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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,...
Could this New Castle County zoning rule make most short-term rentals like Airbnb illegal?
A Wilmington-area short-term rental owner was cited by New Castle County for operating an Airbnb in a residentially zoned district. Little did the owner (and many other hosts) know, the county only allows short-term rentals in commercially zoned or industrially zoned areas and business parks. The latest pushback on short-term...
Goodies Plaza project brings range of businesses to Rising Sun
RISING SUN — Before the ribbon was cut Saturday people eagerly toured all the businesses that now call Goodies Plaza home. The Art Den, LLC, Rising Sunflowers Child Care, The Field House, Hoot Heating and Air, and Bird Dog Plumbing held a joint event offering giveaways and activities to all visitors. Greg Buttion, owner of the former Goodies Appliance at 8 Cooper Avenue, was happy with all the feedback he’s...
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...
Preserving Wilmington, Del. military monuments with the Legacy Marker Program
Several military monuments sit near Brandywine Park in Wilmington, Delaware documenting the history of our nation. But some haven't been touched or cleaned in decades. Ryan Hughes explains how a program is working to preserve the past.
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.
Downtown Newark spring concert series kicks off Thursday
The Newark Parks and Recreation Department’s annual spring concert series will kick off this week. The free shows will be held each Thursday through June 6. They will run from 7 to 8 p.m. on the Academy Lawn, located at the corner of Academy Street and Main Street. Attendees are encouraged to pick up food from a downtown restaurant to enjoy during the show, but the city will not be...
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 of Wilmington,...
Kayla Kosmalski shatters barrier by winning Miss Delaware Teen
No one was more surprised than Kayla Kosmalski to hear her name called as Miss Delaware Teen USA 2024 Sunday night. Now the Middletown cheerleader, swimmer and honor student will become the first contestant with Down syndrome to participate in the national pageant when it’s televised Aug. 1 on the CW Netrwork. She said Tuesday that she’s wearing the ... Read More
The Construction Grind Continues | Updating some of DelDOT's biggest projects
It can feel like some of Delaware's most traveled roads are always under construction, but some projects are starting to slide towards completion. Perhaps the biggest project at the moment is the I-95/Route 896 interchange in Newark, which when finished will have flyover ramps resembling what commuters see at the I-95/Route 1 interchange.
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...
Vandalism of historic Black church is latest in problems Iron Hill residents have endured
Racial slurs scratched onto a historic Black church on Easter weekend are the latest in hateful vandalism that has plagued property owners in this Iron Hill community for the last several years. For about four years, property owners along Whittaker Road said they've experienced everything from busted mailboxes to property...
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...
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