Dredging delays divert ships past the Port of Wilmington
A buildup of sediment around the confluence of the Christina and Delaware rivers is blocking fully loaded fruit ships from docking at the Port of Wilmington – a facility long known as the top banana port in North America. The post Dredging delays divert ships past the Port of Wilmington appeared first on Spotlight...
Heavy Snow Hits Wilmington and Newark: Delaware Officials Warn of Overnight Risks
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. WILMINGTON, Del. — As heavy snow continues to blanket Delaware from Wilmington’s Riverfront to neighborhoods surrounding Legislative Hall in Dover, officials are urging residents to take critical...
DelDOT plows continue to roll
DelDOT crews have been working through the night. Your browser does not support the audio element. "Our crews have been working through the overnight hours in very difficult conditions," spokesman C.R. McLeod tells WDEL. "I-95 and I-495 are mostly wet, which is good news - that we're keeping those primaries...
New Castle Man Charged After Suspicious Bank Incident with Fake Gun
Delaware State Police have taken a 28-year-old New Castle resident into custody following a suspicious incident at a local credit union over the weekend. Marcus McClain was charged with attempted robbery after an incident that unfolded Saturday morning, February 21, 2026, around 10:50 a.m. at Dover Federal Credit...
Blizzard, Fights, Hit-and-Runs Reported in Washington Twp., NJ
Washington Township police handled nearly 300 calls over the weekend, including seven hit-and-runs, shoplifting incidents, fights, DWI arrests, and storm-related emergencies.
Delaware Safety Alert: The Post-Blizzard Kitchen Mistake No One in Wilmington Talks About
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. WILMINGTON, Del. — Today is National Banana Bread Day, a comfort-food tradition that often gains momentum after long stretches indoors. Across Wilmington and northern Delaware, residents are emerging from...
Driving restrictions now in effect
A Level 2 Driving Restriction is in effect for New Castle County, but a Level 3 Driving Ban has been declared for Kent and Sussex Counties. Driving is restricted to emergency workers, public utilities, healthcare providers including hospital staff, snow removal operators, food and fuel delivery services, and...
St. Hedwig Church in Chester Will No Longer Be a Catholic Church
St. Hedwig Church in Chester will no longer be considered a Roman Catholic Church by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Archdiocese has declared that St. Hedwig Church in Chester will no longer be used as a Catholic church, writes Cory Sharber for WHYY. Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Perez approved...
Snow knocks out power in Delaware Valley, tree topples onto cars in Ambler
Thousands of homes across the Delaware Valley were without power Monday morning as wet, heavy snow piled up on trees and powerlines amid strong wind gusts. In Ambler, a large tree fell on top of several cars.
Philly & South Jersey Fake Sick More Than Most Americans
From work to family events, new data reveals how often Philly and South Jersey residents fake being sick.
