Delaware
Delaware focuses on initial CAA trip to Campbell after loss to Elon, drop in Top 25
UD’s Carty: Our guys don’t stop believing
Delaware nearly completed a comeback after falling behind by 14 points to Elon. Head coach Ryan Carty said the loss doesn’t mean anything will change for the Hens heading into the last two games of the regular season.
The contrasts are extreme for Delaware’s last two regular-season football games.
The Blue Hens face a less imposing, first-time foe at a distant location before hosting their most familiar and troublesome rival.
But it’ll be first things first as Saturday’s visit to Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, demands Delaware’s full attention this week.
A 33-27 loss to Elon on Saturday at Delaware Stadium dropped the Blue Hens into a five-way tie for first place in the Coastal Athletic Association and was a vivid and painful reminder of the need to execute well and limit mistakes.
Delaware (7-2 overall, 5-1 CAA), which fell from fifth to eighth in this week’s FCS national Top 25 poll, will try to do both against new CAA member Campbell in the 1 p.m. kickoff at Barker-Lane Stadium.
“Every week from here on out is a CAA championship week, a playoff week, and you gotta prepare every week the same as you did before like it’s a playoff game,” Delaware safety Ty Davis said Monday.
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The Hens can then worry next week about their Nov. 18 bout with Villanova and its CAA title and FCS playoff ramifications.
“We’re only thinking of Campbell,” Delaware coach Ryan Carty said. “I can’t even think of anything else.”
Campbell is 4-5 overall and 3-3 in the CAA. In league games, the Camels have lost to William & Mary, Elon and Richmond and beaten Monmouth, Hampton and Maine.
“Obviously,” Carty added, “our focus is solely on this next game. It’s the only one that matters, because it’s the next one and because it’s extremely important.
“We’re going down on the road, first plane ride of the year. We’re doing things that we haven’t done and we have to go play a really talented team. I hope there’s no problem being focused.”
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Delaware will try to fix what failed it Saturday against Elon, which enjoyed a 3-0 edge in takeaways, kicked four field goals and outgained Delaware 414-386 keyed by several long pass plays.
“I actually liked our energy the whole game,” Delaware tight end Braden Brose said. “I liked that we fought throughout the whole game. I just feel like Elon executed better than us Saturday. Even though we didn’t execute well we still had a chance to win at the end. That shows how good of a team we are and how good we could be.”
Campbell has completed passes at a higher rate than any CAA team. Improving that pass defense, as Elon averaged 20.7 yards per completion with 39-, 70 and 29-yard touchdowns, will be key for Delaware.
“We kinda had some mishaps in the back end,” Davis said, “some deep bombs that we let up. We’re just kinda working on communication, ironing out the kinks and just getting our game plan, our scheme down through all the safeties.”
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Ryan O’Connor completed 23 of 48 passes for 315 yards and a touchdown, had his first career rushing TD but also was intercepted once and had a critical late fumble.
Carty said Delaware didn’t know who would play quarterback last week until Friday afternoon with Zach Marker, who started the previous two weeks, hurt and O’Connor coming off an injury that kept him out two games.
“Hopefully that’ll happen a little bit cleaner this week, but I don’t see it clearing up for a while probably,” Carty said when asked if Marker could play this week.
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Delaware
Police search for shoplifter who attacked Macy's loss prevention officer
WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) — Delaware State Police are looking for a shoplifting suspect accused of attacking a loss prevention officer inside the Macy’s at the Concord Mall in Wilmington.
Police released pictures of the woman still being sought. They said she took several items and tried to leave the store without paying.
A loss prevention officer tried to stop her, but authorities said she kicked him and implied she had a gun, even grabbing for her waist.
The woman was able to get away from the store.
Retail theft is a growing concern throughout the Philadelphia region.
On Friday, officers from Delaware and Chester County gathered for a retail theft training session.
“We are always better as law enforcement when we partner and we collaborate,” said Chester County District Attorney Chris de Barrena-Sarobe. “We have a lot of retail theft happening in Philadelphia and that is bleeding out into the counties.”
Delaware State Police haven’t identified the suspect who attacked the loss prevention officer and are looking for help from the public.
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Delaware
The first Delaware Student of the Week comes from Archmere Academy
The first Delaware Student of the Week is coming under the spotlight.
In case you missed it, Delaware Online/The News Journal launched an initiative to recognize achievements of high school students across the state through reader voting, every other week. This honor looks to highlight academic achievement, extracurricular activities, volunteerism, perseverance and more qualities that make up the lives of so many young scholars.
School principals and other educators sent in nominations, while readers handled the rest. So in this first round, who is our Delaware Student of the Week?
That’s Daniel Qi, of Archmere Academy. The “exceptional violinist” snagged nearly 70% of the vote in this round.
