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Lucky them? What was supposed to be a Fourth of July on the water has become months of recovery. Nearly a week after a boat exploded at a Cecil County marina , a Maryland family at the center of the blast is beginning what loved ones describe as a long physical and emotional road to recovery while the…

A crash involving a school bus and a car in Wilmington sent several people to the hospital, including four students. The crash near 8th and Washington Streets Thursday afternoon also brought down a pole and wires. Wilmington Police said a 39-year-old woman and an 8-year-old girl who were in the...

Delaware City Council will face another development-heavy agenda this coming Monday evening, with a series of public hearings and votes touching roads, housing, downtown redevelopment, emergency services, annexation and some of the city’s most visible growth corridors. The Council meeting begins at 6:00 PM on Monday, J

If you’re ready to grow as a leader and make a lasting impact in Delaware County, sign up now for Leadership Delaware County. The Foundation of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2026–27 Leadership Delaware County program, a nine-month leadership development experience that has he

A Kennett Square home offers a polished retreat designed for both relaxed daily living and memorable gatherings. Located at 411 Red Clay Drive, the five-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence sits on more than 1.1 landscaped acres and spans 8,483 square feet. . . The home makes a strong first impression with manicured...

Free Monthly Event Showcases New Exhibitions Throughout Downtown and Greater Wilmington Downtown Wilmington’s vibrant arts scene will once again take center stage as the Wilmington Art Loop returns on Friday, July 10, inviting residents and visitors to enjoy an evening of art, culture, and community. Beginning at 5 p.m

Two business stories this week are likely to create some excitement. The one that already has a lot of people talking is the announcement that the owner of Wonderland Records is planning to open a live music venue in Newark. Made possible by an upcoming change in the zoning code, it will be the first standalone venue

The New Castle County Division of Police has activated a Gold Alert for a missing 77-year-old Wilmington woman identified as Barbara Ellingworth. Barbara was last seen in the area of the 8600 block of Park Court at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Since that time, officers have conducted extensive eff

A new nature-based daycare is aiming to open this fall on West Main Street. Pending final approvals, Newark Nature School will serve 80 kids from infancy through preschool age. “Newark Nature School is being established to provide high-quality childcare and early childhood education services to families in the Newark c

Alstom has purchased a 20-acre property in Newark, Delaware where it will provide services and maintenance for Amtrak’s NextGen Acela high-speed passenger trains. The global smart and sustainable mobility company will invest more than $55 million to acquire and improve the property and will employ approximately 100 peo