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Physicians file to unionize to address understaffing, corporatization at ChristianaCare
Over 400 physicians at ChristianaCare have filed to become the first physician-led union in Delaware. The group outlined four major issues it hoped to address in the announcement of the filing: patient safety concerns due to understaffing; professional autonomy and decision-making power; "threat of corporate influence" on medical decision-making; and the "moral injury" caused by a lack of administrative support.
Iron Hill Launches 31 Unique Burgers for an Unforgettable May
Iron Hill's Center City tap room on Market Street is one of 20 Iron Hill locations across the Delaware Valley celebrating National Burger Month with 31 unique burgers and the new Seedless craft beer. This May, burger lovers rejoice as Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant rolls out a spectacular month-long...
Developer sues New Castle County for delaying plans for a big Middletown warehouse
This story was produced by Spotlight Delaware as part of a partnership with Delaware Online/The News Journal. For more about Spotlight Delaware, visit www.spotlightdelaware.org. A development company that has built distribution centers for Amazon and Walmart is suing New Castle County, claiming that government inaction has improperly delayed its controversial...
Rising Sun tops Elkton to reach state playoffs
NORTH EAST — Rising Sun will make another appearance in the 2A state playoffs after knocking off No. 2 Elkton with a 10-0 win on Thursday. The Tigers are the two-seed in the state tournament and will face No. 7 Hereford at 4 p.m. on Friday. Rising Sun jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first two innings. Jordan Lynch led things off with a lead-off home run, plus a two-run single from Aubrey McCoy to give the Tigers a 3-0 advantage. An RBI...
NCCo takes another step to curb light pollution
Light pollution was on many Delawareans’ minds in mid-May as they sought dark places to observe the northern lights. And a few days later New Castle County Council unanimously approved an ordinance to reduce light pollution. “Ordinance 23-122 only affects new commercial construction projects (or significant redevelopment projects), and at its most basic simply ensures that light and energy ... Read More
Delaware gas station employee grabs robber's gun, turns the tables
A quick-thinking gas station employee in Delaware was able to turn the tables on a robber by stealing the man's gun and scaring him off. According to Delaware State Police, on Thursday around 9:48 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a robbery at the Valero gas station located at 796 Old Baltimore Pike in Newark.
McDonald's Grandma McFlurry is available. Here's what it tastes like and where to get it
Remember when Grandma tried to keep you quiet during awkward moments with those little yellow butterscotch hard candies that seemed to always be in her purse or the candy dish on the living room table? When she would want you not to talk, she'd give you one of the candy disks that took...
Fragale Brothers Barber Shop in Kennett Square Has Over Century-Long History
For over a century, a barber shop - known today as Fragale Brothers Barber Shop - has been on the same block in Kennett Square. Over a century since it first opened, a barber shop on South Union Street in downtown Kennett Square is still going strong, writes Jim Graham for The Hunt.
I’m a super-commuter — I travel across 4 states to work in NYC and my salary is worth it
It takes a lot of work for Kyle Rice to get to work. But for a six-figure salary, the suburban father of two doesn’t mind spending over $1,500 a month and traveling across four states for his 125-mile commute into the concrete jungle. “Come with me as I do a super commuter from Wilmington to my job in Manhattan in New York City,” said Kyle Rice, an EMS software developer from New Castle, Delaware, inviting over 1.4 million TikTok viewers to join his two-hour trek. “I commute through 4 states and a total of 240 miles round trip,” he added in the caption...
Widener University Celebrates 2024 Graduates in Multiple Commencements
New graduates of Widener University capture a special moment in time at Commencement with a group selfie. Widener University Commencements celebrated the achievements of 1,186 Chester-campus graduates in five joyful ceremonies held on Memorial Field this week. . On-campus commencement exercises began Tuesday, May 14, 3 PM with School of...
Inside The Circle: Softball tournament preview
The DIAA softball tournament begins Tuesday with eight games as the field of 24 will be chasing top seed and No. 1 ranked Caravel for this year’s title. The Buccaneers have won three consecutive championships and 13 overall. Here are our top 10 teams and how they are seeded: No. 1 Caravel (14-1) The Buccaneers have won 8 straight since ... Read More
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