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Philadelphia and Surrounding Regions Under 'Excessive Heat Warning' as Heat Index Soars to 105 Degrees
With the mercury pushing boundaries, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Philadelphia has issued an "Excessive Heat Warning," alerting locals of the potential risk posed by sweltering conditions expected to surge throughout the day. According to the warning, the mix of humidity and high temperatures could lead to heat index values rocketing up to a stifling 105 degrees.
Delaware 2024 MLB draft picks include Friends slugger, Concord, Cape and Appo pitchers
At least four former Delaware high school baseball players heard their names called in the 2024 MLB draft, including one who has a chance to stay close to home. The Philadelphia Phillies selected Concord High graduate Luke Gabrysh with the 462nd overall pick in the 15th round of the draft, a 20-round affair...
Power outages impacting Delaware Valley, photos show storm damage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Delaware Valley is still feeling the effects of powerful, fast-moving storms that hit the region Tuesday afternoon and evening. Thousands of customers across Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware are dealing with power outages, and strong winds brought down large trees.The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey said on social media Tuesday night that it had received multiple reports of wind damage in eastern Pennsylvania and north and central New Jersey. "Radar data supports that several severe downbursts/macrobursts (straight-line wind) have occurred," the agency said around 9 p.m.In Philadelphia's Bustleton neighborhood, a large tree...
Delaware gets 'F' for senior health care cost, access, quality in latest report
A SeniorLiving.org report gave Delaware an 'F' for senior health care cost, access and quality. Delaware was among six states that received failing grades. The First State faces a unique challenge in this regard given its rapidly aging population and shortage of medical professionals. Delaware, where estimates show those 60...
Council approves annexation of land for potential affordable housing project
EASTON — A potential affordable multifamily housing development project on the east side of Ocean Gateway took a step forward at Monday night’s Town Council meeting. Council members approved a resolution for the town to annex around 17 acres of land following multiple public hearings. The land is to be annexed from Talbot County and into the town of Easton. It contains vacant property east of U.S. Route 50, between...
Downtown Salisbury gets funds for three new planned businesses. Here's what's in works.
Gov. Wes Moore has announced that several planned small businesses within the city of Salisbury will receive a portion of $16.2 million for business development. It is part of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development funding issued through three separate grant programs. ...
Bardea team to open Italian eatery in DE.CO food hall
Restaurateur Scott Stein of Bardea fame has frequently maintained that he is fully committed to downtown Wilmington. He recently proved his point. This week, Stein and partners Pino and Antimo DiMeo announced plans to open their sixth restaurant in the business district. The yet-unnamed eatery will be within walking distance of the award-winning Bardea Food & Drink, Bardea Steak and ... Read More
Talbot County Garden Club Presents Tour Funds to Two Historic Churches in Trappe
Talbot County Garden Club hosted a lemonade social at Scotts United Methodist Church in Trappe on June 16 to celebrate the success of the 2024 Talbot County Tour of the Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage. Dedicated to the restoration and preservation of historic properties, the May 11 Tour drew more than 2,000 “pilgrims” to seven outstanding private properties. Tour proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships – greatly amplified by service providers’ discounts and donations – will cover major infrastructure projects at two historic churches in Trappe: Scotts and St. Paul’s Episcopal on Main Street and brick ruins from the related old White Marsh Church on Almshouse Road and Route 50.
Party all around with big names coming to Ocean City, Dewey Beach stages and more
While it has been a doozy of a week weather-wise with high temperatures in the 90s, things are expected to cool down a little as the weekend approaches. For those looking for a little live music at the beach, however, concert venues are heating up with some of their biggest shows of the summer scheduled for the days ahead.
Threat of lawsuit over city manager's contract looms after tense meeting in Rehoboth Beach
During a recent special meeting, the Rehoboth Beach Commissioners discussed City Manager Taylour Tedder's controversial contract and took angry comments from the public, all while the newly seated manager listened in silence. Tedder started his position in May with a $250,000 annual salary, plus up to $50,000 for moving costs...
Welcoming this year's Plein Air artists
EASTON — A crowd of art patrons wended their way down the Wye Heights spectacular wooded driveway to find artists working on their paintings Saturday. The Plein Air Easton Meet The Artists Party welcomed an array of artists working on large and small canvases, painting with brushes, sponges and palette knives. From shaded gardens with sculptures to vast grassy expanses overlooking the Wye River, there was no shortage of spectacular...
Pastor tries to foster family feel at First Baptist Church of Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE — When it comes to church membership, First Baptist Church of Cambridge Pastor Chris Colbert would rather have 10 “sincere God lovers” than 10,000 “nominal pew sitters.” Since coming to Cambridge from Monmouth County, New Jersey in September 2022, Colbert has aimed to “cultivate sincere and mature followers of God.” “So we’re creating a community of intimate, committed, loving, sacrificial family members who want to help each other to...
Newark approves five rental townhouses for Corbit Street
Newark City Council last week gave a developer the go-ahead to build rental townhouses on Corbit Street. Developer Mico Slijepcevic is planning to demolish two rental houses at 50 and 54 Corbit Street that are nearly 100 years old and replace them with five three-story townhouses. Each unit will have four bedrooms. A parking lot in the back will have space for 15 cars. ...
Governor’s Task Force Arrests Dover Man for Drug Offenses and Resisting Arrest
Delaware State Police arrested 34-year-old Jesus Torres of Dover, Delaware, on multiple drug and resisting arrest charges after a pursuit near Seaford yesterday. On July 16, 2024, at approximately 3:47 p.m., a member of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force saw an Acura MDX fail to use its turn signal as it was turning onto German Road from Concord Pond Road. The Acura initially did not stop when the detective tried to pull it over. The Acura ultimately came to a stop at a dead end on Jewell Street, at which point the detective attempted to arrest the driver, later identified as Jesus Torres. Torres failed to comply with verbal commands and struck the detective several times as he physically resisted arrest. Torres was able to escape and fled on foot but was apprehended a short time later. After Torres was taken into custody, detectives searched the Acura and found approximately 21.95 grams of powder cocaine, and $932 in suspected drug dealing proceeds.
Muzzle 2 Tail therapeutic riding holds carnival to raise awareness
Muzzle 2 Tail Horsemanship and Therapeutic Riding Center hosted a carnival July 6, with the proceeds going toward special needs families. Located at 8883 Clendaniel Pond Road in Lincoln, Muzzle 2 Tail specializes in one-on-one horsemanship, therapeutic riding and ground lessons to children and adults with special needs. Instructors are certified with Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International.
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