It’s A Sign!
The Waypoints of Route One reveal interesting stories and we encourage you to read part one of Jim Miller’s series (pg. 58). While you’re at it, see if you can spot the four Route One road signs we’ve hidden in this issue. Tell us the four page numbers you find the signs and you could win a cool prize. Email your answers with the subject line: I Found the Signs by June 17 to Contact@TSNPub.com. We will choose three winners from correct submissions.
Last month’s winners: Douglas Campbell, Dorothy Mangum, Stephanie Traynor. The bus was on pages 29, 31, 43 and 53.
Lessons Beyond The Ballfield
Local author John Riddle has released More Than a Game: Life Lessons from the Baseball Field, a new collection of stories inspired by the baseball experiences of his grandsons. The book explores lessons of teamwork, resilience, and personal growth learned through youth sports. “Baseball is just the setting,” Riddle said. “The real story is about becoming who you’re meant to be. It’s about showing up, putting in the effort, and learning from every experience, on and off the field.” The title, Riddle’s 42nd book and eighth self-published release, is available now on Amazon.
Wilmington University Names Farnan School of Law
Wilmington University officially renamed its law school the Farnan School of Law on May 1, honoring Joseph J. Farnan Jr. for more than 50 years of service to the University. Farnan joined then-Wilmington College as a political science faculty member in 1970 and later helped establish its Criminal Justice program, served on the Board of Trustees, and championed the creation of the law school (then-Wilmington University School of Law), which welcomed its first class in 2023. University President Dr. LaVerne Harmon said the naming reflects Farnan’s longstanding commitment to accessible and affordable higher education. More at Law.WilmU.edu.
OperaDelaware Announces New General Director
OperaDelaware has named Eric Einhorn as its next General Director, effective August 1, 2026. Einhorn, co-founder of site-specific company On Site Opera, brings more than two decades of experience in artistic leadership, production, and nonprofit management, including work with The Metropolitan Opera.
OperaDelaware leaders cited Einhorn’s blend of creative vision and organizational leadership as key to guiding the company’s next chapter. He will succeed outgoing General Director Brendan Cooke and oversee the company’s artistic, administrative, and community engagement efforts as it continues expanding its innovative Company Artist model and regional programming. More at OperaDe.org.
2026 Edge 2.0 Grant Recipients Announced
The Delaware Division of Small Business has awarded nine small businesses a total of $1.15 million through its Spring 2026 EDGE 2.0 Grant Competition. Entrepreneur winners included Huxley & Hiro, which will expand its downtown Wilmington “Prose Parlor” into a modern event venue. “We are so excited to build out the space and use the grant to really enhance our community offerings,” says co-owner Claire van den Broek. Other winners include Middletown’s SOMA Skin & Sculpt and Wilmington-based companies Dunya Analytics, HouseCall VR, NeuroSync, and Trial IQ Technologies. EDGE 2.0 supports early-stage businesses through funding, mentorship, and post-award resources More at De.gov/edge.
Delaware Derby Day Returns
Delaware Park Casino will host the second annual Delaware Derby Day on Saturday, June 13, from noon to 5pm, featuring a full day of live thoroughbred racing and entertainment with a mix of national, local, and up-and-coming talent. The celebration includes family-friendly activities such as a Delaware-themed hat contest, giveaways, food trucks, vendors, and live entertainment by Delaware’s Mega Chin. More at DelawarePark.com.
New Leadership At The Delaware Contemporary
The Delaware Contemporary has appointed Sara A. Crawford as Interim Managing Director as it enters a new phase of strategic planning and growth. Founded in 1979, the Wilmington museum has long served as a creative hub for emerging and established artists. Crawford, founder of Blondie Mansion and former director at True Access Capital’s Women’s Business Center, will guide priorities including artist support, fundraising, accessibility, and sustainability. “This moment is an opportunity to thoughtfully reimagine how contemporary arts institutions can continue to serve artists, audiences, and communities in meaningful and sustainable ways,” Crawford said. More at DeContemporary.org.
