Two 12-year-olds arrested after attempting to steal vehicles in Delaware
Two 12-year-olds have been arrested and charged after police said they attempted to steal vehicles in Wilmington, Delaware. According to the Wilmington Police Department, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, just before 11 a.m., officers responded to West 6th and North Union Street after receiving a report of an...
Wilmington takes applications for Home Repair Lottery
The City of Wilmington hopes to help more people afford home repairs. The next Home Repair Lottery will take place Wednesday, December 17th, according to Mayor John Carney and Wilmington City Council. Applicants must meet certain income guidelines to become eligible for city-funded repairs, must be a homeowner in the...
Nemours Children’s rapidly scales pediatric hospital-at-home program
Nemours Children’s Health has launched an innovative hospital-at-home program for pediatric patients—the first in the country designed by a freestanding children’s hospital. In the six months since the launch of the Advanced Care at Home program, it has expanded from five patients per day to 75. In...
Holiday Celebration at Glasgow Park Promises Two Nights of Festive Fun
Glasgow Park is a welcome alternative to high-volume holiday destinations. Instead of long lines and large crowds, visitors get to enjoy a slower, more peaceful seasonal experience. Contributing Writer Delaware Live | December 2025 If you are looking for a warm and welcoming holiday outing that feels local, festive,...
Student raped after Red Clay HS let her wander off, lawsuit claims
A 14-year-old girl with intellectual and developmental disabilities was raped after Alexis I. du Pont High School officials allowed her to wander from the school's Greenville grounds, according to a civil lawsuit filed in Delaware Superior Court. The 20-page complaint claims the girl "was lost by the public high...
Loaded Handgun Recovered After Teen Arrested Near Airport Road and Appleby Road
On November 29, 2025, C-Squad Patrol Officers stopped two teenagers near Airport Road and Appleby Road during an investigation. The individuals were a 17-year-old male and a 16-year-old male. Officers approached them at about 1:30 p.m. during a pedestrian stop. The 17-year-old resisted when officers tried to detain...
Here Are the Best Pizza Shops in Delaware County. See If You Agree
Pica's and its iconic pizza is closing its Upper Darby location after 69 years and moving to a smaller as yet undisclosed location in Broomall. Delaware County is no stranger to good Italian food with pizza shops catering to a variety of styles dotting the landscape. Here are six of...
Newark officials: Now is the time to complain about land use
Newark is asking the public to share thoughts about how its comprehensive land-use plan should set the rules for what can be built where in Delaware’s third largest city. The post Newark officials: Now is the time to complain about land use appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .
DUI checkpoint leads to 5 arrests on Thanksgiving Eve
Delaware State Police and Delaware's Office of Highway Safety announced the results of their Thanksgiving Eve traffic checkpoint in New Castle County. There were five DUI arrests out of the more than 300 vehicles that were stopped and screened late Wednesday night and early on Thanksgiving morning. There were 19...
Gunfire Erupts in Wilmington Neighborhood, Leaving Two Men Hospitalized
WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Police are investigating an alleged shooting that left two men hospitalized Monday evening after officers responded to reports of gunfire near West 8th and North Jackson Streets. Authorities said the incident occurred at approximately 6:47 p.m. on December 1. Upon arrival, officers located...
