Delaware city weighs alternatives to July 4 fireworks, Memorial Day parade
Big changes could be coming to two longtime Newark traditions. The city is considering replacing the July 4 fireworks show with a drone show. Officials are also recommending canceling the Memorial Day parade, which has seen attendance dwindle in recent years, and holding a smaller ceremony at city hall instead. Both id
Longwood Gardens Security Truck Stolen, Woman Caught 20 Miles Away: Police
A woman stole a security pickup truck from Longwood Gardens, triggering a police search that ended more than 20 miles away, authorities said. The vehicle was taken from the botanical garden in Kennett Township shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, according to police and court records obtain…
Trial date set for man charged in crash that killed Gaudreau brothers
During a conference on Friday, Salem County Judge Michael Silvanio scheduled jury selection to begin Dec. 1 and conclude by Dec. 11.
Woman accused in Media Little League fraud among 5 charged for $60K theft from...
The woman accused of stealing from the Media Little League is now among five people accused of defrauding a senior citizen out nearly $60,000.
Drivers adjust as Delaware County gas nears $5
Gas in Delaware County hit $4.59 a gallon. Everyday costs are rising and locals are looking for new ways to save and cut back on driving.
Wilmington officials to inspect public housing after seniors decry conditions
Wilmington city officials are set to inspect several publicly supported high-rise housing complexes after residents brought a list of complaints to City Council The post Wilmington officials to inspect public housing after seniors decry conditions appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .
Traffic Stop Leads to Gun Charges in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DE — A Wilmington man is facing felony firearms charges after New Castle County police said detectives conducting proactive patrols found a loaded handgun with an extended magazine during a traffic stop Sept. 8. Detectives assigned to the New Castle County Division of Police Active Crime Trends Team...
Five charged with felony forgery, theft in Nether Providence Township
NETHER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP, PA — A four-month investigation by the Nether Providence Township Police Department resulted in felony arrest warrants for five individuals on charges of defrauding a senior citizen of nearly $60,000. On Wednesday, Sept. 9, Magisterial District Judge Elizabeth Gallard signed arrest warrants
PennDOT Launches Roadwork Blitz Across Four Philadelphia-Area Counties Through Late November
PennDOT has kicked off milling, paving, and utility projects on six highway corridors across Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. Work started Tuesday. It will run through Saturday morning, Nov. 28, with daytime and overnight lane closures throwing a wrench into drivers' plans. According to mychesco.
VIDEO | A ride to say “Thank You” for the sacrifice of first-responders
A traditional tribute ride that began with about 20 riders six years ago has grown to more than 140: the annual Law Enforcement and First Responders Thank You Ride. The group is made up of present-day or retired first-responders as well as surviving family members of responders who have lost their lives in the line of

















