Tunnel to Towers to pay off mortgage for slain trooper’s family
The nonprofit Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced Dec. 29 that it plans to pay off the mortgage on the home of fallen Delaware State Police Cpl./1 Matthew "Ty" Snook.
‘This is no way to live’: Homeless Delawareans describe living conditions, lack of resources
Spotlight Delaware spoke with several people across the state, living in parks, shelters and wooded encampments to better understand the different ways Delawareans experience homelessness. Though no two experiences were the same, many shared similar concerns about accessing restrooms and other resources, about...
Philadelphia sees historic drop in homicides: ‘Lower numbers don’t mean the work is done’
Through Dec. 28, there have been 218 homicides in the city - a drop of nearly 17% from the same period last year.
Winter storm warning: “Bomb cyclone” set to hit Philadelphia
Meteorologists are warning residents in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs of a winter storm that will likely turn into a "bomb cyclone" Monday evening, bringing intense winds and plummeting temperatures to the area. A wind advisory is in effect for Philadelphia now through Tuesday afternoon, with winds up to...
2nd pilot dies after helicopters collide over N.J.
The second pilot involved in a mid-air helicopter collision over New Jersey over the weekend has died, officials said Monday. Kenneth L. Kirsch, 65, of Carneys Point, died from his injuries at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, Hammonton police said. Police also released the identity of the pilot of the...
Deadly spinout on icy road kills 26-year-old woman
Monroe Township police said a 26-year-old Franklin Township woman was driving her 2025 Kia Sportage on Malaga Road (Route 659) Saturday morning and started to spin as she slid 650 feet near Bracken Drive and into a body of water.
Long Lines at DMV Cause Frustration
DOVER, Del. – Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles offices reopened Monday after being closed for a week following a fatal shooting in Wilmington, but long lines and confusion are frustrating customers statewide. DMV offices across Delaware closed Tuesday, Dec. 23, and reopened Monday, Dec. 29. The backlog caused by...
The Enormous Thrift Store In Delaware Where You Can Fill A Whole Cart For...
Imagine a place where your dollars stretch like saltwater taffy on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk, and treasures lurk around every corner like Delaware’s own version of El Dorado. Welcome to Prime Thrift in Wilmington. The thrifting paradise that has savvy Delawareans keeping their wallets fuller and their homes more...
Delaware Gas Prices Hit 4-Year Low: The “First State” Hotspots Where You Can Fill...
While Delaware drivers are famously protective of their “no-pump” status, they are currently celebrating a different kind of milestone at the service station. For the first time since the spring of 2021, average gas prices across the First State have plummeted to levels that feel like a time capsule, offering a major...
Puppy attacked by unleashed dog in Center City faces long recovery
PHILADELPHIA - An 11-month-old puppy named Stella is recovering after a violent attack by an unleashed dog in Center City, leaving her with severe injuries. Stella was attacked by an unleashed pit bull outside the Wanamaker Building, near Chestnut and Juniper streets. Her owner, J. Bazzel, was walking her to...

















