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The 1724 Courthouse in Chester, the oldest continuously running courthouse in the U.S. Pennsylvania, as one of the original 13 colonies where independence was born, has many historic towns that have stood the test of time. But to find the oldest, you need only look in Delaware County’s backyard, writes...

Delaware is not immune to these national trends. While the First State boasts a resilient local hospitality scene—from the thriving restaurant corridors in Wilmington down to the bustling coastal dining hubs in Sussex County—several national heavyweights and regional staples are quietly packing up their dining rooms. As the retail apocalypse continues to reshape local shopping centers heading into summer, here are four...

While Delaware often escapes the worst of national retail purges thanks to its tax-free shopping status, June 2026 is bringing a significant wave of closures to the First State's premier shopping destinations. From the massive corridors of the Christiana Mall in New Castle County to the capital's Dover Mall in Kent County and the seasonal hubs near Rehoboth Beach, the "fleet optimization" strategies...

Drivers using Interstate 95 southbound should expect delays this morning as construction crews have shut down multiple lanes between the Delaware Welcome Center and the Newark Toll Plaza. According to the Delaware Department of Transportation, two left lanes remain blocked for construction activities, with the closure expected to remain in...

What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Let us know. For nearly four decades, the United States Tennis Association has turned downtown Wilmington streets into makeshift tennis courts — transforming one of the city’s busiest public spaces for one day into a place where kids can rally, compete and discover a sport they may...

From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Delaware County Council this week appointed Gary Vinnacombe as the director of emergency services, following a two-year gap in which no one had permanently led the department.

A single-family home in Mullica Hill that sold for $850,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Gloucester County during the week of April 27-May 3. Over the week of April 27-May 3, a total of 85 residential real estate sales were registered in the...

NEW CASTLE, DE — Delaware State Police have charged a New Castle man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian early Wednesday morning. According to the Delaware State Police, the crash occurred around 12:20 a.m. on Airport Road near East Edinburgh Drive. Investigators said a...

MARYLAND - While Maryland often steals the spotlight, Delaware’s "Culinary Coast" is a powerhouse in its own right. With over seven miles of dedicated oyster beds in the Delaware Bay and a culture rooted in tavern traditions, the First State offers some of the freshest shucking experiences in the Mid-Atlantic.

Firefighters rescue residents as flames tear through the third-floor unit at Hunter Crossing Apartments in Newark NEWARK DE:  A two-alarm apartment fire Thursday afternoon at the Hunter Crossing Apartments in Newark forced dozens of residents from their homes and sent one woman to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation. According to the Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company, crews ... Read More