Wilmington DE

Museums in Delaware pack a lot of fun into a short drive. Families can meet dinosaurs, climb into aircraft, wander garden paths, hear old records, and peek into the state’s seafaring past without spending the whole day in the car. That makes planning easier for parents and more exciting...

Library employees and volunteers, joined by County Executive Marcus Henry and Mayor Travis McDermott, got an up-close look at the progress construction crews are making on the new Newark Free Library on Monday. The library is slated to open sometime in fall 2027. "One year from now, we'll have a new library," Henry sai

Delaware State Police are actively investigating a strong-arm robbery that took place Tuesday night in New Castle. At around 9:20 p.m. on September 15, 2026, troopers were called to the 3000 block of New Castle Avenue after a robbery was reported. According to the preliminary investigation, the victim was waiting at a

A traffic stop in the Edgemoor community led to the recovery of a loaded stolen handgun on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, according to authorities. At approximately 1:12 p.m., officers from Patrol “A” Squad were carrying out proactive patrols in the area when they spotted a Hyundai Elantra committing a traffic violation.

Delaware State Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery that left a man injured Tuesday night in New Castle. Troopers responded to the 3000 block of New Castle Avenue at approximately 9:20 p.m. on September 15, 2026, for a reported robbery. Police said the victim was waiting at a bus stop when a male suspect appro

It's been two-and-a-half months since 19-year-old Kadir Skinner was fatally shot by Wilmington police; an incident that has since sparked protests on city streets calling for transparency from city and state officials. But if Delaware's history with police shooting investigations is any guide, the wait for answers cou

Wilmington City Council is considering a program it believes will help expand the availability of rental housing for its lower-income residents. City Councilman Alex Hackett's ordinance would create a pilot program that would help pay for security deposits and/or first-month's rental check for prospective renters. The

State and county officials, firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical personnel, veterans, and Delaware County residents gathered Friday (Sept. 11) at Rose Tree Park to honor and commemorate the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001 – 25 years ago – and the first responders working

The Philadelphia area is home to 16 billionaires. Six of them live in or near Delaware County,. Internationally, there are now 3,428 billionaires, with 390 added this year. That’s according to the annual World’s Billionaires List published by Forbes, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Victoria Mars

Delco’s fall event calendar is stacked this year. Food trucks, live bands, apple orchards, beer gardens, and enough family activities to fill every weekend between now and Halloween are all on deck. From Sept. 18 through Oct. 25, towns across Delaware County are hosting festivals that range from a...