Big News for Wilmington! More Septa Trains Scheduled to and from Philadelphia!

Photo credit: CNN.com

Photo credit: CNN.com

Big news for commuters and those looking for nightly entertainment in Wilmington and Philadelphia! More trains are scheduled to connect the two cities! 

Wilmington now has additional round-trip SEPTA trains on weekday mornings and Saturday nights. The schedule change went into effect Sunday, September 10, and was first announced by SEPTA last week. The Mayor today thanked Governor Carney and DART Executive Director John Sisson for their efforts to improve our area’s public transit options.

"Better train connectivity is something our residents want, our small and big businesses want, and our visitors want,” said Mayor Purzycki. “Improving train service in Wilmington broadens access to opportunity for residents while potentially saving riders hours each day on their commutes and thousands of dollars each year in transportation costs.”

The weekday morning train leaves Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station at 8:09 a.m. and arrives in Wilmington at 9:02 a.m.; the return train leaves Wilmington at 9:50 a.m. and arrives at 30th Street Station at 10:38 a.m.  The Saturday night train leaves Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station at 10:32 p.m. and arrives in Wilmington at 11:17 p.m.; it leaves Wilmington at 11:34 p.m., arriving at 30th Street Station at 12:21 a.m.

In addition, an earlier weekday morning train from Wilmington to Philadelphia now has five fewer stops, cutting travel time from 51 to 45 minutes. This train now leaves Wilmington at 9:23 a.m. and arrives at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station at 10:08 a.m.

To view the upcoming schedule, click here.

Two Saturdays of Musical Performances - one of them Free!

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Bring the entire family to the Delaware Historical Society on Market Street for two Saturdays of musical performance by some of Delaware’s finest performers. 

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Matthew Lavanish of the Wilmington Classical Guitar Society

The Delaware Historical Society is pleased to host the Wilmington Classical Guitar Society’s Second Annual Members Showcase Concert in Old Town Hall, on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 1 p.m. Admission is free. The concert will feature performances by professional and amateur guitarists. Stop in for a song or two, or stay for the entire concert. Bring the entire family as children are welcome. A reception featuring MyHouse Cookies will follow the concert. Old Town Hall is located at 504 North Market Street, Wilmington DE, 19801.

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Mélomanie

Enjoy an afternoon of relaxing classical music Up Close with Mélomanie, on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 4pm in Old Town Hall.

Get up close with the violin and harpsichord in an informal, intimate setting with lively conversation and music, featuring Christof Richter on violin and Tracy Richardson on harpsichord.

Tickets are available online at Mélomanie.org or by calling Mélomanie at (302) 764-6338.

$15 Delaware Historical Society members, seniors & students 16 & older                     

$25 non-members

Free for students 15 years and younger

Free parking courtesy of Colonial Parking, Sixth and Shipley streets. Beverages available for sale.

Craving a History Lesson on Wilmington?

Photo courtesy of www.oldwilmington.net

Photo courtesy of www.oldwilmington.net

When you step into the City of Wilmington, you can tell right away that the rich history of the area is still very much alive. Many of the buildings on Market Street have been restored to their former glory and many of the city's traditions still occur on an annual basis. Whether you are a transplant or have been living downtown for years, one of the most beautiful aspects of Wilmington, Delaware is the way it treasures tradition. 

For those of us desiring to learn a little bit more about the rich history of the streets we walk on a daily basis, there are lots of resources, at our fingertips, or simply a few steps away...

1. Delaware Historical Society- Newly renovated and offering more than meets the eye, the beautiful Delaware Historical Society right on Market Street offers exhibitions, research collections, education, events such as the upcoming Farm 2 Fork and facility rentals.

2. OldWilmington.net- Although their website is still under construction, their Facebook Group and Forums are a wealth of knowledge. Here you will find a library of old photographs from families thrilled to share their lineage in Wilmington. 

Photo courtesy of www.oldwilmington.net

Photo courtesy of www.oldwilmington.net

The Ninth Street Bookshop is full of books on Wilmington's history and if they don't have what you want in stock, they will order it for you! Below is one with rave reviews. 

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Wilmington Business Classes for Organizations of All Sizes in September!

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Education is key to continuous growth whether for individuals, small businesses or billion dollar organizations.

Downtown Visions wants to ensure your business and associates are thriving. Below are several workshops and training sessions offered in our area to assist business owners and some are even free!  

Interested in starting a business in the Downtown Wilmington vicinity? Here are some of the many resources to help get you started. 

September 6th

Walk-in Assistance for Career and Business

2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Wilmington Library

 

September 7th

Slash 10 Hours From Your Work Week to Be More Productive - A Business Fundamentals Workshop

8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

New Castle County Chamber of Commerce

 

September 14th

Increase Your Net Revenue: Grants & Loans for Improved Energy Efficiency =

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Wilmington Library

 

15 Invaluable Laws of Growth

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Wilmington Library

 

September 19th

SEMINAR: Financing for Startups and Choosing Your Business Structure

9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Delaware Small Business Chamber

 

SBA Access to Capital Workshop

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Newark Senior Center

 

September 21st

CEO Think Tank: Briefing Session - Scaling Up – EXECUTION Focus Workshop

8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

New Castle County Chamber of Commerce

 

August 29th

Partnering for Profits

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Wilmington Library

 

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Your Opinion Matters What Do YOU Think About Rodney Square? Take the Rodney Square Revitalization Plan Survey

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Rodney Square is one of the iconic public places in the State of Delaware. Since its completion in 1921, the Square has served as the premier public space in downtown Wilmington, enriching the public life by supporting civic and business needs.

The purpose of the Revitalization Plan is to create a new vision for the Square - a vision that integrates the aspirations and demands of a contemporary city center with the cultural heritage of a historic civic space.

The Rodney Square Conservancy working with the City of Wilmington has commissioned Wilmington landscape architects Robinson Anderson Summers with OLIN of Philadelphia, to develop a Revitalization Plan for the Square.

This survey is the first part of an ongoing effort to improve Rodney Square. The answers to this survey will inform the Conservancy and its design consultants as they define a comprehensive vision for the 21st century. As the plan is developed over the coming months, there will be other opportunities for the community to participate in this effort.

This survey should take approximately five minutes. Thank you for your time and input.

We ask for email addresses so we may inform you of upcoming meetings for the project.

 

Take the Survey

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