Wilmington City Council bans water service disconnections for some residents
Councilmember Shané Darby brought the ordinance for a vote Thursday. As long as Mayor John Carney approves it, the legislation will exempt the elderly, people with disabilities and residents with children under five years old from water service disconnection. There are no water service shut-offs happening in Wilmington
Delaware’s Best Tomato Pie Comes From An Old-School Bakery Locals Don’t Brag About Too...
Some bakeries need flashy displays and constant hype. This one needs a tray of tomato pie, a stack of bakery boxes, and a line of regulars who already know exactly what they came for. What makes people in Delaware keep returning decade after decade for the same simple order? One...
Multiple Chester County Restaurants Rack Up Food Safety Violations
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors cited several food establishments for violations during inspections conducted July 10, including temperature-control failures, sanitation deficiencies, pest activity and a boil water advisory that temporarily affected one restaurant’s operations. The Chester County He
Rowan Research Newsletter, July 2026
Rowan University is highlighting its extensive research endeavors in its latest newsletter, showcasing a broad spectrum of projects that hold potential benefits for South Jersey communities. The university’s commitment to innovation spans various disciplines, from health sciences and engineering to the humanities and s
Masked Suspects’ Flight Ends in Auto Theft Charges
NEW CASTLE, DE — Three suspects, including two juveniles, are facing multiple charges after New Castle County police say they allegedly attempted to break into vehicles in a residential neighborhood before fleeing from officers. According to the New Castle County Division of Police, officers responded at approximately
Why Locals Adore This Family-Owned Pizzeria in Wilmington, DE
Open Tue, 4 PM–9 PM; Wed-Thu, 11 AM–9 PM; Fri, 11 AM–10 PM; Sat, 12 PM–10 PM; Sun, 11 AM–8 PM (closed Mon) Tucked on Miller Road in Wilmington, La Pizzeria Metro has become the city’s go-to wood-fired pizza spot, with pies so beloved they’ve been named after actual Wilmington neighborhoods. 🍕
Chester Shipyard Built Ship That Retrieved Soviet Sub in CIAs ‘Greatest Deception’
The Glomar Explorer is part of the greatest deception ever perpetrated by the CIA, and it was built at the Sun Shipbuilding yard in Chester, reports Mike Rosenwald for the Washington Post’s Podcast, Retropod. In 1968, a Soviet submarine called K129 sank in the Pacific. The sub was carrying...
Two Suspects Arrested in Stanton Armed Robbery Investigation
New Castle County Division of Police detectives have arrested two individuals in connection with an armed robbery that took place in the Stanton area earlier this year. Officers were dispatched to Mill Road in Stanton at approximately 12:56 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, after receiving a report of a robbery that had
PETA asks Salem County sheriff to end K9 program 2 dogs die in car
Two Salem County police dogs, Rip and Boomer, died after being left in a patrol vehicle with a broken AC. Now PETA is asking the sheriff to replace the K9 program with drones and robots.
New information on “sophisticated cybercriminal attack” against Delaware County
According to officials, hackers were able to gain limited access to the county's network and some of the data stored on it.
