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Jewelry heist verdict, tomato pie at Fusco's, Sussex overdose update
May the Fourth be with you, Delaware. It’s likely to be cloudy and cooler today, with a predicted high of 61. Hopefully, if you want to hit a farmers market, you’ll get that in. It’s a great time to grab some strawberries or asparagus. Well, we can’t...
Deadly start for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in South Jersey
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is off to a deadly start in South Jersey, with two fatal crashes on May 1. The accidents, which took the lives of two Cumberland County men, occurred hours apart in Fairfeld and Upper Deerfield. Separately, an 85-year-old motorist died on May 1 in a Burlington...
Dog from Brandywine Valley SPCA Finds 'Furever' Home after More than Two Years
GEORGETOWN, DE.- After spending more than two years in the care of the Brandywine Valley SPCA, Snoop, one of their longest residents, has finally found his forever home. The SPCA says Snoop came from an overcrowded shelter in Florida and quickly became a favorite among staff and volunteers. They say...
Rainbow Records: Behind the scenes of the Newark staple
At Rainbow Records, no two days are alike. Owner Melissa Forsythe and Chrissy Morgan, the store’s main employee, agree on this immediately. In fact, the only thing they can name as a set routine would be coming in and turning the lights on. “It really depends on if it’s...
Jury reaches verdict in 2nd trial on violent hammer attack during Wilmington jewelry heist
A New Castle County jury on Thursday found a man guilty of assaulting a store owner with a hammer during a 2022 jewelry heist in Wilmington. A jury found Calvin Ushery, 40, guilty of assault, robbery and a weapons charge after about two hours of deliberation. The violent nature of the robbery...
WWII ends in Europe, four killed at Kent State: The News Journal archives, week of May 5
“Pages of history” features excerpts from The News Journal archives including the Wilmington Morning News and the Evening Journal. Four students were killed and 11 other persons were wounded at Kent State University yesterday when National Guardsmen broke up an unauthorized rally. President Richard Nixon said the incident should...
Changes afoot for Polly Drummond yard waste site
Changes are in the offing for the Polly Drummond community yard waste site, a popular site east of Newark for residents to drop off yard waste for free. Maybe it will close, with a nearby replacement. Maybe it will close, with a replacement further away. Maybe it will get dedicated funding. And for two out of those three alternatives, people ... Read More
46 Year Old Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Cumberland County
46 year old Angel Alicea Jr. of Bridgeton was killed in an accident involving his motorcycle Wednesday night. Police say the wreck occurred on Route 77 when his bike slammed into a vehicle that was turning into a parking lot. Alicea was thrown from his bike; there were no other injuries.
Rollover Crash In Townsend Causing Major Backup In Townsend
A rollover crash occurred on Route 1 northbound at the DuPont Parkway underpass in Townsend,. The incident occurred Tuesday, at approximately 12:03 PM, and led to the closure of one lane in both directions of Route 1 north of the DuPont Parkway overpass. Paramedics were initially dispatched to the scene,...
Stamp Out Hunger kick-off held in Newark
Members of Delaware's National Association of Letter Carriers, and representatives from the Food Bank of Delaware, held a kick-off on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the United States Post Office in Newark. The annual food drive is a collaboration between postal customers and the mail carriers who serve their routes.
New Castle County unveils comprehensive sustainability plan, seeking community input on priorities
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. New Castle County has released its first-ever comprehensive sustainability plan to reduce the county government’s impact on the environment. The new plan is a continuation of work...
Thieves using tracking devices to steal expensive cars, New Castle County police warn
Investigators say it only takes a few seconds for criminals to put GPS tracking devices underneath high-end cars that are parked in public areas. Then, they track the car to the driver’s home.
Smyrna School District will retry referendum, but only for new school funding
The Smyrna School District amends its referendum request and holds a second-try vote on June 6. The district asked residents to increase property taxes in March for operating and capital expenses. The operating ask failed by about a 300-vote margin and the capital request by around 200. On this second...
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