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Brandywine Valley SPCA offering $24 adoption special to celebrate Olympics
In lockstep with the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Brandywine Valley SPCA is launching a $24 adoption special for all adult animals at all Brandywine Valley SPCA campuses and adoption events. Anything you can do to promote this would be helpful! I have attached a flier and social square. If you need anything else, please let me know!
Woman Charged With Robbery After Employee Is Pepper-Sprayed
Delaware State Police arrested Itaijiyah Clark of Wilmington, for robbery and theft-related offenses stemming from multiple investigations. Officials said on June 17, 2024, at approximately 5:40 p.m., troopers responded to a shoplifting turned robbery at the Sunglass Hut kiosk located within the Macy’s at 580 Concord Mall in Wilmington. The investigation showed that five unknown suspects approached the kiosk and grabbed several pairs of eyeglasses according to police.
Supporters protest transfer of ‘amazing force’ from library
Dozens of people turned out to the Gloucester County Library System Commission meeting at the Mullica Hill library on July 24 to protest what they said was the commission’s sudden transfer of library employee Jim O’Connor to the Logan Township branch. “Jim is the employee that every library...
Personnel File, July 25, 2024
Matthew Rubino was named chair of the Department of Surgery and physician executive for Surgical Services for ChristianaCare, the state’s largest healthcare system. Rubino has served as interim in these roles since September 2023. Rubino has held several clinical and academic leadership roles at ChristianaCare, including most recently serving...
Dover Hotels Raise Concerns Over Crime and Homelessness
DOVER, Del.- Hotels in Dover are sounding the alarm over a rise in crime and homelessness, which they argue is driving away business. Axia Management, which owns four hotels in the city, sent a letter to the Dover City Council this week highlighting these issues. WBOC has obtained a copy of the letter which reports a recent "increase in criminal activity" in hotel parking lots.
MOT Intermediate wins Eastern Region title
(Dover, DE) The MOT Little League began play in the 1950’s, and until this year has never had a team advance to a world series. In a matter of days, the proud program has two teams headed to a world series. The girl’s senior division softball all-stars won the Eastern Regional in New England and will stay in Delaware playing ... Read More
Avelo adding two new destinations to/from Wilmington
Avelo Airlines is adding two more routes out of Wilmington's airport. The airline announced today new service to Charlotte, using the airport in nearby Concord, North Carolina, and Orlando, using the airport in Lakeland, Florida. The Charlotte flights will be offered on Mondays and Fridays, beginning November 8th. The Orlando...
DSU & EHRI, Inc. Partnership Launches Geriatric Education Initiative
Delaware State University has partnered with Education, Health and Research International, Inc.(ERHI), in connection with the award of a five-year $5 million grant to support an education initiative to increase the expertise capability of the geriatric healthcare workforce in rural Kent and Sussex counties in the First State. Through this grant, a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program will be established. This initiative will develop and facilitate a training curriculum enabling healthcare workers to employ best practices, particularly as it relates to caring for senior citizens in various stages of dementia and other late-life diseases. The program will strive to increase the number of competent professionals who care for senior citizens. The training program will be conducted at the Milford Wellness Village, a health complex in Milford, DE.
Police pay special attention to store thefts
The Mantua police department is taking a harder stance on crime – specifically retail theft – in response to increased calls from the township’s four major retailers. Target, Lowe’s, Home Depot and Kohl’s have all been battling theft, a crime that has also increased nationwide. As a result, township police consulted with other law-enforcement agencies to create a special task force.
New park under construction at old Wilmington reservoir site
The property that contained a long-abandoned Wilmington city reservoir is being transformed into a community park in the Hilltop- Little Italy area. Construction is moving forward to create a park with trails, other outdoor amenities, outdoor classrooms - and a feeling like "you're above it all." The former reservoir was well above ground-level, and that extra height will be available for visitors to enjoy.
North Wilmington restaurant Stanley's Tavern sold
A popular North Wilmington restaurant is being sold, but will stay in the hands of local ownership. Ashby Hospitality Group, which owns the McGlynn's Pub franchise along with Newark's Deer Park and Odessa's Cantwell Tavern, announced Wednesday they have purchased Stanley's Tavern. The Foulk Road establishment dates back to 1947,...
Gym owners who defied COVID lockdown won’t get license back, N.J. appeals court rules
The civil rights of two gym owners who defied COVID-19 lockdown orders were not violated when a New Jersey borough pulled their business license and refused to give it back, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday. Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti, co-owners of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, filed an appeal...
Wilmington is Constructing a New Community Park at Site of Former Rodney Street Reservoir
With demolition of the former water reservoir complete, $2 million park project will provide City residents with a new location for relaxation and enjoyment. The conversion of a former unused and unsafe water reservoir basin to a beautiful new City park has begun. Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki today joined with City Public Works Commissioner Kelly Williams, City Parks and Recreation Director Ian Smith, and City Council Member Bregetta Fields to share details of the new park project.
Truck Driver Hospitalized After Crash On Route 55 In Deptford (UPDATE)
A truck driver was hospitalized after running off Route 55 in Deptford, authorities said.A portion of Route 55 was closed for more than two hours due to the crash on Wednesday, July 24, according to the NJDOT.Troopers responded at about 4 p.m. on Route 55 north milepost 59.6, according to Sgt. Jeff…
Food truck event draws large crowd to Main Street
The Mullica Hill Business Association hosted its first annual food truck Friday festival on July 19, when vendors on Main Street fed people from both in and out of the township. The event, according to association president George Murphy, drew about 1,000 people and continued well past its 8 p.m....
Uno Pizzeria And Grill Announces Closure In Deptford, NJ
I saw this trending on Facebook yesterday and it broke my little former-server heart. Uno's Pizzeria and Grill is officially closing up shop up in Gloucester County. It's been a year of bummer after bummer after bummer regarding restaurant closures in 2024. Seriously, I'm not sure I remember so many restaurants folding in such a short amount of time. Technically, though, that's not what's happening here.
Hamilton Twp., NJ, police seek help finding missing 16-year-old
Authorities in Hamilton Township are asking for your help locating a missing 16-year-old female. Police say Autumn M. Felmey of Mays Landing was last seen at around 4:30 Wednesday afternoon in the area of the Woodlands and she may have taken a New Jersey Transit bus via the stop at Hamilton Mall.
Troopers Arrest Man Following Road Rage Incident in Hockessin
Delaware State Police arrested 37-year-old Steven Wright of Wilmington, Delaware, for aggravated menacing and related charges stemming from a road rage incident that occurred Sunday night in Hockessin. On July 21, 2024, at approximately 7:17 p.m., troopers responded to the area of Limestone Road and Brackenville Road for a report...
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