New Lactation Room at the Delaware Welcome Center
At Main Street Delaware, we believe a vibrant downtown should be welcoming and accessible to everyone, including parents with young children. We’re excited to announce that the Delaware Welcome Center is now home to a private pumping and breastfeeding room, providing parents with a comfortable, secure space to care for and feed their children while […]
Fresh Start Cafe & Bakery Marks a Decade in Downtown Delaware
This July, Downtown Delaware is celebrating a milestone with one of its beloved gathering places. Fresh Start Cafe & Bakery is proudly marking 10 years in business, celebrating a decade of homemade goodness, warm hospitality, and community connections. For owners Todd and Leigh Daughenbaugh, opening Fresh Start Cafe & Bakery in 2016 wasn’t just about […]
Discover BoDurtha’s Plant Parlor: Where Passion for Plants Takes Root in Downtown Delaware
Tucked away in downtown Delaware is a small business that feels like a discovery – a place where rare plants, curiosity, and community come together. BoDurtha’s Plant Parlor, owned and operated by Corey Constable, is bringing a unique retail experience to downtown through a passion for plants and a desire to connect with fellow plant […]
10 Years of The Greater Gouda
In June 2016, Mark and Terri-Lynne Smiles opened the doors to The Greater Gouda with a simple but meaningful idea: bring high-quality, specialty foods to downtown Delaware while creating a place rooted in personal service and community connection. Ten years later, that vision hasn’t just lasted – it’s become part of what makes downtown Delaware […]
A Downtown Gem: Delaware County District Library
Nestled in the heart of downtown, the Delaware County District Library is far more than a place to check out books, it’s a vibrant community hub with a rich history, modern resources, and something for everyone. Its roots stretch back to 1904, with the historic Carnegie building marking the beginning of a long-standing commitment to […]
Main Street Delaware Announces 2026 Farmers’ Market, New Road Closure Format
Main Street Delaware is pleased to announce the return of the 2026 Downtown Delaware Farmers’ Market, beginning Saturday, May 23, and continuing every Saturday through October 31 (excluding July 4 and October 10). As the market continues to grow year over year, Main Street Delaware has worked closely with the City of Delaware and the […]
Spotlight on RiverWest Partners
RiverWest Properties assists families in finding that special place to call home which matches their own unique character and personality. It’s hard to rely on those out of date grocery store guides or mass listing websites when trying to find that perfect place for your family to live, that’s why the team at RiverWest Partners […]
Meet Nicole Fowles
Nicole Fowles has been a member of the Main Street Delaware board of directors twice. First serving from 2012 – 2018, then joining again in 2022, she joined various MSD committees between (and during) her board tenures. We spent a little time with Nicole to get to know her and what she loves about Delaware. […]
Spotlight on FidFed
Delaware’s number one choice for mortgage lending has been providing big bank products with community bank service for more than 130 years. Jennifer Copley has been Vice President & Retail Branch Administrator of Fidelity Federal Savings & Loan Association of Delaware for almost three years, but you’re just as likely to run into Jennifer or […]
Spotlight on First Citizens National Bank
Find out why First Citizens National Bank says, “Every customer is a customer for life.” As the 4th oldest national bank in the United States still operating under local leadership, First Citizens National Bank prides itself on its unique style of community banking. They blend leading-edge technology and convenience with outstanding personal service, access to expert advice, […]
Spotlight on First Federal Community Bank – Home Mortgage
No matter where you are in the home buying or refinancing process, your Delaware County mortgage loan expert can help! As a mortgage loan officer living and working in the community, Stephen Harless takes pride in the fact he is uniquely qualified to help people in and around Delaware answer the myriad of questions surrounding […]