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Delaware mayor vetoes bill blocking water shutoffs for seniors, residents with disabilities, and kids

Mayor John Carney vetoed legislation in Wilmington, Delaware, that would have prevented water shutoffs for vulnerable residents, including seniors, people with disabilities, and young children. A six-year effort to protect vulnerable residents in Wilmington, Delaware, from losing water service has been halted. Mayor Jo
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Overnight Violence in Wilmington Leaves Teen Hospitalized

According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers responded to the 1000 block of North Lombard Street at approximately 12:45 a.m. for a reported shooting. During the investigation, police learned that a 16-year-old male gunshot victim had arrived at a local hospital. He was reported to be in stable condition. The
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Swiss Farm Stores Plots Major Expansion with Gas Pumps, New Locations Under Local Owner

Swiss Farms, a Delaware County fixture since 1968, is gearing up for its biggest transformation yet with gas pumps, new locations, and a return to local ownership. New owner Arsh Pola plans to reshape the beloved chain while holding onto what made it a cult favorite in the first place, reports Joseph N. DiStefano for T
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I-476 Night Work Could Bring a Month of Frustrating Delays

DELAWARE & MONTGOMERY COUNTIES, PA — Drivers using Interstate 476 should prepare for more than a month of overnight lane closures as bridge repairs, line striping and guiderail installation move forward between the Interstate 76 and Interstate 95 interchanges. At a Glance. Roads Affected: Northbound and southbound Inte
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Boeing plant in Ridley Township faces uncertain future

Officials in Ridley Township, Delaware County are also concerned about losing jobs as the future of the Boeing plant may be in jeopardy again.
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Clifford Brown Jazz Festival is back and bigger than ever before

A fixture in the Wilmington community for nearly 4 decades, the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival is back and is giving young artists the chance to shine. Besides the year of the pandemic, Clifford Brown Jazz Fest was held during a June weekend in Rodney Square, but it's now running August 2-8-- a full seven days.
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Crews in Action: VES rescue at Pa. house fire

Do you have a helmet cam video you want to share with FireRescue1? Email the editor your name, title, department name and link to the video (original video mp4 or YouTube link). Claymont Fire Company video: On June 10, Claymont, Del. Tower 13firefighters responded mutual aid to a house fire...
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Nestled Between Baltimore And Philly Is A Popular Park With Lake Views, Trails, And...

Situated in between two of the United State's largest cities is an unexpected pocket of pastoral calm, hidden off one of Delaware's busiest travel corridors. Carousel Park Equestrian Center, located near Pike Creek in New Castle County, Delaware, is a peaceful escape from the bustling cities of Philadelphia and Baltimo
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Pennell Road Closure Could Snarl Aston Commutes Next Week

ASTON TWP, PA — Drivers in Aston Township should prepare for daytime road closures and detours as PennDOT crews perform base repairs on Route 452 (Pennell Road) beginning Monday, August 3. At a Glance. Roads Affected: Route 452 (Pennell Road) between Old Pennell Road and Glendale Boulevard. Dates: Monday,...
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Denver-Based Speed Bay Snaps Up Delaware County Warehouses in $84M Philly-Area Deal

Speed Bay Warehouse Solutions is making its first big move into the Philadelphia region, and Delaware County is at the center of it. The Denver-based industrial real estate firm has closed on an $84 million-plus acquisition of eight buildings totaling 488,936 square feet across Delaware and Montgomery counties in Penns

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