People Drive From All Over Delaware To Feast At This Legendary Seafood Restaurant
There’s a little slice of maritime heaven tucked away in Wilmington’s historic Trolley Square neighborhood that has Delaware residents willingly crossing county lines and battling city traffic just for a taste of what many swear is the finest seafood in the First State. The Trolley Square Oyster House...
Regional Fire Company Proposed for Swarthmore, Nether Providence
A report recommends that three fire companies in Swarthmore and Nether Providence merge to form a regional fire company. A report recommends creating a regional fire department that would come from a merger of the South Media and Garden City fire companies in Nether Providence with the Swarthmore Fire and Protective...
Delaware DMV updates hours, Wilmington closure extended
DELAWARE– The First State's Division of Motor Vehicles announced updated operating hours will go into effect Feb. 2. Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The DMV says closing to the public...
Middletown home to first Freddy’s in First State
A new eatery in Middletown has begun serving frozen custard and burgers, and many folks have noticed.
What is The Oldest City in The State of Delaware?
DELAWARE STATE - Delaware, the First State, boasts a rich history that stretches back to the earliest days of European colonization in North America. Determining the state's oldest city, however, is a matter of friendly debate, with both Lewes and New Castle laying claim to the title. While Lewes proudly asserts its...
Rosegate fire results in mayday call
For the second time this week, a fire in a townhouse resulted in a mayday call. Firefighters were initially called out around 3 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, to Simonds Gardens for the report of an outside fire, however, they soon discovered the fire was actually in the 100 block of Thorn Lane in Rosegate.
Mid-Atlantic Weather: New Jersey-Delaware Winter Storm Brings Snow, Wind This Weekend
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A coastal winter storm will impact parts of the Mid-Atlantic this weekend, bringing light to moderate snowfall, strong winds, coastal flooding, and continued bitter cold from...
Pennsylvania’s ethics watchdog fined these local officials in 2025
The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission in 2025 reprimanded a handful of elected officials for profiting from their official posts by hiring relatives, granting themselves paid positions and failing to meet transparency requirements. These investigations involved a township supervisor who allegedly voted to award a...
Philly resident found guilty of murder in shooting death of a Jersey Shore man...
A Philadelphia resident has been convicted by a jury in the fatal shooting of a Jersey Shore man that happened following a fight in 2023. Jamar Jones, 37, was found guilty of first-degree murder as well as second-degree possession of a handgun for unlawful purpose and possession of a handgun without a permit, the...
Brawl over snow-cleared parking spot critically injures man in Philadelphia
Police believe a knife and a gun were used to pistol-whip the victim in the head.

















