Delaware feeling the impact of winter storm, remains under state of emergency
The First State is coping with a major winter storm sweeping across the state. A winter storm warning is in effect and the updated National Weather Service forecast is calling for snow today, followed a changeover to a wintry mix. That changeover to sleet is already being seen in Kent and New Castle Counties, while...
Over four dozen first responders extinguished a house fire mid-snow storm
In conjunction with the raging snowstorm, Wilmington firefighters battled a significant house fire this morning. A bit after 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, first responders reported to the 400 block of Eastlawn Avenue. The second floor and attic of the home were ablaze, spreading to surrounding homes. Additional assistance was...
Delaware cars, buses, planes paralyzed by snow and ice storm
Travel has been pretty much halted in the entire region, including Delaware. A storm of ice and snow has caused Gov. Matt Meyer to issue a state of emergency and a level 2 driving restriction for Sunday, Jan. 25. That restricts driving to only essential personnel and snow removal trucks in New Castle and Kent...
Shovel now or shovel later? A meteorologist weighs the pros and cons
Snow is piling up on driveways around the Delaware Valley Sunday. Is it better to shovel early and often, or wait until the storm has passed?
Live snowfall totals in Delaware. It’s all sleet now, rain in Sussex
Northern New Castle County was the winner for highest snowfall from this storm, which has become sleet and rain in the First State. Gov. Matt Meyer declared a state of emergency and any non-essential travel should be avoided. Even in southern Delaware, where less snow accumulation and more ice is expected, travel...
Riddle, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospitals Receive $6M Boost in State Funding
Riddle Hospital in Media, part of Main Line Health, and Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby received a boost in state funding to cope with extra patients from the closing of Crozer Health. The closing of Crozer Health last year has caused patient numbers to spike at Riddle and Mercy Fitzgerald...
Full list of school closures across Pennsylvania, NJ, Delaware
Schools across Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware are closing on Monday as the winter storm continues to bring heavy snow and ice across the region. All School District of Philadelphia schools and parochial elementary schools are closed on Monday, Jan. 26, due to the snow while Philadelphia archdiocesan high...
Secret School Board Recording Sparks Criminal Case in Chester County
WEST FALLOWFIELD TW, PA — Pennsylvania State Police in Avondale have filed criminal charges against a former member of the Octorara Area School Board following an investigation into the alleged illegal recording of a closed executive session nearly two years ago. According to state police, the investigation centers...
Owner of Popular Chester County Eateries Plans Expansion with Third Location
Alessandro Fiorello, who owns Alessandro’s Wood Fired Italian and Alessandro’s Pizzeria, is planning to open a new Chesco location. 28-year-old Alessandro “Alex” Fiorello, who owns Alessandro’s Wood Fired Italian in Wayne and Alessandro’s Pizzeria in West Chester, is planning on opening a new location outside of...
Octorara School Board Executive Session Allegedly Secretly Recorded By Police Sergeant: PSP
A former school board member and police sergeant is accused of illegally recording an executive session, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Jan. 23. Anthony P. Falgiatore was charged after an executive session of the Octorara Area School Board was illegally recorded in April 2023, state …
