Delaware on the Big Screen: Films, Filming Locations & the First State’s Cinematic Rise
If you’ve ever caught yourself smiling when a movie unexpectedly mentions Delaware, or spotted a familiar landmark on screen, you’re not alone. From cult classics to award-winning dramas, the First State has quietly played a role in film history for decades. Who could forget the iconic “Hi, I’m in Delaware” moment...
Senior living facility worker accused of stealing from resident
A senior living facility worker in Wilmington, Delaware is facing charges for stealing from a resident.
Tired Hands Appears To Shut Down Ardmore Brewing Company
For those not aware, Ardmore Brewing Company opened back in 2025 as a reimagined evolution of the original BrewCafé operated by Tired Hands Brewing Company in Ardmore, PA. The rebrand followed several turbulent years for Tired Hands, which in 2021 faced widespread allegations of a toxic workplace culture, including...
William Chester Ruth: A Local Inventor Whose Legacy Changed the World
Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation. William Chester Ruth, born July 19, 1882, in Chatham, Pennsylvania, grew up in a family of farmers with roots tracing back to both formerly enslaved and free ancestors. For his granddaughter, Gwendolyn Ruth Dickinson, he was more than an inventor—he was a daily...
Newark City Council OKs expansion of subdivision despite concerns from neighbors
Despite strong opposition from neighbors, city council last week OK’d a proposal to add four housing units to an already-approved subdivision in northern Newark. Landowner Max Walton said the expansion is needed to make the project financially feasible after inflation caused the price of construction materials to...
The Bazaar of All Nations Lives Fondly in Delaware County’s Memory
The Bazaar of All Nations is remembered fondly by many Delaware County residents. The Bazaar closed at the end of 1993 and demolished. The building has been gone now for decades, but the Bazaar of All Nations that once stood between Oak and Bishop avenues off Baltimore Pike remains strong in the Delaware County memory.
Proposed Shoppes at Concord in Glen Mills Now Has Giant as an Anchor
A Giant store will anchor the proposed Shoppes at Concord in Glen Mills, clearing the way for construction to start in 2026. Giant will be the anchor for the Shoppes at Concord, a planned 155,000 square-foot shopping center in Glen Mills, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. With...
Woman Killed In Crash Monday
The Delaware State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Sunday afternoon in Newark. Officials said on February 15, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a Jeep Compass was traveling eastbound on Pulaski Highway near David Place. For reasons currently being investigated, the Jeep exited the...
Four Chester County Restaurants Cited in Health Inspections
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department cited four food establishments as out of compliance during inspections conducted February 17, identifying violations related to food handling, sanitation, plumbing and equipment. The inspections included facilities in Kimberton, Spring City, Coatesville and West...
Fire and explosion at Wilmington wastewater treatment plant
Firefighters from the City of Wilmington and neighboring New Castle County companies, were called out for a two alarm fire early Tuesday morning, February 17, 2026, at the Wilmington Wastewater Treatment Plant on Hay Road. Arriving units made an initial interior attack of the flames involving an industrial dryer and...
