Christina to discuss resetting tax rate Aug. 21; move could reduce median residential bill...
The Christina school board will meet Aug. 21 to reset the school tax rate, a move expected to bring significant relief to residents dealing with skyrocketing tax bills. The district will take advantage of a newly passed state law that allows districts to set different tax rates for commercial and non-commercial...
New Castle Roads Reopened After Single-Vehicle Crash Spurs Temporary Closure Near Landers Park
An ordinary day was disrupted for New Castle residents and commuters as a single-vehicle crash necessitated a roadblock at the juncture of Moores Lane and Landers Lane, near Landers Park. The closure, executed by officers from the New Castle County Division of Police, was a response designed to manage the aftermath...
Delaware’s higher toll rates now in effect
Drivers going through Delaware's toll plazas are paying more starting today. DelDOT officially raised the toll rates at booths along I-95, Delaware Route 1, and U.S. 301 late Thursday night. The I-95 Newark Toll Plaza now costs $5 to cross in each direction, up from $4. The Route 301 Maryland...
New Wawa Hoagies Bring a 15-Hoagie Ranking From Worst to Best
Here's a ranking of 15 Wawa hoagies, ranked from taste and nutrition from worst to best. Variety, apparently, is the spice of Wawa. The Delaware County-based convenience store chain is constantly coming up with new combinations of Wawa hoagies. This ranking looks at the worst to best in some of...
Wilmington Teen Caught With Loaded .45 After Late-Night Foot Chase, Police Say
WILMINGTON, DE — An 18-year-old Wilmington man is facing multiple firearm-related charges after police say he fled from officers during an early morning encounter on Tuesday. According to the Wilmington Police Department, the incident occurred on August 12 at approximately 12:38 a.m. when officers patrolling near 6th...
Christina proposes $185M project to rebuild Gauger-Cobbs, renovate five other schools
The Christina School District is proposing an ambitious $185 million effort to rebuild Gauger-Cobbs Middle School, renovate two other middle schools and make upgrades to the three high schools. On Tuesday, the school board voted to submit a certificate of necessity to the state, the first step in securing state...
Police: Two Cecil County residents involved in major drug operation
ELKTON — Two Cecil County residents and a third suspect are facing numerous criminal charges after investigators confiscated approximately three-quarters of a pound each of suspect crack cocaine and cocaine, more than $30,000 in cash, about eight pounds of suspect marijuana and 555 baggies of suspect fentanyl during...
Former Del. teacher arrested, charged with inappropriately touching students
Delaware State Police arrested 57-year-old Vincent Buckwash on Thursday after their investigation revealed he had touched five students on multiple occasions as an elementary school teacher in Wilmington.
Man struck, killed by SEPTA train between Delco and Southwest Philly stations
A man was struck and killed by a SEPTA train between Delaware County and the Southwest Philadelphia area on Thursday. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. A SEPTA spokesperson said an outbound train on the Media/Wawa regional rail line struck a man between the Fernwood-Yeadon station in Yeadon, Pennsylvania, and...
2 police officers injured in separate crashes just minutes apart in South Philadelphia
Two police officers were injured when they were both involved in separate crashes in South Philadelphia on Thursday.