I-95 Lane Closures in New Castle County Begin February 25
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) reports that I-95 lane closures for truck access will occur Wednesday, February 25, and Thursday, February 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., between Rt 896 and the Welcome Center. Overnight rolling roadblocks on northbound Rt 896 and the northbound Rt 896 on-ramp to...
Delaware City data center developer appeals Coastal Zone denial
The developer behind a Delaware City data center proposal appealed a state decision from last month that determined its plan is not allowed under a landmark state environmental law. The post Delaware City data center developer appeals Coastal Zone denial appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .
The Most Affordable Places to Live in South Jersey Ranked
Which county ranks number one for affordability in South Jersey? A new study breaks down cost of living data and reveals the most budget friendly places to live.
Two people rescued after crash along New Jersey highway sends vehicle into river
A quick-thinking NJDOT worker saved two people after a crash in Gloucester County, New Jersey, sent a vehicle into the river. According to Gloucester County Emergency Management, just before 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, a commercial utility truck collided with a passenger vehicle along Route 295 northbound...
No one seriously injured after fire near Wilmington’s 9th Ward
Five residents escaped without serious injuries after a fire broke out in their townhome near Wilmington's Ninth Ward neighborhood Tuesday night. The Wilmington Fire Department responded to the 2700 block of Baynard Boulevard just after 7 p.m. Tuesday, where they found a fire towards the back of the first floor,...
Ex-officer wanted on rape charges shot, killed by Lower Merion police, DA says
Francis Connell Collier was charged on Tuesday, Feb. 24 with rape of a child and other counts, according to court documents.
Police charge man in Elkton gun case
ELKTON — A man identified as a suspect in a Delaware gunshots-fired case is facing criminal charges after investigators confiscated two handguns while searching his Elkton residence, according to Cecil County District Court records. Investigators identified the suspect as 52-year-old Evangelista Gonzalez, who was on...
Delaware reports measles exposure in Wilmington
A reported measles exposure at a the Wilmington-area Nemours Children's Hospital could bring the virus to the First State. | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CDC VIA UNSPLASH. Delaware’s principal pediatric facility, Nemours Children’s Health, reported a measles exposure in its emergency room last week, which could lead to the...
Troopers Update Incident At Route 40 Bank
Delaware State Police have arrested 28-year-old Marcus McClain of New Castle in connection with an attempted robbery at the Dover Federal Credit Union branch on Pulaski Highway. Authorities said troopers were dispatched at approximately 10:50 a.m. on February 21, 2026, to the Dover Federal Credit Union located at 499...
Delaware Historical Society’s “These Houses were Homes,” highlights Black history in New Castle
A walking tour presented by the Delaware Historical Society offers an immersive look at the lives of Black residents of Old New Castle during a crucial 100 years of American history. The tour, called “These Houses were Homes,” is a joint effort of the Historical Society’s Mitchell Center for African...
