Route 301 Median Barrier Construction Begins Monday in New Castle County
Construction crews will begin installing median barriers along Route 301 in Odessa starting Monday, June 15th, according to the Delaware Department of Transportation. The barrier installation project will span the stretch of Route 301 from Boyd’s Corner Road to Route 1. Work crews are scheduled to operate during weekda
Paramedics, civilians honored for life-saving reactions to cardiac arrests
New Castle County Paramedic Corporal Travis Tome was in an ambulance taking a patient having a heart attack to the hospital, when things suddenly took a turn for the worse. Euston, along with Paramedic First Class Michael Connell sprung into action, putting a defibrillator on Tom Euston, bringing his heart back on rhyt
Lawmakers look to extend NCC split property tax rates, advance reassessment reforms
Lawmakers are set to introduce a bill today that would indefinitely extend New Castle County school districts’ controversial ability to tax commercial and residential properties at different rates. The bill will be filed among a slew of property tax-related proposals by lawmakers who took part in the Delaware General
All Aboard! Experience the Woodstown Central Railroad and See the Sights of Gloucester and...
Residing in select locations in Woodstown, Salem County, you will find the Woodstown Central Railroad. Its parent company, SMS Rail Service of Logan Township, annually works in giving scenic train rides across Salem and Gloucester County. Paul Harland, the director of passenger operations for the railroad and its paren
Alleged Wilmington drug dealer behind bars
A Wilmington man has been arrested following a multi-week drug investigation. New Castle County Police said the department's Violent Crime Interdiction Team, along with the FBI's Violent Crimes Safe Streets Task Force, began investigating 27-year old Dale Womack in April, 2026, for allegedly dealing drugs out of a resi
Philly’s ‘Skinny Joey’ Merlino Opening Cheesesteak Shop in Boothwyn
Just a year after opening his South Philadelphia cheesesteak shop, “Skinny Joey” Merlino is launching new locations at the Jersey Shore and Delaware County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to his partner, Joe “Lil’ Snuff” Perri, the new Wildwood boardwalk location will be opening shortly..
Man hurt after being shot in Media, Delaware County
A man was wounded in a shooting in Media, Delaware County.
Lettie’s Kitchen Celebrates 15 Years of Family, Food, and Community
Beloved Restaurant Marks Milestone by Honoring Its Roots and Looking Ahead For 15 years, Lettie’s Kitchen has been serving up comfort food, family recipes, and familiar faces while building something that has become far more than a restaurant. This June, the family-owned business is celebrating its 15-year anniversary,
GradBridge headquarters move shows Delaware fintech plan paying off
The student lending startup plans 49 high-paying jobs in Newark, reinforcing Delaware’s push to become a national fintech hub. WILMINGTON — Delaware’s long-running effort to build a statewide financial technology economy is beginning to show tangible results, with GradBridge LLC selecting Newark for its headquarters an
Customer’s Sudden Move at Register Ends in Robbery Probe
WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery reported Monday afternoon at a Walgreens store on Philadelphia Pike. According to state police, troopers responded at approximately 4:45 p.m. Monday to the Walgreens located at 1509 Philadelphia Pike after receiving a report of a robbery. Investigators

















