Historic Chester church ‘relegated’ by officials
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, on Monday, announced that Rev. Nelson J. Pérez, archbishop of Philadelphia, has approved the relegation of the Saint Hedwig church building in Chester to profane but not sordid use effective Jan. 1, 2026. The term “profane but not sordid,” is used by the Catholic Church...
Late-Night Break-In Leads Police to Swift Arrest in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Police say a rapid response to a reported burglary in progress led to the arrest of a 43-year-old man on Sunday evening. According to officials, officers from the Uniformed Services Division were dispatched at approximately 8:07 p.m. on November 16 to the 2100 block of North Madison Street...
Diversity, school choice among concerns raised during Redding Consortium Town Halls
About a dozen residents raised concerns during two nights of public comment ahead of a decision that could alter the landscape of education in New Castle County. In a process that started in 2019, the Redding Consortium is planning to vote to redistribute district control in the City of Wilmington, and potentially...
Officer’s Injury Sparks Troubling Clash in Oxford Police Encounter
OXFORD, PA — Oxford police say a welfare check earlier this month escalated into a confrontation that left one officer injured and resulted in multiple allegations against a local man now facing court proceedings. According to the Oxford Police Department, officers were dispatched on October 5 to the 300...
We Meet the Mayor-Elect of Media Borough
The mayor-elect of Media Borough drops by to talk about her vision for the city and we learn she has a famous uncle.
As damaged church prepares to reopen, city considers safety measures for Cleveland Avenue
As repairs to St. John AM Church near completion, Newark officials are planning safety measures for Cleveland Avenue that they hope will prevent a repeat of the two high-speed crashes that damaged the historic church building. Public Works Director Tim Filasky said some of the same measures recently installed on Main...
Large Narcotics Seizure and Arrest in Collins Park Neighborhood Following Police Investigation
Detectives from the New Castle County Police Drug and Human Trafficking Investigations Team arrested Adeeb Sharif, 45, of New Castle. The arrest followed an investigation into narcotics trafficking that began in September 2025. On November 18, 2025, police executed a search warrant at Sharif’s home on Howell Drive in...
Mother and child critically injured in Chester house fire
A mother and her child were rescued from a two-alarm house fire in Chester Wednesday night. Both were badly injured and taken to the hospital.
Sherrill talks to small business owners about plan to fight tariffs, high costs
New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill stopped in Gloucester County Wednesday to speak with several small business owners.
Berwyn, PA Native and University of South Carolina Rugby Star Erik Elken, 22, Dies...
Erik Elken, a Berwyn, Pennsylvania native and amazing athlete, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at an untimely age of 22, leaving his family and loved ones devastated. According to reports, an MRI in late January—initially ordered to evaluate a possible hip labrum tear—unexpectedly revealed a tumor in...

















