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The feeling of hot air from a hairdryer or the buzzing of clippers can create debilitating anxiety for some neurodivergent people. In a salon, it's often assumed that sensory-affirming services are only beneficial for individuals with autism. While children and adults with autism do have specific needs that can be...

What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Let us know. When Juan Zacheas Leonard walked into New Number One Chinese on New London Road to pick up a DoorDash order in the summer of 2023, he wasn’t looking for a piano.

The busy urban corridors and fast-paced corporate landscapes of Wilmington, Delaware, are filled with modern supermarkets, high-speed strip malls, and quick-service grocery stops. However, a brand-new arrival is slowing down the pace, bringing an authentic slice of rural tradition and old-world craftsmanship directly t

New Castle County Council voted Tuesday night, July 14, 2026, to rename a street next to Delaware State Police Troop 6 in honor of a slain officer. A portion of Albertson Boulevard in Prices Corner will now be known as 'Corporal Grade One, Matthew "Ty" Snook Way.'. Snook was shot...

A massive fire is burning in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, sending a huge plume of dark black smoke into the sky.

The City of Newark is cracking down on the proliferation of tobacco/vape shops in the city. On Monday, city council passed a law requiring any new tobacco/vape shop to obtain a special-use permit before opening, similar to the procedure for opening a bar or marijuana dispensary. The council also expressed interest in c

Three of the most controversial properties from last year’s first-in-a-generation property reassessment have quietly increased by hundreds of millions of dollars in value – a change that could result in millions of dollars more for county and school district coffers. The post Amazon Boxwood plant assessment triples af

Chopper 6 was over the scene, where a large plume of thick, black smoke could be seen for miles.

The Clifford Brown Jazz Festival returns with a later date this year - moving to August. The festival is usually in June, but moved to August this year because of the World Cup. The city hosted the Ivory Coast and its fans and worried that would take up valuable hotel space.

Saturdays at MacDade Mall followed a routine generations of Delaware County families still know by heart: pizza at Italian Delight, an Orange Julius, a pocket full of arcade tokens, and a movie at the Eric Theatre. Shoppers can still visit the Holmes property today, but the enclosed mall that hosted...