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Bromberg to leave Wilmington, weapons at Seaford High, Georgetown elections
It’s nearly the weekend. (To quote the Dowager Countess, “What’s a week-end?’’) If you are in the mood for some baseball: What channel is Phillies vs. Giants game on Friday? How to watch on Apple TV+. Enjoy!. We had our first warm days this week,...
Chester County Couple Finds Secluded Retirement Haven in Kennett Square
Carol and Richard Lee in their new Kennett Square home. Carol and Richard Lee built their own home in 2003, appropriately and coincidentally located on Richard Lee Lane in Phoenixville, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But when their daughter started raising her family in Chadds Ford, the retired...
How Veolia Water in Wilmington is working to remove PFAS from drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency recently updated its maximum PFAS contaminant levels, meaning water utilities must upgrade their efforts to filter out the so-called ‘forever chemicals.’. Delaware Public Media’s Rachel Sawicki recently visited Veolia Water in Wilmington to learn more about its ongoing construction of filters that remove PFAS from...
Deadly Delco crash raises questions on the Pa. State Police chase policy
It’s been more than a week since three adults and a pregnant teenager died after a high-speed police chase ended in a crash in Delaware County. On Wednesday, April 24, around 1:30 p.m., a red Taurus crashed into a concrete bridge embankment on Rt. 322 in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania. Four of the seven people in the vehicle – Isaiah Miller, 20, Ikeam Rogers, 20, Kalyn Billups, 21, and Tyjana Motley, 17, -- died in the crash. Motley’s unborn child was also pronounced dead at the hospital.
TownSquareLIVE Weekly Review – May 2, 2024
This Week’s Top Headlines Include Redding plan would remove Christina, Colonial schools from Wilmington Is the party over for Delaware liquor stores? Chipotle coming to Claymont, as it thinks about its future Jones-Potter expects to face status quo in Wilmington mayor race Christina town hall: phones, bullying, dress code, SATs Mount Pleasant names baseball field Limmina Field Click on the ... Read More
Thieves using tracking devices to steal expensive cars, New Castle County police warn
Investigators say it only takes a few seconds for criminals to put GPS tracking devices underneath high-end cars that are parked in public areas. Then, they track the car to the driver’s home.
The Green – May 3, 2024
2024 gubernatorial candidate Collin O'Mara discusses campaign, key issues. One of the key races in the 2024 Elections in Delaware is the race for Governor. Incumbent Democrat John Carney is term-limited, leaving the office up for grabs. On the Democratic side, two-term New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer was the first to jump into the race in June, followed by Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long in September, and then National Wildlife Federation CEO and former DNREC Secretary Collin O'Mara in March.
District Attorney Appeals New Trial Order in Chester Murder Case
From left, Samuel Grasty, Derrick Chappell and Morton Johnson. The men were granted new trials in the murder of Henrietta Nickens. The Delaware County District Attorney is appealing a judge’s order granting a new trial for three Chester men convicted of a 1997 murder, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times.
New Castle County unveils comprehensive sustainability plan, seeking community input on priorities
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. New Castle County has released its first-ever comprehensive sustainability plan to reduce the county government’s impact on the environment. The new plan is a continuation of work...
Two of the Best Hoagies in Southeastern Pennsylvania are in Chester County
There are numerous spots throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania to find that perfect hoagie, and two of them are in Chester County. While Philadelphia might be the best place to find a hoagie, there are numerous spots throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania to find that perfect bite, and two of them are in Chester County, writes Jen O’Mara for The Keystone News.
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