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Claymont man arrested for rape, carjacking
A man is behind bars in connection with a sexual assault and carjacking in Claymont. Delaware State Police said a woman was getting out of her car Wednesday night when a man sexually and physically assaulted her, dragged her from her car and fled in the stolen vehicle. The woman was treated for her injuries and released from an area hospital.
Wilmington's Italian Festival celebrates 50 years, but its roots go back to the 1920s
St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, the parish on the west end of Wilmington that helped tie Italian Americans in Delaware into one large community, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. It's also the 50th anniversary of St. Anthony's Italian Festival, an eight-day celebration of Italian American culture and heritage that covers six...
The run up to Special Olympics Delaware has begun
The 38th Annual Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics got underway on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, up and down Delaware. Starting from New Castle County Police headquarters on Route 13 in Minquadale the runners made their way north onto South Walnut Street where a ceremony was held at Wilmington Police headquarters.
Wilmington Greek Festival runs through Sunday
Have a taste of Greek life, food and culture without taking a step out of Delaware. The Holy Trinity Greek Festival in downtown Wilmington is back, meaning First Staters can immerse themselves with all things Greece for a week. Organized by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the event involves Greek Food, music, dancing and more. The cuisine features all ... Read More
Greek & Italian fests, Simmer Down news, James Beard countdown, cherishing apricots
Good morning and welcome to Delaware Eats. I am New Audience Editor Tammy Paolino filling in for Patricia Talorico, who is taking a well-deserved vacation. I’m already looking forward to all the summer tips she’ll share when she return!. In the meantime, it’s a great week to be...
New Castle-Frenchtown Railroad Ticket Office
As everyone from regional commuters to vacationers to Joe Biden knows, most travel through the major cities on the Eastern Seaboard involves a brief sojourn through the tiny state of Delaware. One of the earliest reminders of this journey is hidden nearly in plain sight in a park in New Castle, Delaware, one of America’s oldest cities. Here, a lone ticket booth hearkens back to the brief but vital history of the New Castle & Frenchtown Railroad.
Coatesville Parents Charged In 8-Year-Old's Fentanyl Death Had Unused Narcan Doses In House: DA
Holly Back and Mousa Hawa were each charged with third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in the July 26, 2023 overdose death of their son, the Chester County District Attorney's Office said on Tuesday, June 4. Even more concerning, police said they found two unused doses of Narcan in the East...
Motorcyclist dies in apparent high speed crash
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident in Newark Sunday afternoon, June 2, 2024. The crash happened on East Chestnut Hill Road (Route 4) at Gender Road just after 4 p.m. Troopers say the motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on Route 4 at an apparent...
Investigators searching for new leads in 2004 cold case killing of Delaware teen
WILMINGTON, De. - Investigators in Delaware are searching for information in a nearly 20-year-old cold case killing of a local teenager. Lonnie Pinkston was found dead after police were called to Howard Street on Dec. 10, 2004 about a person found unconscious. It's believe Pinkston was assaulted sometime overnight and...
'Planet Money': How the FBI's fake cell phone company put criminals into jail cells
Nick Fountain produces and reports for Planet Money. Since he joined the team in 2015, he's reported stories on pears, black pepper, ice cream, chicken, and hot dogs (twice). Come to think of it, he reports on food a whole lot. But he's also driven the world's longest yard sale, uncovered the secretive group that controls international mail, and told the story of a crazy patent scheme that involved an acting Attorney General.
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