This junior has already performed with symphony orchestras, and he serves as first violinist for the Helena Raskob Arts Institute String Ensemble, according to his nominator. Daniel was awarded the first chair, while also serving as concertmaster, when chosen to perform with the Delaware All-State Orchestra.
Outside of the classroom, the top math student has also performed internationally. He played in Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra NYO2 program, and even touring Iceland with Temple Music Prep’s Youth Chamber Orchestra.
Come back for next week’s poll, set to launch on Monday morning. Educators can still make additional submissions until next week.
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[Editor’s note: This is a budding initiative. Did we miss your institution on our email list? Have a comment? Let us know: studentoftheweek@delawareonline.com]
Delaware
Things to do around Philly: Pet Fest, Graham Nash, Delaware River Festival, Story Fest
It’s fall festival season, with several on the calendar this weekend in Philadelphia and its suburbs. The Midtown Village Fall Festival, The Fishtown Fall Feastivale and the Philly Beer Festival are all on the schedule, as well as the Mural Arts 40th anniversary celebration and the Mt. Airy Arts Festival. Upper Darby will also host its annual International Festival. And there’s more!
Graham Nash is heading to South Jersey with Judy Collins. The Hindu celebration of Ratha Yatra and the Puerto Rican Day Parade are happening on the Ben Franklin Parkway while the Philadelphia Orchestra hosts three concerts at Marian Anderson Hall for its season-opening weekend. Plus, fans of hard alternative R&B and soul will likely be drawn to Brittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka, who are playing at the Met to close out the weekend.
New Jersey | Delaware | Special Events | Arts & Culture | Food/Drink | Music
New Jersey
Graham Nash w/Judy Collins: Songs and Stories
Crosby, Stills and Nash made music that forms core memories. They certainly did for singer/songwriter Graham Nash, who penned those iconic tunes. He’s bringing Judy Collins (“Send in the Clowns”), who just celebrated her 85th birthday, to his show in South Jersey. With their combined time in the music industry, we’re sure they both have some great stories to tell.
Delaware
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
The young bluesman from Clarksdale, Mississippi absorbed the examples of his many predecessors from the area. By his teenage years, he was considered a prodigy who had already drawn the attention of Bootsy Collins and B.B. King’s drummer, Tony Coleman. Now 25 with two studio albums and a live album under his belt, Kingfish is in Delaware playing selections from all of them and more.
Special Events
Festival Round-Up
- Where: Multiple locations
- When: All weekend long
- How much: Mostly free
It’s the height of the fall festival season with themes that include art, food and even the Delaware waterfront. Here are some of the top fests this weekend, all happening Saturday:
Black Cannabis Week
- Where: Multiple venues
- When: Through Sunday, Sept. 28
- How much: Free and up
People of color have been disproportionately victimized by incarceration for minor drug crimes but locked out of the billion-dollar cannabis industry. Now that marijuana has been legalized in several states, there are entrepreneurial opportunities in all aspects of the business. Black Cannabis Week aims to provide more information to those seeking it, and through its Rooted In Justice Film Festival highlight the past and present challenges.
Dinos After Dark: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Hispanic Heritage Month continues through Oct. 15. This week, the celebration at the scientific venue will include Hispanic-owned food and drink purveyors, short films selected by the Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival, a conversation with researchers from The Latin Academy and a meet-and-greet with bugs from Latin America.
WHYY 70th Anniversary All Creatures Pet Fest
- Where: Peddler’s Village, 100 Peddlers Village, Lahaska, Pa.
- When: 12 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28
- How much: $10; free for children with one adult paid ticket
“Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn is headed to Peddler’s Village to celebrate WHYY’s 70th anniversary and the long-running PBS show “All Creatures Great and Small,” which was rebooted in 2020. At Pet Fest, you can adopt a new pet and find vendors, grooming and veterinary services for one you already have. And if your pet can be leashed or corraled and plays well with others, bring them along — but make sure they have a costume for the pet costume contest!
Delco Horror Haven Invasion Weekend
- Where: Media Community Center, 301 N. Jackson St., Media, Pa., Towne House, 117 Veterans Square, Media, Pa.
- When: 12 – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28; 12 – 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29
- How much: $7, day one, $15 – $40
Delco Horror Haven was formed by a group of horror fans in the Philly suburbs who wanted the genre to be celebrated locally. Now they’re hosting a two-day event that includes a marketplace with a food truck, guest celebrities and a casual film festival screening 33 short films from seven countries. Organizers say cosplaying as your favorite horror character is not just accepted, it’s encouraged!
Philly AIDS Thrift 19th Anniversary Block Party
- Where: Philly AIDS Thrift, 710 S. 5th St.
- When: 12 – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28
- How much: Free, pay as you go
Philly AIDS Thrift has been around since 2005, turning discarded clothing, furniture and “junk” into funds that help AIDS organizations. Its annual Block Party turns its storefront and street into a celebration that includes the ever-popular celebrity dunk tank, a pie-eating contest, a dog-kissing booth, Double Dutch Meetup, circus acts and other live performances. The party kicks off the store’s busy Halloween season when thrifters seek vintage decorations, clothing and accessories to create unique costumes.
