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Inmate Who Kidnapped And Raped Woman While On Prison Furlough Dies After 47 Years Behind Bars

Arthur Lewis Kee, a convicted rapist whose crimes while on a weekend furlough from a Delaware prison fueled controversy over the state’s prisoner-release policies, died November 3, 2026, at the age of 82. The case dates back to July 1978, when Kee was permitted to leave the Plummer House...

Wilmington, DE · 15h

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The Secret Delaware Amish Market Where Locals Go For Fried Chicken And Rolls

One building holds a sit-down restaurant, a fried chicken counter, a wing stand, and a full Amish bakery. That’s a lot of temptation under a single roof. The doors only open three days a week. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are the whole schedule, so timing matters. The funny thing...

Delaware · 1d

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Movie theater returns to Dover, bringing big-screen experience back to the capital city

After more than two years without a movie theater, Dover residents once again have a place to catch a movie close to home. Dover Movies 14 officially opened its doors Friday at Dover Mall, marking the return of the big-screen experience to Delaware's capital city and giving moviegoers a new reason to visit the shopping center.

Dover, DE · 2d

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Smyrna officials continue to hold off on using county tax assessments

Smyrna Town Council again holds off on a decision about using property assessment data from Kent and New Castle Counties to formulate its local property tax bills. The issue has been in front of council members twice in recent weeks, but officials have continued to kick the can down the road. At a public hearing on Monday, the town’s Finance Director, Kathleen Acevedo, rehashed many of the points she made at a meeting in early October and another two weeks later.

Smyrna, DE · 16h

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Warm up With Soup From These Delaware Beach Restaurants

Now that the summer sun is gone and the chilly Atlantic breezes are sweeping coastal Delaware, diners are on the lookout for warm, comforting meals. If you want to dig into a hot bowl of soup at the beach, these restaurants have you covered. Big Fish Grill. The seasonal lobster...

Delaware · 2d

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Laurel school board member promotes parent to assume superintendent duties

A Laurel school board member says a colleague has a conflict of interest because his mother is now in charge of superintendent duties. The post Laurel school board member promotes parent to assume superintendent duties appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Laurel, DE · 1h

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10 Delaware Restaurants Where Classic Cooking Never Goes Out Of Style

One Delaware burger joint names its sundaes after local high school teams, and its biggest one holds about twenty scoops. I love that a dessert menu can double as a map of hometown rivalries. That kind of stubborn loyalty runs through this whole list. One spot unlocks its doors at...

Wilmington, DE · 2d

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St. Georges Bridge to close one direction at a time for weeks

Weeks of traffic restrictions on the St. Georges Bridge begin in a matter of hours, with drivers losing access to one direction of the bridge at a time through mid-December. The first closure will affect southbound traffic beginning Nov. 9 and is expected to last until Nov. 30, though the schedule is subject to change. Once that work is completed, crews will switch sides, closing northbound traffic until about mid-December. Bicyclists and emergency vehicles will continue to have access during the closures, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which said it will keep the Delaware Department of Transportation updated on the work. The 84-year-old steel tied-arch bridge carries U.S. Route 13 across the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal in St. Georges. DELAWARE TRAFFIC: Delaware's 15 new red-light cameras could make money, reduce crashes Send tips or story ideas to Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299 or eparra@delawareonline.com . This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: St. Georges Bridge to close one direction at a time for weeks

St Georges, DE · 1d

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Delaware military retirees can subtract $15,000 of pension income from 2027 state returns, rising to $25,000 by 2029, under a law Gov. Matt Meyer signed Aug. 17

Delaware military retirees will be able to subtract $15,000 of military pension income from their state taxable income on 2027 returns, up from the $12,500 limit that has applied since 2022. The limit then rises to $20,000 for 2028 and $25,000 for 2029 and every year after. Gov. Matt Meyer signed the change into law […] The post Delaware military retirees can subtract $15,000 of pension income from 2027 state returns, rising to $25,000 by 2029, under a law Gov. Matt Meyer signed Aug. 17 appeared first on The Money Overview .

Delaware · 1d

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National Scrapple Day in Delaware brings fun ideas to munch on

Delaware is a little off-center to many people who aren't from here, and so is some of the state's favorite food. Scrapple is arguably the most unique food tied to Delaware, partly because it's a little divisive. This meaty loaf is so special that it gets its own holiday: National Scrapple Day , celebrated on Nov. 9. While Delawareans typically eat scrapple like a piece of breakfast sausage, here are more interesting ways to eat it, plus the origin story of scrapple for those who are new. The Meat Stands Alone: Most Uniquely Delaware thing of all? You either love it or hate it Scrapple cheesesteak and fries If it takes a mountain of French fries to satisfy your cravings, you might want to try some meaty scrapple fries. These treats are a (metaphorical) hill worth dying on. Little Creek Grill near Dover specializes in these bars of meat that look more like French toast sticks than French fries. Like regular fries, these scrapple delights can be dipped into ketchup (or maple syrup). Other interesting scrapple items at Little Creek grill include "The Scrappy," a sandwich that fights for your appetite. The Scrappy is made with Hughes Delaware Maid Scrapple

