Officers honored for thwarting terror attack on the University of Delaware
State and local officials gathered Friday morning to honor the three New Castle County police officers who foiled a potential attack on the University of Delaware. “The danger these officers confronted – and stopped – was real. We are talking about an individual who had a fully formed plan, the equipment to execute...
7 Gigantic Secondhand Shops In Delaware Where Locals Go Crazy For Dirt-Cheap Deals
Want to know where locals find gigantic secondhand shops in Delaware with unbeatable prices?. These 7 massive thrift stores offer incredible bargains and space to explore for hours!. 1. God’s Way Thrift Store (Rehoboth Beach) Down near the beach, there’s a blue building that catches your eye. God’s...
3 Delaware high school students charged after loaded gun found in teen’s backpack: police
NEWARK - Three Delaware high school students were arrested on Wednesday after police say a 15-year-old was found with a loaded handgun in his backpack. Investigators say a School Resource Officer at Glassgow High School in Newark was alerted by staff about two students who were overheard talking about a handgun.
Man Charged With Seriously Injuring Bus Driver
The Delaware State Police have arrested 22-year-old Larry Bryant, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a felony assault that occurred on Thursday afternoon in Newark. Officials said on December 4, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., troopers responded to Peoples Plaza in Newark, Delaware, for the report of an assault....
‘A strike is imminent’: SEPTA’s largest workers union poised to hit picket lines
The union representing more than 5,000 SEPTA workers who operate buses, trolleys and subways in Philadelphia said Friday that a strike is imminent.
Man accused of raping teen in Center City pleads guilty
A man accused of raping a 15-year-old in Center City last year pleaded guilty Friday in a negotiated deal with prosecutors. Derrick Henry, 35, admitted to assaulting the girl November 2024 near Jeweler’s Row, around 8th and Chestnut Streets.
Newark teen earns Eagle Scout rank by building K-9 agility course for police department
A Newark teen has earned his Eagle Scout rank by building a K-9 agility and training course for the New Castle County Police K-9 Unit and K-9 Dog Camp Training. With the help of nearly 40 volunteers, Devin Smith led the construction, installation and painting of 20 professional-grade K-9 obstacles. The course,...
Wilmington City Council again approves landlord-tenant escrow program
Renters in Wilmington may soon be able to enter into a city-run escrow program to try to force repairs by their landlords. Wilmington City Council voted unanimously to initiate a voluntary rent escrow program that could be utilized if a landlord fails to produce hot water, heat, water, or electricity.
TikTok Sensation Delco Donny Entertains Crowds in Wawa Parking Lots
Jake Dillon plays covers as 'Delco Donny' in the parking lot of the Wawa on Chichester Avenue in Boothwyn. “Delco Donny”, a.k.a. Jake Dillion, has developed quite a following on TikTok, giving pop-up concerts in Wawa parking lots with a thick Delco accent, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. Some...
Man accused of assaulting DART bus driver in Delaware, causing serious injuries
A man has been arrested and charged after police said he assaulted a DART bus driver, leaving her with serious injuries in Newark, Delaware. According to Delaware State Police, on Thursday, December 4, 2025, around 1:00 p.m., troopers responded to Peoples Plaza in Newark for a report of an assault.
