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Pennsylvania Proud Boys member sentenced to prison for role in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania man and member of the Philadelphia chapter of the Proud Boys organization, was sentenced to prison Tuesday for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Brian Healion, 33, of Upper Darby has been sentenced to 100 days in prison, 36 months...
Delaware renters in need rescued by this premier team
Sheila B. Dobson had long desired to leave her mouse-infested apartment complex in Wilmington. She was one of many low- to moderate-income renters struggling to find affordable housing. "It was a horrible place," Dobson said of her last apartment. ...
Edgemoor and surrounding areas raise environmental, health concerns from Port of Wilmington expansion
Residents and community groups in and around Edgemoor are pushing back on the Port of Wilmington expansion. The state announced the $635 million public-private partnership project in May – the new facility in Edgemoor will quadruple the port’s capacity for container cargo and handle newer and larger ships.
674 more houses are proposed north of Middletown
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Help for renters, COVID-19 update, Avelo pulls out of more cities
Wishing you and yours a happy, safe and relaxing holiday and if you are fortunate, long and fun weekend. The forecast for today in the Wilmington area is a mix of clouds and sun, and hot and humid with a chance of a strong thunderstorm in the afternoon. Plan accordingly.
Let’s talk about the fireworks …
WOODSTOWN — Admittedly, I miss the convenience of walking across the street and seeing the fireworks at Marlton Park. That said, traditions evolve and change and I’m hearing the festival was really terrific. There were many enjoyable activities, and I am sure the dog-owners in the Manor and on Marlton are thankful their pooches didn’t spend the night in terror.
Westtown Amish Market in West Chester, PA: You Won’t Believe The Selection
Westtown Amish Market, 1165 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA 19382. Nestled in the heart of Chester County, Pennsylvania, the Westtown Amish Market has become a cherished destination for locals and visitors alike since its grand opening in December 2015[2][5]. This bustling marketplace, spanning just under 25,000 square feet, offers a unique shopping experience that brings together the best of Amish craftsmanship, culinary delights, and traditional goods[1].
Unlike Maryland, Delaware has made upgraded bridge pier protection a reality
After the 116,851-ton container ship Dali slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsing it into the Patapsco River, an alarming fact became widely known: The structures designed to protect it from ship strikes installed half a century ago were no match for the huge vessels plying the waters today.
Nighttime closures planned for South College Avenue
Part of South College Avenue will close for six nights starting next week as part of the ongoing Interstate 95 interchange project. The road will be closed in both directions between Old Baltimore Pike and I-95 on July 8, 9, 10, 11, 15 and 16. The closure will be in effect between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. each night to allow workers to install steel girders. ...
Delaware County in Top 100 Best Counties to Live in Nation, 4th in PA
Delaware County is one of the best counties to live in Pennsylvania as well as one of the top 100 in the nation, according to a new report by Niche. To determine the ranking, Niche compared counties in the country based on relevant metrics, such as public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities.
Philly-area parents who’ve lost children to opioid overdoses pledge to push forward in Purdue Pharma lawsuits
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, have become almost synonymous with discussions about the national opioid epidemic and today’s addiction crisis. At...
Dept. of Justice to monitor Christina SD Board for 1 year
The Delaware Department of Justice will monitor the meetings of Christina School District’s board of education for the next year. Every year, the General Assembly creates a grants-in-aid bill, which outlines the state’s investments in government agencies and nonprofits, like senior centers, veterans organizations and fire companies, for example. The bill appeared to be business-as-usual, but the penultimate section of ... Read More
Chester’s mayor says the county’s only city is being ‘reborn’
Chester Mayor Stefan Roots, last week, presented his first State of the City address before an audience that included residents, City Council members, city employees, County Councilwoman Elaine Paul Schaefer, District Attor- ney Jack Stollsteimer and state-appointed Receiver Michael Doweary. Held at Latham Hall on the campus of Widener University,...
AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer of the Month: Cassandra Robinson
AARP Pennsylvania spotlights its July Volunteer of the Month, Cassandra Robinson, who enjoys sharing AARP’s resources with others. Cassandra Robinson took care of her mother for 10 years before she passed away in 2018. “Once my mother was gone, I felt a void in my life,” said Robinson, a...
Newark to host Independence Day festival and fireworks
Newark will celebrate America on Thursday with the city’s annual Independence Day festival and fireworks show. Known officially as Liberty Day, the free event will be held, as usual, starting at 6 p.m. July 4, at the University of Delaware athletic complex. “It’s a family event where you can come out, set up a blanket, check out the vendors and have an evening full of entertainment right there in front...
$1M health care grant to support Salem County residents (photos)
Inspira Medical Center Mannington recently received a $1 million grant to purchase state-of-the-art medical equipment. Announced during a June 24 event in Salem, the United States Department of Agr...
Woolwich Council Revisits Cannabis Business Regulations and Budget Appropriations
WOOLWICH- During the Woolwich Township Committee meeting on June 17, discussions were held on the ongoing potential establishment of cannabis businesses in specific areas of the township and budgeting for various repairs. Mayor Natalie Matthias provided an update on an adopted ordinance conditionally permitting certain classes of cannabis to be...
Kennett Square Life: Inspired by teachers and comic books and Wyeth and his own faith, Kennett Square artist Neil Carlin has shared those influences with his students at the Carlin Academy of Fine Art for the past 27 years
In 1997, the artist Neil Carlin was on a train at one o’clock in the morning, careening past northern New Jersey towns on his way back to Kennett Square after having spent another Friday in the company of figure painter Michael Aviano at Aviano’s apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
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