By Heather Andrews Community. Where traditions are born and passed down through generations. Where values, views, and beliefs are shared—and sometimes debated—over coffee at the local diner. Where dreams are born, nurtured, rise, and flourish, and neighbors look out for neighbors. This is very essence of “community.” For Bryan Shupe, it’s everything—and for the people in his hometown of Milford, …
As a local, small business owner, I am honored to serve my hometown as your State Representative and today I am announcing that I will be running for reelection in 2024 to continue serving our communities of Milford, Lincoln, Ellendale, Slaughter Beach, and Primehook in the Delaware State House. Please join the campaign at BryanShupe.com to see how you can …
How some thoughtful dialogue can reduce free lunch legislation fiscal note from $31 million to under $253,000 per year. Recently, legislation was proposed in the State House of Representatives to mandate free school lunch to all students in public schools across the state of Delaware. That sounds like a worthy cause and who could be against feeding children, right? What …
Over 6 years ago we started with a vision. Brad Dennehy and I approached a design team and began what is now the Downtown playground on the Mispillion River. Thank you to the countless volunteers and supporters from the local and state level who made this come true. It is truly amazing to see families here today.
A One-Stop destination for local fresh, sustainable, and gourmet foods in Sussex County Two Milford families, the Shupes and Helmicks, have joined together to create The Farmacy Market in Downtown Milford. The Farmacy will be a food market located at 28 S Walnut Street in Milford, that partners with local Delmarva growers, farmers and artisans with a focus on ethical, sustainable, …
By State Rep. Bryan Shupe As someone who reveres history, I do not use the term “tyranny” lightly. I believe the Delaware General Assembly best serves its citizens when our structural checks and balances impose the need for legislators of both parties to have the voice of the people they represent heard. Our founders intelligently designed a system of government …
In late June, I voted against the current state operating budget. I was asked by several other members across the aisle how I could vote against so many good programs contained in the spending plan. This perspective is dangerous and needs to be avoided if we are to be good stewards of our state finances. There will always be demands …
While searching to define the true form of freedom that would be a gift to the new nation, our Founding Fathers understood one thing clearly. Human rights are bestowed upon humans by their Creator. Although governments, even the best intended, could protect citizens they did not create the freedoms of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This idea was …
As the Mayor of Milford, I had the great honor of hosting the Milford Memorial Day event at the Milford Senior Center thanks to great volunteers like Malcom Foster and Charles Garrod. This year, as many know the event was not held, and that has not sat right with my heart. Since that date, I have contacted several individuals including …
This weekend we honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that our God-given rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are protected for another generation. In his inaugural address as Governor in 1967, Ronald Reagan reminded us all that “Freedom is a fragile thing and it’s never more than one generation away from extinction.” As an …
