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10 new Delaware restaurants offer everything from Mongolian stir-fry to takeout crab cakes
Restaurant operators are cautiously optimistic about sales this year, with nearly 8 in 10 predicting an increase (33%) or at least holding steady (45%) from 2023 levels, according to the National Restaurant Association. Operators are slightly less optimistic about profitability, due to increased food costs and wages. Here's a look...
Delco Thieves Made Off With Over $14K In Sunglasses, Troopers Say
State police in Delaware County are looking for two people in connection with a May 5 retail theft. The robbers stole about $14,300 in sunglasses from the LensCrafters at 539 Wilmington West Chester Pike in Glen Mills, troopers said in a release.They fled in a red or burgundy Honda Crosst…
Delco Day returns for year 9 — with a scrapple-themed menu
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Delco Day — a celebration of Delaware County — returns for its ninth year. The holiday officially falls on June 10 as an...
How one Wilmington bus tour honors 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
One 76-year-old University of Delaware student had an idea. Karen Ingram had been cultivating interest in a particular chapter of Delaware history long before she enrolled. Now, about to earn her first master's degree this spring, almost all of her academic writings have surrounded this history. Her own experience led her to it. And this weekend, she got to share that passion on "The Trail to Desegregation."
Philly workers will collect trash, sweep streets, fill potholes and deal with illegal dumping over the course of 13 weeks
The entire city of Philadelphia is supposed to be cleaned up this summer. Mayor Cherelle Parker is making moves on her promise to make the city cleaner and greener. Today, the mayor signed an executive order creating her clean and green cabinet while announcing an ambitious endeavor to clean every block and address quality of life issues over the summer season.
Navigating the Philadelphia Dating Scene: A Playbook for Deciphering Mixed Signals
- Dating in the City of Brotherly Love isn't always a walk in the park. In fact, for some, it can feel more like navigating a maze of one-way streets and unexpected detours. One local dater recently voiced their frustration with the mixed signals they've been receiving, a sentiment that many can likely relate too.
Man killed in shooting outside West Philly restaurant
Police in Philadelphia are investigating after a man was shot to death outside of a restaurant in West Philadelphia on Saturday night. According to police, before 11:10 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to the 5400 block of Baltimore Avenue where they found a man who was shot just outside Panda Chinese restaurant.
Philadelphia Catholic school holds fundraiser for new building after devastating 2023 fire
Our Mother of Consolation Parish School held its annual "Golden Night" fundraiser at Chestnut Hill College, hoping to reach its goal of $50,000 to finish renovations.
Scattered Saturday showers: when they arrive in your area and what to expect for MDW
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Though the morning might start with some lighter gray skies and peeks of sunshine. don't get too excited, because clouds and rain are on the way for your Saturday.Showers should be on the light side for much of the day, but there will be one moderate push of showers coming through in the mid to late morning.An area of low pressure coming from the southwest will lift through the region and bring Saturday's rain. By 8 a.m. we'll see some rain in our western suburbs like in Chester, Berks and Lancaster counties as well as parts of Delaware.The...
Developers plan Northeast Philly marina with restaurants near Tacony-Palmyra Bridge
Six acres along the Delaware River waterfront in Northeast Philadelphia could be developed into a marina and entertainment complex as part of a plan to create a new home for the Quaker City Yacht Club. The $40 million project, called One River Marina, would bring more than 200 boat slips...
Man charged with arson, stalking, harassment in connection with incidents in South Jersey
HADDONFIELD, N.J. (CBS) -- A man from Haddon Township was arrested and charged Friday in connection with an arson incident in South Jersey last October and other incidents of criminal mischief, harassment and stalking in Haddonfield and Medford Township.The Camden County prosecutor, Haddonfield police chief and Medford Township police chief announced the arrest on Saturday.Haddonfield police said Michael McNeely, 42, was charged with second-degree aggravated arson and third-degree criminal mischief in connection with an arson in October 2023 where a car was intentionally set on fire. McNeely was also charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief for a June 2019 incident. Both incidents happened...
A New Sensory Playground Opens at Ridley Creek State Park
The Friends of Ridley Creek State Park held a ribbon cutting on Saturday to celebrate a new sensory playground. The Friends of Ridley Creek State Park are celebrating a new sensory playground while over at Rose Tree Park, a new message board is in place, thanks to Ridley High School sophomore Erica Rainford.
Delaware County Health Department Takes Exception to John Oliver Mention
John Oliver talked about the Delaware County Health Department's pill disposal program on his show "Last Week Tonight." The Delaware County Health Department got a mention on John Oliver’s program “Last Week Tonight” Sunday night but officials weren’t exactly thrilled, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice.
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