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Severe storms leave behind downed trees, power outages in Philadelphia region
Severe storms brought down trees across the Delaware Valley on Tuesday night and possibly caused an apartment fire that left several people displaced.In New Castle County, two people were rushed to the hospital after a tree fell onto a house.It happened just before 9 p.m. at a home on Durboraw Road in Wilmington, Delaware.Authorities responded after severe storms in the area caused a tree to fall into an occupied home.Two people were transported to Christiana Hospital in unknown conditions, officials say.No further information on this incident has been released.In Downington, Chester County, another tree also fell onto a home. It...
Music in sewers unexpected topic at State of the County
The New Castle Chamber of Commerce‘s second annual State of the County included a number of revealing, and often unexpected, moments: The county plays classical music through its sewers to see how well the sound travels and uses that information to decide whether sewer work is needed, saving time, trouble and overall expense, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer told ... Read More
New Castle County Governor’s Task Force Arrest Man for Drug Charges at Wilmington Motel
Delaware State Police arrested 65-year-old Lary Watson of Wilmington, Delaware, for drug charges following a search warrant at a motel in Wilmington on Thursday. On July 11, 2024, at approximately […] The post New Castle County Governor’s Task Force Arrest Man for Drug Charges at Wilmington Motel appeared first on Delaware State Police - State of Delaware.
674 more houses will be built north of Middletown
Hundreds more houses will soon arrive in the fast-growing stretches of land north of Middletown and south of the canal – where new houses arrive so quickly they often seem to have fallen from the sky onto a single endless lawn. In a largely ceremonial vote July 9, the New Castle Count Council...
Power outages impacting Delaware Valley, photos show storm damage
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Delaware Valley is still feeling the effects of powerful, fast-moving storms that hit the region Tuesday afternoon and evening. Thousands of customers across Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware are dealing with power outages, and strong winds brought down large trees.The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey said on social media Tuesday night that it had received multiple reports of wind damage in eastern Pennsylvania and north and central New Jersey. "Radar data supports that several severe downbursts/macrobursts (straight-line wind) have occurred," the agency said around 9 p.m.In Philadelphia's Bustleton neighborhood, a large tree...
Gun reforms passed by Delaware lawmakers this year and the efforts that fell short
Delaware lawmakers made gun safety a top priority again this year, sending several new measures to Gov. John Carney for his signature. By June 30, the last day of the session, six gun bills had been passed in the state General Assembly. Two new bills have already been signed into law, while several...
Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/16/24
Monday was brutally hot at the beach. Lewes Harbour Marina said several charter boats went shark fishing on Monday catching a releasing the big critters in the nearshore waters. The Katydid had some flounder and sea bass from ocean structure. A few private boats worked bay structure with sand flea baits and caught tog and sheepshead.
Delaware fails a health care test, school employee charged with rape, All-Star preview
Good morning, Small Wonder. Today is a VERY exciting day for me. Why, you ask?. Because it’s National Hot Dog Day, National Lottery Day and National Tattoo Day, and I have stories for you about all of these things, as they pertain to Delaware. Enjoy!. Taco Reho turns National...
Canine respiratory outbreak affecting Delaware animal shelters
The Delaware Division of Public Health is asking the public to make every effort to reunite stray dogs with their owners as animal shelters and rescues struggle to find space amid a severe respiratory illness outbreak. "The impact on local shelters from the outbreak is significant," a news release from...
Josh Hayman Named Delaware Head Cross Country/Track & Field Coach
NEWARK, Del. – A Delaware native and seven-year head coaching veteran, Josh Hayman has been named head cross country/track & field coach, Director of Athletics, Community, and Campus Recreation Chrissi Rawak announced Tuesday. Hayman will be cross country's seventh and track & field's sixth head coach in the program's history.
Wilmington University Law Students Celebrate First-Year Successes
WilmU School of Law’s first Barristers Ball marked a new tradition for future law students to enjoy and unwind from the rigors law school. Completing the first year of law school calls for a celebration, and that accomplishment feels even sweeter for Wilmington University School of Law’s inaugural class. To mark the occasion, students organized WilmU’s first Barristers Ball, an end-of-year tradition at law schools around the country.
So are UD students facing new taxes? Catching up on Newark's efforts to boost revenue
The City of Newark has had taxes hot on the mind this year. Particularly, how the small city could garner tax revenue from its scholarly neighbor, the University of Delaware. Why? About 42% of real estate within municipal boarders is tax-exempt, according to the city. That's because UD, like all nonprofits under state...
Survey shows majority of teachers dissatisfied, likely to retire early
A lot of the state’s teachers are concerned about the working conditions in schools, and new survey results shared at a state committee meeting Monday night put hard data behind those claims. The survey was presented at the Student Behavior and School Climate Task Force meeting. That group, created in March, is made of government and educational officials as well ... Read More
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