Wilmington DE

Long before America declared independence in 1776, Delaware County already had cabins, homesteads, churches, farms, estates, courthouses, and ferry crossings shaping the early life of Pennsylvania. Some of these places reach back to New Sweden, the 17th-century colony Swedish and Finnish settlers built along the Delawa

Health care workers, local leaders and residents are remembering Ethan Hillman, 19, who was killed, and Jayden Ellis, 19, who survived after being shot during the June 16 incident.

WILMINGTON, DE — A Wilmington man has been charged in connection with an aggravated menacing investigation that began in March, police said. According to Wilmington Police, officers responded at about 5:45 p.m. on March 11 to the unit block of East 31st Street for a report of an aggravated menacing incident.

Wilmington's electric fan distribution drive for seniors is up and running for the summer - but this may not be the best week to use one around the house. The city began to distribute electric fans three weeks ago for senior citizens 65 or older who live in Wilmington. The Mayor's Office of Constituent Services said th

On Friday, May 22, 2026, at approximately 6:27 p.m., officers with the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the Iron Hill Apartments in the unit block of Brookedge Court for a reported attempted robbery in which a victim was assaulted. According to investigators, the victim had arranged to...

Union Pacific Railroad's Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, will make its way into the Philadelphia region on Thursday as part of its first East Coast tour. The heritage locomotive, built in 1941 to carry freight and troops during World War II, was restored in 2019...

This Fourth of July is unlike any other in recent memory. As the nation marks America’s 250th birthday, Chester County has a unique claim to the celebration. This is where Washington’s army marched, where ironworks forged weapons for the Revolution, and where small towns have been gathering for fireworks and community

KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A Delaware man was taken into custody Friday evening in Kennett Square after police said a traffic stop led officers to discover an out-of-state arrest warrant. According to the Kennett Square Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop at about 8:11 p.m. June 27 in...

Holiday weekend shoppers can browse antiques, vintage clothing and one-of-a-kind finds when more than 75 vendors return to Headhouse Square for a large outdoor flea market on Saturday, July 4. The market will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. along the 400 and 500 blocks of South 2nd...

Ivanhoe Apartments at 400 North Black Horse Pike in Blackwood — Courtesy: Hudson Atlantic Realty. A private investor has acquired a 33-unit apartment building in Gloucester Township for $4.5 million, marking the first sale of the asset in more than four decades. According to Hudson Atlantic Realty, which brokered...