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Delaware Online | The News Journal

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Tornado watch issued for New Castle County

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in Mount Holly on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 12:50 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.. This warning applies to New Castle, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Warren, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton and Philadelphia counties. New Castle County weather radar .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } What are NWS meteorologists saying? At 12:50 p.m., the NWS issued a statement including the following information: "THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 705 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 p.m. EST THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN DELAWARE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN NORTHERN DELAWARE NEW CASTLE IN NEW JERSEY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY MERCER MONMOUTH IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY HUNTERDON MIDDLESEX SOMERSET WARREN IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY BURLINGTON CAMDEN GLOUCESTER OCEAN SALEM IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA BERKS LEHIGH NORTHAMPTON IN SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA BUCKS CHESTER DELAWARE MONTGOMERY PHILADELPHIA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLENTOWN, BETHLEHEM, BLAIRSTOWN, CAMDEN, CHERRY HILL, DEPTFORD, DOYLESTOWN, EAST BRUNSWICK, EASTON, EDISON, FLEMINGTON, FREEHOLD, GLASSBORO, MEDIA, MOORESTOWN, MOUNT HOLLY, NEW BRUNSWICK, NORRISTOWN, NORTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP, PENNSVILLE, PERTH

New Castle County, DE · 22h

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US-13 Southbound Lanes Closed at St. Georges Bridge in New Castle County

Drivers traveling southbound on US-13 in New Castle County should plan ahead — lanes at St. Georges Bridge, between Cox Neck Road and Lorewood Grove Road, are currently closed for road work. DelDOT confirmed the closure is active as of November 10, 2026, and the disruption is expected to...

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VIDEO | Community celebrates new-and-improved playground

Families in the Bear-Glasgow area now have more reasons to get out and play. Brevoort Park, located off Porter Road near Summit Bridge Road, now has a new playground. It's got new swings, slides, things to climb on, a ground-level playhouse and a percussion station with plastic drums, among other amenities.

Bear, DE · 2d
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Delaware Weather Alert: 80% Rain, 33°F Cold Nov 12-16

Wilmington Faces 80% Rain Chances Before Temperatures Plunge Toward Freezing This Weekend

Wilmington, DE · 1d

The US Sun

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Sears, Best Buy & Ulta saved from chopping block as demolition plans for 850,000-sq-ft chunk of mall move forward

MALL demolition plans are moving forward in the US, but Sears, Best Buy and Ulta are being spared. The Concord Mall in Delaware is suffering the same fate as many malls in the US, which are being forced to close. A developer in Wilmington, Abrams Realty & Development, has submitted...

Wilmington, DE · 22h

Town Square LIVE News

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Holiday Magic Lights Up Wilmington’s Riverfront

Holiday Magic at Riverbright Opens Nov. 27 With Two Miles of Lights More than 300,000 holiday lights will illuminate Wilmington’s Christina Riverwalk when Holiday Magic at Riverbright Wilmington opens Friday, Nov. 27. The two-mile display will shine nightly through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027, with drone light shows, live music, and family activities planned throughout the season. Opening night falls the ... Read More

Wilmington, DE · 4d

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Lane Closures Active on I-95 Northbound Near Newark in New Castle County

Drivers heading northbound on Interstate 95 near Newark in New Castle County should expect lane restrictions due to an active construction incident. According to DelDOT, two left lanes along with the high-speed E-ZPass lanes are closed in the northbound direction between the Delaware state line and the Welcome Center. The...

New Castle County, DE · 2d

Spotlight Delaware

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Backlash erupts over Wilmington’s removal of Garfield statue; councilman calls for investigation

A backlash has erupted over last month’s removal of a statue of President James A. Garfield from a small plaza in Wilmington, with several state lawmakers and transparency advocates demanding it be returned from its new location in small-town Ohio. The post Backlash erupts over Wilmington’s removal of Garfield statue; councilman calls for investigation appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Wilmington, DE · 4d

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Wilmington School Gets 8 More Trees, Reaching 20 in Two Years

The Delaware Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program made a second visit to Lombardy Elementary School in Wilmington on November 5, this time to put eight more trees in the ground on school property. Combined with the 12 trees planted during the program’s visit the previous fall, the school now has a total of 20 new trees added over the past two years.

