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The 17th annual Marcus Hook Pirate Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Market Square Memorial Park in Marcus Hook. The festival includes a pirate encampment with period tents and historical demonstrations, including displays of wares, firearms, cannons and beer making. Families can...

Newark — Emergency crews responded to a crash with an overturned vehicle at the intersection of East Chestnut Hill Road and Salem Church Road on Thursday morning. The collision was reported at 8:39 a.m., prompting dispatch of New Castle County Paramedics and the Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company. Responding units...

Residents in the Chester area are concerned about the possibility of an LNG Terminal being built along the Delaware River. Exporting Pennsylvania’s fracked gas could mean a new $7 billion liquified gas facility along the Delaware River, affecting Chester and Eddystone, writes Nina Sablan for Inside Climate News....

Searching for legendary burger joints in Delaware that won’t empty your wallet?. These 9 iconic eateries serve up mouthwatering burgers and welcoming vibes all for under $15!. 1. Miller’s Ale House (Newark) Miller’s Ale House might look like just another sports bar from the outside. But burger...

There are at least 14 National Historic Landmarks in the State of Delaware. One of them is the historic home known as Stonum. On November 7, 1973, Stonum was designated as a landmark, and added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

Wilmington, Del. – Drivers across Delaware should prepare for a dry, sunny Thursday before storms roll in Thursday night, bringing potential travel disruptions. Rain and thunder are likely after sunset, with localized downpours and gusty winds creating hazardous conditions on I-95 and area highways. Officials urge...

EXTON, PA — West Whiteland Township Police have arrested a 38-year-old man following a fatal crash in Exton, charging him with multiple offenses including Homicide by Vehicle While DUI. Authorities identified the suspect as Anukul Damodaran. Police allege that Damodaran was involved in a collision on the 500 block...

What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Let us know. The application for a massive data center in Delaware has state and local government officials offering new regulations as residents continue to voice opposition because of the possible environmental...

This story was originally published by Delaware Currents, a news project dedicated to telling the story of the Delaware River. Sign up for their newsletter here. Following the discovery of more contaminated soil last year, the cleanup of Manhattan Project-era radiological waste at the former DuPont Chambers Works in...

WILMINGTON, DE — The Wilmington Police Department’s Cold Case Unit is appealing to the public for assistance in solving the 2022 killing of Bilal Byrd, who died after being shot on the city’s East Side. According to police, the shooting occurred on March 22, 2022, at approximately...