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Update: Severe thunderstorm warning previously issued will expire at midnight
The warning was for Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties. "The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1 a.m. for southern New Jersey," states the National Weather Service.
Vacant Community Hospital in Chester to become site of new affordable housing complex
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh awarded two organizations matching $750,000 grants to construct affordable housing projects within the city of Chester. Everest PACE...
Galena, ‘gem of North Kent County,’ on exhibit at historical society
CHESTERTOWN — The Historical Society of Kent County has partnered with the Town of Galena for a new exhibit that begins with the town’s founding in the mid-18th century and traces the history of what some have called “the gem of North Kent County.”. The exhibit at...
Dog dies at groomer in South Jersey; business owner facing drug charges
The owner of a pet grooming business is facing drug charges after authorities responded to reports of a dog death last week in Gloucester County, New Jersey.According to Woodbury police, officers were dispatched around 1 p.m. on July 12 to K9 Kingdom, which is located on the 500 block of Woodbury-Glassboro Road.Ashley Jenkins says her family's 3-year-old border collie-Australian shepherd mix named Harley was dropped off at her regular grooming appointment. It's a spot she had been before.But the family's life changed in an instant when the business owner, Trevor Hunt, called to say the dog died in his care."(He...
Decades-old auto parts store in Southern New Jersey abruptly demolished
Here's another case of "here today, gone tomorrow" in South Jersey. A decades-old auto parts store right in the heart of Gloucester County is quickly being reduced to rubble. That store is the old Pep Boys right off of the corner of the Black Horse Pike and Ganttown Road in Turnersville, Washington Township.
New Solutions Proposed After Multiple Georgetown Circle Crashes
GEORGETOWN, DE – Another crash into the Georgetown Circle is raising alarms after a car barreled into the circle at 2 a.m. on Saturday, causing significant damage. This is the fifth such incident in just the past few months. Days later, the damage remains – cones are placed, a police memorial is gone, and the broken base of the streetlamp is all that's left.
Two Men Charged With Resisting Arrest After Traffic Stop in Milford
MILFORD, DE - Police say they found cocaine during a search of the vehicle. Milford Police say on July 14, around 2:30 a.m., an officer pulled a car over for speeding on North East Front Street, in the area of East Street. Police say the vehicle came to a stop in the area of South East Front Street and Marshall Street.
Fiery Car Crash Claims Lives of 2 Cape Henlopen High School Students
LEWES, DE - Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that claimed the lives of two Cape Henlopen High School students Monday night. According to investigators, a BMW was speeding east on Gills Neck Road just before 11:30 p.m. on July 15th when it drove off the road for currently unknown reasons. The BMW then drove onto a nearby property, striking a pillar, a tree, and a metal fence. After hitting the tree, police say the BMW burst into flames, with the fire spreading to a home on the property. The home’s residents fled the house and were not injured.
Capital school board to fill open positions Wednesday
The Capital School District's board of education will be holding a meeting Wednesday to make its selections for two positions: supervisor of instruction, wellness and culture, and the principal for Hartly Elementary School.
Fitz and the Tantrums @ Freeman Arts Pavilion, Selbyville, DE
I’ve been down in Delaware for 2 full years now and haven’t been to Freeman Arts Pavilion in Selbyville…until now. Fitz and the Tantrums came to town and I decided to finally see them again. The last time I saw them was twice in 2011, Central Park Summerstage and at Terminal 5, both in NYC.
Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission Approves Belhaven Hotel with Conditions
The Rehoboth Beach planning commission has approved the site review plan for the proposed Belhaven Hotel – planned for 2 Rehoboth Avenue on the boardwalk. On Friday, the City Planning Commissioners added 10 amendments to the plan – which included drop off zones and adding a second loading/unloading berth, the screening of refuse storage, and the height of railings, rooftop planters, solar panels and a rooftop antenna, which all exceed the 42-foot height allowed in the City Code.
Beachin Bash events company serves dual purpose in Rehoboth
They have to make a living, of course, but the owners of Rehoboth Beach's Beachin Bash aim to enrich the lives of others on their journey. And the Delaware Division of Small Business is assisting the husband-and-wife team of Jim and Erica Kirlin, with a $50,000 grant announced May 23.
Georgetown Public Library hosts mental health first aid training
The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health held a lite version of their mental health first aid training at the Georgetown Public Library today. It was an hour-long “teaser” of an eight-hour certification process to inform community members on ways they can help someone in a mental health crisis, including a list of resources and crisis responders. Both versions of the training are free for attendees.
'A Day in Their Boots' hits ground running Thursday in Dover
The fifth annual "A Day in Their Boots," which allows kids to learn about first responder careers, is set for Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Delaware State Fire School, 1461 Chestnut Grove Road, Dover.
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