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*Update – Victim Identified* State Police Investigating Three-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Wilmington
The Delaware State Police have identified 89-year-old Grover Brown of Wilmington, Delaware, as the man who died in a three-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Monday afternoon in Wilmington. The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision...
Stahl Post 30 falls to Newark Post 10 in annual 4th of July game
Stahl Post 30 hosted the Newark Post 10 Generals in the annual July 4th American Legion baseball game at Wilson Field. The game played in front of a large crowd of Stahl Post patrons provided some early fireworks in a game that saw thirty three runs cross the plate. The game lasted almost three hours and thirty minutes ... Read More
Kevin Bacon hopes Delaware fans won't ghost him
If you spot someone at a Delaware Wawa this summer who resembles Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon, it may not be smart to ignore them. The singer and movie star will perform with his older brother Michael as part of The Bacon Brothers duo at the Freeman Arts Pavilion near Selbyville on Sunday, July 21.
Delaware Park postpones Saturday drone show after FAA closes airspace for 'VIP'
A drone show scheduled at Delaware Park Casino on Saturday, July 6, has been canceled because of flight restrictions over the weekend in north Delaware. "Due to FAA restrictions communicated on July 4th, the drone show at Delaware Park Casino near Wilmington, scheduled for Saturday, July 6, unfortunately, has been postponed," wrote a spokesperson for Delaware Park Casino. "The new date for the drone show is now Saturday, July 20th. ...
Maker's Market offers food, fun & history
Greenbank Mills and Philips Farm will host vendors at their Maker's Market from 3 to 7p.m. every second Thursday of the month until October. Attracting vendors to the farm helps inform the public about the historical property that is still in use and educating people today. Greenbank Mills and Philips...
When does school start and how long is the school year in Pa.?
Sure, it’s still summer, but before you know it, school will be back in session. As parents, understanding how much time your child will spend in school each year can help you prepare for the upcoming academic season. Here’s a quick overview of the school year requirements in New...
Philly-area parents who’ve lost children to opioid overdoses pledge to push forward in Purdue Pharma lawsuits
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, have become almost synonymous with discussions about the national opioid epidemic and today’s addiction crisis. At...
Delaware students bring home future health professionals honors
More than 140 students and advisors from across Delaware joined more than 12,000 other members at the 47th annual HOSA-Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference in Houston June ...
Delaware Department of Education announces free and reduced-price meal policy
The Delaware Department of Education announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy for free and reduced-price meals for children unable to pay the full price for meals served under the National ...
Chia seed recall as FDA issues highest risk level after salmonella warning
The FDA classified a batch of recalled chia seeds with the highest risk level last week as a dangerous salmonella outbreak linked to the seeds as the public is urged to check their products and throw out any they find
Watch a trailer for Aubrey Plaza's upcoming film 'My Old Ass'
Wondering what life would be like if Aubrey Plaza, who recently turned 40, could talk to her much-younger self?. Well, Amazon MGM Studios can't answer that, but they are out to explore what a 39-year-old woman portrayed by the Delaware A-list actress would say if she were somehow able to hang in real time with an 18-year old version of herself.
Legislative Wrap-up: animal-related bills passed in 2024
This year’s legislative session had a slew of bills related to animals and domestic pets that passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate. RELATED: Legislative Wrap-up: gun bills passed in 2024 From laws pertaining to financial and legal penalties for owners to laws aiming to prevent dog fighting, here are the animal bills that passed in 2024: House ... Read More
Edgemoor and surrounding areas raise environmental, health concerns from Port of Wilmington expansion
Residents and community groups in and around Edgemoor are pushing back on the Port of Wilmington expansion. The state announced the $635 million public-private partnership project in May – the new facility in Edgemoor will quadruple the port’s capacity for container cargo and handle newer and larger ships.
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