Newark boy wins Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament
A Newark boy was the winner of the Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament earlier this month. Gabriel Alfaro bested the other competitors by catching 10.1 pounds of fish at Lums Pond State Park. Sponsored by Delaware Natural Resources Police, the youth tournament marked its 40th year of introducing kids to fishing. The even
Fun Things To Do In Delaware County This Weekend For Families And Kids June...
A list of the best things to do in Delaware County. What to do this weekend with your family? There is a wealth of activities available for families and kids. We invite you to explore our events calendar, which features a range of family-friendly activities and events to enjoy throughout the week, including weekends. W
Man wanted for several smash-and-grab burglaries at Springfield Mall
In an incident on Oct. 28, 2025, police say he took close to $8,500 worth of items. In another on April 26 of this year, he took nearly $5,000 worth of jewelry.
11 US counties quietly raising property taxes the most in 2026
Most homeowners assume their property tax bill creeps up a few percent a year – annoying, but manageable. What’s actually happening in 2026 is something else entirely. According to ATTOM’s 2025 Property Tax Analysis, $396.8 billion was levied on more than 89.6 million single-family homes – a 3.7% increase from 2024 – w
Kennett Square Restaurant One of Most Reliable Places to Eat in Region
One Chester County restaurant found its place among the unsung heroes in the Philadelphia region who consistently deliver high-quality food, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. La Peña Mexicana in Kennett Square is set in a shed that looks like an old gas station. The structure is painted in...
From WWII to the Screen Age: Chester County Centenarians Share Secrets to a Long...
Chester County is home to dozens of residents who have done something few people ever will: live to see 100. At the county’s annual Centenarian Luncheon in West Chester, 45 of those residents gathered to mark lives that span more than a century of change, reports Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Safety upgrades added to intersection where former Swarthmore professor was killed
PennDOT is installing about $20,000 in safety improvements at a Delaware County intersection where a college math professor was killed.
Grateful Allman Band Experience brings jam-band nostalgia to The Queen
Tribute act offers an all-ages night for Deadheads, Allman Brothers fans, families and friends in Wilmington The Grateful Allman Band Experience will bring a night of classic American rock, improvisation and jam-band energy to The Crown at The Queen in Wilmington on Saturday, June 20. The show is built for fans of the
Best Ice Cream in South Jersey: 12 Shops Worth the Drive
There’s a rhythm to a South Jersey summer I didn’t fully understand until I pulled into a parking lot where three generations of one family were waiting in line for the same scoop. Nobody minded the wait because here, the wait is the ritual. I came down for...
West Chester Pike Delays Could Worsen After Dark Next Week
MARPLE & HAVERFORD TOWNSHIPS, PA — Drivers traveling through the Route 3 and Interstate 476 interchange area should prepare for overnight lane restrictions next week as PennDOT continues a project aimed at easing congestion and improving traffic flow in Delaware County. At a Glance. Roads Affected: Route 3 (West...

















