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Police raid near North East nets drugs, loaded handgun, one arrest
NORTH EAST — A man remained jailed on Tuesday after investigators confiscated more than one ounce of suspect heroin mixed fentanyl, a loaded handgun and other drug-related evidence while raiding his residence near North East and searching his vehicle, according to the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators identified the suspect as 28-year-old Zachary Paul Rhoades, whom investigators arrested on Thursday after conducting a court-approved search of his residence in the unit block of West Clairborne Road, police reported. ...
Planning commission OKs Benny Street townhouses, recommends against Corbit Street project
The Newark Planning Commission last week gave its stamp of approval to a proposal to build three townhouses on Benny Street but recommended against approving a slightly larger project on Corbit Street. The projects will now move on to city council for consideration. Council has final say over development projects, and the planning commission’s recommendations are non-binding. At 50 and 54 Corbit Street, developer Mico Slijepcevic is seeking to demolish...
Three Delaware arrests linked to greater Hartford burglaries
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WTNH) — Three suspects involved in a series of overnight commercial burglaries in the greater Hartford area have been apprehended in Delaware. Nicholas Provencher, 44, Ashley Mercey, 33, and Matthew West, 46, were arrested by the New Castle County Delaware Sheriff’s Office on April 25 following a police chase that started in […]
Your guide to Delaware farmers markets 2024
As temperatures climb and cherry blossoms fade, it's that time of year again: farmers market season. Delaware has plenty of farmers markets to explore, covering all three counties. Here are Delaware farmers markets, many opening up in early May, with many accepting EBT/SNAP and FMNP benefits. New Castle County. Glasgow...
VIDEO | Brandywine goes back-to-back
For the second year in a row, Brandywine High School's STEM team (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) has been named a national winner in Samsung's 14th annual Solve for Tomorrow competition. In a whirlwind week, the team, comprised of Olivia Erskine, Katherine McDerby, Isabella Chermak, and Malti John, and led...
Chester County 2 alarm fire
Firefighters from New Castle County responded on a second alarm to assist Chester County firefighters in battling a blaze in a row of townhomes on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The fire broke out in the 500 block of Buena Vista Drive in Kennett Square shortly after 5 p.m. Flames spread...
Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton joins Wilmington protest calling for Delaware court diversity
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A group called Citizens for Judicial Fairness, along with the Rev. Al Sharpton, activists and candidates for city and state offices, rallied in Wilmington on Tuesday afternoon, urging Gov. John Carney to appoint a Black judge to Delaware’s Chancery Court.
Three troopers injured in domestic related incident
Three Delaware state troopers are recovering from minor injuries, and a Seaford man is in jail, following an incident late Thursday night, April 25, 2024, that started as a domestic dispute and resulted in a police pursuit. According to police, 20-year old Noah Howell was allegedly chasing his ex-girlfriend's vehicle,...
2 Delaware teams participate in National High School Mock Trial Championship in Wilmington
Delaware is playing host to this year's National High School Mock Trial Championship, which will be held at the Leonard L. Williams Courthouse in Wilmington on Friday and Saturday. As host of the annual event, two Delaware high schools will get to compete in the contest this year: Charter School...
Police searching for car, suspects involved in a shooting that left a 17-year-old critical in Del.
Police in New Castle County are searching for the suspects involved in a shooting where a 17-year-old was injured Saturday afternoon in Delaware. Police were called to Alvil Road in Vilone Village, Elsmere, at around 1:40 p.m. on Saturday in response to a shooting. When officers arrived, they found the...
David Bromberg and his wife are leaving Wilmington. But first, she's hosting a major art show
After spending 22 years in downtown Wilmington, during which time he rekindled his music career to the delight of fans nationwide and earned the first Grammy Award nomination of his vaunted career, multi-instrumentalist David Bromberg is leaving Delaware. Bromberg and his wife, artist/musician Nancy Josephson, are selling their four-story, 8,900-square-foot...
Incumbents lose both Smyrna Town Council races after council doubles property taxes
After Smyrna Town Council voted to double property taxes April 1, residents voted to oust both incumbents up for election April 30. In District 3, former Councilman Alvin Pope won 259-54 over incumbent Valerie Forbes, who had served on the council since 2006. Pope was on the council from 2016-20. ...
Why this will be the last year for Constitution Yards beer garden as you know it
Pour one out if you must: 2024 will be the final year for the Constitution Yards beer garden as you know it. The popular Riverfront beer garden will have to find a new home next year, to make way for a planned luxury apartment building at its current site. Constitution...
Newark teen earns Eagle Scout rank
A Newark teen received his Eagle Scout rank last month after completing a community service project at Howard Weston Senior Center in New Castle. Jacob Laws, a member of Boy Scout Troop 2281, assembled a volunteer crew to revitalize the center's outdoor spaces. Under his direction, the team refurbished existing flower boxes, refreshed mulched areas, constructed four new standing planters and erected a freshly painted sign for the facility. His...
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