Delaware and New Jersey Mark 75 Years of the Delaware Memorial Bridge With New...
NEW CASTLE, DE — State and bridge officials gathered Wednesday to recognize two milestones for the Delaware Memorial Bridge: the 75th anniversary of the first span and the completion of a new ship collision protection system. The event in New Castle brought together leaders from Delaware and New Jersey, along with the
Construction complete on ‘dolphin’ system to protect Delaware Memorial Bridge from collision
The agency running the Delaware Memorial Bridge said the twin-span bridge is safer, now that a system is in place to protect the bridge from a ship running into it.
Track star, 8, from Delaware sets 3 national records
An 8-year-old from Bear, Delaware set three national records in Iowa’s Junior Olympic Games. How did Emeri Cotton and her family make it happen?
Mayor Carney creates Economic Development Roundtable to help Wilmington navigate its economic future
Wilmington Mayor John Carney establishes an Economic Development Roundtable for the city. The Mayor’s Economic Development Roundtable was created through an executive order. It’s tasked with strengthening collaboration across the business, nonprofit, education and civic sectors, advising the city on ways to expand oppo
Report: Testing shows elevated bacteria in Delaware, Pennypack, Poquessing and other streams
A new report released by the statewide nonprofit group PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center showed that the Delaware River and streams throughout the Philadelphia region regularly test positive for harmful levels of bacteria. Along the Philadelphia section of the Delaware River, tests showed elevated fecal bacteria
Armed Robbery at Claymont Wawa Leaves Two Victims Robbed at Gunpoint
Delaware State Police are looking into an armed robbery that took place in the early hours of Thursday morning at a Claymont gas station. At around 2:15 a.m. on August 13, 2026, troopers were called to the Wawa at 601 Naamans Road in Claymont after a robbery was reported. According to the preliminary investigation, fou
New Restaurant, Cocktail Bar from Square Roots Collective Coming to Kennett Square
Square Roots Community Initiative, a nonprofit that supports the Kennett Square area, will open a new American restaurant and cocktail bar in Kennett this summer, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Opus will open in the two-story building at 201 Birch Street, previously home to Hank’s Place dine
19-Year-Old Shot Near 10th and Pine Streets in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting that left a 19-year-old man wounded in the area of 10th and Pine streets. Police reported that the shooting occurred Wednesday at approximately 7:29 p.m. Officers responding to the area located the 19-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound, according to a
Two Powerball tickets worth $100k sold in Pennsylvania
A Powerball ticket in Illinois claimed the $1 billion jackpot. Find out about other winners, including those in Pennsylvania, and how to claim prizes.
Rep. Ortega charged with misdemeanor in domestic violence case
The Delaware Department of Justice charged Rep. Josue Ortega (D-Wilmington) with offensive touching, a misdemeanor, months after the Delaware State Police began investigating the lawmaker on claims he punched a woman in the face. The post Rep. Ortega charged with misdemeanor in domestic violence case appeared first on
