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Smyrna house fire claims life of resident

SMYRNA, Del. - A person died early Saturday morning in a house fire in Smyrna, according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Officials say around 3:30 a.m., fire companies were alerted to a house fire in the unit block of North Albright Drive. Firefighters arrived to heavy fire coming from the single-story house. Crews started search-and-rescue efforts, as well as fire suppression tactics.

Smyrna, DE · 12h
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NBC Philadelphia

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Man charged with murder in fatal shooting of 19-year-old in Wilmington

A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with the September shooting death of another 19-year-old man in Wilmington, Delaware, police said. The suspect turned himself in to police on Nov. 11 on an outstanding warrant in connection with the killing of Ryshine Holloman. On Sept. 13, around...

Wilmington, DE · 1d
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Delaware City Man Arrested After Attempted Break-In at Bear Home

New Castle County police arrested a 29-year-old Delaware City man early Tuesday morning, November 10, 2026, after he allegedly tried to break into a home in the Rolling Meadows community of Bear. Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were called to the 2000 block of Old Kirkwood...

Bear, DE · 2d
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Wilmington Police Arrest Two on Drug Charges After Street Stop

Wilmington Police have taken a man and a woman into custody on drug-related charges after officers observed suspicious activity during a street patrol. On November 9th at approximately 11:06 a.m., members of the Drug, Organized Crime, and Vice Division were working in the 1800 block of North Locust Street when they spotted a male and a female engaged in what appeared to be drug-related activity. Officers approached a 33-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman, and both were taken into custody without any resistance.

Wilmington, DE · 2d
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Two charged with attempted murder in Main Street Halloween shooting

Two teenagers have been arrested and charged in the Halloween night shooting on Main Street that injured seven, including a university student. A 17-year-old boy from North East, Maryland was arrested at his residence on Friday. He remains in custody at a juvenile detention facility in Baltimore where he is awaiting extradition to Delaware.

Wilmington, DE · 2d

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Wilmington Man Arrested for March Shooting on Concord Avenue

Wilmington Police have made an arrest in connection with a shooting that took place earlier this year, following a months-long investigation. On March 1st at approximately 8:36 p.m., officers from the Uniformed Services Division were called to the 600 block of Concord Avenue in response to a reported shooting. When they arrived, they found a 23-year-old man who had been struck by gunfire. He was taken to the hospital and listed in stable condition.

Wilmington, DE · 1d

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Sears, Best Buy & Ulta saved from chopping block as demolition plans for 850,000-sq-ft chunk of mall move forward

MALL demolition plans are moving forward in the US, but Sears, Best Buy and Ulta are being spared. The Concord Mall in Delaware is suffering the same fate as many malls in the US, which are being forced to close. A developer in Wilmington, Abrams Realty & Development, has submitted...

Wilmington, DE · 2d

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Police: Some Guy Shot Someone But We Can’t Tell You Who

New Castle County Police have arrested a 25-year-old Newark man in connection with a January shooting at the Iron Hill Apartments that left several vehicles damaged by gunfire, including one that was occupied at the time. On January 14, 2026, at approximately 9:40 p.m., officers with the New Castle County...

New Castle County, DE · 1d

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Tornado rips through Delaware: Sign crushes cars, helicopter hit

A line of strong storms swept through the Philadelphia region Thursday afternoon, Nov. 12, spawning a tornado in Delaware and leaving damaged buildings, downed trees and piles of hail. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado touched down in New Castle County. Crews were set to assess damage in Burlington County, New Jersey, on Friday.

New Castle County, DE · 2d

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Delaware woman accuses JCPenney security of racial profiling and says, “This cannot be ignored” after she and her cousins were accused of stealing

Delaware shopper alleges she and her cousins were falsely accused of stealing at JCPenney. BY: DANASIAA/TIKTOK A Delaware woman is speaking out after alleging that she and her cousins were wrongly accused of stealing while shopping at a JCPenney store in Wilmington. The woman, who identifies herself as Nasia on TikTok, says a security guard approached them just minutes after they entered the store and accused them of shoplifting. Nasia says...

