Rehoboth Beach native retires from police career in New Castle County
The New Castle County Division of Police announced the retirement of Sr. Sgt. Tracey Duffey Dec. 31, after 21 years of service in law enforcement. Tracey Duffey began her law enforcement career in August 2004 as a member of the NCCPD's 30th Recruit Academy Class. Following graduation, she was assigned to D-Squad in...
These 3 Delaware buildings named most beautiful, overlooked in US
When thinking of eye-catching architecture, skyscrapers in big cities might be what immediately comes to mind, but there’s plenty of overlooked beauty to be found around the nation in other buildings. Including a few in the First State, according to a new national poll. Most beautiful public buildings in Delaware,...
New Castle County extends sewer bill deadline to March 31
New Castle County extended its sewer bill due date to March 31, one month later than the original date Feb. 28. County officials expect to mail sewer bills to residents in the last week of January. New Castle County CFO Dave Del Grande said he recognizes the usual timeline is...
Photo Gallery: Hundreds join nationwide protests against ICE in Newark
Hundreds gathered on Newark’s Main Street Sunday afternoon to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement and mourn a Minnesota woman killed by an ICE agent last week. The demonstration was one of many held nationwide over the weekend following the death of Renee Good, a U.S. citizen who was fatally shot in her car...
Newark man charged with DUI and resisting arrest
Newark Police arrested 37-year old Robert Davis on January 8, 2026, on a variety of charges including DUI and resisting arrest. Police said officers had contact with Robert Davis while investigating a trespassing complaint on Waterworks Lane. They said Davis was in his vehicle and appeared impaired, but he told...
14 Delaware Waterfront Restaurants for a Laid-Back Lunch
Delaware’s waterfront dining scene is one of the state’s best-kept secrets, offering everything from riverside patios in Wilmington to boardwalk decks overlooking the Atlantic. Whether you’re craving fresh seafood with a view or just want a relaxed spot to unwind between errands or beach time, these restaurants...
Rehab Hospital to Open This May at Former Concordville Inn Site
The Encompass Health Concordville rehabilitation hospital is scheduled to open in Glen Mills this May. Encompass Health Concordville, a 50-bed rehabilitation hospital, opens in May at the former Concordville Inn site in Glen Mills, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It is one of two...
Delaware lawmakers return to session to consider policies on property reassessments, education, health care
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Let us know. Delaware lawmakers return to Legislative Hall in Dover on Tuesday, picking up where they left off at the end of June. Lawmakers have frequented Dover after the end of session more often this year than in...
PA man accused of stealing more than 100 skeletons from cemeteries
A Pennsylvania man has accused of stealing more than 100 skeletons from cemeteries. Jonathan Gerlach, a 34-year-old man from Ephrata, Pennsylvania, has been arrested for allegedy stolen over 100 skeletons from cemeteries in Delaware County, Philadelphia, and Luzerne County. The case has shocked the community and...
Wilmington DMV to remain closed for another week
The DMV near Wilmington will remain closed during the week of Jan. 12. The DMV was the site of a fatal shooting incident that killed Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew T. "Ty" Snook and injured others on Dec. 23. It has been closed since the incident. The next closest location for people in New Castle County needing...
