April shooting followed Chester’s no gun violence in March
Hours after District Attorney Tanner Rouse announced that Chester had no recorded incidents of gun violence in March, a first since records have been kept, later that night on April 22 a man shot his girlfriend, shot at police who responded, and was wounded when police shot back. According to...
Two-vehicle crash on Route 13 near New Castle injures three people
Three people are hospitalized following a wreck between an SUV and a pick-up truck Wednesday afternoon on South DuPont Highway south of the 13 / 40 split. New Castle County Paramedics said two 65-year-old men were in stable condition, and a 60-year-old woman was in serious condition. Fire departments rescued two patients who were trapped in the SUV.
Massive crane tipped backwards at construction site in Delaware
A massive crane at a construction site along Interstate 295 in New Castle County, Delaware, tipped backward. SkyForce10 was over the scene on Wednesday, April 29, where a massive crane could be seen leaning backward with all its wheels in the air:. According to the Delaware River and Bay Authority,...
Local Theatre Legend Marie Swajeski to be Honored May 16th as Daughter Donna’s Musical...
The DCT is a place for families: Run by the Swakesji family, people attend as a family, perform as a family… and on May 16th, celebrate as one Big Family. by Giavanna Mariano, Contributing Journalist, Delaware LIVE The Delaware Children’s Theatre legacy is synonymous with Marie Swajeski’s own: both are stalwart protectors and facilitators of the theatre community here in ... Read More
Overnight Crime Wave? Police Investigate Series of Wilmington Burglaries
Wilmington police are investigating a series of commercial burglaries and attempted break-ins across the city’s west side. According to the Wilmington Police Department, officers responded to 11 separate business locations between April 5 and April 27 for reported burglaries or attempted burglaries. All of the incidents occurred in neighborhoods west of Interstate 95.
Delaware County Council approves creation of regional juvenile justice center
The Delaware County Council has unanimously voted to open a new regional juvenile detention center, which officials believe will fix several problems.
Police Spot “Suspicious” Man, What They Found Next Led to Arrest
Wilmington Police have taken a 32-year-old man into custody following a daytime arrest that led to the recovery of a firearm and narcotics. The arrest occurred on April 27 at approximately 1:42 p.m., when officers assigned to the Drug, Organized Crime, and Vice Division were in the 700 block of North Washington Street. Police reported observing a male subject acting suspiciously...
Handcrafted Soda Shop Open at Booth’s Corner in Garnet Valley
The Soda Spot had a grand opening on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, at Booth’s Corner Farmers Market, 1362 Naamans Creek Road in Garnet Valley. The shop features handcrafted dirty sodas, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. It is the area’s first store dedicated to handcrafted...
Toddler’s Injuries Spark Abuse Probe, Warrant Issued
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Police have issued an arrest warrant for a Maryland man accused of abusing a 23-month-old child following an investigation that began earlier this year. According to Kennett Square police, the case originated on February 10 when officers received a ChildLine report from a mandated reporter who observed suspected burns on the child’s back.
Delaware Real Estate Alert: 2026 “Wholesaling” Crackdown and the New $1,000 Tax Credit
Whether you're eyeing a beach house in Sussex or a starter home in New Castle, here is the 2026 breakdown. 1. The "Wholesaling" Hammer: New Protections for Sellers. The biggest news in Delaware real estate right now is Senate Bill 201. Taking a page out of Pennsylvania's playbook, Delaware has officially moved to regulate "wholesaling."
