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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.
We need a healthier Delaware. We must address the urgent need for healthcare professionals
Dr. David Tam, President & CEO of Beebe Healthcare, speaks during the public comment period of House Substitute 1 for House Bill 350 at Legislative Hall in Dover on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. © Damian Giletto/Delaware News Journal.
Back to school haircuts at Vineland Elementary School District
Free haircuts and school supplies were available at Vineland School District Friday morning in preparation for the upcoming school year. Experts raise concerns after governor rolls back decades of protections: 'Saying this is a good bill is a lie'. A millennial moved from California to Utah for a lower cost...
Five things Philly fans need to know about the Olympics on Saturday
Union midfielder Jack McGlynn (right) and teammate defender Nathan Harriel hold the United States flag before the Union played the New York Red Bulls at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa., on Saturday, July 6, 2024. © Yong Kim / Staff Photographer/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS.
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...
What the Old Farmer's Almanac says Delaware should expect from the weather this fall
After high temperatures in June and July averaging 86 degrees − about 2 degrees above normal for the summer months − The Old Farmer’s Almanac says there’s relief in sight. The almanac, which dates back to 1792, has released its fall forecast and predicts cooler-than-average autumn...
The Ultimate Guide to Happy Hour in Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley
Wilmington, Delaware, boasts an impressive culinary and craft beverage scene, but it truly shines during those special hours after lunch and before dinner. Happy hour in this city transforms ordinary afternoons into something extraordinary, offering enticing menu items that are sure to delight. From cozy taverns to trendy eateries, these spots promise delicious bites and refreshing drinks that will leave you more than satisfied.
Arts Playlist: ‘Circle of Truth’ at the Biggs Museum of American Art
The question ‘What is truth?’ is no longer simply a philosophical debate; it’s an increasingly daily ask in a polarized society that consistently grapples with questions about the nature of truth. In that spirit, the Biggs Museum of American Art is rolling out the new exhibition ‘Circle...
Local hero saves two boys from drowning
On Wednesday, July 17, two children–ages 8 and 12– were rescued from a near drowning in the Great Egg Harbor River at Weymouth Furnace by a local hero. The two boys were rescued by 49-year-old Mays Landing resident Pablo Hernandez Cruz, who was hospitalized in critical condition, but later died.
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