“Turkey Challenge” issued to Wilmington community
Wilmington's Sunday Breakfast Mission is issuing a Turkey Challenge. The shelter and support-services program says it will need about 1,800 turkeys to meet the needs of the community, from its Thanksgiving food boxes and the "Great Thanksgiving Banquet," into the winter months as well. Groups are encouraged to supply...
Intense Debate: Eastside Residents Voice Discontent with Carney’s Plan to Address Homelessness in Wilmington
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Eastside residents express frustrations with Carney’s homelessness plan for Wilmington.
Man robbed, assaulted in Newark parking lot
A Wilmington man is behind bars, charged with robbing and assaulting another man in a Newark parking lot. The incident happened just after 1:30 a.m. Nov. 7 in the 1100 block of South College Avenue, according to Lt. Greg D’Elia, a spokesman for the Newark Police Department. Jordan Maness, 24, is accused of...
South Jersey Man Missing For Over 250 Days
The search continues for 21-year-old Kevin Collins, Jr., who disappeared after leaving a Salem County hospital in February. Surveillance footage later captured him in a wooded area and he hasn’t been seen since.
Delaware Authorities Seize Large Quantity of Heroin and Fentanyl in Wilmington Drug Raids; Suspect...
Wilmington, Delaware – Delaware authorities seized a large quantity of heroin/fentanyl during a major drug investigation in Wilmington, arresting three suspects while a fourth remains at large, police reported. Large-Scale Drug Raids. On Friday, November 8, 2024, the Delaware State Police executed two search warrants...
11 Hidden Italian Restaurants In Delaware That Locals Quietly Swear By
Finding truly authentic Italian food in Delaware can be a quest. While many places claim authenticity, I’ve learned from personal experience that the real gems often hide in plain sight, far from the tourist brochures. Like many locals, I cherish a good culinary secret, especially when it involves pasta perfection...
New Castle County Police Officers Honored for Efforts Against Impaired Driving at Local Awards...
On November 12, 2025, four officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were recognized at the MADD Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony in New Castle, Delaware. Mothers Against Drunk Driving organized the event to honor officers for their work against impaired driving.
Equipment spilled, blocking Route 42 after trailer overturns in Gloucester Co.
An overturned trailer is blocking the intersection where Route 42 meets Berlin Cross Keys Road on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Washington Township Police Department. Crews are at the scene after the equipment that the trailer was carrying spilled onto the road, police said. The northbound side of Route 42...
Philly mom charged with stealing funds that were meant to care for her children
A mother has been charged with stealing thousands of dollars from the Philadelphia School District that was supposed to be used for therapeutic care for her children, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office. During an investigation, it was discovered that Laurel Schullere, of Philadelphia, stole over...
The Delaware garden that’s undoing centuries of destruction
Pamela Copeland’s Pioneering Native Plant Conservation at Mt. Cuba. Pamela Copeland saw the future in wild plants when no one else did. In 1935, she and her husband bought farmland near Wilmington, Delaware, and soon built their grand home. Yet by the 1940s, she had moved past manicured lawns to start a small...
