounds, and, well---you know this had to end badly, and not for the men in power in the County. Thus, the letter below. (Other pictures below are of the Lodge on the grounds of the Rockwood Museum).     ... 11/19/2013

At the Read House and Gardens of the Delaware Historical Society on The Strand in Old New Castle, the taproom will be telling the story of anticipated  New Year’s revelry.The Holiday display will open on Wednesday, November 13 and runs through Sunday, December 15, 2013. From Wednesday, December 18 through Sunday, December 29, 2013, there will be special Read family focused tours. For details, click link above. (taproom below)              Join the New Castle Presbyterian Church and the City of Historic New Castle on Saturday, December 14, for the 13th annual celebration of the Spirit of Christmas. The all-day event, free to the public, is sponsored by the New Castle Presbyterian Church and the New Castle Visitors' Bureau. Activities include tours of many historic homes decorated for the... 11/02/2013

Albertson Park continues to be a popular single family housing choice with a great location and relatively stable home prices and sales activity. Albertson Park is a nice single family development of over 150 properties. Designs range from smaller approximately 1600 sqft ranches to larger 2 story colonials with over 1900 sqft. Construction began in 1960 and continued through 1965. Located adjacent to Faulkland Heights, it is an ideal location for anyone needing access throughout New Castle County. As we have often seen throughout the county, Albertson Park home sales activity and pricing peaked in 2007 with 6 sales averaging $232,000. Since 2008 prices have fallen from an average of $229,000 to a low of $185,000 in 2011. Prices jumped a bit in 2012 to $204,000 but sales fell to 2 homes.... 10/25/2013

Delaware Junk Removal Monthly Contest Enter To Win! October 2013Welcome to our new monthly contest!It is very simple just go to our facebook page and guess the total weight of the junk in the truck and win a Free Appliance pickup or $50.00 off any unwanted item pickup.  In order to enter you must "Like" the page and comment on this post in facebook.   The person who guesses closest to the actual weight +- wins!  Do not guess here its wont count!ENTER HERE!!!  Rules: No purchase necessary, one entry per month per person, can not be combined with any other offer.  Winner agrees to allow us to post winners name on facebook page.  Free pickup is for 1 household appliance washer/dryer, fridge or freezer.  Winner must like facebook page in order to enter.  No cash value can not be transfered.... 10/23/2013

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     If anyone wondered where your Civic Association dues go, we had a great example of our community spirit this Saturday. Thanks to our enthusiastic Activities Chair, Chastity Rouse, we had games, face painting, a moon bounce, and a very nice selection of goodies from a food truck. There were doubters saying we have never done this before, but although it has been many years, there have been street parties and Halloween parades in the past, but nothing that I can remember with catered food.  So we can thank the weather gods for the nice day for our event, and that we didn't have to use our money for snow plowing last winter. Maybe if it doesn't snow (much) this winter, we can throw another party next year!  Go South Graylyn Crest!  Looking for a home for sale in South Graylyn Crest?  ... 10/19/2013

While looking for tickets to the Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Chester County, I found this link from the Mikado. Attention politicians: None of you will be missed--I've got a little list!   It seems this is not a new problem, either here or in Gilbert & Sullivan land (England), where it was originally performed in 1885.                                                  10/10/2013

                                 What a treat it was to visit the site on the Seventh Street Peninsula on the Christina River in Wilmington and see the work the Challenge Program has done restoring an 1889 Jackson and Sharp railcar originally made right here in Wilmington. This nonprofit helps at-risk youth transition into the work world by offering skilled trades opportunities. While only 10% of the wood on this Jackson and Sharp railcar is original, 90% of the hardware has been preserved, including the wheel "trucks" which will eventually move the car out of the workshop and on to the riverfront to join the Kalmar Nyckel, a reproduction of the ship that brought the original Swedish settlers to Wilmington.  Below, clerestory windows for the rail car are being re-created based on a shar... 10/08/2013