Abigail Hatting

Washington, D.C., United States

News Managing Editor at The Eagle

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Milton Pride Fest to take place Saturday

2 weeks ago | washingtonblade.com | Abigail Hatting

The nation’s capital welcomed WorldPride this past weekend, a massive celebration that usually takes place in a different city every two years. The Saturday parade attracted hundreds of thousands of people from around the world and the country. The state of Delaware, a few hours drive from D.C., saw participants in the parade, with CAMP Rehoboth, an LGBTQ community center in Rehoboth Beach, hosting a bus day trip. Hope Vella sits on the board of directors and marched with CAMP Rehoboth.
Delawareans march in D.C. WorldPride parade

2 weeks ago | washingtonblade.com | Abigail Hatting

The nation’s capital welcomed WorldPride this past weekend, a massive celebration that usually takes place in a different city every two years. The Saturday parade attracted hundreds of thousands of people from around the world and the country. The state of Delaware, a few hours drive from D.C., saw participants in the parade, with CAMP Rehoboth, an LGBTQ community center in Rehoboth Beach, hosting a bus day trip. Hope Vella sits on the board of directors and marched with CAMP Rehoboth.
Delaware Senate passes bill to codify same-sex marriage

2 weeks ago | washingtonblade.com | Abigail Hatting

The bill that would enshrine same-sex marriage into Delaware’s Constitution passed the State Senate Tuesday afternoon. Senate Substitute Two for Senate Bill 100 passed with a 16 to 5 vote, garnering the two-thirds majority necessary to pass. The bill has been assigned to the House Administration Committee. SB 100 was introduced in April by Democratic Sen. Russ Huxtable of the sixth district of Delaware. It is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution.
Delaware hosts LGBTQ flag raising ceremony

2 weeks ago | washingtonblade.com | Abigail Hatting

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer announced the members of a new LGBTQ commission on the first day of Pride month. The members include representatives from all three counties: Chair Cora Castle, Dwayne Bensing, Noah Duckett, and Mark Purpura of New Castle County; Vice Chair Vienna Cavazos, Leslie Ledogar, and John Kane of Sussex County; and Daniel Lopez of Kent County. They will serve three-year terms without monetary compensation. The commission was created by an executive order from previous Gov.
Delaware Gov. Meyer announces LGBTQ commission

3 weeks ago | washingtonblade.com | Abigail Hatting

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer announced the members of a new LGBTQ commission on the first day of Pride month. The members include representatives from all three counties: Chair Cora Castle, Dwayne Bensing, Noah Duckett, and Mark Purpura of New Castle County; Vice Chair Vienna Cavazos, Leslie Ledogar, and John Kane of Sussex County; and Daniel Lopez of Kent County. They will serve three-year terms without monetary compensation. The commission was created by an executive order from previous Gov.
Delaware Pride Festival returns this Saturday

3 weeks ago | washingtonblade.com | Abigail Hatting

The town of New Castle, Del., will host a Pride Market on Sunday, the first day of Pride month. The event is hosted by the Delaware Sexuality and Gender Collective and features more than 55 LGBTQ-aligned businesses and resources, including Planned Parenthood of Delaware, the ACLU of Delaware, Orgullo Delaware, and New Castle Public Library. The event runs from 12-5 p.m. at 3rd Street and Delaware Street on The Green, an open space and market square.
Rehoboth Beach’s Clear Space Theatre summer 2025 season preview

3 weeks ago | washingtonblade.com | Abigail Hatting

The Clear Space Theatre Company summer season in Rehoboth Beach kicks off in a few short weeks. This year’s mainstage musicals include “Hairspray,” “Beautiful: the Carole King Musical,” and “Rent.” “Hairspray” will run from June 24-Aug. 30, with “Beautiful” from June 27-Aug. 28 and “Rent” from July 2-Aug. 26. Clear Space is a repertory theater, meaning that a cast of rotating artists will appear in all of these musicals. Tickets can be purchased at clearspacetheatre.org.
Historic New Castle to host Pride Market this weekend

4 weeks ago | washingtonblade.com | Abigail Hatting

The bill that would amend Delaware’s state constitution to codify same-sex marriage advanced out of the Senate Executive Committee on Wednesday and now goes to the Senate chamber for a vote. If passed, the vote would go on to the House. Three members of the committee voted favorable and one voted on its merits, meaning the member recommends the chamber take action on the legislation but does not take a position on what action should be taken.
Rehoboth Beach to recognize Pride month

1 month ago | washingtonblade.com | Abigail Hatting

The city of Rehoboth Beach in Delaware will host a public ceremony to commemorate the beginning of Pride month. The event includes a proclamation and flag-raising ceremony outside of city hall at 12 p.m. on Sunday, June 1. The LGBTQ Pride flag will be flown during the month of June. Rehoboth Beach is known for being an LGBTQ-friendly resort town. The year-round population of about 1,500 residents swells in the summer months, reaching more than 25,000, according to Travel US News.
Delaware marriage equality bill advances out of committee

1 month ago | washingtonblade.com | Abigail Hatting

The bill that would amend Delaware’s state constitution to codify same-sex marriage advanced out of the Senate Executive Committee on Wednesday and now goes to the Senate chamber for a vote. If passed, the vote would go on to the House. Three members of the committee voted favorable and one voted on its merits, meaning the member recommends the chamber take action on the legislation but does not take a position on what action should be taken.