Wilmington residents frustrated with spike in violence, despite broader public safety improvements
Weeks after a late-summer spike in violence, many Wilmington residents are saying they want to see more services for youth and more beat cops building relationships in their neighborhoods. The post Wilmington residents frustrated with spike in violence, despite broader public safety improvements appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .
Wilmington City Council looking to cut down on nuisance properties
Wilmington City Councilman James Spadola says it's time to appoint someone to be in charge of cracking down on nuisance properties in the city. Spadola issued a statement this week calling for Mayor John Carney to consider adding a Nuisance Property Czar into next year's budget. “Issuing a ticket or...
Penn Wood High School sports suspended over incident implicating “culture and climate”
The William Penn School District said Thursday that all sports at Penn Wood High School are suspended amid an investigation.
Swedesboro Woman Pulled From Burning Car After Delaware Memorial Bridge Crash
A Swedesboro woman was hospitalized Monday afternoon after her Honda Accord slammed into a concrete abutment in Lane 6 of the Delaware Memorial Bridge toll plaza, flipping the car and setting it ablaze. The crash happened at approximately 3 p.m. on October 12, shutting down more than half the toll lanes and snarling the commute for drivers crossing between New Jersey and Delaware.
New Castle County man facing charges following series of threatening social media posts
A man in New Castle, Delaware, is facing firearms charges after an investigation into his social media posts.
Delco Wendy’s giving first 100 customers free food for a year at grand reopening
A Wendy’s in Delaware County will celebrate its grand reopening Saturday, Oct. 24, by giving the first 100 eligible customers in line one free menu item per week for a year. The first 100 eligible customers in line at the Folsom restaurant, 310 MacDade Blvd., will receive a card good for one free sandwich, salad or breakfast item per week for one year.
North Star actress Becky Rusch sees persistence pay off on New York stage
Delaware-raised actor’s role in the well-reviewed Off-Broadway production “Burning Leaves” marks another step in a career built on auditions, small roles and a determination to keep pursuing her dream. By George D. Rotsch, Delaware LIVE NORTH STAR, Del. — For Becky Rusch, pursuing a career as an actor has looked less like an overnight success story and more like what ... Read More
Delco nurse detained by ICE during Disneyland trip fights to remain in U.S.
Monica Ryadi, a Delaware County, Pennsylvania nurse, spent two weeks in immigration detention after being arrested in California.
New Castle County Council clashes with state lawmakers over Senate Bill 75 regulating marijuana
A typically routine vote was not Tuesday night as New Castle County Council balked at a marijuana regulation bill passed in the General Assembly. County Council did not pass a measure to bring county rules in line with Senate Bill 75, which set new limitations on the county’s ability to regulate the operation and location of marijuana facilities.
2 teens accused of trying to break into cars at Delaware apartment complex
Two teenage boys were arrested Monday in connection with a series of attempted vehicle break-ins in New Castle County, according to police. At approximately 1:05 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, police responded to the parking lot of School Bell Apartments on Varsity Lane after receiving a report of attempted car break-ins.
