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VIDEO | Building dreams at the "Heart of Hedgeville"
A Wilmington man's path to redemption now has him giving back to his community. (Speaking in the video: Truth in Action Holdings and Realty President and CEO Donald Thompson III; Realtor Kesia Campbell) A dream is being fulfilled at the former site of the Jackson Street Boys and Girls Club,...
Delaware Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Series of Thefts and Robberies Across Wilmington Retail Chains
In Wilmington, a woman's year-long theft spree has culminated in a five-year prison sentence, delivering a conclusion to her string of shoplifting and robbery offenses. Jasmine Williams, 36, was sentenced in New Castle County Superior Court after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including Robbery First Degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony, Robbery Second Degree, and two counts of Shoplifting under $1,500, the Delaware Department of Justice announced.
Celebrate Friendly’s 89th Founders Day and National Ice Cream Day with Sweet Deals
Friendly’s, the cherished ice cream and dining destination, invites ice cream enthusiasts nationwide to join in the festivities as they celebrate their 89th Founders Day and National Ice Cream Day this summer. Since opening their first restaurant in 1935, Friendly’s has become a beloved household name synonymous with delicious treats and family-friendly dining.
NCCo. Fire creates group to improve vetting process for applicants
A new subsection of the New Castle County Fire Service, aimed at improving the hiring process of its workers, has its members. This week, the organization announced its appointments to the Service Membership/Employment Standards Working Group. The need for the work group stems back to January after the reported arrest of Deputy Fire Chief of a New Castle County Fire ... Read More
Milford PD Looking for Man Missing Since July 4th
Milford Police need your help to locate 28 year old Nelson Belus who was last seen on July 4th around 1am at a residence on Pierce Street in Milford. Belus is about 5′ 9” and 155 pounds and was last seen wearing green/Khaki pants with no shirt. His family and law enforcement have not been able to contact him and there is concern for his well-being.
The great Sussex County oil boom that quickly became a bust
An 85-foot-tall derrick drilled relentlessly over 500 feet below the surface of an apple orchard near Bridgeville. On Sunday, March 25, 1934, an explosive geyser blew the casting pipe 162 feet in the air. From the wellhead poured mostly natural gas accompanied by oil. Not a lot, but it was oil. A...
Do you make enough money to rent in Delaware? This report says 30% of workers don't
If you want to comfortably afford a one-bedroom apartment in Delaware, you will need to make at least $52,000 per year. That is according to the latest report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, which breaks down how much someone needs to make annually to afford a studio, one-bedroom, and all...
Brandywine Valley’s Trail System Set for Major Overhaul
Following an in-depth assessment of Brandywine Valley Park, its trail system will undergo a revamp with major additions. Following an in-depth assessment of the Brandywine Valley, its trail system will undergo a revamp including both an addition and the closure of several trails, writes Johnny Perez-Gonzalez for the WHYY. The...
Southern Delaware high school introduces new healthy vending machine for student athletes
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Student athletes at Sussex Central High School will see healthier options to eat in-between workouts and training as the school’s athletic department has rolled out its new Power Locker vending machine this summer.
Delaware's DBE pilot at Hodgson offers potential labor boost to construction industry
The First State spends billions of dollars on commodities, services and construction. However, both in Delaware and nationally, the construction industry is facing challenges due to an aging workforce, rising labor demand and a lack of skilled workers. Despite the need for a larger labor pool, the construction trade in...
Building demolition controversy continues in Dover: board removes appeal from agenda
About 70 people were ready for a debate Wednesday, July 17, about the plan to demolish two historic buildings in downtown Dover to make way for a parking garage. But the discussion was squelched at the start of the Dover Board of Adjustment meeting at City Hall. ...
ShoreRivers to plant over 1,000 trees
EASTON — A committed group of 100 volunteers is planting native species trees from Chestertown to Cambridge and from Greensboro to Tilghman Island. ShoreRivers has created a program to plant native species trees in urban areas on the Eastern Shore — the Tree the Shore program. The organization recently received a grant from the Department of Natural Resources to plant 158 trees, which adds to funding already received from Chesapeake...
Strings attached to rural tax support frustrate locals
(The Center Square) — State agencies own vast amounts of rural lands, which limits the tax base for small communities and townships. With the new state budget, those local governments will see more payments to balance out fiscal limitations. The extra funding, a $1.80 increase, comes from slot machine revenues, and state agencies will pay […]
Blues star who shreds like Freddy Krueger to play Delaware
Blues prodigy Christone "Kingfish" Ingram is set for a royal concert when he entertains The Queen in Wilmington early this fall. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday, July 19. Kingfish's concert is two months later on Friday, Sept. 27. Who is Christone Kingfish Ingram? ...
Trappe council considers uses for remaining ARPA funds
TRAPPE — Town leaders held a workshop on Wednesday afternoon to discuss potential ways to allocate outstanding funds from the American Rescue Plan Act in Trappe. The town has about $758,000 in ARPA funds that must be obligated by the end of 2024 and used by the end of 2026. While no formal decisions were made, the Trappe Town Council did agree to look into securing two new trucks for its public works department. ...
Naamans advances to Majors division state championship
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED — Brady Bell slammed a two-out home run in the top of the first inning, staking Naamans Little League to a lead it would never relinquish in a 7-2 win over Canal Little League on Thursday at Naamans. With the win, Naamans captured the District II Major Little League championship and advanced to the state tournament next ... Read More
Hilltop Haven Part 2: Some residents see hopeful future, others are wary
Why Should Delaware Care? Wilmington’s Hilltop community, a majority Black and Latino neighborhood, continues to face decades-long problems related to drugs and gun violence. Some see a hopeful future for the community as a medley of Latin American immigrants continue to arrive. Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of...
Main Street church considers turning property into affordable housing complex
A Newark congregation that has long advocated for people who are homeless or housing insecure is considering its boldest action yet — turning its own Main Street church property into an affordable housing complex. New Ark United Church of Christ’s proposal is still in its infancy. Broadly speaking, though, the congregation would partner with a private developer who would demolish the existing church and build a multistory building in its place. The first floor would house the church’s sanctuary, offices and other spaces, while the...
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