Three family members arrested in armed robbery
New Castle County police arrested three members of one family on Wednesday afternoon, April 1, 2026, following a reported robbery in parkland at Sparrow Run. The victim told police they were hit with a handgun and had property stolen around 11:45 a.m. Officers found the three suspects, 47-year old Tyrell...
Video released of tragic high-speed fatal chase
A West Deptford police officer followed a suspected drunk driver with his lights and siren as he sped up and went through a red light T-boning another vehicle killing its driver and severely injuring the passenger.
Route 4 Multi-Use Path Construction Begins Monday in New Castle County
Drivers traveling through Ogletown should prepare for upcoming roadwork as the Delaware Department of Transportation begins a major pathway project next week. Starting Monday, April 6th, DelDOT crews will break ground on a new multi-use path along Route 4 that will run through the Route 273 interchange area. The...
Government Quarantine Expands Kennett Mushroom Farm Protections to Combat Invasive Pest
In a revised plan, the Pennsylvania government has expanded its guidelines to help Chester County farms combat the invasive phorid fly. The Pennsylvania government has expanded its quarantine guidelines to help Chester County farms combat the phorid fly crisis, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. The invasive...
This Scenic New Jersey Preserve Was Once Full of Scouts, Cabins, and Campfires
There is a quiet stretch of land in Swedesboro, New Jersey, where old scouting signs still hang between the trees and the faint outline of a former camp lingers in the landscape. Most people driving through Salem County have no idea it exists. The trails wind through woodlands, dip toward...
Regional EMS Authority Proposed for 6 Delaware County Towns
Swarthmore Borough has implemented an emergency service tax to offset increased costs to emergency services and decreased revenue from the closing of Crozer Health. A new regional EMS authority for six Delaware County towns has been proposed, writes Tom Sweeney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Delco Emergency...
Booker Resigns From Swedesboro Council
SWEDESBORO – Councilperson Shaun Booked has resigned from his seat on the Swedesboro Boro Council, effective Feb. 26. The Borough Council made this official at their March 2 Council meeting. The vacancy has been filled by Heather Samples as of March 12. Booker’s term was set to end in...
Cops Say North Philly Coffee Shop Was Brewing More Than Lattes
State and federal law enforcement say a North Philadelphia coffee counter was serving up far more than caffeine. Seventeen people were arrested last week in a coordinated sweep that officials say took down a longrunning drug trafficking ring that quietly operated out of a small storefront on West Cumberland Street....
Newark Police Search for Missing 37-Year-Old Woman Margret Tome
Authorities in Newark are actively searching for a 37-year-old woman who has been reported missing. Newark Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Margret Tome, a local resident whose disappearance prompted concern from someone who contacted law enforcement on April 1, 2026. According to police reports, Tome...
Two Pennsylvania Residents Face Gun Charges After Target Practice Near Claymont Transit
Delaware State Police have taken into custody two individuals from Pennsylvania on weapons-related felony charges after investigating reports of gunfire Tuesday evening near the Claymont Transit Center. Officers responded around 6:30 p.m. on March 31, 2026, to the transit facility on Transit Center Drive following...

