Delaware · 1d

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DIAA 3A Playoff Scenarios entering Week 11

We know the 8 teams who will make up the Class 3A field, but there's still room for a lot of changes in the order. The simplest solution would be Middletown defeating Appoquinimink on Friday night to clinch Class 3A-1 directly, and not avoid a tiebreaker, which they'd still win unless they gave up at least 32 points to the Jags in a loss.

Middletown, DE · 1d

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The Reason Delaware Calls Itself the First State, and the Day Delawareans Still Celebrate It

Delaware has been first since 1787, but “The First State” only became its official nickname in 2002. The day behind it comes around every December. Here’s the reason Delaware calls itself the First State, and how Delawareans still celebrate it. A Vote in a Dover Tavern. Delaware’s...

Delaware · 2d

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‘Gift of Lights at Dover Motor Speedway’ returns through the holiday season, starting on Thanksgiving

The holiday season will shine a little brighter at The Monster Mile as the popular “Gift of Lights at Dover Motor Speedway” drive-thru light show returns for its fifth consecutive year, beginning Thanksgiving night. The annual holiday tradition will illuminate the campgrounds of Dover Motor Speedway from Thursday,...

Dover, DE · 2d

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5 Deadly Delaware Mountain Trip Mistakes to Catch Before It’s Too Late

For Delaware travelers, a mountain weekend usually means leaving the state for higher terrain in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, or Virginia. The danger is carrying the assumptions of a short local walk into a longer drive followed by a steep, unfamiliar hike. These five mistakes concern mountain trips starting from...

Delaware · 17h

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DSU Inducts 13 Athletes, a Baseball Team, and a Horse Into 2026 Hall of Fame

Delaware State University has welcomed its largest and most unique Hall of Fame class yet, inducting 13 former student-athletes, a championship baseball team, and — for the very first time — an equestrian horse into the DSU Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The induction ceremony took...

Dover, DE · 22h

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DelDOT Announces Overnight and Daytime Lane Closures on I-95 in New Castle County

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is putting drivers on notice about a series of upcoming lane closures on Interstate 95 in New Castle County near the I-95 and SR 896 interchange. Northbound I-95 will see overnight lane closures from south of the Maryland state line up to the toll...

New Castle County, DE · 2d

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Long-time New County Councilman Jea Street steps down

Longtime New Castle Councilman Jea Street is stepping down. New Castle County Council President Monique Williams-Johns announced Street’s retirement Saturday at the Route 9 Library near New Castle. Street has served as County Council’s 10th District representative for 22 years. His resignation is effective immediately. Johns lauded Street...

New Castle County, DE · 15h

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10 Delaware Shopping Malls Worth Exploring For Deals And Gift Bargains

The price on the tag is the price you pay. In Delaware, there is no sales tax at the register, and I still find that a little bit thrilling. That one rule changes the whole math of gift shopping. A sweater, a gadget, or a stack of stocking stuffers costs...

Delaware · 1d

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Dover Veterans Day parade to honor veterans and military families on Saturday

DOVER, Del. – Veterans and their families will be celebrated Saturday as downtown Dover hosts a Veterans Day parade honoring those who have served across all eras. The free, public event begins at 11 a.m. November 7, with veterans marching through Loockerman Plaza before the parade concludes on Water Street.

Dover, DE · 2d

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Ryan Cormier dishes on THC drinks, LeBron, 'Widow's Bay' & Newark music

Fall is a lively time in the First State, with festivals, holiday fun and tons of reasons to explore Delaware. We caught up with longtime Delaware Online/The News Journal reporter Ryan Cormier to chat about the Delaware entertainment and food scenes. Question: How was the second year of Wilmington Porchfest ? Why do you think people are responding so strongly to the concept? Answer: It was fun, but different for me. For the first one, four homes a block from my house in Wilmington's Trolley Square participated, and it created a mini festival feel. After they had their own Springfest earlier this year, they decided to sit out Porchfest and rev back up next year. But I still went out to a couple of the host porches to see some bands, including Wilmington rock band Eastern Elk on North Scott Street and a nighttime performance by veteran Delaware cover band Chorduroy on Rowan Street, which drew a big crowd. When you're used to seeing bands in bars, it's fun seeing an organic all-ages crowd enjoying live music in a non-traditional space. You and Andre Lamar did a deep dive earlier this year on the lack of live music venues in

Wilmington, DE · 2d

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