Wilmington, DE · 3d

Courier Post

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Honoring legacy of WWII vet who died as oldest living soldier | Exclusive

Carmen P. Poloff lived a full life in South Jersey. He helped build Belleplain State Forest, worked as a contractor across the region and, most notably, held the title of oldest living veteran from World War II. A longtime resident of Bridgeton and Cedarville, Carmen Poloff died in March 2025 at age 105 years and five months after a life spent serving his country and helping develop South Jersey. Born October 13, 1919, Carmen Poloff came of age during the Great Depression. As a teenager, he joined the crew that built Belleplain State Forest, where he helped dig Lake Nummy by hand. Veteran's Day events: Vineland will reveal War on Terror Memorial Monument on Veterans Day Carmen Poloff enlisted in January 1939 and began training at Fort Dix that March at age 19. He served throughout World War II and took part in major events, including D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. Although his service earned him two Purple Hearts and a distinguished service medal, Carmen Poloff was never known to brag. His son, Steve Poloff, said Carmen Poloff rarely talked about the war, and when he did, it was always positive or humorous memories. “He was really a

Bridgeton, NJ · 2d

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Indian River Field Hockey Falls to Tower Hill

FREDERICA, Del. – The DIAA Division 2 State Semifinals Indian River vs. the number 1 seed Tower Hill. Indian River defeated Archmere in double OT to get to the state semifinal. Coming in, Tower Hill was very dominant. Going 16-1 on the season. They only lost to Cape Henlopen,...

Wilmington, DE · 1d

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On Veterans Day, Delawareans honor and recognize those who have and are still serving in the U.S. Armed Forces

Delawareans honor veterans at the annual Veterans Day ceremony at the War Memorial Plaza in the shadows of the Delaware Memorial Bridge. The ceremony at Delaware Memorial Park in New Castle recognized, honored and celebrated those in the community who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The keynote speaker...

New Castle, DE · 1d

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Longwood Gardens Appoints Three New Members to Board of Trustees

Longwood Gardens has appointed Carol Chan, Inter-American Development Bank; Avery Stabler, Walmart Connect; and Michael Vaughan, University of Delaware (UD) to its Board of Trustees. They join the board as Michael Bontrager, Robert “Bob” McCracken Peck, and Margaretta “Peg” K. Stabler conclude their service. “We are...

Newark, DE · 2d

Spotlight Delaware

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Street, Tackett departures lead to December NCC Council election

The abrupt resignation of longtime New Castle County Councilman Jea Street Sr. and the election of Councilman David Tackett to county recorder of deeds will lead to a special election next month. The post Street, Tackett departures lead to December NCC Council election appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

New Castle County, DE · 3d

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Lane Closure Set for Route 72 & Upper Pike Creek Road Intersection in New Castle County

The Delaware Department of Transportation is set to close a lane at the intersection of Route 72, Upper Pike Creek Road, and North Star Road in New Castle County as crews work to improve the traffic signal at that location. The project is scheduled to begin November 24 and continue...

New Castle County, DE · 2d

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Lane Closures on Kirkwood Hwy Near Newark Could Cause Delays

Motorists heading through the Newark area of New Castle County should plan for some extra travel time on Kirkwood Highway (Route 2). According to DelDOT, intermittent lane closures are in effect in both the eastbound and westbound directions between Anna Way and Possum Park Road. The closures are the result of ongoing road construction in the area.

Newark, DE · 2d

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As tax bills go out, New Castle County seeks to build confidence in property assessment process

Property taxes are on the minds of New Castle County residents as the county sends out its 2026 tax bills. Concerns about the property assessments done to determine what people and businesses pay linger after the county’s 2024 reassessment, its first in over 40 years. Many were left angry, feeling some were paying less than their fair share.

New Castle County, DE · 2h

Delaware LIVE News

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ChristianaCare offers Saturday lung cancer screenings in Newark, Wilmington

Nov. 14 appointments highlight how annual low-dose CT scans can help eligible current and former smokers detect cancer before symptoms appear ChristianaCare will offer lung cancer screenings Saturday, Nov. 14, in Newark and Wilmington, encouraging eligible adults with a history of smoking to take a step that could detect the disease when treatment is more effective. The screenings will run ... Read More

Wilmington, DE · 2d

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A Guide to This Season’s Holiday Markets in Delaware

Holiday markets in Delaware are great places to find unique gifts, seasonal home decor, handmade clothing, and more. Plus, shopping locally and supporting independent artists is especially important this time of year. From intimate markets at micro-breweries and coffee shops to annual arts festivals, these holiday events across the First...

Wilmington, DE · 2d

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Middletown’s Emerson Farms Wins 2026 Delaware Environmental Stewardship Award

A multigenerational New Castle County farming family is being celebrated for its dedication to responsible environmental practices after being honored ahead of the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Emerson Farms in Middletown — a fifth-generation operation dating back to the early 1940s — was named the...

Middletown, DE · 2d