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At the age of 46, Washington lawyer JC Boggs set himself to an unusual mid-life goal: by his 50th birthday, he would swim competitively in every one of the nation’s fifty states. Now, nearing his big birthday, TSD paddled up alongside Boggs to check in on his progress and learn how anyone could find the time to [...]
One-time Delaware resident Ira Shapiro is a Washington lawyer and former Clinton Administration official who spent a dozen years as a senior staffer for five Democratic members of the United States Senate. Shapiro’s new book, “The Last Great Senate,” argues that the US Senate reached its zenith of power and productivity during an unprecedented period [...]
Tom Douglas is one of the leading chefs and restaurateurs in the United States, who is widely credited with developing Pacific Northwest cuisine using regional and seasonal ingredients. In addition to owning and managing ten restaurants in Seattle, he is the executive chef for Macy’s and Amtrak, has published several cook books, produces and distributes [...]
Newsman Chris Cuomo is co-anchor of the long-running ABC Newsmagazine Show 20/20, a role he took on after serving as news anchor on Good Morning America and a correspondent for Fox News. The son and brother of New York Governors, TSD talked to Cuomo about his experiences covering wars, his opinion on the changing media [...]
Attorney Colm Connolly is well-known throughout the First State, from his famous prosecution of the Thomas Capano murder case to his work as Delaware’s United States Attorney for seven years. Now in private practice as the managing partner of the Wilmington office of Morgan Lewis, TSD caught up with Connolly for a TSD Q&A. [...]
Former Maryland Governor Bob Ehrlich will be in Dover on Sunday, Jan. 22 for a book signing at Dover Downs, and TSD caught up with him to talk about his current activities, the presidential campaign and his book. TOWN SQUARE DELAWARE: What are you up to these days? BOB EHRLICH: My recent activities include: Senior Advisor at [...]
The 2011-2012 school year began with a new head of Sanford School in Hockessin. Mark Anderson joined the independent school after serving as head of Whitfield School in St. Louis, Missouri. TSD caught up with the dynamic young educator to find out more about his plans for the school and his initial impressions of life [...]
We at TSD are celebrating the end of 2011 with the year’s best posts. It’s been a year filled with great stories and strong opinions, always reflecting the best of the First State. ORIGINAL PUBLISHING DATE: November 21, 2011 – Pulitzer Prize-nominee Paul Davies attended St. Mark’s High School and the University of Delaware before [...]
We at TSD are celebrating the end of 2011 with the year’s best posts. It’s been a year filled with great stories and strong opinions, always reflecting the best of the First State. ORIGINAL PUBLISHING DATE: September 21, 2011 – Brendan P. Kennealey began his tenure as Salesianum School’s new president this past July. He [...]
We at TSD are celebrating the end of 2011 with the year’s best posts. It’s been a year filled with great stories and strong opinions, always reflecting the best of the First State. ORIGINAL PUBLISHING DATE: October 19, 2011 – TSD recently connected with Wilmington native Garrett Neff, who, for the last six years, has been one of the [...]
Organization: Girls On The Run Delaware
Girls on the Run® is a 501(c)3 positive youth development program which combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. Our core curriculum addresses many aspects of girls’ development – their physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. Lessons provide girls with the tools to make positive decisions and to avoid risky adolescent behaviors.
Girls on the Run will be hosting their Spring 5k Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at the Wilmington Riverfront. Registration opens at 7am and the race starts at 8:30am.
