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For some South Jersey residents, their next Amazon haul may arrive from the sky as the delivery giant plans to begin drone deliveries in mid-October.

A trash removal operation is underway along northbound Interstate 95, affecting the stretch of highway from mile marker 17 near Wilmington up to the Pennsylvania state line. Travelers heading north on I-95 through that corridor should anticipate possible slowdowns or lane activity related to the ongoing operation. Crew

What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Let us know. Logan Herring gushes as he leads a small group of visitors through the massive and sparkling new Kingswood Community Center that will open this fall in Wilmington’s rejuvenating Riverside neighborhood.

The best donuts are often the ones that require setting an alarm. Across Delaware, early risers can find small donut shops where fresh dough hits the fryer before much of the day has begun. In beach towns and busy main streets alike, the cases fill with glazed classics, cinnamon-coated rings, filled pastries, and playf

WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington police are investigating an early-morning shooting that left a 37-year-old man wounded Saturday. According to police, officers responded around 1:18 a.m. Aug. 22 to the area of 24th and West streets, where they located the gunshot victim. Police reported that the man was transported to...

NEW CASTLE, DE — Anime heroes, elaborate cosplay, gaming and comic book culture will come together in New Castle this September as Delaware KuRo Con makes its debut with a convention organizers hope will become a new annual tradition. The inaugural Delaware KuRo Con is set for Saturday, Sept....

A development company is eyeing a 24.4-acre tract along Ridge Road for a possible data center, and the project straddles two municipalities, reports Pete Bannan for Daily Times. The property sits in the space of the Congoleum facility and is split unevenly between Trainer Borough and Lower Chichester Township, with...

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, outdoor dining has surged—more than half of Americans now prefer it in nice weather, according to OpenTable’s 2025 consumer research. Nearly 80% want a water view, but such tables are rare, even on the coast. Restaurants without natural scenery must get creative. Here are some standouts.

A new breakfast and lunch spot is stepping into the Media storefront left behind by Rivalry Cafe, and it’s bringing a late-night menu with it, reports June Bakan for Patch. The Hungry Hub is set to open at 11 S. Orange St., the same address where Rivalry Cafe closed abruptly in June after about a year and a half in bus

Families across the Philadelphia region are preparing for a more expensive return to school, with community giveaways and sales helping parents stretch their back-to-school budgets. The price of a typical school supply list increased 7.7% over the past year, according to the Groundwork Collaborative. Experts say the wa