Learn more about our history this Saturday

The city of Wilmington has played a crucial role in helping individuals escape the bonds of slavery.

This Saturday, everyone is invited to hear from Dr. James E. Newton, Professor Emeritus of Black American Studies, UD, as he talks about Delaware's role in the Underground Railroad.

The talk is scheduled for 2:00 at the Wilmington Friends Meeting House - 401 N. West Street.

You can click here to learn more about the Quaker Hill Historic Preservation.

Come out Saturday to learn more about our history.

Marty

Innovation Week

Downtown Wilmington is home to a growing number of great tech companies and start ups - and starting this Friday, you'll have a chance to experience more than a week of exciting events centered around that technology.

Delaware Innovation Week presented by 1313 Innovation and organized by Technical.ly Delaware is a week-long celebration of technology and innovation, taking place November 13-21, 2015. 

Whether you would like to explore creativity, education, media, business development, and/or the impact of technology on government and civil society, then there's going to be events for you to attend and in which you can participate.

Click Here to learn more and set up your schedule.

There's also a great printed guide available at locations around the city and a digital version available by clicking here.

I look forward to seeing you at these great events.

Marty

Thanking our Veterans

This Wednesday is Veterans Day - a day to honor the men and women who have served our country with honor.

I encourage everyone to come out for an evening of great entertainment and to offer whatever you can for the admission, which goes to support the Wounded Warrior Project.

Click Here for more information about Wednesday night's show.

And to all who have worn a uniform in service of our country, Thank You!

Marty

Downtown's opportunity to make a difference

I am proud of how generous and caring the people of Downtown Wilmington are.

This week, we get the opportunity to once again partner with our friends at the Food Bank of Delaware and Dart First State to provide food for people in our community.

The Dart Bus will be parked at Rodney Square and accepting donated food items on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm and on Friday, Nov. 13, from 7:00 am until 1:00 pm.

The Food Bank of Delaware says they are happy to accept non-perishable food items, and they are particularly looking for the following:

• Canned vegetables
• Evaporated milk/shelf-stable milk
• Canned pumpkin
• Canned fruit
• Juice
• Corn muffin mix
• Mashed potatoes
• Gravy

I am confident that the men and women who live, work, and play in Downtown Wilmington will do a lot to help provide for those in need in our community.

Marty

Small Business Saturday is going to be incredible!

Our Downtown community is gearing up for a truly impressive Small Business Saturday on November 28.

The Wilmington Jaycee's Christmas Parade starts at 11:00, followed immediately by photos with Santa at the Grand Opera House.

Throughout the afternoon, you'll have a chance to enjoy shopping at a variety of businesses with live music as well as great productions at The Grand and The Playhouse Theatre.

And, Gable Music Ventures is holding Wilmo Rock Circus at World Cafe Live at the Queen from 5:30 until 1:00 in the morning! This event features 15 bands from all over the East Coast.

Bring your family and friends out for a great day of fun, music, entertainment, food, and shopping!

Marty