Wilmington, DE · 14h

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Bridgeton Worker Pulled From Trench Pinned Against Concrete Slab, Flown To Hospital

A worker became trapped inside a trench against a concrete slab in Bridgeton on Tuesday morning, triggering a rescue effort that pulled him free in about 20 minutes before he was flown to the hospital by helicopter. The entrapment happened just after 9:30 a.m. in the 500 block of South Avenue, and officials have not said what caused it.

Bridgeton, NJ · 2d

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The Green - November 13, 2026

As tax bills go out, New Castle County seeks to build confidence in property assessment process. Property taxes are on the minds of New Castle County residents as the county sends out its 2026 tax bills. Concerns about the property assessments done to determine what people and businesses pay linger...

New Castle County, DE · 1d

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Schalick rallies to edge old nemesis Haddon Township in South, Group 1 final (PHOTOS)

Koenig, Spinnato lead Cougars to first title since 2015

Haddon Township, NJ · 14h

Spotlight Delaware

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Rare tornado hits Bear area, causing limited damage

The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado did touch down in New Castle County, but its intensity and exact track is still being determined. The post Rare tornado hits Bear area, causing limited damage appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

New Castle County, DE · 1d

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Lane Closure Active on J Caldwell Ln Near New Castle

New Castle County drivers should plan ahead if traveling northbound on J Caldwell Lane between Pigeon Point Road and New Castle Avenue near New Castle. DelDOT has confirmed an active, intermittent lane closure in that stretch due to ongoing construction activity. The agency is advising all motorists to use caution while traveling through the affected area.

New Castle County, DE · 2d

Mens Journal

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U.S. Storm Leaves 19 Inches of Hail on Roads as Tornadoes Hit 2 States, Trapping Drivers

A November thunderstorm buried cars in ice and forced road crews to bring heavy equipment.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

Delaware Online | The News Journal

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Tornado and hail storm, school fire cause, Biden at UD

TGIF, Delaware. Well, that was some wild weather yesterday … ☁️ Tornado confirmed in New Castle County after storm rips through state . So what’s next after thunder, a tornado and hail? Break out that puffy coat: Expect cloudy with some showers and a high of … wait for it … 46 degrees. Fluorescent lighting failure caused elementary school fire in Milford The Oct. 25 fire at Lulu M. Ross Elementary School in Milford was caused by the failure of fluorescent lighting inside a display case, the state fire marshal's office announced Nov. 12. The fire has been ruled accidental, Assistant State Fire Marshal Scott Bullock said. The fire happened on a Saturday, with the alarm going off around 4:15 a.m. It occurred in the school's Kent wing, damaging the lobby, library, front office and classrooms in the Kent and New Castle hallways, district officials said. Learn more here Do you remember Cloud 9? The 234 Rehoboth Ave. building that housed Cloud 9 restaurant and bar in the late 1990s and early 2000s has been demolished. What did you love about Cloud 9? Do you have special memories? Funny anecdotes? Photos? We'd love to hear/see them. Email smcnaught@gannett.com. Thanksgiving is

Delaware · 2d

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Silver Lake Road Closing in New Castle County for Bridge Work Saturday

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced a temporary closure of Silver Lake Road between Sandburg Drive and Noxontown Road in New Castle County for bridge repair work on November 21, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weather permitting. Drivers who regularly travel that stretch of road are encouraged...

New Castle County, DE · 1d

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New Playground Completed at Bear’s Brevoort Park

Brevoort Park Playground Adds Climbing Challenges, Musical Play, and an Inclusive Swing Seat BEAR, Del. – County officials and guests celebrated the completion of Brevoort Park’s replacement playground with a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026. The playground, at 256 Shai Circle, includes a climber with numerous climbing challenges and two slides. New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry and Public ... Read More

Bear, DE · 1d