Pedestrian fatally struck by CSX train in Lawndale section of Philadelphia
It happened just after 10 a.m. near Levick Street and Newtown Avenue in Philadelphia's Lawndale neighborhood.
Pennsylvania man allegedly punched officers in Dauphin County
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– A Pennsylvania man was charged after allegedly punching police officers during a traffic stop in Dauphin County early Friday morning. The Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police said officers initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Colonial Road and Ethel Street at 12:05 a.m. on...
Special Committee in Dover asks why reassessment process went smoother in southern counties
The legislative Special Committee analyzing the reassessment process met for its second hearing in Dover Tuesday. New Castle County saw more turbulence in the process than the state's other two counties, with homeowners – especially those in low-income neighborhoods – taking on more of the tax burden post-reassessment.
Police investigating rash of car crimes across Delaware County
Investigators believe the crimes may be related and the suspects are targeting certain vehicles.
Delaware County officials hold vigil for survivors, victims of domestic abuse
Survivors shared their stories alongside members of the Domestic Abuse Project, an organization that helps to prevent tragedy and empower survivors.
VIDEO | Wilmington’s newest park makes you feel like you’re “above it all”
A new park on Wilmington's West Side is now drawing visitors to a site that was off-limits and fenced off for years. A reservoir was taken out of service decades ago. Former Mayor Mike Purzycki formed the Rodney Reservoir Advisory Committee in May 2023 to reimagine the use of the property, which sits on a hill and is...
Delaware Weather Alert: First Fall Cold Snap Hits by Friday Morning
The state’s first fall cold snap moves in. After a rainy start to the week, temperatures are expected to dip into the low 40s, bringing a risk of early frost across New Castle County and neighboring areas. According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms will taper off...
Plummer Community Corrections Center in Wilmington to close in March
The Plummer Community Corrections Center in Wilmington, parts of which date back 125 years, is set to shut its doors by next March. Delaware Department of Correction Deputy Commissioner Shane Troxler says that demand for lower-level facilities like Plummer has declined in recent years for a variety of reasons....
Volunteer firefighter shortage at crisis level, N.J. chiefs warn
Six New Jersey fire chiefs warn that the volunteer firefighter shortage could soon lead to delayed response times and worse.
Police say person fatally shot in Wilmington is teenager from Newark; 2nd victim is...
Wilmington police have identified the person who was shot and killed at Sixth and Pine streets in the early evening of Oct. 8 as 16-year-old Nathan Lopez of Newark. A second person injured in the shooting, a 17-year-old boy, remains in critical condition, police said. His name was not released. It appears at least...
