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Law school graduate finishes studies alongside his four-legged best friend
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Tuesday's commencement ceremony for Widener University's Commonwealth Law School was years in the making for graduate Zachary Penzone. "It's been a hectic three years, been an amazing three years," he said. "I loved every minute at Widener." Tuesday's ceremonies were a treat to share with his...
Elkton High School hosts successful Mental Health Matters event
ELKTON — Cecil County Public Schools partnered with the Live for Thomas Foundation to host the 2nd annual Mental Health Matters Community Event last Friday evening, May 10, 2024. The event proved to be a resounding success, drawing a crowd of 275 residents from Cecil County and beyond, up from the 110 attendees last year. This collaborative effort aimed to shed light on critical issues impacting the community’s mental well-being. Attendees participated in discussions led by mental health and other resource vendors, focusing on topics...
Lang Development's plan to redevelop Burger King site moves forward
Lang Development Group’s proposal to redevelop the former Burger King property in downtown Newark cleared its first hurdle last week. The planning commission unanimously recommended city council approve the plan to build two five-story apartment buildings at the 1.33-acre site, located at the corner of South Chapel Street and Delaware Avenue. The plan calls for a total of 80 apartments split between the two buildings, as well as 3,448 square...
Porch pirate disguised as Amazon driver swipes package from Delaware County home: police
HAVERTOWN, Pa. - Authorities in Delaware County are searching for an alleged porch pirate who they say disguised himself as an Amazon delivery driver to snatch a package. The Haverford Police Department shared a photo Thursday of the suspect taken outside a house on the 600 block of Covington Road.
Child, parents flown to hospital after head-on crash in Centre County
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An 8-year-old girl and her parents were flown to the hospital with serious injuries after a head-on crash in Potter Township over the weekend. The crash happened on General Potter Highway (Old Route 322) Saturday, May 11, around 1:30 p.m. State police said that the family of three, from Newark, […]
Get your car towed? This Delaware bill aims to protects drivers
House Bill 351, which codifies requirements for towing and storage of cars and protections for owners, passed the Delaware House Tuesday. The bill was held up recently after the city of Wilmington expressed concerns about the legislation. During debate on the House floor Tuesday, some lawmakers expressed concern about the...
2024 Wilmington Grand Prix rolls into Delaware
USA Cycling makes its annual stop in Wilmington, May 17th-19th. The 16th Wilmington Grand Prix was named by USA Today as one of 2023's best road cycling events in the U.S. The thrills begin Friday with the Monkey Hill Time Trial, a bumpy but thrilling 3.2-mile race - part of which includes the cobblestones of Brandywine Park.
Breaking Bread invites everyone for free fellowship, food and fun Saturday
NORTH EAST — Members of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship in Elkton will hold its annual Breaking Bread, the community outreach held in memory of the founder, Phil Meekins. Amy Hall, wife of The Rev. Sam Hall, pastor of the church in Northside Plaza on North Bridge Street, said Breaking Bread will be held once again in North East Community Park from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and everything is free. ...
A worldwide litigation firm opens an office in Wilmington
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Take in the View and Order Some Seafood at Stingers in Ridley Park
The Philadelphia Inquirer seems to have forgotten that Delaware County also has restaurants, rivers and creeks, sometimes all at once. In a recent article listing seven suburban restaurants with waterfront views just outside Philly, one particular Delaware County restaurant that offers a particularly nice waterfront view, was left off the list.
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