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Newark Police have identified the pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle Friday evening. The crash occurred on October 9, 2026, at approximately 7:20 p.m. at the intersection of Library Avenue and East Delaware Avenue in Newark. Officers responding to the scene located the pedestrian and the driver...

Driver from Swedesboro taken to Christiana Hospital after Monday afternoon crash closes more than half of toll lanes NEW CASTLE, Del. — A woman was taken to Christiana Hospital after her car struck a concrete barrier, overturned and caught fire Monday afternoon at the Delaware Memorial Bridge toll plaza, according to the Delaware River and Bay Authority. The single-vehicle crash ... Read More

Owen Hanna’s bowling career started with setting pins by hand. A century later, the Delaware County man is still throwing strikes, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. William Owen Hanna, known to most as Owen, turned 100 on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. The milestone caps a life built on family, service, and faith.

Surveillance images show masked teens in tactical vests approaching homes in a Delaware neighborhood before New Castle County police arrested them.

Wilmington’s Boo & Brew 5K Brings Festive Fun, Fitness, and a Worthy Cause to Delaware Avenue Halloween costumes are not usually associated with running shoes, but the upcoming Boo & Brew 5K is encouraging participants to combine the two for a spirited morning of fitness, friendship, and community support. Scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, the event will begin at 9 ... Read More

Six Charged in Alleged Criminal Enterprise Linked to Kidnappings, Robberies Across Philadelphia Region Six people have been charged in connection with an alleged organized criminal enterprise accused of carrying out kidnappings, robberies, extortion schemes and firearms trafficking across the Philadelphia region, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors say the group, known as […]

WILMINGTON, DE – A sharp temperature drop is expected across northern Delaware this weekend, with Wilmington temperatures falling from a forecast high of 82 degrees Wednesday to the middle 50s Saturday as a colder weather pattern develops across the eastern United States Oct.

A Pennsylvania attorney admitted to using more than $400,000 in fake checks to avoid paying federal taxes and purchase a new electric truck, then suing the dealership after it reclaimed the vehicle, federal prosecutors announced. Daniel A. Pallen, 46, of Springfield, Delaware County, pleaded guilty …

The event will feature an MC battle, drumline and dance performances, live DJs and panel discussions with graffiti pioneer Darryl “Cornbread” McCray and Public Enemy co-founder Chuck D. The post Hip-Hop Cultural Summit featuring Chuck D will explore art as activism appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

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