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History Matters: August Quarterly Social Justice Dialogue to promote discourse around social issues, democracy
Social justice has meant many things over time and while definitions may vary, common concepts include equal rights, equal opportunity, and equal treatment. On August 20th, the Delaware Historical Society hosts a Social Justice Dialogue with Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. – one the country’s most prominent scholars and authors – that aims to challenge attendees to think critically about social issues and the present and future of American democracy.
Investigation underway after Delaware man found dead at recycling center
Police are looking for answers after workers discovered the body of a 67-year-old man at a recycling center in Delaware. According to police, on Wednesday, Aug. 14, around 4:18 p.m., the body of Nathaniel Prenters of Magnolia, Delaware, was found at the recycling management center located at 100 Amer Road in Wilmington.
After Burgers by Wildwich food truck destroyed in fire Thursday, owner talks rebuilding
Burgers by Wildwich owner Mike Stanley woke up early Thursday to his food truck on fire in his driveway. He and his son fled the house as Belvedere Fire Company arrived to put the blaze out shortly before 3:30 a.m. And while no one was injured, the Burgers by Wildwich truck – a...
Candidates for Delaware governor debate education, infrastructure and integrity
Candidates battling to become Delaware's next governor laid out their plans Thursday for education, infrastructure, immigration and other key issues. The Rotary Club of Wilmington hosted a state gubernatorial debate on Thursday afternoon. The debate followed a similar Wednesday night event held by the Delaware Journalism Collaborative. ...
$56 million Kingswood Community Center breaks ground
What's Going There in Delaware is Delaware Online/The News Journal's development newsletter, tracking what's coming to the First State. If you like what you’re reading, tell your friends it’s free to sign up here. Email tips, questions and brilliant story ideas to Matthew Korfhage at mkorfhage@delawareonline.com. 👷🏾♀️$56 million Kingswood Community Center breaks ground ...
On track to be first trans member, Sarah McBride has hope for Congress
WILMINGTON, Del. — As she pulls up in front of a downtown coffee shop, Sarah McBride answers a reporter’s question matter-of-factly, all while parallel parking. “I’ve never had a job where I haven’t had death threats,” she says. That’s the reality for a transgender...
Troopers Arrest Man for Identity Theft at Citizens Bank in Wilmington
Delaware State Police arrested 20-year-old Zacarias Fasil of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for identity theft and related charges at a Citizens Bank in Wilmington on Monday. On August 12, 2024, at approximately 12:35 p.m., troopers responded to Citizens Bank, located at 2098 Naamans Road, Wilmington, for a report of a fraud. Upon arriving, troopers learned a black male suspect was attempting to open a bank account using multiple documents containing a 26-year old victim’s information. Citizens Bank employees were familiar with the suspect for attempted fraud of a similar nature at multiple Citizens Bank locations in New Jersey. The suspect, identified as Zacarias Fasil, was taken into custody without incident.
St. Mark’s DiGennaro named state track coach of year
The inspiration from two Delaware legendary coaches has led to a 22-year career and plenty of achievement for a track and field coach at St. Mark’s High School. Coach Mike DiGennaro has been named the 2024 Boys’ High School Track & Field Coach of the Year for Delaware by the US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
Wilmington mayoral candidates Jones-Potter, Carney discuss economic development
Former Wilmington and Delaware Treasurer Velda Jones-Potter and Delaware Governor John Carney shared their economic development platforms a Wilmington mayoral candidate forum at the Wilmington Public Library Wednesday night. The DETV-hosted forum, which multiple times was emphasized to not be a debate, was focused on economic development, with most of...
Delaware First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney announces statewide reading tour
WILMINGTON — Tracey Quillen Carney and Gov. John Carney announced the launch of a statewide reading tour Wednesday, which coincides with the release of the first lady’s original
OFFICERS ARREST TWO SUSPECTS, INCLUDING A JUVENILE WITH A STOLEN HANDGUN
(Newark, DE 19702)- On Thursday, August 16, 2024, at 2:00 a.m., Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to a call regarding a group of individuals attempting to open unlocked car doors in the 1000 block of Sandburg Place. As Officers arrived, they spotted several suspects sprinting away from the scene. Officers quickly gave chase and managed to apprehend two individuals: 18-year-old Ahmed Moustafa and a 15-year-old male who was in possession of a stolen handgun.
