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On Sept. 3, 1777, British and Hessian troops clashed with Continental soldiers and militia near present-day Newark in the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge. By John Riddle, Contributing Journalist, Delaware LIVE Most Delawareans know about Valley Forge, Lexington and Yorktown. Far fewer know that the only Revolutionary War battle fought on Delaware soil happened just outside Newark. And even fewer realize ... Read More

18-Year-Old Charged in Philadelphia Crime Spree Also Faces Delaware County Burglary Charges On a regular Tuesday afternoon in Southwest Philadelphia, […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

One person was hospitalized, and up to 50 people displaced, as a result of an apartment fire near Newark Thursday afternoon. Aetna firefighters responded to the blaze on Fairway Road at the Hunter Crossing Apartments at 3:43 p.m. on May 7, 2026. Fire was showing from the top level of...

After two motorcyclists died in separate crashes near Newark on Tuesday, officials are warning motorists to stay alert on the road. “It is the responsibility of every driver and motorcyclist to do their part in making Delaware roads safer for all who travel on them,” said Amy Anthony, director of the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. “Drivers must watch for motorcycles as they are...

One person was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital after a car crashed into a house last night in Concord Township. The accident happened around 9:45 p.m. on Route 38 near Brown Road. Dispatchers say a truck crashed into a house. The driver was able to get out, but the resident...

Motorists traveling through New Castle County should expect delays on Vance Neck Road today as construction crews continue their work in the area. DelDOT reports that the northbound lanes of Vance Neck Road at East Edinburgh are experiencing periodic lane restrictions due to active construction operations. The temporary closures began earlier today and are scheduled to continue through 4 PM this afternoon.

The 2026 Wilmington Flower Market is in full bloom. Flowers, plants, hanging baskets, herbs and vegetables began flying off the shelves Thursday as the three-day festival got underway at Rockford Park. Some shoppers came intent on getting something specific, while others like Joe pulled the wagon as his wife made her selections.

Major investments at Kirkwood, Sports at the Beach and Chase Fieldhouse aim to strengthen Delaware’s youth sports tourism economy BPG|Sports is moving forward with a $10 million renovation of Kirkwood Sports Complex as part of a broader statewide expansion that is reshaping Delaware’s youth sports and tournament landscape. The New Castle County project serves as the centerpiece of the company’s ... Read More

Delaware City Refining Company will be emitting significantly higher-than-normal amounts of sulfur dioxide for several weeks. The Department of Natural Resources said Thursday that the company has informed the state that it is making repairs on its coker carbon monoxide boiler. The refinery will shift from a primary pollution control process to secondary emissions control.

A New Castle man is facing charges in connection with a collision that killed a pedestrian on Airport Road this week. Delaware State Police said a 60-year-old New Castle man was walking northbound on Airport Road near East Edinburgh Drive at about 12;20 a.m. when he was hit by a vehicle that was also going northbound. The driver did not stop.