Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce ‘Abby’s Law’ to improve e-scooter safety
If signed into law, the bill would recognize e-scooters as regulated vehicles, with a 20-mile-per-hour speed limit while banning riders under the age of 16.
Man assaulted while exiting SEPTA bus speaks out
Nick Smuk, 62, of South Philadelphia said he was exiting a SEPTA bus when he was assaulted. Philadelphia police are reviewing surveillance footage as part of an ongoing investigation.
Curtis White Sentenced For Drug, Weapon Offenses In Maryland
Curtis White, 43, of North East, was sentenced to 20 years with all but 10 suspended after pleading guilty to drug and weapon charges, according to the Cecil County State’s Attorney’s Office. The case stemmed from an investigation by the Cecil County Drug Task Force and Delaware State...
A Wilmington community corrections center will close in ’26; lawmakers react
The Plummer Community Corrections Center in Wilmington is scheduled to close by March of 2026. Delaware Correction Commissioner Terra Taylor said this will result in millions of taxpayer dollars being saved each year. Plummer was the state's oldest facility, and the number of people sentenced to community corrections...
Newark seeking feedback on downtown parking; residents can win free parking by taking online...
There’s never any shortage of opinions on downtown Newark’s parking situation. Now, the city’s parking advisory committee is offering residents and visitors a formal way to express those opinions, and those who do will be entered to win $50 worth of free parking. Last week, the committee released an online survey...
Wilmington Man Arrested After Early Morning Burglary Investigation, Police Say
WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Police announced the arrest of a city man in connection with a burglary reported over the weekend. According to authorities, on September 28 at approximately 7:30 a.m., officers from the Uniformed Services Division responded to the 700 block of Concord Avenue for a burglary incident. Upon...
Opening of flyover ramp marks another milestone for I-95 interchange project
The Interstate 95 interchange project in Newark hit another milestone over the weekend when the second flyover ramp opened to traffic. The new ramp is for traffic heading from southbound Del. 896 to northbound I-95. The other flyover ramp – from southbound I-95 to southbound Del. 896 – opened in June. The flyovers...
Cecil County police investigation ends with major drug arrest
CECIL COUNTY — A yearlong investigation by the Cecil County Drug Task Force ended on Tuesday (Sept. 23), when police confiscated nearly three pounds of suspect cocaine during a traffic stop in Delaware and arrested a man who had been the focus of that probe, according to the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office. CCSO...
Shots reported on JAM Trail in Wilmington Manor area early Friday
Gunshots, and the discovery of spent shell casings on the Jack Markell Trail, are under investigation. State Police and County officers responded to reports of gunfire along the Wilmington Manor portion of the mixed-use trail shortly after 12:00 a.m. Friday. The casings were found on the trail behind a home on...
Wilmington advocates seek homeless protections, extra support
Homelessness advocates in Wilmington are urging Mayor John Carney to consider providing more city-funded services for those who are unhoused. The post Wilmington advocates seek homeless protections, extra support appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

















