Severe thunderstorm warning hits 3 counties hard
The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey, issued a severe thunderstorm warning Wednesday afternoon covering three counties across two states: New Castle County in northern Delaware, Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania. The warning went into
Woman using kids to hide Dollar Tree items in stroller pepper-sprays workers when she...
A woman is accused of attempting to use her children to shoplift from a Delaware Dollar Tree — and then, after being found out, pepper-spraying workers trying to stop her, authorities say. Janaia Wright, 28, has been charged with two counts of second-degree assault with a disabling chemical spray,...
Historical marker moved to Odessa’s historic district
Odessa’s historical marker is relocated to the center of the town’s historic district. The marker was originally installed nearly 100 years ago in 1932, in the middle of north and south bound Route 13. The move was recently initiated by an appeal from the Historic Odessa Foundation to...
There’s an Owner Now for the Delco Shack but He Won’t be Living There
The “Delco Shack”, next to the Springfield Mall, has been bought, though the new owner won’t be living there, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The one-room 17 x 17-foot redbrick Springfield building, purchased by Realtor Joe Vaccone for $150,000, has no running water and no functioning sewage system.
Latino Summit 2026 draws 600 in Wilmington
Together We Are Strong (#JuntosSomosFuertes) was the theme of the 2026 Latino Summit hosted by the Delaware Hispanic Commission in Wilmington. Leaders in the community, advocates, families, policymakers, entrepreneurs, students and local organizations took part in a day of panel discussions, cultural celebrations, netw
Officials Update Crash That Closed I-95 Monday
A 47-year-old woman suffered serious injuries Monday evening after an SUV rolled over and caught fire on Interstate 95. The crash occurred at approximately 5:54 p.m. on May 18 on I-95 northbound in the area of Salem Church Road. New Castle County Paramedics, along with assisting agencies, were dispatched for a reported
New Jersey Lands 2 Spots On America’s Best Donut List
Two beloved New Jersey donut shops were just named among the best in the United States, and donut lovers across the Garden State are celebrating.
Bing’s Bakery celebrates 80th anniversary
Bing’s Bakery is celebrating 80 years of providing Newarkers with cakes, cookies and other sweet treats. The Main Street staple marked the milestone with an anniversary celebration Friday morning. “It feels fantastic to hit 80,” said Carla Guzzi, who owns the bakery with her husband, Tom. She noted that it has been a d
Multiple Agencies Hunt Down Delaware Man After Incident
A 31-year-old Wilmington man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an incident Friday. According to the New Castle County Division of Police, officers responded on Friday, May 15, 2026, at approximately 10:20 a.m. to a business in the unit block of Marrows Road for a reported disturbance. Investig
Two of the Best Hoagies in Southeastern Pennsylvania are in Chester County
While Philadelphia might be the best place to find a hoagie, there are numerous spots throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania to find that perfect bite, and two of them are in Chester County, writes Jen O’Mara for The Keystone News. Out of the eight hoagie shops listed that rival Philadelphia, one...

















