The Transformation of the Wilmington Riverfront: Shipyard Summer Concert Series
Over the years, both the Brandywine and Christiana rivers have seen eye-opening transformations, in thanks to the Riverfront Development Corporation. The Riverfront Wilmington, once considered a polluted, industrial wasteland is now seen as a thriving, up-and-coming hot spot within Wilmington. Thanks to the RDC – founded to restore the riverfront’s economic vitality, enhance the environment, encourage historical preservation, and […]
Help Support The Newark K-9 Fund
K-9 units are becoming a widespread addition to police departments around the nation. The use of dogs in the police force increases productivity and success in preventing crime, protecting the community, as well as the officers. Currently, the Newark Police Department has three police dogs on their team. However, most notably, the access to and care of K-9 […]
Delaware Shakespeare Festival – The Taming of the Shrew
The Delaware Shakespeare Festival hosted their 13th production this summer, opening in July, and ending with a finale performance on Saturday, August 1st. This year’s featured production was, The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Samantha Bellomo with the two headstrong lovers, Katharina and Petruchio, played by Felicia Leicht and Charlie DelMarcelle. As aligned in […]
The 21st Annual People’s Festival 4Peace
On July 25th, the Peoples Festival hosted their 21st Annual Peoples Festival 4Peace & Tribute to Bob Marley in honor of their mission to foster and promote cultural diversity through music, the arts and educational programs for the purpose of creating peace, unity and one love in our communities. This yearly festival, is a family-friendly […]
The Wilmington Peacekeepers’ 3rd Annual Children’s Rally for Peace
The Wilmington Peacekeepers formed in 2008 with a mission to create a moral transformation within the communities of Delaware. Their goals aim to shed a light on the violence occurring in Delaware and create an opportunity for the community to unite and stand up against these tragedies. The Peacekeepers are a group of ethnically diverse individuals working […]
Hockessin Fourth of July
For a day of patriotic family fun in the sun, look no further than the Hockessin Fourth of July celebrations! The day kicks off early at 8am with an abundance of events planned for your family’s enjoyment at Piedmont Fields, and ends with a firework finale at dusk. Read below for a timeline of the day’s programming. 8:00am […]
Hagley Fireworks Display, Upcoming June 19th
On Friday, June 12th, Hagley Museum and Library debuted their fireworks featuring a new theme, “Art of Advertising”, with a focus on representing their Consumer Culture Collection. During the show, pyrotechnics filled the Wilmington sky with a dazzling display, representing several businesses in Delaware whilst amusing guests with recognizable jingles and slogans during the performance. The Hagley Fireworks […]
Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children
As The Kenny Family Foundation mourns the loss of Beau Biden, a supportive member of our community, please take a moment to acknowledge the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children, created by The Delaware Community Foundation in honor of Biden’s life and work protecting youth affected by domestic violence. In memory of our friend Beau […]
The Friends of Wilmington Parks
The Kenny Family Foundation highly values the preservation of public parks, as we believe these spaces are meant to be enjoyed by all members of our community. The Friends of Wilmington Parks plays an active and positive role within the New Castle County community and for this reason, we are proud to include them as […]
Thank you to all of The Kenny Family Foundation’s Volunteers
The Kenny Family Foundation is very fortunate to have an incredible team of volunteers. It is important to us that we publicly thank all of our volunteers, as well as shine a spotlight on a few individuals that go above and beyond with their donations of time and talent, to our foundation. Matt Johnson, the […]
