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Southern Delaware town’s 11 p.m. teen curfew draws mixed reviews
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. In an effort to tackle ongoing crime amid a growing population, the town of Seaford, Delaware passed a measure creating a curfew for young people this week. Seaford...
Delaware State Police Investigating Shooting in New Castle That Injured Teenager
NEW CASTLE, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating an early morning shooting on Friday that left a 16-year-old injured. The incident occurred near the intersection of Christiana Road and…
After Burgers by Wildwich food truck destroyed in fire Thursday, owner talks rebuilding
Burgers by Wildwich owner Mike Stanley woke up early Thursday to his food truck on fire in his driveway. He and his son fled the house as Belvedere Fire Company arrived to put the blaze out shortly before 3:30 a.m. And while no one was injured, the Burgers by Wildwich truck – a...
Urgent Powerball warning as $50k prize remains unclaimed – lottery chiefs issue advice to ticket holder
LOTTERY bosses have urged players to double-check tickets as the winner of a $50,000 Powerball prize remains a mystery. It’s one of multiple winnings yet to be cashed in – including one for $150,000. The winning Powerball ticket was sold for the drawing on Saturday, August 10, reported Delaware News Journal. It was sold at Route […]
Phish moving Sunday Mondegreen set to afternoon due to "high likelihood of severe weather"
Phish are in the midst of Mondegreen, their first multi-night camping festival since 2015, which is happening at Dover, DE’s The Woodlands. The fest is scheduled to wrap up on Sunday (8/18), and due to severe weather that’s forecasted to be incoming, Phish have moved their Sunday performance from the evening to the afternoon; it’ll now start at 1 PM, and the field will open at 11:30 AM.
Bay Country Bakery owners celebrate 25 years of ownership
CAMBRIDGE — Neither Gena nor Dave Levy had lifelong goals of owning their own bakery. Gena said they fell into it. The couple had been working in fine dining before they took a leap and purchased Bay Country Bakery from Robert and Connie Minn in August 1999. The pair had just learned Gena was pregnant when they decided to buy the bakery, a longtime Dorchester establishment. ...
Sussex County EMS Employee Thomas W. Berry III to be Honored, Laid to Rest August 22
Sussex County government and the community will join together to bid a final farewell to fallen EMS employee and volunteer firefighter Thomas Wilson Berry III, who tragically lost his life while responding to a vehicle crash earlier this week. Services for Thomas Berry are set for 1 p.m. Thursday, August 22nd, at Crossroad Community Church, located at the corner of State Forest Road and Seashore Highway west of Georgetown. Friends, family, and those wishing to pay their respects may call from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Meanwhile Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities until sunset on Thursday, August 22, 2024, to honor Mr. Berry.
Delaware school boards increasingly see controversy
“You’re out of order” was one of the most popular phrases of the night at Tuesday’s Christina School District’s Board of Education meeting. The sentiment was directed toward board members and attendees alike. Although the nearly four-and-a-half-hour meeting was certainly shorter than last month’s nearly eight-hour-long meeting, tension between the board and community members was felt immediately. Within the first 35 minutes of the meeting, Board President Donald Patton explained...
Two honored for work at Londonderry
EASTON — Londonderry on the Tred Avon CEO Christine Harrington and Director of Sales and Marketing Rachel Smith were named “The Faces of Retirement on the Eastern Shore by Baltimore Magazine” in its July 2024 issue. “Londonderry continues to shine as a premiere retirement destination across the region,” said Christine Harrington, Londonderry CEO. “This is the direct result of the collaborative efforts of our residents and team to create a thriving and vibrant community. Our beautiful waterfront campus is the perfect place to enjoy our...
Easton man arrested for illegal possession of a firearm Thursday
EASTON — An Easton man was arrested Thursday for illegal possession of a firearm at the Pleasant Alley Apartments. According to the Easton Police Department, detectives arrested Dennis Lee Ayers Jr., 41, and charged him with five counts, including felony firearm possession, possession of a firearm while committing a controlled dangerous substance offense and illegal possession of ammunition. The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office Crisis Response Unit, or SWAT team, assisted...
SPORTS BUZZ: A highly anticipated new sport kicks off at Newark Charter School
On Monday morning, all the hope and hype came to fruition when head coach Jody Russell walked onto the field at Robert W. Gore Stadium, blew his whistle, and Newark Charter School’s first ever official tackle football practice began. Russell is no stranger to opening a season as a head coach. He served in that position for 15 years at the Tatnall School and five at his alma mater, Newark High. But he admitted this one, his 21st, had a different feel to it. ...
Greensboro providing credit to residents after July water quality issues
GREENSBORO — The Greensboro Town Council unanimously decided to provide credit to residents following water quality issues in July. During its Thursday town meeting, council members approved a seven-day credit totaling to $7.21 per household or building. Town Manager Tammy Kelledes said the credit amounted to $1.03 per day and told the council how much six-day and seven-day credits would cost the town. The adopted seven-day credit will cost the...
Sussex farms in new round of aglands preservation
The Delaware Department of Agriculture has announced the 28th round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Program, preserving 40 farms and 2,262 acres of farmland. With this announcement, the Carney administration has preserved 403 farms, the highest number in the program’s history. In this round, 2,262...
Habitat receives $1.8 million federal grant
Thanks to a $1.86 million federal congressionally directed spending grant, Sussex County Habitat for Humanity will be able to build an additional 15 affordable homes throughout the county. Sen. Tom Carper joined with members of Sussex County Council and staff, congressional and Habitat staff and families Aug. 13, to make...
Seaford Police Arrest 6 on Drug, Loitering & Other Offenses
Live video cameras in the area of North and Woolford Street in Seaford let police observe a group of people sitting in chairs and standing on the sidewalk preventing the free flow of pedestrian traffic – as well as evidence of possible drug dealing. As police tried to contact the group, one man, 28 year old Elijah Desir of Seaford dropped a package and ran off on foot. He was arrested and another package was found – containing over 48 grams of crack cocaine and 130 bags of suspected heroin.
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