Ratha Yatra Parade & Street Festival
The Hindu celebration of Ratha Yatra, which draws millions to events around the world, is heading to the Ben Franklin Parkway. The procession, also called the Chariot Festival, honors three Indian deities: Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra and their sister Subhadra. Once the procession gets to Eakins Oval, it turns into a celebration that includes a bazaar, yoga sessions, music and vegan food.
Puerto Rican Day Parade
The island of Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory with its own rich culture that incorporates both American and Caribbean traditions. That will be on display at the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade. Expect music, dance, poetry and a party on the parkway with over 1,500 marchers and even more attendees. You can also watch the parade live on ABC.
Arts & Culture
FirstGlance Film Festival
The four-day film festival brings a slate of independently produced movies to Philadelphia that will be judged during Sunday night’s closing awards ceremony. Before then, there will be 45 films screened by local, national and international filmmakers and an opening night red-carpet event.
The 39 Steps
- Where: Town & Country Players, 4158 York Road, Buckingham, Pa.
- When: Friday, Sept. 27 – Saturday, Oct. 12
- How much: $22.38
In his heyday, Alfred Hitchcock was viewed as one of the greatest directors of psychological thrillers in film history. One of his films, “The 39 Steps” was adapted into a stage play that puts a comic spin on the film, which was itself adapted from the 1915 book of the same title by John Buchan.
Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Philadelphia, PA
- Where: Multiple venues
- When: Friday, Sept. 27 – Sunday, Sept. 29
- How much: $15 – $250
The Marquis de Lafayette makes a triumphant return to Philadelphia with a weekend of events commemorating the 200th anniversary of his return to the States, 40 years after leading troops in the American Revolution. OK, that was a mouthful, but the idea is he’s back, via his contemporary stand-in, Mark Schneider of Colonial Williamsburg. He’ll travel through the same 24 states established in 1824 and 1825, in the same order the Marquis did back then. There’s a concert, walking tours and a big party — the Fête Lafayette — at Independence Mall. You can’t say the man wasn’t a big deal! Some ticketed events have sold out already, but others are free and open to the public.
Mural Arts Fest: Roots & Reimagination
Philadelphia’s vaunted Mural Arts program, responsible for more than 4,000 pieces of public art in the city, celebrates its 40th anniversary with, appropriately, a public art festival. There will be DJs, food trucks and of course, art, including mini-murals from the “To the Polls” project.
Food/Drink
Fishtown Fall Feastivale
Fishtown’s biggest annual festival brings 125 bars and restaurants together for a day-long block party that spans several streets. The family-friendly event includes carnival games, a celebrity dunk tank and specially brewed seasonal beers, with local and regional vendors and community groups on the scene. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Philly Beer Fest
If your ideal autumn day includes sampling various beers from around the city and the region, the Philly Beer Fest is the place for you. Two sessions are general admission with an option to come earlier at each via an early admission ticket. But, be warned, choose your preferred time wisely, as organizers are adamant that you can’t attend both sessions. Once inside, food is available on a pay-as-you-go basis. FYI, while there are kid-friendly fests that serve beer, this is not one of them; it’s strictly 21 and up.
Pennsylvania Chocolate & Coffee Festival
- Where: The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks, Pa.
- When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29
- How much: $4 – $30
Chocolate and coffee together are like peanut butter and jelly — an unbeatable combination. This foodie fest brings you the best of both, with over 100 vendors and (hopefully) unlimited sampling. Scheduled speakers will extol the health benefits of chocolate and coffee, something that should come as a relief to those who regularly indulge in both.
Music
Opening Weekend Philadelphia Orchestra
- Where: Kimmel Center, Marian Anderson Hall, 300 S Broad St.
- When: 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27; 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28; 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29
- How much: $25 – $195
The Philadelphia Orchestra opens this weekend with two matinees and an evening performance, highlighting the combined talents of Philadelphia Orchestra’s Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nezét Séguin, pianist Seong-Jin Cho and composers Beethoven and Bruckner.
Mat Kearney: Headlights Home Tour
Singer/songwriter Mat Kearney has accomplished a rare feat with over 2.5 billion streams of his eight studio albums. The Oregon-born artist’s most recent album came out in May, and he’s on the road in support of it, stopping through suburban Philly this weekend
Michael Kiwanuka & Brittany Howard
Former Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard’s new project “What Now” reflects the eclectic musical choices that have taken her to solo stardom. British singer/songwriter Michael Kiwanuka has received international acclaim after just four albums. His latest, “Small Changes” is coming out Nov. 15, and he’s just earned his first #1 single on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart with “Floating Parade.” They’re supporting both of their projects at the Met stage this weekend.
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