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Convicted mobster 1 of 5 arrested in Chickie's and Pete’s brawl: police
PHILADELPHIA - The suspects in a fight that broke out at a Chickie’s and Pete’s nearly two weeks ago have been identified by police. On August 2 at around 5:57 p.m., Philadelphia police arrived at Chickie’s and Pete’s, located on the 1500 block of Packer Avenue in response to a report of a person screaming and a robbery alarm.
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.
‘Disheartening and frustrating’: Del. education secretary pleads with Christina school board to focus on students amid controversies
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Christina School District’s board approved an interim superintendent Tuesday night during a meeting...
Delaware County Youth Compete in State 4-H Dairy Judging
Eighteen 4-H youth from Delaware County recently competed in the State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest during the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. In the Senior division, Delaware County youth earned the top five overall spots and seven of the top ten youth ranked in Reasons. Senior Team 1 (pictured...
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
'Devastating Loss': Elmer Dad, Masonry Business Owner Dies After Motorcycle Crash In Quinton
Peter Pino, 37, was killed in the crash in Quinton Township, a state police spokesperson said on Thursday, Aug. 15. The crash happened at around 10:01 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. Investigators said Pino was traveling east on Lawrence Road on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he crashed into the back...
Court upholds blockbuster $267 million legal fee award in Dell lawsuit
WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) -Five law firms should receive $267 million in legal fees for obtaining a $1 billion settlement for shareholders of Dell Technologies, the Delaware Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, rejecting arguments that the payment was a windfall.
Welcome back! DE Game Day has what you need to prep for the H.S. season
The chin straps have been tightened. The running spikes are on. The nets are up. We're ready to go. Hi, I'm Greg Giesen, sports strategist for DelawareOnline.com, and this is the DE Game Day newsletter. It feels like months have gone by since we last talked. 😎 We're back together and high school...
Motorcyclist dies of injuries days after hitting trailer parked in N.J. roadway
A Salem County man died of his injuries days after a motorcycle crash last weekend, according to the New Jersey State Police. Peter M. Pino, 37, of Elmer, was riding a motorcycle east on Lawrence Road in Quinton Township around 10 p.m. Saturday when he struck the rear of an equipment trailer parked in the eastbound lane of travel, a state police spokesman said.
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. He ... Read More
Investigators search Conowingo camp after discovery of skeletal remains
CONOWINGO — Numerous law enforcement officers returned to a Girl Scouts camp in Conowingo on Wednesday — six days after skeletal remains of an unknown person were discovered there — and they found additional “items of evidentiary value” during a search on that property, according to the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office. Lt. Michael Zack, a CCSO spokesman, declined to specify what investigators found when they revisited Camp Shadow Brook on Shadow Brook Road, citing the ongoing investigation. ...
Cecil County Health Department reports rabid cat found in North East
NORTH EAST — Anyone who may have had contact with a feral female Tabby cat seen acting aggressively in the area of Elwoods Road should visit their doctor and report the contact to the Cecil County Health Department. Health department officials reported Wednesday that the small-to-medium sized brown and white cat was captured in the area of the Best Western hotel and tested positive for the fatal neurological disease that is spread through saliva or a bite or scratch from an infected animal; typically a...
Successful grievance process earns Delaware County employee her job back
A Delaware County employee fired last year after 23 years of service has been offered her old job back after successfully appealing her termination with the county Board of Personnel Grievance. Paula Richards — more commonly known as the often bombastic former Darby Mayor Paula Brown — was accused last...
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