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Models hit the runway making a statement with sustainable fashion at Delaware Goodwill
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. An audience at a Goodwill outlet in New Castle, Delaware, cheered and whistled as a model strutted down a runway, wearing an orange fringe cropped jacket, white skirt, black bedazzled tights and see-through platform heels.
How to play Delaware Lottery's newest draw game
Delaware has a new statewide lottery drawing. Perhaps you hadn't heard? After teasing in July that the state had something in the works, Delaware somewhat quietly began a newest twice-daily lottery drawing on August 19. ...
Spartans Wrap Up Road Trip With 4-0 Shutout Victory Over Delaware State Hornets
DOVER, DE - The USC Upstate women's soccer team capped its three-game road stand with a 4-0 shutout victory over Delaware State on Sunday afternoon. Nya Bacccelli scored a season-high three goals while Marley Gerber, Caitlyn Davis, and the Spartan backline pulled off the second shutout of the season. Upstate...
Wilmington University to offer Spanish language immersion online class this fall
Wilmington University has a added live, online, Spanish immersion class this fall. The onlin3 class is designed for students who speak Spanish and English but prefer Spanish instruction.
1 dead, 3 hospitalized in quadruple shooting in Chester
Police are investigating a shooting out of Delaware County.Officials say at least 30 shots were fired in a deadly shooting in Chester.It happened at the intersection of Butler and Concord streets around 11:45 p.m. Saturday.Police say four people were shot.One victim died at the scene.Three others are hospitalized.One of the men is listed in critical condition, while the other two are listed in stable condition.Investigators have not revealed a motive for the shooting.
Ceremony to commemorate lives lost to overdose Aug. 27
To commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day and the thousands of lives lost in Delaware to the opioid epidemic, Attack Addiction will host a public event at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27, on The Circle in Georgetown. International Overdose Awareness Day is the largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember those...
Suspect in custody after crashing into police cars while evading arrest in Delaware
A man is in custody after car crash and police shooting took place in New Castle County on Saturday night.The incident started just before 11:45 p.m. when New Castle County police responded to the unit block of Augustine Place in Bear, Delaware, for an assault in progress.At the scene, police say a suspect fled in his vehicle, which then struck a car and several police SUVs.As he fled, authorities say the suspect hit a New Castle County police officer, prompting police to open fire at the suspect.Despite the gunfire, the suspect reportedly fled the scene in his vehicle. The car...
Shooting breaks out near Dominican Festival in Allentown, Pa.; police investigating
Police are investigating after a shooting broke out near the Dominican Festival in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Sunday night.Authorities say it happened on the 100 block of North 7th Street.It is unclear what led to the shooting or if any injuries were reported.The City of Allentown posted the following message about the incident on Facebook:"The Mayor's Office is aware of a shooting incident in the 100 block of N. 7th St. The investigation is currently active, and police are processing the scene. The Allentown Police Department took quick, decisive action and there is no ongoing danger to the public. APD will share additional information as it becomes available."There is also no word yet on whether any arrests have been made.
UPDATE: POLICE INVESTIGATE ASSAULT RESULTING IN OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING – CROFTON
(Bear, Delaware 19701) On August 24, 2024, at 11:41 p.m., Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to the unit block of Augustine Place in the community of Crofton for assault in progress. As Officers approached the scene, the suspect fled in his vehicle, colliding with a...
Historic Reading Pagoda hosts exclusive tour as restoration efforts progress
The iconic Reading Pagoda, a landmark perched 620 feet above the city, opened its doors for a special guided tour on Sunday, August 25. This event, though closed to the general public, was accessible via a livestream on social media, allowing the community to virtually experience the first look inside the building since its closure in 2020.
Man injured at South Jersey beach after possible shark bite
A man was injured at a beach in South Jersey on Sunday after a possible shark bite.It happened at approximately 9:30 a.m. at Surrey Avenue Beach in Ventnor.The Ventnor City Beach Patrol told Action News a man was in the water when his hand may have been bitten by a shark.Authorities say they are still working to confirm the details, but a shark was not spotted in the water.The man was taken to the hospital for treatment and is expected to be OK.Beachgoers are now only allowed into the water up to their knees until local leaders say otherwise.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New Jersey news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
10 kids from Philadelphia recently went missing — see their pictures
Authorities in Philadelphia are asking for your help as they search for 10 missing children. These kids, some as young as 11 years old, have all gone missing since the middle of July. If you have seen any of the juveniles shown below, contact the Philadelphia Police Department immediately. Call...
American Airlines will begin daily nonstop flights from XNA to Philadelphia in December
HIGHFILL, Ark. — The Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) announced daily nonstop flights between Arkansas and Philadelphia will begin this year. American Airlines will begin the nonstop services between XNA and the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) starting Dec. 19, 2024. This will be the ninth nonstop American Airlines service...
Scam callers will rush you into handing over personal data; FBI says: First, 'take a beat'
A new FBI campaign aims of stop the rise of identity theft throughout the country. It’s called “Take a Beat,” and its goal is to get potential victims to take a breath, take a moment, and think critically about what’s happening.
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