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90-unit townhouse project planned in Lewes
A 90-unit townhouse/duplex housing project on the Warrington property between Savannah Road and Kings Highway in Lewes adjacent to the Lewes-to-Georgetown Trail was reviewed June 26 during the Office of State Planning Coordination Preliminary Land Use Service process. The 13-acre parcel, zoned R-5 has, was recently annexed into Lewes city...
4 Pro-Palestine students at UPenn face suspensions, activist group says
PHILADELPHIA - Four University of Pennsylvania students have been notified by the school’s disciplinary office that they will be suspended due to their involvement in pro-Palestine actions on campus, according to the activist group, Freedom School For Palestine. The group says for months the university has been trying to...
3-year-old injured after being bitten by dog while leaving corner store in Philadelphia
A 3-year-old was injured after a dog repeatedly bit him in West Philadelphia on Tuesday.It happened just before 6 p.m. on the unit block of North 57th Street.Officers responded to the scene after multiple 911 calls reported that a child was being attacked by a dog.Upon arrival, police say they found a 3-year-old boy on the sidewalk with several dog bites along his arm.The child and his mother were then transported to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where the boy is in stable condition.According to police, the child was with his mother at a corner store near where they live.The boy reportedly walked out of the store first, and when he did, the dog jumped off a neighboring porch and attacked.Witnesses say the dog was not leashed or behind a fence.Officers described the dog as a mid-size Rottweiler. Investigators also say the attack seemingly happened for no reason.Authorities were able to contain the dog at the scene.Police later returned the dog to its owner, where the animal will need to be quarantined indoors for 10 days while the investigation takes place.
Sports journalist Howard Eskin suspended from Citizens Bank Park following 'unwelcome kiss' toward Aramark employee
Longtime sports journalist Howard Eskin has been suspended from Citizens Bank Park. A spokesperson for Sports Radio WIP parent company Audacy said they learned of an unwelcome kiss by Eskin toward an Aramark employee at the ballpark.
Ursuline picked for international grant for global cookbook project
A Wilmington Catholic school has been awarded an international grant after developing and releasing a book reflective of its dedication to global education. Ursuline Academy‘s Global Education Program was picked for the 2023-2024 Moulton Student Grant for Global Citizenship by the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools (ICGS). One golden goose of that program the Ursuline Global Cookbook, which features recipes ... Read More
2 children trapped in car fire saved by group of workers in Delaware
WILMINGTON, DE - A Delaware family was saved from a car fire in Wilmington Monday thanks in part to the heroic actions of a group of men working near the scene. On Monday at around 7:30 p.m. the Wilmington Fire Department responded to the intersection of A Street and South Walnut Street for a report of a car fire.
Rising cost of food along Jersey shore shocks some vacationers ahead of July 4
Many will be heading to the Jersey shore this week to start their summer vacations, and while it might seem like an escape from reality, it will not help you escape rising food costs.Prices are high all over the Philadelphia area, but more people are down the shore for the July 4 holiday weekend.Some eatery employees said they've had to increase the prices on their menu because they're getting charged more from their suppliers."It's not my fault -- we buy high, we sell high," said Ike Shaaid, the chef at Litterer's Food Court.Shaaid said the increased prices have led to...
ChristianaCare doctors seek to ‘start healing process’ after resounding vote to form system’s first labor union
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Dr. Amber Higgins cherishes her work delivering babies and treating patients in the emergency room for ChristianaCare Health System. However, Higgins has become increasingly dismayed that she can’t...
Firefighter treated for minor injuries after 2-alarm fire at home in New Castle County
A firefighter suffered minor injuries while battling a two-alarm blaze in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday.It happened just after 12:30 p.m. on the 800 block of North Lombard Street.Firefighters were called to the scene for reports of a house fire. Upon arrival, crews saw smoke coming from the roof of a two-story rowhome.The fire spread rapidly, according to police.Additional crews were called in to help fight the flames.After approximately 45 minutes, authorities say the fire was placed under control.The fire caused heavy damage to the roof and second floor of the home, as well as moderate damage to the roof of a next-door residence.As a result of the blaze, one firefighter was transported to Wilmington Hospital with minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Feeling the pain at the gas pump this year? Delawareans see highest gas price increase
Has it felt like filling up your tank in Delaware costs more than it did a few months ago? A new study says the First State has seen the largest increase in gas prices nationwide. Delaware sees largest gas price increase in nation ...
State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Smyrna
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred yesterday afternoon in Smyrna that left one man dead. On July 2, 2024, at approximately 2:02 p.m., a 2017 Toyota Camry was traveling in the left turn lane on Dupont Parkway northbound at the intersection with the entrance ramp to DE State Route 1 northbound. At the same time, a 2002 Yamaha YZFR1 motorcycle was traveling in the left lane on Dupont Parkway southbound approaching the same intersection. The preliminary investigation revealed the Toyota made a left turn towards the ramp for DE SR 1 northbound at the same time the Yamaha entered the intersection. As a result, the front of the Toyota struck the front of the Yamaha, which caused the motorcyclist to be ejected.
Pikes Peak Lemonade Announces First Franchise Sale
Pikes Peak Lemonade will soon land in Washington D.C., Virginia, and Delaware areas as it expands nationwide through franchising. , known for its flavorful and creative lemonade concoctions and Instagrammable beverage experience, has just announced the sale of its first franchise unit to franchise partner Michael J. Cooke. The new franchise will operate as a mobile model, serving communities in and around Washington D.C., Virginia, and Delaware.
Delaware legislature wraps with over 50 bills acted on in final day as abortion and death penalty bills go to Gov. Carney
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. With a big yellow lab panting behind him, Gov. John Carney signed the...
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