$40,000 Wilmington study documents Caesar Rodney’s slaveholding, challenges competing historical claims
Report identifies 26 people directly enslaved by Delaware founder but does not settle debate over his statue or legacy By George Rotsch, Editor, Delaware LIVE WILMINGTON — A taxpayer-supported study commissioned by the City of Wilmington has documented at least 26 men, women and children directly enslaved by Caesar Rod
Chester County man convicted of trafficking minors whom he forced to work on a...
A Chester County man who forced two children into involuntary servitude has been convicted of multiple felonies. Ramiro Caal Jolomna, a resident of New Garden Township, pleaded guilty Thursday to numerous charges stemming from his trafficking and extortion of immigrant minors. The 37-year-old brought two girls into the
Boy, 14, charged in armed robbery at Wilmington shopping center
A 14-year-old boy was arrested Thursday in connection with an armed robbery at a Wilmington shopping center in late June, according to Delaware State Police. Police said the robbery occurred on June 29 at approximately 5 p.m. at a shopping center on Kirkwood Highway. According to investigators, the victim was...
Kadir Skinner death: Protesters march in Wilmington one month after fatal police shooting
Demonstrators are marching through the streets of Wilmington, Delaware, in response to the fatal police shooting of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner.
First Bank House of the Week: $1.295M Thornton Estate Offers Resort-Style Luxury
Priced at $1,295,000, this custom-built estate in Thornton offers luxury living with resort-style amenities in the sought-after Thornbury Hunt community. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac within the award-winning West Chester Area School District, the home combines elegant craftsmanship, modern conveniences, and beautiful
Driving U.S. 1 on Friday? A Five-County Enforcement Blitz Is Waiting
Driving U.S. 1 through Bucks County on Friday? Expect company. State and local police are running a coordinated aggressive-driving enforcement operation along the corridor on Friday, July 24, covering Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. PennDOT, the Pennsylvania State Police, Philadelphia po
DUI Crash Ends With Wilmington Man Facing Gun Charges
WILMINGTON, DE — A 73-year-old man faces drunken driving and firearm charges after police alleged he was impaired and carrying a handgun when he was involved in a vehicle collision Friday night. According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers responded at approximately 9:50 p.m. July 17 to the area...
Wilmington Mayor Carney vetoes water shutoff protection ordinance
An ordinance aimed at protecting some Wilmington residents from having their water cut off for lack of payment was vetoed by Mayor John Carney Wednesday. Wilmington City Council narrowly passed Ord. 25-107 (sub. 2) earlier this month, that would exempt households making equal or less than 350% of the Federal Poverty Le
Wawa Launches Lands’ End Limited-Edition Collection, Including a Beach Bag Built for Hoagies
Lands’ End and Delaware County’s own convenience store chain have teamed up on a limited-edition summer collection celebrating beach days, time outdoors, and Wawa’s iconic Shorti hoagie, according to a press release from Wawa. The centerpiece is the Shorti Tote, a compact beach bag built to carry...
New Castle County Spa Operator Arrested in Human Trafficking Probe
A spa operator has been taken into custody after New Castle County detectives spent months investigating suspected human trafficking and other illegal activity at a local massage business, authorities announced. Investigators with the New Castle County Division of Police Drug and Human Trafficking Investigations Team o

















