|
Subscribe | Get featured
It’s Friday, Newark! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Massive data center fight, gold and silver’s comeback, and someone Googled you this week + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Today’s sponsor (FinanceBuzz) built a free comparison tool that helped me cut my car insurance premiums in half. It took about 3 minutes, and honestly… I wish I’d done it sooner. If you haven’t shopped around in a while, you can easily check the best rates here.
|
📰 In the news
Where shopping fuels housing: Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Prices Corner, Wilmington, is a massive maze of second-chance finds, from furniture and appliances to building materials and décor, with a constantly changing inventory — learn how your purchases help.
Massive buildout stirs opposition: Proposed data center in Delaware City could use 10 to 20 million gallons of water a year, and environmental regulators ruled it does not meet Coastal Zone Act rules — read the full story.
Bolstering community-based medical training: ChristianaCare, Bayhealth and PCOM launched a statewide training partnership. The Delaware Collaborative Clinical Campus will begin in 2026, placing five third-year medical students in rotations across Kent and Sussex counties — get all the details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
Highlights this week:
|
🚗 Are you quietly overpaying for car insurance?
Together with our sponsor FinanceBuzz
Auto insurance premiums have been climbing across the country… and most folks won’t notice until it’s time to renew and they’re hit with a higher bill.
The frustrating part? Loyalty rarely gets rewarded. Insurers adjust prices constantly, and new customers often qualify for better rates than long-time policyholders.
I learned that the hard way. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, I saw the charges come in every month and never thought twice about them. Turns out I was paying well above the national average ($175/mo) for a single car… for years.
This free comparison tool lets you check rates from multiple insurers in just a few minutes. It costs nothing to look, and it could save you hundreds this year.
|
🫶 We got your back
Go-to vegan-friendly spot: Home Grown Cafe keeps plant-based eaters happy while welcoming omni friends. Expect seitan “wings,” easy vegan swaps like house-made vegan eggs and sour cream, and a cozy vibe that makes weeknights feel a little special…a worthy addition to any don’t-cook list.
Where nostalgia sparks joy: Main Street Antiques is a laid-back, climate-controlled, pet-friendly trove of vintage finds, from glassware and furniture to those “my grandma had this” collectibles. It’s perfect for a low-stakes treasure hunt any day this week… extra smiles if your dog charms a treat.
Defined brows, no fuss: Alternative Therapy creates natural-looking brows, soft eyeliner, and lip blush… so your morning routine is basically coffee and go. Danielle designs microblading or powder brows that fit your face, with balance and shape that lasts… not an Instagram fad.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
|
📆 Around town this weekend
Have an event to share? BaseLocal Verified Businesses can submit them for free! Learn more about how to submit an event here →
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
📼 Joyride @ Elkton Music Hall | Friday (3/6) at 8:00 PM – Whether you know every word to Pat Benatar, Madonna, and Cyndi, or you just want to dance without explaining TikTok, this is your night. Joyride rips through the Ladies of the 80s, from anthems to deep cuts, with big vocals, bigger hair energy, and nostalgia.
🏐 Easterseals/CAI 2026 Volleyball Challenge @ Carpender Sports Building | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Whether your vertical jump is nostalgic or still a humble brag, rally a team of friends, family, and coworkers for the Easterseals/CAI Volleyball Challenge, and raise real money for Easterseals. Prefer fewer floor burns? Go virtual, volunteer, or reactivate your old squad at volleyballchallenge.net.
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. LA Tech @ Bob Carpenter Center | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting to cheer men’s basketball without studying analytics, Senior Day vs LA Tech is it. We’re honoring the seniors, you snag their trading cards at the marketing table, and Youth Dance Day lets the kids twirl while we clap.
🌙 Moonlight on the Bay Dinner Auction @ St. Joseph Hall (MAA Gym) | Saturday (3/7) at 5:30 PM – Bay nights call for good company, exceptional eats, and a little friendly bidding. Celebrate 75 years of the Oblate Sisters at Moonlight on the Bay, with signature cocktails, live and silent auctions, raffles, entertainment, and support for MAA’s mission, so limber up your paddle arm.
🎸 Total Mass Retain @ Elkton Music Hall | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM – Prog-rock nostalgia with zero arena hassle. Total Mass Retain brings the officially endorsed Yes experience to Elkton Music Hall, a fully seated show with Premium Reserve and General Seating, delivering classics, epics, and deep-cut rarities for fans who remember album art, not playlists.
🏹 Indoor 3D @ New Castle Hundred Archers Club | Sunday (3/8) at 7:30 AM – Indoor 3D archery is back, two lines under one roof, 30 yards for the early birds, 20 for the brunch crowd. Be punctual and register before they close it an hour early, then reward your aim with breakfast, lunch, and performance enhancing chocolate chip cookies.
🤝 We Attack Better Together Fundraiser @ Timothy’s of Newark | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Snow called an audible, so Timothy’s of Newark is bumping its fourth annual We Attack Better Together fundraiser to Sunday, March 8. Grab dine-in or takeout, and every tip plus 10% of sales backs atTAcK addiction, our hometown, roll-up-your-sleeves nonprofit. Do some good, eat well.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
|
🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
|
📻 Newark report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 49°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 14%
Areas of fog before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain showers and patchy fog after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
—
Tomorrow – High: 62°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 26%
A chance of rain showers and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Something in your house is about to break 🏠
It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major system and appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’re staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast.
It never happens at a convenient time, and most homeowners just eat the cost because they don’t realize there’s a better option.
American Home Shield covers repairs and replacements on most of your home’s major systems and appliances — old or new, no inspection required.
The best part? Select plans are 50% off now through March 9th.
This house is wild
This 2-bed, 2-bath ranch in the 55+ Cascades community offers proximity to Newark, the Maryland border, and the University of Delaware. Bright living spaces showcase 9-foot and tray ceilings, LVP floors, and an office with French doors. A gourmet kitchen with a 7-foot island anchors the plan, plus a gas fireplace, patio, and access to clubhouse, pool, and fitness center.
Take a peek inside →
|
 |
Thanks for reading! If you know someone who’d love BaseLocal, send ’em here so they can sign up too 🙂
|
|
|
|
