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Newark limits public comment to 'real people' amid debate over corporations' free speech rights
Newark City Council last week voted to restrict public comment at meetings to “real people” only, rejecting a developer’s argument that someone who controls multiple companies should be allowed a speaking slot for each entity. The vote came April 18 during the annual organizational meeting, in which newly elected council members are sworn in and the council votes on its rules of procedure for the year. The rules provide a five-minute public comment period for members of the public who wish to speak about an...
Newark Bike Project keeps rolling with new location at Newark Shopping Center
The Newark Bike Project is now open in Newark Shopping Center, once again offering Newarkers a convenient place to purchase a used bike or learn to fix the bike they have. The nonprofit left its last location at 136 S. Main St. last year, and volunteers spent the past few months renovating and setting up the new space, which is located toward the back of the shopping center, between the movie theater and Goodwill. ...
Expect Delays, PennDOT to Replace Stormwater Facilities on U.S. 202 in Chadds Ford and Concord Townships
Get ready for some potential traffic headaches if your daily commute takes you through Chadds Ford and Concord Townships on U.S. 202. PennDOT is gearing up to replace stormwater facilities along a bustling stretch of Wilmington Pike, and you'll want to plan ahead. The headache begins on Monday, April 29...
Teen Trapped After Crash In Newark Saturday
Just before 10:30 Saturday evening, emergency crews were alerted to a serious motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Pulaski Highway and Glasgow Avenue. Upon arrival, crews from the Aetna Hose, Hook, and Ladder Company of Newark discovered that the crash had left one individual trapped in their vehicle. New...
Caravel strong in win over Oxford
On a chilly Friday night as the sun was going down, Caravel’s bats were heating up. The team would finish with 15 hits and 11 runs to defeat Oxford (PA) 11-1. Kendall Browne, Caravel’s leadoff hitter and center fielder, hit a sky high pop up that barely stayed fair and as she ran through first base and went down ... Read More
UD's Ag Day highlights the importance of agriculture
Thousands attended the University of Delaware's annual Ag Day festival on the grounds of the UD Farm on Saturday. The event highlighted agriculture with demonstrations and exhibitions. “We have a 350-acre campus right here in Newark. Ag Day is an opportunity for the community to really learn about agriculture, conservation and incredible research that’s happening here at UD and impacts their lives," said Lori Baiardi, events manager for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Drunk driver chases ex, crashes into bus while fleeing troopers, officials say
A Delaware drunk driver chased after his ex-girlfriend and crashed into a bus while fleeing from state troopers who were injured during the pursuit, investigators said. On April 25, shortly after 11:30 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to a distress call from a woman on her way to Delaware State Police Troop 2 in Newark. The woman said she was being chased by her ex-boyfriend, identified by investigators as 20-year-old Noah Howell of Seaford, Delaware.
Young Man Found Shot In Elsmere Saturday
Authorities are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred just before 1:45 p.m. on Saturday. Police and rescue crews responded to the Vilone Village area in Elsmere, where they located an 18-year-old male who reportedly sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local trauma center for emergency medical treatment.
2 shot just hours apart in Wilmington Thursday evening, police say
Two men were injured just hours apart in separate shootings in Wilmington on Thursday, police said. The first shooting occurred just before 6:45 p.m. in the first block of Cedar St. Responding officers found a 34-year-old man hurt. ...
University of Delaware breaks ground on $150M biopharmaceutical manufacturing center
A new $150 million facility at the University of Delaware will provide a space for testing new biopharmaceutical manufacturing practices as well as train workers in the highly technical skills needed to produce advanced medications. UD, state and federal officials broke ground Monday on the SABRE Center, which stands for Securing American Biomanufacturing Research and Education. The 70,000-square-foot SABRE Center will be located on the STAR Campus next to the...
2 high school entrepreneurs go for $12k this weekend
A passion for financial freedom led high school senior Keon Jones to dedicate himself to entrepreneurship and a business creation. Now, he and classmate Kyle Richardson will pitch their business to entrepreneurs, business professionals and community leaders to compete for $100,000 in prizes at the 2024 Diamond Challenge Summit. The event takes place from Thursday to Saturday at the University ... Read More
Proposed changes to DIAA, Newark tables rental tax, 'Voice' singer sent home
Howdy, First State! Welcome to Hump Day. Let’s work our way to the other side together. Today is National Bucket List Day. What’s on your Bucket List, Delaware? A few of mine … visit Vancouver and Prague (not in the same trip!), learn to mix a proper tequila cocktail, publish a book of poetry...
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