Catholic Charities has new executive director
WILMINGTON, Del. -- The Most Reverend William E. Koenig, D.D., Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, has announced the appointment of Deacon Patrick Stokely, M.A., as Executive ...
New Castle County Council speaks out against potential Delmarva Power rate hikes
New Castle County Council encouraged the state Public Service Commission to reject Delmarva Power’s request for a rate increase at its meeting Feb. 10. Delmarva Power filed a request for a $67.8 million rate increase at the start of the year. This is the organization’s third rate increase request in the last six...
Gloucester County man charged with attempted murder after stabbing woman
A man from West Deptford, New Jersey, is facing a first-degree attempted murder charge after stabbing a woman multiple times on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, Gloucester County prosecutor Andrew B. Johns said. According to Johns, a witness called 911 on Friday after they went to go check on the woman...
If you haven’t already, you may want to learn the new names of SEPTA’s...
In an effort to make the system simpler to navigate, SEPTA in February 2025 changed nearly all of its bus route designations to numbers, and train and trolley routes to letters. The Route 34 trolley, for example, became the T2.
This Beloved German Restaurant Is A Top Food Destination In Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has a deep connection to German flavors, and nowhere does that connection feel more alive than in Philadelphia. A beloved German restaurant brings more than hearty plates to the table. It delivers atmosphere, tradition, and a sense of celebration that starts the moment you walk in. Long wooden tables,...
Teen dies after crashing stolen car while fleeing police in Montco; 3 injured
It was just after midnight when police tried to pull over a white Kia Soul for traffic violations on Route 422 eastbound near Lewis Road in Limerick Township.
South Philly Robbery Crew Terrorizes 10th Street In Late-Night Beatdowns
A cluster of five violent robberies in South Philadelphia has neighbors rattled and police on high alert, after a crew of young men allegedly jumped riders, stole bikes and wallets, and left one victim unconscious in the street. All five attacks happened within blocks of each other over the past...
Health Inspectors Cite Five Chester County Food Establishments
Five restaurants and food facilities were cited for food safety and equipment violations on February 13. No fines were announced, but businesses must discard unsafe food, repair equipment, and correct violations. Some corrections were required immediately; others must be completed within three to seven days, with...
Christina School Board fills vacancy
The Christina School Board fills its vacant seat based in Wilmington. Celita Cherry was selected to take the District A seat replacing Shannon Troncoso who resigned in December. Cherry - an empowerment coach - was appointed to the board over Joseph Lewis, a former teacher at the Delaware School for...
In Pennsylvania, one of America’s oldest German bakeries still opens its ovens at dawn...
Before most of the town hits snooze, the ovens are already glowing. In Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, R. Weinrich German Bakery starts its day the old-fashioned way—early, steady, and fragrant with rising dough. The air outside carries a warm hint of yeast and sugar, the kind that makes you slow...

















