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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
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...
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...
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...
District provides updates on schools
School Superintendent Christine Trampe addressed updates in the Mantua district at the first board of education meeting for 2024-’25 on Aug. 19. “It’s a bustling time here in Mantua Township schools,” she said. “Board of education members that have reviewed our recent findings have probably realized all the beautification improvements we’ve been doing in our buildings.”
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...
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.
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