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Not having to ask 'can you hear me now' in Hockessin
In a part of Delaware notorious for dropped phone calls, New Castle County and Verizon are teaming up to fill the void. New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, county workers, lawmakers, and a Verizon executive, broke ground on Thursday, August 29, 2024, for a new cell tower on the grounds of the Police Athletic League (PAL) on Lancaster Pike.
Connecting the Dots: Building Support for Women Struggling with Addiction & Mental Health | Ep. 10
WILMINGTON, Del. — On this episode of Her Perspective, six special guests explore solutions for women to support mental health and combat addiction. What can we do to build stronger support systems for women? How do mental health and addiction affect women and families? Host Rita Landgraf introduces the first guest, Stacey Stewart, to discuss her role as the CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Afterwards, Rita introduces four guests, Annie Slease (Co-Founder and CEO of National Mental Health Literacy Collaborative), Dr. Teri Lawler (Founding member of Pathways to Resilience), Cierra Hall-Hipkins (Executive Director of Network Connect), and Jessica Estok (Interim Assistant Director of Collegiate Recovery Programs), for the second segment of Connecting the Dots. The panel discusses each of their lived experiences with mental wellness, addiction, and support systems for women.
Last-minute forum held for Wilmington City Council candidates on primary ballot
Days before the start of early voting in Delaware and two weeks ahead of the Sept. 10 primary election, the only candidate forum for Wilmington City Council seats took place over two evenings. Held at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew on Aug. 26 and 27, the event was organized...
WC’s film series on 1st Thursdays
CHESTERTOWN — With a theme of “The Creative Life,” the Washington College Department of Communication and Media Studies’ film series for 2024-25 will explore the diverse ways in which individuals and groups engage in creative practices. The monthly series, held on the first Thursday of each...
Jazz festival Sept. 7 in Chestertown; early concert Sept. 6 at Rock Hall’s Mainstay
CHESTERTOWN — The Chestertown Jazz Festival, now in its 28th year, is Saturday, Sept. 7 from noon to 6 p.m. With the venue of Wilmer Park, the festival has the fitting tagline of “Jazz by the River.”. There will be food, wine and beer vendors; no coolers, containers...
Car slams into building at Polly Drummond Shopping Center
An 85-year-old woman was seriously injured when she drove her car into a building at Polly Drummond Shopping Center on Saturday afternoon. The crash happened at approximately 4:30 p.m. at a two-story brick building that sits apart from the main shopping center structure and houses a Dunkin' Donuts, Dimple's Nail Boutique, Delaware Hospice and other tenants. The impact damaged a stairwell that separates the Dunkin' and the nail salon. Both...
Patient grabs officer's gun, opens fire inside Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital: Sources
An investigation is underway after shots were reportedly fired inside the emergency room at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, Action News has learned.According to sources, a Hi-Nella, New Jersey, police officer brought a patient to the hospital in Camden County just after 12 p.m. Saturday.Sources say once inside the emergency room, the patient got a hold of an officer's gun and started firing shots.Action News spoke with a man who says he's an employee of the hospital. He said he received text alert messages and an email from the hospital."It just said an all-clear for an active shooter alert. I didn't...
Health Department to host rabies vaccination clinic
The Talbot County Health Department’s Office of Environmental Health will host its annual fall rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. The clinic will take place at the Environmental Health office at 215 Bay Street in Easton. Pet owners can have their dogs, cats and ferrets vaccinated against rabies for just $6 per animal. Payment in the form of cash and checks is accepted. Pets must be at least 12 weeks old. ...
Rare, must-see listing: NJ alpaca farm for sale
There is a unique Atlantic County real estate listing that definitely goes against virtually all New Jersey stereotypes. A 22-acre property in Egg Harbor Township has been known for the past six years or so as Winding Creek Alpaca Farm. When it comes to NJ farmland, alpacas are a relatively...
Agent 86 Reconnaissance Footage: The Heritage Regatta
Last week, Agent 86 submitted their report on the annual Heritage Regatta log canoe races. While most of 86’s work has been aerial spying, they successfully boarded the committee boat of this particular nautical tradition to capture the following surveillance material. This video is approximately two minutes in length.
Easton receives $100,000 grant for public art projects
EASTON, Pa. — Easton has secured a multiyear $100,000 grant to fund public arts projects and activities in the city over the next four years. The funds, from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, are intended to go toward “reinforcing the city’s standing as a hub for creativity, culture, and community-driven revitalization,” the Greater Easton Development Partnership said.
Atlantic City Reentry Services Celebrates Individuals Who Turned Their Lives Around Through Their Programs
Atlantic City Reentry Services, formed nearly one year ago under the vision and leadership of City of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr., held its first Reunification Seminar & Dinner, Aug. 29, at the Claridge Hotel Grand Ballroom. This event highlighted the success of some of the individuals who have utilized the program to become productive citizens, reminding them that with support and opportunity, their future doesn’t have to be defined by their past. Kamau Johnson and Michele Griffin with Atlantic City Reentry Services led the ceremony.
Local Family Steps Up, Files Title IX Complaint Against Phoenixville Area School District
Kenzie Padilla, an all-American swimmer headed to Harvard, observed many discrepancies between girls' and boys' sports at her Phoenixville school. A Phoenixville family recently filed a complaint against the Phoenixville Area School District citing alleged disparities between the boys’ and girls’ teams, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Farmers, residents raise safety concerns regarding potential Route 662 closure
EASTON — As site preparation is underway for a new regional medical center in Easton, many residents are concerned about the looming closure of Route 662, or Longwoods Road. The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health’s new hospital is expected to begin construction in the spring of 2025. Since designs have a corner of the hospital sitting in the middle of existing Route 662, a section of the road is expected to be temporarily closed from Oct. 1 to May 1. ...
Bucks County Italian Market Launches Alto Bakery & Caffè in Warminster
Inside of Altomonte's, the Italian grocery store in Warminster and Doylestown that will be soon launching Alto Bakery & Caffe. Altomonte’s, the iconic Italian market and delicatessen operating in Doylestown and Warminster, is launching a bakery and cafe, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Alto Bakery & Caffè, which...
Dover, Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization invests in youth with VR demonstrations
DOVER--More than six months ago, the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization was at a local middle school career fair and noticed something: kids are drawn to tech. That was when ...
Saturday's college football preview: Delaware State (0-1) at Sacred Heart
WHEN: Saturday, 6 p.m. WHERE: Campus Field (3.334), Fairfield, Conn. TV: ESPN-plus. LIVE STATS: https://sacredheartpioneers.com. COACHES: DSU -- Lee Hull (1-11, 2nd season at DSU; 13-23, 4th ...
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