Traffic stop leads to drug seizure, discovery of “ghost gun”
A New Castle man is behind bars on drug-and-weapon charges following a traffic stop in Wilton. County Police said the vehicle's registration was suspended, and the driver had no proof of insurance. Officers found a loaded handgun described as a "ghost gun" with no serial number or manufacturer's mark, as...
Chubby Chicks is closing in Philadelphia, citing harassment, noise complaints
Chubby Chicks, a Black-owned cafe in Philadelphia, which has allegedly faced racial harassment, is to close in August. Owner Shakeira Turner cited ongoing harassment and fines related to noise complaints as reasons for the closure. Turner says she's considering relocating the restaurant to another location in...
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease are growing throughout the Philadelphia region
Hand, foot and mouth disease is making the rounds through the Philadelphia region. Here's what to watch out for.
Children among 5 shot at rec center; Philly police release video of wanted suspects
Police said the shooting may have been a result of an earlier fight at the rec center.
Oscar Adalberto Penate Arrested By ICE In Pottstown
Oscar Adalberto Penate, 56, a citizen of El Salvador, was taken into custody on Sunday, July 27, by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia, Homeland Security Investigations Philadelphia, and IRS Philadelphia. Penate had been arrested on Tuesday, July 22, by Pottstown Township Police and charged with...
NCCo firefighters battle heat and flames
New Castle County firefighters battled the heat and the flames in two incidents Monday, July 28, 2025. Around 8 a.m. a fire was reported on Merry Road in Brookside Park. Flames were shooting from the back of the home when firefighters from Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Fire Company arrived.
New data center rules proposed in New Castle County after resident outcry
New Castle County lawmakers are lining up new legislation they hope could mitigate resident-feared impacts from a massive proposed data center near Delaware City, although it may be too late for the first part of the project. The post New data center rules proposed in New Castle County after resident outcry appeared...
Wilmington Man Arrested After Police Find Loaded Gun in Hilltop Neighborhood
WILMINGTON, DE — A Wilmington man is facing a felony weapons charge after authorities say he was found carrying a loaded handgun during a police response in the city’s Hilltop neighborhood. On July 25, at approximately 6:04 p.m., officers from the Wilmington Police Department’s Safe Streets Task Force...
Workplace incidents kill one, injure two
Three workplace accidents in New Castle County within a span of 24 hours have killed one man and seriously injured two others. Delaware State Police said a death investigation was being conducted into an incident in the Milltown area Tuesday morning, July 29, 2025. Police and paramedics responded to a...
New Castle County Councilmembers call for independent audit of property reassessment
Two members of the New Castle County Council are urging the county to launch an independent audit of its recent property reassessment, citing widespread concerns from residents and community groups about the fairness and transparency of the process. Councilmembers David Tackett and Brandon Toole announced Tuesday...
