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Weather forces cancellation of Newark's National Night Out celebration
Update: The Newark Police Department's National Night Out celebration has been canceled due to forecasted rain and thunderstorms. The event will not be rescheduled. Meanwhile, the New Castle County Police Department's event is postponed, and a new date will announced later. Original article: The annual National Night Out returns Aug. 6, and two celebrations are planned in the Newark area. ...
Stolen car strikes two state police vehicles during chase
Police are searching for a driver and passengers who led state troopers on a high-speed chase and crashed into two police vehicles. The incident began Saturday night as troopers were conducting proactive enforcement for groups of vehicles participating in speed exhibitions and takeovers in various shopping centers and along highways in New Castle County. At University Plaza, east of Newark, troopers found a black Chevrolet Camaro that had been reported...
Newark man tased after leading police on car chase
A Newark man is behind bars after allegedly leading police on a chase and striking a police vehicle while in possession of illegal drugs. The incident happened at 1 a.m. July 31 on Churchmans Road, east of Newark. Members of the Governor’s Task Force — a unit made up of state troopers and probation officers that addresses quality-of-life issues in high-crime areas — were doing proactive patrols in the area. ...
Police identify woman killed in crash at Rittenhouse Park
Police have identified the woman killed in a crash in Rittenhouse Park as 46-year-old Catherine Spanos, of Newark. The crash happened at approximately 5 a.m. Saturday along the gravel road that runs between West Chestnut Hill Road and the park's parking area, according to Lt. Andrew Rubin, a spokesman for the Newark Police Department. Police were called to the park for a report of people arguing, and when officers arrived,...
Kids cook up success at Newark Parks and Rec culinary camp
Sitting at a table in the George Wilson Center, David Lavieri and Chase Snyder wore gloves that were coated in chocolate — a clear sign of a successful baking lesson at culinary camp. Both said they hope to use what they learned at the week-long camp to keep cooking at home. “I’m probably going to make some of the drinks like milkshakes or smoothies and probably some of the baked...
Police identify woman killed in crash at Rittenhouse Park
Police have identified the woman killed in a crash in Rittenhouse Park as 46-year-old Catherine Spanos, of Newark. The crash happened at approximately 5 a.m. Saturday along the gravel road that runs between West Chestnut Hill Road and the park's parking area, according to Lt. Andrew Rubin, a spokesman for the Newark Police Department. Police were called to the park for a report of people arguing, and when officers arrived,...
Police identify woman killed in crash at Rittenhouse Park
Police have identified the woman killed in a crash in Rittenhouse Park as 46-year-old Catherine Spanos, of Newark. The crash happened at approximately 5 a.m. Saturday along the gravel road that runs between West Chestnut Hill Road and the park's parking area, according to Lt. Andrew Rubin, a spokesman for the Newark Police Department. Police were called to the park for a report of people arguing, and when officers arrived,...
48 apartments proposed for Capitol Trail
A developer is proposing to build 48 apartments on Capitol Trail. The plan, filed in late July, calls for three, three-story buildings each with parking on the first level and 16 apartments on the upper floors. The 3.5-acre property at 509 Capitol Trail is mostly wooded, with one single-family house that would be demolished. Property records show that the site is owned by an LLC connected to Eric Schwab, who...
SPORTS BUZZ: UD football preps for final season in FCS with no playoffs in sight
The Coastal Athletic Association’s football media day was held virtually over a two-day span last week, and coach Ryan Carty was the final coach to speak via zoom. It will be a season like never experienced before in Delaware’s illustrious history as the Hens are not eligible to be crowned CAA champions or to play in the postseason because of their commitment to move up to the FBS next year. Delaware is picked to finish fifth in the 16-team conference as the Hens welcome 37...
Newark electric customers can get $75 for recycling an appliance
Efficiency Smart is offering City of Newark electric customers a $75 reward for responsibly recycling an eligible refrigerator, freezer, window air conditioner or dehumidifier. Newark electric customers can schedule a free pickup of their appliances through Sept. 30. All units must be in working condition to be eligible for pickup, and there is a limit of four appliances per household, per year. In addition to the $75 for each unit...
Lawsuit claims UD fired employee for hiring 'another white male'
A former employee is suing the University of Delaware for racial discrimination, claiming he was fired for hiring a white man to fill a vacant position. Jason Gardner alleges that the senior administrator who fired him told him, “the optics of a white male hiring another white male do not look good for UD.” The lawsuit, filed in federal court late last month, seeks unspecified lost wages, compensatory damages, punitive...
Film festival will bring 49 independent short films to Newark
More than a decade after the popular Newark Film Festival ended its seven-year run, a new event is set to bring dozens of independent short films to Main Street. The Newark Independent Film Festival will feature 49 films of all genres during a two-day event at Main Street Movies 5 in Newark Shopping Center on Aug. 9 and 10. “I’m incredibly proud of this lineup. I think there are some...
Weather forces cancellation of Newark's National Night Out celebration
Update: The Newark Police Department's National Night Out celebration has been canceled due to forecasted rain and thunderstorms. The event will not be rescheduled. Meanwhile, the New Castle County Police Department's event is postponed, and a new date will announced later. Original article: The annual National Night Out returns Aug. 6, and two celebrations are planned in the Newark area. ...
Newark's annual water main flushing begins next week
City crews will begin the annual water main flushing next week. The work will be conducted overnight between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Residents may experience temporary fluctuations in water pressure and changes in water clarity. Officials recommend postponing laundering, dishwashing and showering during those hours. Water main flushing is necessary to test the hydrants...
Speed camera fines are now in effect on I-95 in Newark
Interstate 95 drivers: you’ve been warned. As of Tuesday morning, the automated speed cameras in the I-95 work zone in Newark are now issuing fines for any driver caught exceeding the speed limit by 11 mph or more. The posted speed limit in the work zone is 55 mph. Fines are based on the same structure as those given out in-person by law enforcement officers and increase with higher speeds....
Meyer calls for investigation into Hall-Long's campaign finances
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer is calling for a federal investigation into the campaign finances of Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, who is his chief rival for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Meyer held a brief news conference Monday to respond to a forensic review commissioned by the state Department of Elections that uncovered significant improprieties in the campaign finances of Hall-Long. "Delawareans, all of us, deserve to be able to...
Atmospheric water harvesting company gets $1 million in state incentives to open facility near Newark
An atmospheric water harvesting company has received more than $1 million in state incentives to open its headquarters near Newark. AirJoule is leasing a 30,000-square-foot facility on Shea Way in the Delaware Industrial Park, off South Chapel Street just south of city limits. That site will host the company's main office and manufacturing facility, and the company is also leasing a small space in Wilmington for research and development activities. ...
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