Easterseals Caregiver Conference Offers Support, Resources, and Hope
Delaware Caregivers Encouraged to Take Time for Themselves at Aug. 26 Event NEW CASTLE, Del. — When Mike Minor suddenly became a caregiver for his wife, Virginia, he quickly learned a lesson he now hopes other Delaware caregivers will take to heart: You do not have to do it alone. Mike and Virginia’s lives changed when
Christina School District prepares for the new school year
Enjoy these waning days of summer, kids. The first day of school is quickly approaching. The Christina School District will start classes Aug. 31, with grades 1-6, plus 9th grade. Most other students will start Sept. 1, with kindergarten and pre-K students starting Sept. 8. On Saturday, Christina held a district-wide c
Where Delaware Dogs Can Cool Off Away From Busy Ocean Beaches
Delaware law prohibits dogs from designated swimming and sunbathing areas of state coastal beaches from May 1 through September 30. That seasonal restriction sends many dog owners looking for cooler alternatives away from the busiest beaches. Luckily, the First State hides millpond shorelines, cypress-lined water trail
Delaware County Places Five Schools in Philly Region’s Top 25 High Schools
Five Delaware County public high schools have landed among the Philadelphia region’s top 25, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings, reports Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Radnor High School topped the county’s list, coming in at No. 8 regionally and...
Hockessin Man Charged With Homicide By Vehicle In PA Crash
A Hockessin man has been arrested and charged in connection with a January crash in Chester County that left his passenger dead. Kennett Township Police arrested 59-year-old Kevin Keating following an investigation into the January 14, 2026 crash in the 9100 block of Gap Newport Pike. According to police, Keating...
Democratic attorney general candidates face off at Spotlight Delaware debate
Incumbent Attorney General Kathy Jennings faced challengers Dwayne Bensing and Patty Rickman in an hourlong conversation on criminal prosecution, civil litigation and public transparency. The post Democratic attorney general candidates face off at Spotlight Delaware debate appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .
HelloFresh Closure Adds to New Jersey’s Wave of Over 11,500 Announced Layoffs in 2026
HelloFresh will axe 374 workers at its Swedesboro distribution center by November. This adds to over 11,500 job cuts announced across New Jersey in 2026. The meal kit company filed a WARN notice with the state, confirming plans to shutter the South Jersey facility by Nov. 17. "Operational efficiency is...
Kennett Square NVF Site Moves Closer to Homes Despite Pushback
A 22-acre lot that has sat idle at the edge of Kennett Square for nearly two decades is now a step closer to holding homes and storefronts, though the argument over whether anyone should live on it is far from settled. Borough Council voted 5-2 on Aug. 17 to advertise...
Actions, not just words, are needed on transparency of organizations
It may surprise those who have followed the ongoing disagreements between the city of Chester and the Chester Water Authority (CWA), but I agreed with much of Chester Water Authority Board Chair Noel Brandon’s recent op-ed in The SPIRIT. First, Mr. Brandon expresses concern about preserving public ownership of...
Unclaimed veterans’ cremains make final journey to dignified burial from county
The unclaimed remains of 15 U.S. veterans were given a final journey respectful of their service on Friday morning, Aug. 14. The cremains of seven Army veterans, four. Marine Corps veterans, three Air Force veterans, and one Navy veteran were being held at the. Delaware County Medical Examiner’s office while...
