Colonial eyes redrawing elementary school boundaries with shift in special education
The Colonial School District announced it would decentralize its special education programs away from Southern Elementary School and distribute the resources to schools throughout the district. The post Colonial eyes redrawing elementary school boundaries with shift in special education appeared first on Spotlight Del
Drug Investigation Leads to Gun Charges
WILMINGTON, DE — A 24-year-old man faces drug and firearm charges after Wilmington police reported recovering heroin, cash and a loaded handgun during an investigation July 9. Members of the Wilmington Police Department’s Drug, Organized Crime and Vice Division were in the 700 block of North Jefferson Street at...
Newark council honors Bing’s Bakery’s 80th anniversary
City council on Monday honored Bing's Bakery, which recently marked its 80th anniversary. “It’s quite an accomplishment to be established and still an integral part of the community after 80 years,” said Councilman John Suchanec, who joined Mayor Travis McDermott in presenting Bing’s co-owner Carla Guzzi with an offici
Kadir Skinner shooting sparks new calls for police reform
Following the fatal shooting of Kadir Skinner in Wilmington, Democratic state lawmakers in Delaware have advocated for several new police reform measures, include timelines for the public release of body camera footage and new statewide standards for investigating officer-involved shootings. The post Kadir Skinner sho
Brandywiners bring ‘Brigadoon’ to Longwood Gardens for four summer performances
Lerner and Loewe musical combines romance, Scottish dancing and a full live orchestra under the stars KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. — A mysterious Scottish village that appears only once every 100 years will come to life this week as The Brandywiners Ltd. presents “Brigadoon” on the Main Stage at Longwood Gardens. Performances o
Delco Sheriff Saddiq Kamara speaks out after receiving threatening voicemails
Delaware County Sheriff Saddiq Kamara says his office received two threatening voicemails over the weekend from what investigators believe is likely the same person. According to Kamara, the caller threatened to kill him and made disparaging remarks about his race and religion. Kamara, who is Black and Muslim, said aut
Newport commuter rail once again under consideration
The possibility of a commuter rail station in Newport is under consideration once again, and public information sessions are underway. The state is running a feasibility study on adding a rail station in Newport for SEPTA service, which operates a bi-directional service in Wilmington 7 days a week and service from Temp
Man sentenced after guilty plea
A 25-year-old township man has been sentenced to four years in prison after he pleaded guilty to making terroristic threats against a Mullica Hill woman in 2024, according to the Gloucester County prosecutor. Per documents and statements made in open court, Quasan Flowers was arrested in October of that year...
Expect To Hear Fighter Jets At Night All Over South Jersey This Week
The 177th Fighter Wing is giving South Jersey residents a heads-up before six nights of scheduled flight training. Here's when you'll hear the jets.
Thieves target several vehicles in Wilmington, Del., police say
Police are investigating several vehicle break-ins and attempted vehicle thefts that occurred in Wilmington, Delaware, over the weekend. On Sunday, July 19, Wilmington Police received 28 calls reporting vehicle break-ins and attempted vehicle thefts at the following locations in Wilmington:. 18th and North Broom Street

















