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Cpl./1 Matthew T. “Ty” Snook was killed on Dec. 23, 2025, inside the Karen L. Johnson Division of Motor Vehicles facility at 2230 Hessler Boulevard in New Castle, police said. Following a “thorough investigation,” detectives determined the shooting was intentional and aimed exclusively at police, identifying Rahman...

While walking down a sidewalk in Philadelphia, a man noticed a cardboard box sitting off to the side. Normally, he would have passed by it. But then he heard faint, desperate cries coming from inside. When he opened the box, his heart sank. Tucked beneath a thin blanket was a...

A massive warehouse project in Gloucester County was granted preliminary approval this month despite outcry from residents who worry it could be a first step toward a future AI data center. The Monroe Township Planning Board unanimously approved a preliminary site plan for two warehouses totaling 1.6 million square...

That afternoon, officers responded to reports of gunfire at North Evergreen Avenue, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew Johns and Woodbury Police Chief Thomas Ryan said. Shortly afterwards, a man with a gunshot wound to the neck arrived at a local hospital, authorities said. A blue Honda sedan that had been struck by...

The first Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Delaware opened its doors in Middletown on Jan. 14. “The family-friendly atmosphere and strong community ties in Middletown are a perfect fit for Freddy’s,” franchise owner Jason Ingermanson said. Part of a national chain of more than 500 restaurants, the newest...

WILMINGTON, DE — A months-long investigation into a frightening armed robbery at a neighborhood grocery store has led Delaware State Police to arrest a Wilmington man now facing a sweeping list of felony and misdemeanor charges. According to state police, the case began on November 14, 2025, at approximately...

A judge ruled that statements Sean Higgins made to police after the crash that killed Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau will be allowed to be used at trial. Higgins, heard on police body cam video, admitted that he had “five or six” beers before the crash.

The retail landscape in the First State is facing a turbulent start to the year. While Delaware often escapes the worst of national retail purges thanks to tax-free shopping, 2026 has brought a wave of closures driven by corporate bankruptcies and “fleet optimization” strategies. From the beaches of Sussex County to...

Homeowners in the Philadelphia suburbs are paying the highest school district taxes across the commonwealth, according to a new report by the Independent Fiscal Office. Residents in the collar counties are experiencing annual tax increases — and not just school taxes. For suburban taxpayers, the pressure comes from...

Before he vanished, 46-year-old Parady La had asked a cousin if she needed anything from the grocery store. But a few hours later, his car was found abandoned on the side of the road. By the end of the week, the Upper Darby man was dead after collapsing in a federal detention cell while in […]