NJ charity’s Christmas gifts stolen in Gloucester County: 628 kids affected
WESTVILLE, N.J. - A charity in West Deptford is reeling after thieves made off with Christmas gifts intended for children in need. A group of mothers dedicated to helping families was hit by thieves who stole Christmas gifts stored in a trailer. Brenda Gonzalez, the director and founder of Wheels...
Elkton police trying to ID suspect in stolen credit card case
ELKTON — Investigators are trying to identify a man who was caught on camera allegedly using a stolen credit card to make a purchase at an Elkton convenience store, according to the Elkton Police Department. The suspect used the stolen credit card at approximately 7:20 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Sheetz in the 600 block of...
Men charged with stealing copper wire from Verizon poles in Newark
Two men are charged with stealing copper wire from Verizon utility poles around the Newark area. The first theft happened Sept. 6 along Possum Park Road. The other two incidents happened Nov. 4 along Cornell Drive and Nov. 9 along Chapman Road. The three incidents caused an estimated $30,000 worth of losses in...
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Dogs Up for Adoption in Newark, DE
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around newark.
250+ Grams Of Fentanyl Seized From Elkton Teen In Months-Long Investigation: State Police
Troopers zeroed in on the teen after identifying him as a source of supply during an October and November probe into fentanyl distribution in the Elkton area, police said. Investigators secured warrants for his home and the gray 2019 Honda Civic he was using to run the operation. At about...
Evening Gunfire: Wilmington Police Probe Shooting on Harrison Street
WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Police have launched an investigation into a shooting that left a 21-year-old man injured Sunday evening in the city’s northwest section. According to authorities, the incident occurred on November 23, 2025, at approximately 5:29 p.m. in the 2600 block of North Harrison Street. Responding...
Thanksgiving DUI Checkpoint Planned in New Castle County to Promote Safer Local Roads
On November 26, 2025, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement will conduct a DUI checkpoint in New Castle County. The checkpoint is scheduled during Thanksgiving, a time with increased travel and a higher risk of impaired driving. From 2020 to 2024, Delaware...
Wilmington City Council brings 2,500 turkeys to local seniors, familiars
Wilmington City Council members hit the streets Monday for the city’s annual turkey drive, passing out 2,500 turkeys to local seniors and families. The tradition was at risk of falling through this year, having been run by former Council and community members in the past. Second District Councilmember Shané...
Clergy join housing advocates in rally urging Wilmington officials to do more to address...
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Let us know. Faith leaders and housing advocates are demanding Wilmington officials do more to help the homeless. Formerly homeless residents and clergy members marched on Wilmington’s city hall Monday to call...
A Graduate Student Drove to a Delaware Forest to Study Native Plants. She Never...
On Sept. 20, 1986, Maryland resident Jane Marie Prichard drove her 1980 Chevrolet Blazer to a Delaware forest to conduct field research for the master’s degree in botany she was pursuing. Prichard, 28, was a graduate student at the University of Maryland’s College Park campus. Although she lived in Clarksburg, Md.,...
