Suspect arrested in New Castle rape case
New Castle City Police said they have made an arrest in connection to a sexual assault that occurred on July 20, 2026. According to police, the victim met the suspect through an online platform, and they agreed to meet in person. Police said during the encounter, the suspect, identified as...
Man accused of inappropriately touching girl, 12, at Dollar Tree store in Prospect Park
Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of following two young girls into a store and inappropriately touching one of them.
Police: Man Charged In New Castle City Rape, Gunfire
Following an investigation, detectives with the New Castle City Police Department have arrested a suspect in connection with a violent sexual assault that occurred last month. Officials said shortly after midnight on July 20th, New Castle City Police officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Frenchtown Road for the
Scammers impersonate local government officials to collect fake fees, Delco says
Officials from Delaware County and the FBI are warning that scammers are pretending to be local government officials.
Paws Welcome at These Dog-Friendly Restaurants, Breweries & Ice Cream Shops in Delco
Dining out doesn’t always have to mean leaving the dog at home. Across Delaware County, restaurants, breweries, and ice cream shops welcome leashed pups at designated outdoor tables, giving owners options that range from barbecue and craft beer to brunch and frozen treats. Most of these businesses permit dogs...
Aternium plans clean hydrogen plant in Dover, but isn’t counting on federal help
A Wilmington-based company plans to produce hydrogen at a new $226 million factory in Dover, but it isn’t counting on federal subsidies or orders from any of the nine other members of the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2). Andrew Cottone chief executive of the clean-hydrogen and heavy-water manufacturer Aternium,
Chester To Host Back-to-School Bash With Supplies, Health Services
A coalition led by Chester, the Delaware County Health Department, and local community organizations is hosting a free Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Delaware County Health Department Wellness Center in Chester. The event aims to help students start the new school year healthy a
Following Crozer Fallout, Six Delaware County Towns Consider Shared EMS Authority
Six Delaware County towns are weighing whether to pool their emergency medical services under a single public authority, a plan born directly out of Crozer Health’s collapse, reports June Bakan for Patch. Media, Nether Providence, Rose Valley, Rutledge,. , and Upper Providence are considering joining the newly named Mu
Newark angler could win up to $1.8 million after big catch at White Marlin...
A Newark angler could still be a millionaire after a big catch at a major fishing tournament in Ocean City, Maryland. Steve DeBrabander reeled in an 85-lb. tuna during the second day of the 6-day White Marlin Open, promoted as the "World's Largest Billfishing Tournament". When it was weighed in...
500-megawatt battery plan in New Jersey aims to address bill hikes, grid strain
"Now we are stepping up to take action to address this challenge."

















