matthearn.com

Here’s a nice story about the emerging awesomeness of my new ‘hood:

A growing group of residents and business owners – new and old – wants to uncover Claymont’s built-in beauty, revive its flagging spirit and improve its sagging property values.

The goal is daunting, but the coalition has not recoiled from the fact that its community needs a lot of work – inside and out.

“If you can’t handle honesty, you can’t live in Claymont,” said Ellie Kwick, who has lived there all of her 63 years.