Ed. group, legislators share tips, importance of public comment
In their latest edition of an informative and interactive webinar series, First State Educate gave the inside scoop about all things public comment during school board meetings. Yvonne Johnson, the main speaker Thursday night and the organization’s school board consultant, outlined the basics: that public comment is usually limited to a few minutes, that it’s not a conversation and board ... Read More
Mahmud Named as a Coach for the U.S. Under-23 National Team
NEWARK, Del. - USRowing has announced University of Delaware head coach Asiya Mahmud was selected as a coach for the 2024 Under 23 National Team, which will compete in St. Catharines, Canada on August 18-25. Mahmud is one of 13 coaches on staff for the team, as she is joined by Sergio Espinoza, Sarah Trowbridge, Craig Hoffman, John Graves, Trevor Michelson, Niles Garrett, Elizabeth Mitchell, Andrew Hess, Graham Marks, Fergal Barry, Adam Wehking, and Dave O'Neil. Mahmud will work with the women's four, with athletes Carly Legenzowski (C.) (South Salem, N.Y./University of Texas), Anna Garrison (4) (Seattle, Wash./University of Texas), Jordan Freer (3) (Lotus, Calif./University of Washington), Olivia Meskan (2) (Sherrard, Ill./University of Wisconsin), and Olivia Bachert (1) (Grosse Pointe, Mich./Syracuse University).
Resident Ensemble Players names new producing artistic director
Steve Tague has been named the producing artistic director of the Resident Ensemble Players, the professional theater company in residence at the University of Delaware. Tague has served as the interim producing artistic director and chair of the department of theater and dance at UD for nearly two years. “I’ve spent a great deal of time in the last two years getting to know the REP’s audience,” Tague said. “It’s...
Newark NAACP offering free rides to the polls
The Newark chapter of the NAACP is offering local residents a free ride to vote in the upcoming primary and general elections. The primary is set for Sept. 10, and the general election will be held Nov. 5. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days. Anyone who needs assistance getting to a polling site is encouraged to submit his or her name, address, phone number and polling site location to newarkdenaacp@gmail.com. Residents can also call the Rev. Blaine Hackett at 302-530-7422 or sign up online at roll-to-polls-registration-temp-32684.cheddarup.com. Those interested should sign up by Aug. 27 for a ride to the primary and Oct. 22 for the general election.
SPORTS BUZZ: A highly anticipated new sport kicks off at Newark Charter School
On Monday morning, all the hope and hype came to fruition when head coach Jody Russell walked onto the field at Robert W. Gore Stadium, blew his whistle, and Newark Charter School’s first ever official tackle football practice began. Russell is no stranger to opening a season as a head coach. He served in that position for 15 years at the Tatnall School and five at his alma mater, Newark High. But he admitted this one, his 21st, had a different feel to it. ...
Blood drive set for Saturday will benefit sickle cell patients
The Blood Bank of Delmarva, in partnership with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc, will host a blood drive in memory of Dr. Charles R. Drew, a pioneering African-American surgeon and researcher known as the “Father of the Blood Bank”. The event is set for Saturday, Aug. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Boys and Girls Club, 109 Glasgow Drive. Dr. Drew, who died in 1950, is credited...
Delaware Battery Innovation Center to advance EV battery testing and performance
The Chemours Company, a provider of innovative performance chemistry, announced the opening of the Chemours Battery Innovation Center (CBIC) — a first-in-its-class laboratory facility located at the Chemours Discovery Hub in Newark, Delaware. A multi-million-dollar investment, the CBIC supports the testing and scaling of next-generation battery technologies, to enable...
WVU women’s soccer shuts out Delaware to kick off 2024-25 calendar
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Mountaineers are starting the year as winners. WVU women’s soccer (1-0) defeated Delaware (0-1) 2-0 Thursday night at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium in the first WVU athletics event of the 2024-25 season. “They definitely showed us some areas that we need to get better,”...
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