Commission moves ahead with converting Delaware Memorial Bridge to cashless toll system
The Delaware River and Bay Authority has budgeted $2 million to design a cashless toll collection system on the Delaware Memorial Bridge — but don’t expect it anytime soon.
Debate grows as Wilmington crafts new loitering ordinance
Two years after Wilmington agreed in a settlement to not enforce loitering and panhandling laws, the City Council is now drafting a new proposal that would restrict individuals from lingering on public sidewalks, among other places. The post Debate grows as Wilmington crafts new loitering ordinance appeared first on...
West Deptford Man Charged with Attempted Murder
Woodbury, NJ – Randall D. Bilger, 61, of West Deptford, was arrested and charged with first-degree attempted murder and third-degree unlawful possession of a weapon following a stabbing that left one adult injured, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced. According to documents filed in this case:....
Man Stranded On Ice Rescued: Woodbury FD
At 7:30 p.m., rescuers responded to the 100 block of North Warner Street after receiving a report of a man stranded on the ice 200 yards from the street in Woodbury Creek, the Woodbury Fire Department said. The man had reportedly been out on the ice for 20–30 minutes, if not longer, firefighters said.
Teenager shot in the leg outside deli in Chester, Pa.
Police in Delaware County are investigating a shooting that injured a teenager in Chester.
Popular Pizza Chain Set to Close Delaware Stores in 2026
— The "red roofs" are becoming a rarer sight in the First State as Pizza Hut moves forward with a significant contraction of its physical footprint. Following a nationwide announcement in early February 2026, several underperforming locations across Delaware have been identified for closure as part of a sweeping...
55-Acre Property in North Coventry Forever Preserved by French & Pickering Creeks Conservation
French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust has finalized a voluntary conservation agreement for 55 acres in North Coventry Township. French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust has finalized a voluntary conservation agreement with long-time Chester County resident Julia Kirlin and her granddaughter Allison Manley...
Long-term Delaware legislators Bunting, Viola pass
Two long-term former state legislators -- Sen. George Bunting Jr., D-Ocean View, and Rep. John Viola, D-Newark -- have died.
Toll Brothers Plans Massive Age-Restricted Community on 100 Exton Acres
Toll Brothers paid $70 million for a 100-acre site in Exton to construct an age-restricted residential development in the Philadelphia area. Toll Brothers has paid $70 million for a 100-acre site in Exton, where it plans to construct its largest age-restricted residential development in the Philadelphia area, writes...
Wilmington, Delaware — 62-Year-Old Employee Arrested in Marsh Road Theft
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wilmington, Delaware – A 62-year-old senior living employee was arrested after allegedly stealing jewelry from a resident on Marsh Road, prompting felony charges. According to Delaware State Police,...
