Gov. Meyer allows split-rate property taxes to remain the law, but not with his...
Gov. Matt Meyer allowed a property tax bill to take effect without his signature, permitting school districts to continue taxing residential and business properties at different rates. The post Gov. Meyer allows split-rate property taxes to remain the law, but not with his signature appeared first on Spotlight Delawar
Rollover Crash Traps Driver at Wilmington Intersection, Two Hurt
A rollover crash at the intersection of Adams Street and Lancaster Avenue in Wilmington left one vehicle occupant trapped and sent two people to the hospital with serious injuries. Wilmington firefighters and New Castle County Paramedics responded to the scene to handle the entrapment and coordinate emergency transport
Update: Engine-room fire fought on vessel at Port of Wilmington
A generator fire on a vessel at the Port of Wilmington sent smoke billowing into the air late Monday morning. Arriving firefighters were met by the captain of the Dole Colombia, which was carrying bananas. A second alarm was sounded to bring in additional personnel. The ship's on-board extinguishing system...
Wilmington affordable housing subsidy program starts taking applications
The application portal is open for an affordable housing subsidy program in Wilmington. Mayor John Carney recently announced the opening of the portal where developers and community development partners can apply for funding from the city’s Affordable Housing Development Subsidy Program. $8.4 million is available, whic
Father pleads guilty after being accused of stabbing dog in the face after it...
A Gloucester County father accused of entering a home with a knife and repeatedly stabbing a dog in the face after it bit his son pleaded guilty this week to weapons and animal cruelty charges. Anthony M. Botte, 45, of South Harrison Township, faces three years in prison when he’s...
Wilmington removes Flock cameras as debate over license plate readers grows
Flock Safety is one of the country's largest and most widely used license plate reader companies.
Police: Man fatally struck by car while lying on Elkton highway
ELKTON - An investigation is continuing after a motorist ran over a man while he was inexplicably lying on an Elkton highway in the early-morning hours Friday, according to the Elkton Police Department. On Monday morning, citing pending next-of-kin notifications, EPD officials declined to release the name of the victim
Suspect sought after customer assaulted, robbed at Delaware bank, police say
A customer was assaulted and robbed while preparing to make a deposit at a PNC Bank in Wilmington, Delaware, police said. According to the Delaware State Police, on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, just before 10 p.m., troopers were called to PNC Bank at 2203 Kirkwood Highway in Wilmington after receiving a report about a robbery
Chester Water Rescue Pulls Car From Delaware River, Medical Examiner Called In
A car was pulled from the water near Norris and Front Streets in Chester on Sunday night after police conducted a water rescue at the riverfront location. First responders and medical examiners were spotted at the scene as the damaged vehicle was eventually towed away, according to reporting from the ground.
Inside Pappou’s as customers say goodbye after nearly 50 years in Delco
The wings were frying, drinks were poured and nearly every seat was filled as customers packed Pappou's Pizza Pub for a final goodbye Sunday.
