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Pritchett Academy opening rocks Wilmington with celebration
Hundreds of Wilmingtonians screamed the last name of a local legend in a “call and response” rhythm on the corner of East 7th and North Lombard streets Friday afternoon. Speakers screamed “Maur-ice” as the crowd howled “Pritch-ett” back to celebrate the opening of the first school in the city of Wilmington in five decades. Longtime Wilmington educator Maurice Pritchett Sr., ... Read More
New historical marker unveiled in Belvedere
State officials, including State Senator Spiros Mantzavinos and State Representative Kim Williams, unveiled a new historical marker Thursday morning, August 22, 2024, in Belvedere. The marker, at the back entrance to Delcastle Technical High School along Newport Gap Pike, notes the location for the Industrial School for Colored Girls. In...
Christina school board hit with fourth FOIA violation this year
The Christina school board has once again violated the Freedom of Information Act, the state attorney general’s office ruled this month. The latest violation, the fourth this year, involves the way board members have cast their votes during the past few meetings. Previously, the board used a traditional voice vote, in which a secretary called each board member’s name and that member verbalized his or her vote. After switching to...
Lauded girls basketball recruit leaves Ursuline for New York high school
Taylor Brown, the guard who has played a leading role on Ursuline's basketball team since eighth grade, has transferred from the Wilmington school to Long Island Lutheran, a six-time New York girls basketball state champion. Long Island Lutheran announced the move on Instagram on Friday. ...
Delaware's best high school football players, plus a little fun
While many people will say accept no substitutes for the original product, there are times it's kind of fun to see the substitutes. Hi! I'm Greg Giesen, sports strategist for DelawareOnline.com, and this is the DE Game Day Newsletter. There's nothing like the real thing, but several Delaware high school football players recently...
Heavy traffic expected as UD students return to Newark starting Friday
After a quiet summer, Newark’s population will double this weekend as University of Delaware students come back to town. Freshman move-in will take place over two days as part of a new procedure implemented last year in an attempt to reduce traffic congestion. Each freshman is assigned a move-in appointment between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Friday or Saturday. Students and their families will check in at the Bob Carpenter...
Preseason poll: Vote for the best defensive lineman in Delaware high school football
You’ve seen our preseason rankings of the top defensive linemen in Delaware high school football. Now, we want to hear from you. Who is the best at turning an offense’s...
Community raises $11K to replace stolen dorm supplies, clothes of Goldey-Beacom freshman
Ty'Shawn Ewings woke up Monday morning to the sound of his mother crying. The two had stayed overnight at a hotel in Christiana ahead of his move-in day at Goldey-Beacom College, where he was set to begin his freshman year majoring in criminal justice. They had packed all of his things – clothes, dorm room items and school supplies – into his mom's car before making the drive from Harrisburg. ...
Delaware Junior Golf Scholarship Fund recipients announced
The Delaware Junior Golf Scholarship Fund recently recognized and awarded several high school graduates for their academic achievements, community involvement and accomplishments in junior or scholastic golf. The fund has supported more than 175 students with over $1.6 million, beginning in 1988. For many years, the Delaware State Golf Association...
Delaware County Student Earns 2024 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship
DCCC student Michelle Stover of Spring City has been awarded a $5,000 Dunkin' Scholarship. /Submitted Image. DELAWARE AND CHESTER COUNTIES, PA — Michelle Stover, a dedicated student at Delaware County Community College, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship. Stover, a mother of four and owner of a successful hair salon in Phoenixville, is one of 20 recipients selected from a competitive pool of over 1,260 applicants. The scholarship provides $5,000 to support her pursuit of higher education.
Delco parents fight for safer streets for students ahead of new school year
The face of Damien Hocker on a sign at the intersection of MacDade Boulevard and Fairview Road serves as a reminder of what happened earlier this year. The high school junior was killed in April while walking home. His family is calling for action ahead of the school year. It's...
University of Delaware gets EPA grant to study effects of road salt on freshwater wetlands
Road salt, while good when roads are icy, can be bad for water systems and the critters that inhabit them. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given $319,382 to the University of Delaware to investigate how the coupled effects of extreme climate events and road salt could undermine the ability of freshwater wetlands to filter and remove nitrogen from runoff.
Widener University Sees Record Number of New Students Arrive
It was move-in day Aug. 19 at Widener University in Chester, as a record number of new students arrived on campus. It was move-in day Aug. 19 at Widener University in Chester, as a record number of new students arrived on campus. A record number of new students will be...
Sussex Conservation District, University of Delaware to host stormwater seminar series
GEORGETOWN -- The Sussex Conservation District in partnership with the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension announces a series of seminars aimed at improving water quality through ...
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