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The star-studded finale to a beloved horror trilogy is coming. This Delawarean is behind it
He's from Wilmington. He made his first two films in Delaware. And nearly two decades later, he's one of the top horror directors in Hollywood and about to drop the...
Tuesday update: DIAA spring sports tournament schedules
No. 16 William Penn (8-7) at No. 1 Salesianum (16-0), 6. No. 9 Newark Charter (10-5) at No. 8 MOT Charter (12-3), 6. No. 13 Delcastle (10-5) at No. 4 Appoquinimink (13-2), 6. No. 12 Smyrna (8-7) at No. 5 Caesar Rodney (13-2), 6. Wednesday’s games. No. 15 Odessa...
Xenidis and Arrowsmith combine to keep Caravel on top
In the second matchup this season of non-conference teams Caravel and Cape Henlopen Caravel stayed red hot at the plate In the first matchup between these two teams the game went 6 scoreless innings before Caravel plated 5 runs to win 5-0. The Caravel bats came alive in the 2nd inning but they left the bases loaded when a ground ... Read More
Here’s a Taste of What Longwood Gardens’ $250 Million Expansion Project Will Include
Longwood Garden’s $250 million expansion is moving along smoothly. The project includes adding 17 acres to the esteemed botanical garden, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This includes a 32,000-square-foot conservatory, private event space, education & administration building, bonsai courtyard, and a new restaurant. Longwood Reimagined: A...
Three charged with reporting false threats against Newark High School
Three men are facing federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a string of “swatting” incidents around the country, including calling in false reports of a shooting at Newark High School in January. A grand jury in Baltimore handed down an indictment this week against Owen Jarboe, 18, of Hagerstown, Md.; Evan Strauss, 26, of Moneta, Va.; and Brayden Grace, 18, of Columbus, Ohio. The indictment alleges that the three men, along...
University of Delaware student charged with hate crime after antisemitic remarks, vandalism on campus
NEWARK, Del. - An episode of what police are calling "an antisemitic tirade" has a University of Delaware student facing charges and a ban from campus. 23-year-old Jenna Kandeel was arrested by police with the university May 8, after witnesses said she made offensive remarks about the Jewish community and about the Holocaust.
4 Delaware Valley carnivals cancelled following deadly shooting and violent incidents
Four different carnivals across the Delaware Valley have been cancelled following a deadly shooting and a series of violent incidents that created a public safety concern. The LEAD Fest Carnival in Wilmington, Delaware has been cancelled after a teenager was shot and killed and another was seriously injured Saturday. The shooting happened at around 10:45 […]
Lefty's Alleys and Eats gets permission for Newark location
It's been more than a decade since the final bowling alley in Newark closed, but Newark City Council approved a proposal Monday that could strike the sport back into the college town, plus much more. Lefty's Alleys and Eats is looking to build their second Delaware location inside The Grove,...
Carnival canceled at Concord Mall after fight leads to fatal shooting
TALLEYVILLE, Del. - A popular carnival is now canceled after a teenager was killed and another critically hurt this weekend. Police say the victims were shot in a fight that broke out near the carnival entrance. Initially, organizers said they planned to keep the fair going, but changed course Monday.
Students won $125K but say real prize is helping community
Four Brandywine High School students have won $125,000 for their district by creating computer versions of popular games for students with disabilities. They’ve been surprised and pleased to discover that their team project has been embraced by the wider community. “We’re already getting requests from teachers,” said Isabella Chermak, a senior at Brandywine High School, “and not just teachers, schools ... Read More
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